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New Jersey III Nogi Youth

Saturday, May 3, 2025
81 Hamilton Ave · 81 Hamilton Ave, Trenton, NJ 08611
319Competitors
39Academies
491Matches
66Divisions
78Videos
70Golds

Results

Renzo Gracie Warwick dominated the team standings at New Jersey III NoGi Youth, capturing 5 golds and 4 silvers across 319 competitors and 64 divisions. Madison Ana Khoder (yellow belt, 6736 rating) led all individual gold medalists, followed by Nikolas Koshman and Athena Esther Stanev, both grey belts with ratings of 5089 and 5034 respectively. Ernest Mabee earned Tournament MVP honors in a 299-match event that produced 70 total gold medals.

By the Numbers

The tournament's 54% submission rate matched the Jiu-Jitsu World League organizational average exactly, with 161 of 296 decided matches ending by submission. The pre_teen_2014-2015 Grey Male 70-79 nogi division emerged as the deepest bracket with 8 placements, indicating concentrated competition in that age and weight class. Decision and point victories accounted for 120 matches (41% of outcomes).

Academy Intel

Lions Heart MMA finished second in team standings with 4 golds and 6 silvers despite trailing Renzo Gracie Warwick by one medal. Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team claimed third place with 4 golds, 4 silvers, and 1 bronze, while 1 United MMA House posted the most efficient medal-to-competitor ratio with 4 golds from just 5 total medals. Revel Jiu-Jitsu and Native Jiu-Jitsu tied for fifth, each recording 3 golds, 3 silvers, and 1 bronze across the 64-division format.

Brackets

89 brackets · 319 competitors

kindergarten 2018-2019

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malenogi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · white·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Aj Smith3,629Ifteam16-5
2Benjamin Aguiar1,901Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team13-10
3Felipe Maldonado1,469Fight Club Jiujitsu6-7
4Asher McIntosh1,324Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team17-15
5Christian McMaster1,178Hibiscus BJJ1-6
6Ezra Cruz1,021Revel Jiu-jitsu0-6
6 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Aj Smith
Confidence: 69%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1754 JITS
Lopsided
1 smurf detected

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malenogi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · grey·40-49
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Julian Nelson5,164Morselli Jiu Jitsu21-7
2Lucas Calderon2,284Essential Jiu Jitsu21-28
3Ben Neves1,010—0-3
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Julian Nelson
Confidence: 92%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2819 JITS
femalenogi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · grey·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Beatriz da Silva4,805Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team20-3
2Kinley Saunders2,054Tri State G136-6
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Beatriz da Silva
Confidence: 85%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3430 JITS

youth 2016-2017

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malenogi · youth 2016-2017 · white·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Sergio Almodovar4,124Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team46-14
2Abubakr Abdukhalimov2,248Lions Heart MMA4-2
3Charlie Tates2,133Renzo Gracie Warwick11-7
4Julian Castellani1,317Renzo Gracie Warwick17-13
5Jakhongir Ahmedov1,222Lions Heart MMA1-3
6Mason Scavetta1,167Notorious MMA8-10
6 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Sergio Almodovar
Confidence: 74%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2035 JITS
Lopsided
1 smurf detected
femalenogi · youth 2016-2017 · white·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Florence Suh2,240Native Jiu Jitsu28-10
2Lola Masington1,621Mpr Endurance MMA2-2
3Jordyn Rayman1,462Native Jiu Jitsu10-10
4Amirah Shiraj1,011Notorious MMA0-2
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Florence Suh
Confidence: 47%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1584 JITS
malenogi · youth 2016-2017 · white·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Bernardo Zibell4,621Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team41-7
2Greyson Kevlin4,581Renzo Gracie Warwick20-5
3Maverick Wolf1,856Carlos Henrique BJJ17-20
4Shane Watts1,255Staten Island Bjj/mma4-8
5Kairo Salma1,242The Bronx Combat Club2-6
5 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Bernardo Zibell
Confidence: 72%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 2711 JITS
femalenogi · youth 2016-2017 · white·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Jaya Rayman3,632Native Jiu Jitsu19-3
2Lea Jaramillo1,531Rolling Bear Jiu Jitsu2-3
3Luna Jimenez1,220Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team10-14
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Jaya Rayman
Confidence: 78%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2128 JITS
malenogi · youth 2016-2017 · white·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Joao Santos1,889Native Jiu Jitsu3-5
2Garrett Ovalle1,406Sas Team USA3-1
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Joao Santos
Confidence: 37%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1648 JITS
femalenogi · youth 2016-2017 · white·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Cassie Goldstein2,176Renzo Gracie Warwick8-4
2Luca Park1,617Trasso Jiu Jitsu15-21
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Cassie Goldstein
Confidence: 39%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1897 JITS
malenogi · youth 2016-2017 · white·90-99
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Carter Vasquez2,477Carlson Gracie Team Brightman5-4
2Luca Cotellese2,446Freedom Jiu Jitsu14-10
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Carter Vasquez
Confidence: 26%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 2462 JITS

