The Chicago Summer Kids International Open produced 95 gold medalists in one of the Midwest's signature IBJJF youth events. The August timing caught competitors between summer training camps and the fall competition season, drawing a regional field from across Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and the broader Midwest.
Chicago's jiu-jitsu scene continues to mature, with the kids International Open growing year over year as more Midwest academies build competitive youth programs. The 95 golds were spread across belt and age divisions, reflecting the Midwest's increasing depth at the youth level.
The event reinforced Chicago's position alongside Dallas, Atlanta, and the Florida corridor as a major IBJJF hub, with the Summer kids event complementing the spring edition to give Midwest competitors two annual championship-level opportunities.
| # | Academy | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TAC Team BJJ | 11 | 11 | 10 | 32 |
| 2 | Gracie Barra | 9 | 9 | 4 | 22 |
| 3 | BJJ Coach - Corral's Martial Arts | 9 | 8 | 1 | 18 |
| 4 | CheckMat | 8 | 9 | 1 | 18 |
| 5 | Lovato Jiu-Jitsu | 7 | 9 | 3 | 19 |