AGFCompleted
2025 Us National Gi Championships
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Hy-Vee Arena · Kansas City, MO
149Competitors
33Academies
174Matches
50Divisions
62Golds
Results
VAVAPirata Team TAC TEAM dominated the Kansas City nationals, capturing 13 gold medals across 50 divisions while accumulating 24 total medals to lead all 34 academies. Jacob K Slate (yellow belt, rating 8190) from Alive Jiu Jitsu and Kari Taylor (grey belt, rating 6282) from All American MMA each earned multiple gold medals as the tournament's highest-rated individual performers. Kiera Mae Carter earned MVP honors at the event, which drew competitors across 174 total matches.
By the Numbers
Submissions dominated the mat at a 57% rate, matching the American Grappling Federation's season average despite the deep 50-division format. The youth white male FEATHER II (UP TO 75 LBS) gi division served as the deepest bracket with 8 placements, indicating strong youth participation in the lighter weight classes. Of 173 decided matches, 98 ended by submission while 73 were decided by points or judges' decisions.
Academy Intel
Kraken BJJ - KC finished second with 25 total medals (6 gold, 13 silver, 6 bronze), trailing VAVAPirata by 11 points despite stronger silver medal production. Gracie Barra O'Fallon placed third with 13 total medals from just 5 golds, showing efficiency in medal conversion. Carlson Gracie Team - Maxim Gym's 4-gold, 1-silver output demonstrated that smaller academy rosters can compete at the national level—the team earned 80% of its medals as golds.
Frequently Asked Questions
VAVAPirata Team TAC TEAM led the team standings with 13 gold medals. Top gold medalists include Jacob K Slate, Jacob K Slate, Kari Taylor.
VAVAPirata Team TAC TEAM finished first with 13 gold medals at 2025 US National Gi Championships. View complete team standings and academy results on Jits.gg.
2025 US National Gi Championships had a 57% submission rate across 174 matches.
Yes, 174 matches are tracked for 2025 US National Gi Championships. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
2025 US National Gi Championships was a AGF tournament held at Kansas City, MO.