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malenogi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Neo Perez3,889Heritage Jiu Jitsu Studio31-10
2Joshua Nelson3,034Morselli Jiu Jitsu24-14
3Lucas Zweet1,893Carlson Gracie Team - Ct/cesar P8-9
4Noah Walker1,235Rolles Gracie Academy2-5
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Neo Perez
Confidence: 70%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2513 JITS
femalenogi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Madison Khoder6,970Essential Jiu Jitsu51-5
2Valerie Qi2,247A Force BJJ8-3
3Emily Ader1,532Freedom Jiu-jitsu12-14
4SIA Holzer1,207Renzo Gracie Academy Middletown1-7
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Madison Khoder
Confidence: 98%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 2989 JITS
malenogi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Philip Ragusa8,254Hamptons Jiujitsu95-19
2Ethan Castro3,028Carlson Gracie Team - Ct/cesar P5-2
3Matthew Mitchell2,712Heritage Jiu Jitsu Studio25-20
4Beauregard Hood1,888Stout Pgh16-5
5Hadjimurad Tursunov1,716Glory Martial Arts Center11-13
6Tristan Eafrati1,625Wolf BJJ6-5
7Logan Simcsuk1,394Ocean County Brazilian Jiu Jitsu1-3
8Kian Carl1,295Attbaga36-41
9Aras Kalvaitis1,204Renzo Gracie Bay Ridge11-63
10Marko Dundiak1,196Princeton Brazilian Jiu-jitsu1-8
11Carson Schaeffer1,167Tri State G131-13
12Lukas Zorn1,124Ricardo Almeida BJJ Academy10-12
13Alaric Hernandez1,029Hibiscus BJJ0-9
13 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Philip Ragusa
Confidence: 99%
Division: Balanced · Avg 2126 JITS
Lopsided
femalenogi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Athena Stanev8,904Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team42-4
2Emanuellie de Oliveira2,850Imperio Fight Team4-4
3Rylie Saunders1,613Tri State G136-6
4Aria Garcia1,023Mark Ramos Academy1-7
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Athena Stanev
Confidence: 100%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3598 JITS
malenogi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Vincent Andrews4,675Monster BJJ & MMA36-18
2Noah Burgos1,784Breathe Jiu Jitsu10-4
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Vincent Andrews
Confidence: 87%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3230 JITS
malenogi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·100-109
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Jayden Hilarice Olmos2,046Summit Jiu Jitsu10-3
2Julian Henneberry1,638Frankie Edgar Iron Army Academy2-2
3Kristopher Dance1,029Hibiscus BJJ0-8
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Jayden Hilarice Olmos
Confidence: 43%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1571 JITS

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malenogi · youth 2016-2017·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Zakharii Paseniuk9,886Maxum Brazilian Jiu Jitsu68-7
2Jagger Titus Abat1,671Renzo Gracie Academy Upper West2-2
3Ryland Privitello1,029Tri State G130-11
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Zakharii Paseniuk
Confidence: 100%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 4195 JITS

pre teen 2014-2015

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malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · white·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Ikromjon Bakhtiyrov1,800N/a1-0
2Aiden Mohammed1,272Mpr Endurance MMA1-2
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Ikromjon Bakhtiyrov
Confidence: 38%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1536 JITS
malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · white·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Christian Hochberg1,381Native Jiu Jitsu4-3
2Ahmadjon Ahrorov1,285Lions Heart MMA5-6
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Christian Hochberg
Confidence: 27%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1333 JITS
malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · white·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Jafar Gafurov1,885N/a21-9
2Jace Millas1,701Revel Jiu-jitsu2-3
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Jafar Gafurov
Confidence: 29%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1793 JITS
malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · white·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Nikolas Koshman5,1801 United MMA House31-4
2Noah Finkel2,859Native Jiu Jitsu9-4
3Julian Jimenez2,161Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team33-21
4Lucas O’byrne1,215Renzo Gracie Warwick3-8
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Nikolas Koshman
Confidence: 89%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 2854 JITS
1 smurf detected
femalenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · white·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Lila Jaffe1,885Renzo Gracie Warwick10-5
2Piper Hallock1,551Renzo Gracie Warwick19-15
3Naomi Hardy1,288Vamos Mixed Martial Arts5-7
4Michelle Medina1,274Rr Martial Arts Academy3-1
5Ariella Mohabir1,018Vamos Mixed Martial Arts0-4
6Madison Defraia1,017Vamos Mixed Martial Arts0-4
6 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Lila Jaffe
Confidence: 27%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1339 JITS
1 smurf detected

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malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·140+
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Matthew Rosario2,187Animals MMA Yonkers3-1
2Roman Medina1,014Radji Barrett Jiu Jitsu0-2
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Matthew Rosario
Confidence: 55%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1601 JITS
malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Max Wolf1,619Carlos Henrique BJJ31-26
2Jonathan Causton1,237Mpr Endurance MMA1-7
3Noah Kim1,219Revel Jiu-jitsu1-3
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Max Wolf
Confidence: 34%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1358 JITS
malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Leonardo Tan6,893Royal Jiu Jitsu53-16
2Adrian Paez3,803Attbaga30-8
3Joseph Weisgerber2,501Soca Brazilian Jiujitsu14-19
4Marcel Ayupov2,407Renzo Gracie Warwick10-9
5Vincent Masington1,570Mpr Endurance MMA5-3
6Oscar Sanchez1,228Nomads2-7
7Wyatt Strupczewski1,125Tri State G137-11
7 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Leonardo Tan
Confidence: 97%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2790 JITS
Lopsided
femalenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Nihira Alluri4,4311 United MMA House31-11
2Adriana Visentin2,221Hamptons Jiujitsu17-20
3Paige Yun1,933Bronx Martial Arts Academy8-11
4Eva Ion1,713Native Jiu Jitsu25-18
5Lia McCloskey1,264Soca Brazilian Jiujitsu15-29
6Sadie Rellstab1,226Ocean County Brazilian Jiu Jitsu1-8
6 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Nihira Alluri
Confidence: 79%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2131 JITS
Lopsided
malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Noah Steinberg4,626Carlson Gracie Team - Ct/cesar P19-8
2Ernest Mabee4,302Renzo Gracie Warwick25-8
3Liam Kearns3,153Tri State G1325-13
4Logan Ryder3,093Glory Martial Arts Center19-5
5Cole Erickson2,792Dante Rivera BJJ Academy46-36
6Aiden Oshea2,430Tri State G1319-18
7Noah Elzayat2,350Glory Martial Arts Center5-1
8Ronan Kelly2,199Vitor Shaoiin BJJ15-16
9Cameron Dibernard1,5591 United MMA House12-16
10Patrick Ricca1,238Mpr Endurance MMA3-7
11Jax Shah1,227Gracie Barra North Princeton2-4
12Ivan Burko1,216Mpr Endurance MMA1-2
13Jacob Schultz1,008Daniel Tavares BJJ Academy0-2
13 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Noah Steinberg
Confidence: 72%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2399 JITS
malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Mikail Elkin5,643Heritage Jiu Jitsu Studio34-7
2Brandon Jimenez4,807Ground Control81-33
3Arthur Silva4,572Jabjjacademy37-15
4Arthur Stanev2,772Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team23-19
5Liam Watts2,594Staten Island Bjj/mma13-12
6Dominik Ferdyn2,575Rolles Gracie Academy20-12
7Damian Tlumach1,230Lions Heart MMA2-4
7 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Mikail Elkin
Confidence: 83%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3456 JITS
femalenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Sarah Camargos4,490Rolles Gracie Academy25-18
2Abigail Lucero3,635Carlson Gracie Team - Ct/cesar P20-11
3Willow Leong1,018Hibiscus BJJ0-4
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Sarah Camargos
Confidence: 77%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3048 JITS
malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·90-99
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Ignacio Galavis6,121Attbaga39-3
2Mason Farningham2,481Renzo Gracie Warwick13-8
3Simon Giraldo1,222Native Jiu Jitsu21-30
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Ignacio Galavis
Confidence: 96%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3275 JITS

open

femalenogi · pre teen 2014-2015·110+
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
1Sophia Albino1,642Native Jiu Jitsu15-12
1 Fighter — Must change division
malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
1Toby Sheerin3,038Movement Art Jiu Jitsu6-0
1 Fighter — Must change division
femalenogi · pre teen 2014-2015·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Kyra Sarantakis1,853Bronx Martial Arts Academy9-6
2Evelyn Clevenger1,347The Mat Factory7-29
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Kyra Sarantakis
Confidence: 37%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1600 JITS
malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★John Farrell1,353Vitor Shaoiin BJJ11-11
2Adriel Vasquez1,010Essential Jiu Jitsu0-4
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: John Farrell
Confidence: 33%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1182 JITS
femalenogi · pre teen 2014-2015·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Luiza Barbosa2,401Native Jiu Jitsu57-19
2Harleigh Karas1,429Tri State G132-6
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Luiza Barbosa
Confidence: 50%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1915 JITS
malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015·90-99
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
1Landon Sigovitch1,769Fairfield Fit Club BJJ7-4
1 Fighter — Must change division

jr teen 2012-2013

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malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · white·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Abdumannon Abdumutalibov1,246Lions Heart MMA3-6
2Nodir Ahmedov1,242Lions Heart MMA1-4
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Abdumannon Abdumutalibov
Confidence: 25%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1244 JITS
malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · white·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Dillin Kushner1,297Pinelands Brazilian Jiu Jitsu8-5
2David Tlumach1,218Lions Heart MMA1-3
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Dillin Kushner
Confidence: 27%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1258 JITS
malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · white·100-109
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Connor Perkins2,019Native Jiu Jitsu21-9
2Leonard Lodzhevskiy1,545Notorious MMA3-4
3Arseniy Katerynyuk1,5011 United MMA House3-6
4Damian Kellaway1,170Cape May BJJ1-5
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Connor Perkins
Confidence: 40%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1559 JITS
1 smurf detected
femalenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · white·100-109
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Zoe Blando3,083Tiger Schulmann Regopark33-12
2Savannah Ferraro1,176Rolles Gracie Academy3-15
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Zoe Blando
Confidence: 72%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2130 JITS

