American Nationals Kids 2025 crowned 224 gold medalists in what many consider the definitive IBJJF youth national championship. The June event drew the best kids competitors from every major jiu-jitsu market in the country, with programs traveling from coast to coast to compete for national titles.
The 224-gold count represents one of the highest totals for any domestic youth event, reflecting both the breadth of age/belt/weight divisions and the depth of participation. For many young athletes, an American Nationals gold is the most meaningful achievement in their competition year.
The event's prestige continues to grow alongside the broader youth competition circuit, with academies increasingly treating Nationals as a benchmark for their kids program's competitive health. A strong showing here signals legitimate depth across the roster, not just individual talent.
| # | Academy | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AOJ | 33 | 10 | 14 | 57 |
| 2 | Gracie Barra | 19 | 17 | 23 | 59 |
| 3 | Alliance | 17 | 19 | 23 | 59 |
| 4 | Pablo Silva BJJ | 17 | 13 | 12 | 42 |
| 5 | Carlson Gracie Team | 16 | 12 | 20 | 48 |