
Black Tie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Jacksonville NC led the team standings at FUJI BJJ Raleigh Winter Championship with 9 golds and 26 total medals in Clayton, NC on February 6, 2026. Jiu Jitsu Performance Academy placed second with 8 golds and 29 medals, followed by Triumph Fight Academy (7G/0S/0B). Top-rated gold medalist Sophia Rose Clossey from Rose Academy Black Thorns Comp Team (Grey belt, rated 8614) headlined the winners.
60% submission rate across 299 decided matches — 3 points above the FUJI BJJ Hawaii season average of 57%. 178 wins came by submission while 116 went to points or decision. The youth UNDER 60LBS nogi division was the deepest bracket with 14 placements.
The team race was tight: Black Tie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Jacksonville NC (9) edged out Jiu Jitsu Performance Academy (8) by just 1 gold. Triumph Fight Academy earned 7 golds from 7 total podiums. Top-rated gold medalists included Sophia Rose Clossey (rated 8614) and Alaiya Rose Robinson (rated 8221).
| # | Academy | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jiu Jitsu Performance Academy | 8 | 12 | 7 | 27 |
| 2 | Black Tie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Jacksonville NC BLACK TIE BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU | 6 | 8 | 3 | 17 |
| 3 | Triumph Fight Academy PEDIGO SUBMISSION FIGHTING | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Scorpius MMA | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9 |
| 5 | Jo Co Jiu Jitsu Smithfield, NC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |