
Six Blades dominated the NAGA Virginia Beach Grappling Championship with 13 gold medals, 7 silvers, and 9 bronzes across 45 competing academies. The academy's medal haul nearly doubled second-place finishers Diego Bispo BJJ ARES BJJ USA and Tidewater Jiu-Jitsu, each with 10 golds. Yellow belt Jaimison Barrett Combs (Six Blades, rating 4159) and grey belt Axl Tombakoglu (Six Blades, rating 3786) each earned multiple gold medals, while Rosie Carrillo (American Jiu Jitsu, yellow belt, rating 6692) claimed three titles to lead individual performers. Andrew Sessoms earned Tournament MVP honors.
The event's 54% submission rate exceeded the NAGA seasonal average of 49%, with 209 of 389 decided matches ending by submission across 83 divisions. The youth beginner male 40-49.9 gi division fielded the deepest bracket with 8 placements, indicating strong participation among masters-age beginners. The submission-heavy results reflected competitive depth across the tournament's 109 gold medal awards.
Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu finished 5th in total medals (7 golds, 12 silvers, 8 bronzes) despite ranking behind Four academies in gold count, signaling consistent mid-level placements. Six Blades' 29 total medals tripled American Jiu Jitsu's 6-medal output, though American Jiu Jitsu concentrated results in Carrillo's three titles. Modern American MMA (6 golds, 9 silvers) and OBX Martial Arts (6 golds, 8 silvers) matched Six Blades' gold production but placed significantly lower overall, indicating Six Blades' superior depth across multiple weight classes and belt levels.
| # | Academy | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Six Blades | 13 | 7 | 9 | 29 |
| 2 | Diego Bispo BJJ ARES BJJ USA | 10 | 4 | 0 | 14 |
| 3 | Tidewater Jiu-Jitsu | 10 | 3 | 1 | 14 |
| 4 | Kobukan Martial Arts Academy | 8 | 4 | 1 | 13 |
| 5 | Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu GUSTAVO MACHADO BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU | 7 | 12 | 8 | 27 |
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