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femalenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·130+
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Gianna Moore5,512Tiger Schulmann's Marlton32-7
2Jennibell Rosado4,398Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team14-6
3Stella Ruiz1,163Fighters United MMA1-3
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Gianna Moore
Confidence: 85%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3691 JITS
malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Abdulhaq Abdumutalibov1,375Lions Heart MMA7-3
2Saidakbar Murodov1,010Lions Heart MMA0-2
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Abdulhaq Abdumutalibov
Confidence: 34%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1193 JITS
malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Henrick Silva5,790Rolles Gracie Academy36-12
2Giovani Jimenez5,368Ground Control66-14
3Mikey Flores3,288Native Jiu Jitsu51-32
4Alex Schaffter3,164Revel Jiu-jitsu3-2
5Nicholas Singh2,630Tri State G1321-25
6Enrique Guevara2,224Ground Control4-2
7Nicolas Rossin1,517Native Jiu Jitsu1-5
8Yonatan Greenfield1,217Vitor Shaoiin BJJ8-8
9Biloliddin Shavkat1,006Lions Heart MMA0-1
9 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Henrick Silva
Confidence: 85%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 2912 JITS
femalenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Yasmine Ferreira Santos3,497Essential Jiu Jitsu15-8
2Rachel Ader1,897Freedom Jiu-jitsu10-18
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Yasmine Ferreira Santos
Confidence: 65%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2697 JITS
malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Ahmad Kadi4,884Glory Martial Arts Center21-3
2Tyler Smith4,132Glory Martial Arts Center36-5
3Liam Linares3,776Vitor Shaoiin BJJ16-7
4Ali Safi2,910Native Jiu Jitsu24-13
5Richard Brennan1,231Staten Island Bjj/mma18-26
6Heitor Cunha1,158Native Jiu Jitsu12-16
6 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Ahmad Kadi
Confidence: 69%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3015 JITS
malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·90-99
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Caik Pereira4,539Jabjjacademy13-3
2Daniel Ortiz3,732Black Hole Jiu Jitsu Ct46-21
3Joshua Namyslak2,612Trasso Jiu Jitsu15-8
4Thomas Daly1,640Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team5-4
5Jonas Serra1,461Jabjjacademy18-16
6Grayson Garnett1,284Tri State G136-10
7Andrew McParland1,243Akashic Jiu Jitsu1-4
8Andrew Pires1,012Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team0-4
8 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Caik Pereira
Confidence: 84%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2190 JITS
femalenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·90-99
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Zoey Chen3,3681 United MMA House8-1
2Lyla Khan2,8721 United MMA House50-34
3Paloma Rossin1,696Native Jiu Jitsu18-12
4Lilliana Kearns1,234Tri State G132-10
5Frankie Leitch1,091Breathe Jiu Jitsu5-13
5 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Zoey Chen
Confidence: 54%
Division: Balanced · Avg 2052 JITS
malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·100-109
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Max Perez5,473Heritage Jiu Jitsu Studio26-6
2Roman Laurentik2,683Dream Art Doylestown12-6
3Chad Stewart1,007Gracie Barra North Princeton0-2
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Max Perez
Confidence: 93%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3054 JITS
femalenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·100-109
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Madison Collick6,501Rolles Gracie Academy35-5
2Peyton Scurti2,465Notorious MMA11-7
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Madison Collick
Confidence: 95%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 4483 JITS

open

malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Gregory Benitez4,072R1ng Team20-15
2Arian Rodriguez1,984Martinez BJJ9-9
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Gregory Benitez
Confidence: 75%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3028 JITS
malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013·90-99
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Evan Diaz4,854Black Hole Jiu Jitsu70-24
2Pedro Alves3,747Jabjjacademy11-1
3Brysin Carroll2,122Team Chokelab65-28
4Ian Stamps1,378Tri State G1311-29
5Jakub Wiencek1,244Tri State G133-9
5 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Evan Diaz
Confidence: 78%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2669 JITS
femalenogi · jr teen 2012-2013·90-99
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Willow Mann2,849Gregor Gracie Jiu Jitsu25-8
2Scarlett Ly Abat2,320Renzo Gracie Academy Upper West3-1
3Abigail Rowley2,014Rolles Gracie Academy11-11
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Willow Mann
Confidence: 42%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2394 JITS
malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013·100-109
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Nazarii Paseniuk6,054Maxum Brazilian Jiu Jitsu52-14
2Alexander Miranda4,126Renzo Gracie Warwick18-8
3Lucas Cortez2,434Trasso Jiu Jitsu23-25
4Ryan Bates1,240Tri State G132-14
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Nazarii Paseniuk
Confidence: 92%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3464 JITS
femalenogi · jr teen 2012-2013·100-109
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Isabella Polakevic3,756Prodigy Jiu Jitsu25-16
2Emma Kemp2,590Esoteric Jiu Jitsu Academy6-10
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Isabella Polakevic
Confidence: 55%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3173 JITS
malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013·110-119
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Isaiah Rodrigues4,011Carlos Henrique BJJ22-12
2Cameron Lamela1,009Radji Barrett Jiu Jitsu0-4
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Isaiah Rodrigues
Confidence: 88%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2510 JITS

