
Science of Jiu Jitsu Academy dominated the New Orleans Winter Championship, capturing 19 golds, 13 silvers, and 4 bronzes for 36 total medals across 47 divisions. Oliver Ian Fox (grey belt, rating 5284) from Gracie Gulf Coast and Jace Darwin (grey belt, rating 3882) from Science of Jiu Jitsu Academy emerged as the tournament's top individual performers, each securing multiple gold medals. Ethan Murphy earned Tournament MVP honors in a 166-match event that drew 23 academies competing across all weight classes and belt levels.
The 56% submission rate exceeded New Breed's 48% organizational average by 8 points, with 93 of 166 matches ending by tap. The youth white FEATHERWEIGHT (51-60 LBS.) gi division served as the tournament's deepest bracket with 3 placements, indicating concentrated competition at that level. Decision-based finishes accounted for 71 matches, showing balanced technical and positional wrestling throughout the bracket.
Science of Jiu Jitsu Academy's 36-medal haul nearly matched the combined output of the next nine teams. JM Modern Jiu Jitsu 1776 finished second with 4 total medals led by blue belt Charlie Jane Taylor (rating 4382), while Gracie Gulf Coast claimed third place with 5 medals anchored by Fox's dual-gold performance. Empire MMA and Self-defense and Genesis Martial Arts each posted 6 and 2 medals respectively, rounding out the top five academies by medal count.
| # | Academy | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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| 1 | Science of Jiu Jitsu Academy 1776 | 16 | 12 | 3 | 31 |
| 2 | JM Modern Jiu Jitsu 1776 1776 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Gracie Gulf Coast | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| 4 | Empire MMA and Self-defense GRACIE TEAM SE | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 5 | Science of JiuJitsu CHECKMAT | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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Entered ranked #50 of 79 by JITS rating(1,514)