Ares BJJ ran away with the Charlotte Summer Kids event, piling up 22 gold medals to nearly double second-place Alliance (12) and third-place Gracie Barra (11). The 111-gold event showcased the North Carolina academy's remarkable youth depth, with Ares medaling across nearly every age and belt division.
Houzn Jiu-Jitsu Academy (8 golds) and Pedigo Submission Fighting (5) added notable performances, while CheckMat (4), Atos (3), TMAF BJJ (3), and Walters Jiu-Jitsu (3) rounded out the top tier. Ares BJJ's dominance was especially striking given the presence of national-level programs like Alliance and Gracie Barra in the field.
Charlotte has grown into a significant IBJJF stop in the Carolinas, and the summer kids event continues to attract strong regional participation from Virginia to Georgia. Ares BJJ's 22-gold performance here was one of the most dominant single-team showings at any IBJJF kids event in 2025.
| # | Academy | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ares BJJ | 22 | 12 | 5 | 39 |
| 2 | Alliance | 12 | 8 | 15 | 35 |
| 3 | Gracie Barra | 11 | 10 | 3 | 24 |
| 4 | Houzn Jiu-Jitsu Academy | 8 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| 5 | Pedigo Submission Fighting | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9 |