teen 2010-2011

white

malenogi · teen 2010-2011 · white·110-119
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Nurbek Askarov2,519Lions Heart MMA6-1
2Tamirlan Bolotov2,279Lions Heart MMA4-2
3Bernardo Silva1,675Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team9-6
4Tyler Dandridge1,006Daniel Tavares BJJ Academy0-2
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Nurbek Askarov
Confidence: 47%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1870 JITS
femalenogi · teen 2010-2011 · white·110-119
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Riley Bakhsh1,417Native Jiu Jitsu16-11
2Nadirabegim Zhaparbekova1,012Lions Heart MMA0-2
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Riley Bakhsh
Confidence: 35%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1215 JITS
malenogi · teen 2010-2011 · white·130-144
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Ethan Popeck1,479Gracie New Jersey3-1
2El Aman Bazarbekov1,008Lions Heart MMA0-2
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Ethan Popeck
Confidence: 37%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1244 JITS
malenogi · teen 2010-2011 · white·145-159
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Nursultan Zholdoshbekov2,824Lions Heart MMA6-2
2Kyle Bertoline2,166Sion BJJ5-4
3Ayuka Lidzhiev1,730Lions Heart MMA5-0
4Erkin Alymkulov1,473Glory Martial Arts Center1-1
5Sean Cruz Campbell1,247Renzo Gracie Warwick2-6
5 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Nursultan Zholdoshbekov
Confidence: 41%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1888 JITS

grey

malenogi · teen 2010-2011 · grey·85-99
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Colin Snee3,417Dante Rivera BJJ Academy8-1
2William Cunha1,453Garden State Brazilian Jiu Jitsu1-3
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Colin Snee
Confidence: 73%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2435 JITS
malenogi · teen 2010-2011 · grey·100-109
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Logan Granda3,052Trasso Jiu Jitsu30-35
2Ethan Galabi1,370Strategic Combat Academy3-2
3Heorhii Velezhynskyi1,235East Coast United2-6
4Maverick Bower1,209Tri State G132-9
5Trey Schaffter1,010Revel Jiu-jitsu0-2
6Ethan Espinal—Radji Barrett Jiu Jitsu—
6 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Logan Granda
Confidence: 59%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1575 JITS
femalenogi · teen 2010-2011 · grey·110-119
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Victoria Ayupov1,996Renzo Gracie Warwick10-6
2Geleena Espada1,765Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts29-18
3Alexandra Ader1,133Freedom Jiu-jitsu6-23
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Victoria Ayupov
Confidence: 39%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1631 JITS
malenogi · teen 2010-2011 · grey·120-129
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Juan Matamoros2,099The Bronx Combat Club8-12
2Luka Pekurar1,897Tri State G1311-7
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Juan Matamoros
Confidence: 30%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1998 JITS
femalenogi · teen 2010-2011 · grey·120-129
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Breana Anderson4,232Monster BJJ & MMA38-18
2Alexi Doornick1,487Carlson Gracie Team - Ct/cesar P5-13
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Breana Anderson
Confidence: 85%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 2860 JITS

open

malenogi · teen 2010-2011·110-119
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Daniel Fennell4,784Ocean County Brazilian Jiu Jitsu16-2
2Michael Gianvecchio1,598Adaptation BJJ5-7
3Enzo Rossin1,268Native Jiu Jitsu6-9
4Jonny Levy1,010Padawan Jiu Jitsu0-4
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Daniel Fennell
Confidence: 92%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2165 JITS
femalenogi · teen 2010-2011·110-119
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Andrea Portillo2,834Carlson Gracie Team - Ct/cesar P10-4
2Isabella Harper1,224Wolf BJJ4-7
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Andrea Portillo
Confidence: 66%
Division: Balanced · Avg 2029 JITS
malenogi · teen 2010-2011·120-129
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Landon Martinez3,302Renzo Gracie Bay Ridge17-4
2Liam Karas3,295Tri State G1315-11
3Peyton Hood2,362Stout Pgh37-45
4Sam Berenfeld2,065Renzo Gracie Rockland10-5
5Lukas Kalvaitis1,200Renzo Gracie Bay Ridge29-37
5 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Landon Martinez
Confidence: 38%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2445 JITS
malenogi · teen 2010-2011·130-144
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Aydn Young4,222Essential Jiu Jitsu75-29
2Jaden Landa3,935A Force BJJ10-4
3Louis Weber2,149Mark Ramos Academy6-4
4Cameron Matone1,911Tru Force Martial Arts -daniel2-3
5Peyton Arango1,697NJ United MMA3-2
6Eduardo Pulles1,428Cultr Fight Club4-1
7Samuel Felix1,137Fight Club Jiujitsu5-7
8Jayden Cook1,071Tri State G131-9
8 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Aydn Young
Confidence: 79%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2194 JITS
malenogi · teen 2010-2011·145-159
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Dylan Finley1,286Padawan Jiu Jitsu1-2
2Jack Mitchell1,025Essential Jiu Jitsu3-9
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Dylan Finley
Confidence: 31%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1156 JITS

juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009

white

femalenogi · juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009 · white·100-114
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Leah Maldonado1,850Renzo Gracie Warwick3-0
2Anaysha Denson1,009The Garden MMA0-1
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Leah Maldonado
Confidence: 46%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1430 JITS

open

femalenogi · juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009·115-129
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Ayanna Negron1,766Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team3-1
2Kailey Mount1,008Notorious MMA2-1
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Ayanna Negron
Confidence: 44%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1387 JITS

juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009

white

malenogi · juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009 · white·119 and under
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Bryan Guevara1,313Team Chokelab2-3
2Ramiz Sharafutdinov1,011Lions Heart MMA0-2
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Bryan Guevara
Confidence: 32%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1162 JITS
malenogi · juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009 · white·120-134
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Tyler Millas2,747Revel Jiu-jitsu8-1
2Fernando Mendoza1,835Rolling Bear Jiu Jitsu4-1
3Jace Arfken1,30510th Planet Nazareth1-1
4Jaylon Dandridge1,007Daniel Tavares BJJ Academy0-2
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Tyler Millas
Confidence: 60%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1724 JITS
malenogi · juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009 · white·135-149
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Connor Elliott2,218Brach’s Mma, Llc5-2
2Moses Alves2,019Immortals Jiu Jitsu4-1
3Bayron Baez1,764Trasso Jiu Jitsu15-9
4Aram Vardanian1,633Gracie New Jersey13-10
5Torin Sweeney1,62510th Planet Nazareth5-3
6Devin Colon1,512Notorious MMA1-1
7Sebastian Ostrove1,235Gael Force Jiu Jitsu2-5
8Emir Asanov1,234Lions Heart MMA2-6
9Nicholas Raffaele1,230Mpr Endurance MMA3-4
10Ethan Schneider1,223Revel Jiu-jitsu1-3
11Amin Ruzmetov1,022Lions Heart MMA0-4
11 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Connor Elliott
Confidence: 30%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1520 JITS
malenogi · juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009 · white·150-164
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Lee Telem1,894Bergen County Jiu Jitsu3-3
2Atajan Kadyrbekov1,764Lions Heart MMA8-4
3Camden Parag1,591Tru Force Martial Arts -daniel5-3
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Lee Telem
Confidence: 30%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1750 JITS
malenogi · juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009 · white·165-179
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Rafi Quiles JR1,238Delco MMA & Fitness3-4
2Donovan Stesner1,211The Academy of Jiu-jitsu1-1
3Giovanni Parin1,010Rolling Bear Jiu Jitsu0-2
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Rafi Quiles JR
Confidence: 28%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1153 JITS
malenogi · juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009 · white·195-209
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Matt Swei1,799Revel Jiu-jitsu2-0
2Xavier Williams1,017The Garden MMA0-4
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Matt Swei
Confidence: 45%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1408 JITS

grey

malenogi · juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009 · grey·135-149
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Nicholas Hibbs1,674Sas Team USA2-0
2Joshua Campoverde1,417Notorious MMA2-3
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Nicholas Hibbs
Confidence: 31%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1546 JITS

open

malenogi · juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009·119 and under
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
1Chase Aponte1,169McHugh BJJ3-30
1 Fighter — Must change division
malenogi · juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009·120-134
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
1Ethan Ali1,015A Force BJJ0-3
1 Fighter — Must change division
malenogi · juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009·135-149
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Jacob Scheflan3,422Rising Sun BJJ6-1
2Christopher Cruz2,425Essential Jiu Jitsu11-4
3Nico Cursi1,869Vitor Shaoiin BJJ7-3
4Luca Tramontelli1,257Garden State Brazilian Jiu Jitsu1-4
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Jacob Scheflan
Confidence: 65%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2243 JITS
malenogi · juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009·150-164
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Aden Lucero6,804Carlson Gracie Team - Ct/cesar P31-4
2Robert Bramble1,223Cape May BJJ5-13
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Aden Lucero
Confidence: 99%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 4014 JITS
malenogi · juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009·165-179
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Flavio Orozco2,766A Force BJJ7-1
2Eduardo Nascimento1,967Rolling Bear Jiu Jitsu5-1
3Anthony Frasier1,625Beacon MMA14-14
4Stephen Moore1,156Upper 126-3
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Flavio Orozco
Confidence: 55%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1879 JITS

Frequently Asked Questions

New Jersey III NoGi Youth had 319 competitors from 39 academies competing for 70 gold medals.
New Jersey III NoGi Youth had a 57% submission rate across 491 matches.
Yes, 491 matches are tracked for New Jersey III NoGi Youth. 78 match videos are available. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
New Jersey III NoGi Youth was a JJWL tournament held at 81 Hamilton Ave, Trenton, NJ 08611.

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Team Standings

New Jersey III NoGi Youth Team Standings
#AcademyGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team54110
2Lions heart mma410014
3Renzo Gracie Warwick44210
41 United MMA House4105
5Native jiu jitsu3306

Highlights

Tournament MVP⭐
Ernest Mabee🥇
Renzo Gracie Warwick
1,180→3,290+2110
·3-0·1 SUB, 2 PTS

Top Upsets

13%#1

win probability

Vincent Douglas Andrews
Vincent Douglas Andrews
1,120Monster BJJ & MMA
SUB3-0
Noah Gabriel Burgos
Noah Gabriel Burgos
2,795Breathe Jiu Jitsu
Elo Gap: -1675·Yellow Belt·
What this meansA massive upset — the winner had only a 13% expected win probability entering this match.
15%#2

win probability

Enzo Ribeiro Vieira Silva
Enzo Ribeiro Vieira Silva
1,990Jabjjacademy
SUB3-2
Gavin J Caruso
Gavin J Caruso
3,523Monster BJJ & MMA
Elo Gap: -1533·Grey Belt·
What this meansA massive upset — the winner had only a 15% expected win probability entering this match.
16%#3

win probability

Ernest Mabee
Ernest Mabee
1,180Renzo Gracie Warwick
SUB0-3
Logan Ryder
Logan Ryder
2,620Glory Martial Arts Center
Elo Gap: -1440·Grey Belt·
What this meansA massive upset — the winner had only a 16% expected win probability entering this match.
16%#4

win probability

Noah Elzayat
Noah Elzayat
1,560Glory Martial Arts Center
PTS2-0
Cole Erickson
Cole Erickson
2,982Dante Rivera BJJ Academy
Elo Gap: -1422·Grey Belt·
What this meansA massive upset — the winner had only a 16% expected win probability entering this match.
17%#5

win probability

Sofia Cira
Sofia Cira
1,580Heritage Jiu Jitsu Studio
SUB0-0
Narra Unson
Narra Unson
2,970Gracie Barra Newtown
Elo Gap: -1390·Grey Belt·
What this meansA massive upset — the winner had only a 17% expected win probability entering this match.

Best Wins

84#1

Win Quality

Vincent Douglas Andrews
Vincent Douglas Andrews
1,120Monster BJJ & MMA
SUB3-0
Noah Gabriel Burgos
Noah Gabriel Burgos
2,795Breathe Jiu Jitsu
vs Ranked #15·Yellow Belt·
84#2

Win Quality

Vincent Douglas Andrews
Vincent Douglas Andrews
2,702Monster BJJ & MMA
SUB3-0
Noah Gabriel Burgos
Noah Gabriel Burgos
2,795Breathe Jiu Jitsu
vs Ranked #15·Yellow Belt·
82#3

Win Quality

Neo Hendrix Perez
Neo Hendrix Perez
1,620Heritage Jiu Jitsu Studio
SUB7-0
Lucas Benini Zweet
Lucas Benini Zweet
2,690Carlson Gracie Team - Ct/cesar P
vs Ranked #143·Grey Belt·
80#4

Win Quality

Zoey Chen
Zoey Chen
2,9631 United MMA House
SUB3-0
Lyla Khan
Lyla Khan
2,4701 United MMA House
vs Ranked #62·Grey Belt·
80#5

Win Quality

Bernardo Edward Zibell
Bernardo Edward Zibell
3,330Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team
SUB8-0
Maverick Wolf
Maverick Wolf
2,532Carlos Henrique BJJ
vs Ranked #22·Grey Belt·

Academy Wars

#15 matches · 3 subs
Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team
Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team
2wins
vs
JABJJACADEMY
Jabjjacademy
3wins
40%60%
#25 matches · 2 subs
Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team
Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team
4wins
vs
L
Lions Heart MMA
1win
80%20%
#34 matches · 1 sub
L
Lions Heart MMA
0wins
vs
Native jiu jitsu
Native Jiu Jitsu
4wins
0%100%
#43 matches · 2 subs
L
Lions Heart MMA
0wins
vs
Gracie New Jersey
Gracie New Jersey
3wins
0%100%
#53 matches · 1 sub
Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team
Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team
3wins
vs
Tri State G13
Tri State G13
0wins
100%0%

Rivalry Rematches

#17 career meetings
Gianna Moore
Gianna Moore4wins
vs
Jennibell Rosado
Jennibell Rosado3wins
New Jersey III NoGi YouthPTS 0-0Moore
New Jersey Iv Nogi YouthPTS 7-2Rosado
New Jersey Iv Nogi YouthPTS 2-0Rosado
New York IV NoGi YouthDEC 0-0Moore
New England V NoGi YouthPTS 5-0Rosado
New England V NoGi YouthPTS 4-0Moore
New York III NoGi YouthPTS 0-0Moore
#26 career meetings
Cassie Goldstein
Cassie Goldstein3wins
vs
Luca Park
Luca Park3wins
New Jersey III NoGi YouthPTS 2-0Goldstein
New Jersey III NoGi YouthPTS 12-2Goldstein
New York IV NoGi YouthPTS 2-0Park
New York IV NoGi YouthDEC 0-0Park
New York IV Gi YouthPTS 4-2Park
New Jersey III Gi YouthPTS 5-2Goldstein
#36 career meetings
Breana Faith Anderson
Breana Faith Anderson6wins
vs
Alexi Doornick
Alexi Doornick0wins
New Jersey III NoGi YouthPTS 0-0Anderson
New Jersey III NoGi YouthSUB 2-0Anderson
NAGA Connecticut II Grappling ChampionshipSUBAnderson
New Jersey Iv Gi YouthPTS 3-2Anderson
NEWBREED CONNECTICUT SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIPPTSAnderson
New Jersey III Gi YouthSUB 0-0Anderson
#44 career meetings
Lia Rose Mccloskey
Lia Rose McCloskey2wins
vs
Eva Adriana Ion
Eva Adriana Ion2wins
New Jersey III NoGi YouthSUB 0-0Mccloskey
New York Iii Gi YouthPTS 5-5Mccloskey
New York III NoGi YouthSUB 6-2Ion
New York Iii Gi YouthPTS 3-0Ion
#54 career meetings
Maxon Mcintosh
Maxon McIntosh2wins
vs
Noah Silvestre Deoliveira
Noah Silvestre Deoliveira2wins
New Jersey III NoGi YouthDEC 0-0Mcintosh
New Jersey III NoGi YouthPTS 0-0Mcintosh
New Jersey III Gi YouthPTS 0-0Deoliveira
New Jersey III Gi YouthPTS 3-0Deoliveira

Biggest White Belt Smurfs

10 white belts flagged

Smurfing is when a fighter stays at white belt to farm medals and submission wins by dominating true beginners.

JITSFighterAcademyRecordMedalsWhy
5,180Nikolas Koshman
31-410 golds5 comps11+ monthsTop 2%
1 United MMA House31-4
1012
31-410 golds5 comps11+ monthsTop 2%
4,621Bernardo Edward Zibell
41-715 golds12+ monthsTop 3%
Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team41-7
153
41-715 golds12+ monthsTop 3%
4,581Greyson Kevlin
20-510+ monthsTop 3%
Renzo Gracie Warwick20-5
42
20-510+ monthsTop 3%
4,124Sergio Almodovar
46-1412 golds6 comps12+ monthsTop 4%
Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team46-14
1257
46-1412 golds6 comps12+ monthsTop 4%
3,632Jaya Rayman
8 golds6 comps13+ months
Native Jiu Jitsu19-3
811
8 golds6 comps13+ months
3,629Aj Smith
5 golds13+ months
Ifteam16-5
532
5 golds13+ months
3,083Zoe Blando
33-1214 golds8 comps12+ months
Tiger Schulmann Regopark33-12
1442
33-1214 golds8 comps12+ months
2,240Florence Suh
28-107 golds10+ months
Native Jiu Jitsu28-10
753
28-107 golds10+ months
2,161Julian Jimenez
33-219 golds9 comps14+ months
Atos Winter Garden | Lucas Pinheiro33-21
9101
33-219 golds9 comps14+ months
2,133Charlie Tates
6 comps10+ months
Renzo Gracie Warwick11-7
41
6 comps10+ months

IBJJF has three promotion timelines, and even the slowest one moves a white belt to grey in under 12 months. Their fastest system? Five months. An active competitor who is regularly entering tournaments and winning should be promoted significantly faster — not held back to medal farm off noobs.

There is no legitimate reason for a competitive athlete with 15+ wins and multiple gold medals to still be at white belt after a year. None. If they’re good enough to win that consistently, they’re good enough to be promoted. Every gold medal they continue to win at white belt is taken from an athlete actually competing at their real level.

This is killing youth BJJ.

A kid who shows up to their first tournament and gets smashed by someone more experienced doesn’t sign up for a second one. They quit. Their parents pull them out. And the sport shrinks so that a handful of people can pad their medal counts for Instagram.

The IBJJF recognized this exact problem at the adult level in 2022 and eliminated minimum time-at-belt for dominant competitors. Youth brackets — where the damage falls on kids — have zero protection.

What you can do: If a flagged competitor is in your child’s bracket, contact the tournament organizer before the event.