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New York IV Gi Youth

Sunday, June 29, 2025
465 E Fordham Rd · 465 E Fordham Rd, Bronx, NY 10458
315Competitors
72Academies
353Matches
81Divisions
287Videos
14Golds

Results

Clear Jiu Jitsu dominated New York IV Gi Youth with 7 gold medals, 1 silver, and 2 bronze across 13 divisions. Monster BJJ & MMA placed second with 6 golds, 3 silvers, and 1 bronze. Kevin Rafael Mota (grey belt, rating 3677) led individual gold medalists, followed by Jaden Samuel Landa (orange belt, 3654) and Florence Suh (white belt, 3611). Pedro Galvao Goncalves earned Tournament MVP honors at the Bronx event, which drew 315 competitors across 353 total matches on June 29, 2025.

By the Numbers

The tournament's 57% submission rate exceeded the Jiu-Jitsu World League organizational average by 5 percentage points. Submissions accounted for 198 of 349 decided matches, while 151 matches were settled by decision or points. The pre_teen_2014-2015 Grey Male 70-79 Pool 1 gi division fielded the deepest bracket with 4 placements, indicating concentrated competition in that age and belt category among the 13 total divisions.

Academy Intel

Renzo Gracie Warwick finished third with 4 golds and 2 silvers, converting medals efficiently from 6 total placements. Glory Martial Arts Center placed fourth with 4 golds balanced against 3 bronzes across 8 medals. Panda BJJ rounded the top five with 3 golds, 3 silvers, and 3 bronzes, demonstrating broader medal distribution than higher-ranked programs while maintaining competitive depth across multiple divisions.

Brackets

84 brackets · 315 competitors

toddler 2020-2021

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malegi · toddler 2020-2021 · white·40-49
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Jobson Chrisostomo III2,095Summit Jiu Jitsu8-3
2Wyatt Baez1,446The Bronx Combat Club2-3
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Jobson Chrisostomo III
Confidence: 41%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1771 JITS

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malegi · toddler 2020-2021 · grey·40-49
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Kevin Mota3,735Royal Jiu Jitsu14-5
2Aryan Kadaboina3,194Versus Brazilian Jiujitsu Academ9-7
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Kevin Mota
Confidence: 38%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3465 JITS

kindergarten 2018-2019

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malegi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · white·40-49
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Benjamin Basil3,779Renzo Gracie Academy18-4
2Gabriel Beydoun2,300Glory Martial Arts Center8-2
3Lincoln Royal1,779Devotion13-3
4Alejandro Mendez Diaz1,374The Bronx Combat Club1-3
5Jax Mikleus1,322@jiu-jitsu Nyc1-1
6Peyton Paul1,315Monster BJJ & MMA1-1
7Marcelo Ferreira1,270Bronx Jiu-jitsu1-3
8Jayden Palao1,198Soca Brazilian Jiujitsu1-1
8 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Benjamin Basil
Confidence: 78%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1792 JITS
Lopsided
1 smurf detected
femalegi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · white·40-49
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Serenity Cadorette2,464N/a5-1
2Maria Violeta Ocasio1,269Lotus Club New York1-1
3Lyanna Scantalides1,010Igor Gracie Academy0-2
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Serenity Cadorette
Confidence: 59%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1581 JITS
malegi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · white·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Antonio Bermudez3,789Panda BJJ28-11
2Liam Martinez2,428Clear Jiu Jitsu5-5
3Owen Arthurs1,517Monster BJJ & MMA4-1
4Asher McIntosh1,324Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team17-15
5Roan Yang1,248Jiu Livre Grappling Club3-2
6Niko Poyser1,021@jiu-jitsu Nyc0-4
7Zakai Mundo1,017Essential Jiu Jitsu0-4
7 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Antonio Bermudez
Confidence: 80%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1763 JITS
Lopsided
1 smurf detected
femalegi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · white·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Gabriella Petri3,230Monster BJJ & MMA12-4
2Mila Taveras2,596Modern Martial Arts Nyc4-2
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Gabriella Petri
Confidence: 41%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 2913 JITS
malegi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · white·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Cayden Davis5,352Essential Jiu Jitsu37-9
2David Hogan3,153Soca Brazilian Jiujitsu6-2
3Ethan de Jesus1,228Bronx Jiu-jitsu2-7
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Cayden Davis
Confidence: 89%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3244 JITS
1 smurf detected

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malegi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · grey·40-49
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Lucas Calderon2,284Essential Jiu Jitsu21-28
2Mateo Colon1,399Lotus Club New York3-1
3Alessio Gallo1,329Monster BJJ & MMA3-3
4Bodhi Spencer1,211Legends Martial Arts2-10
5Rodolfo Parra1,175Notorious MMA1-5
6Oliver Carvalho1,174Versus Brazilian Jiujitsu Academ2-4
7River Dinucci1,088Summit Jiu Jitsu3-7
7 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Lucas Calderon
Confidence: 52%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1380 JITS
Lopsided
malegi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · grey·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Gael Mellin6,391Labyrinth BJJ43-4
2Luca Narvaez4,773Forge Wrestling & Jiujitsu18-5
3Edward Cleveland III4,470Essential Jiu Jitsu30-13
4Christopher Mantovani2,591Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team7-5
5Yifan Xu2,477Gracie Barra Celebration19-15
6Sha Amali Arrindell1,229Pillar Jiujitsu1-5
7Donovan Merturi1,189Carlson Gracie Team - Ct/cesar P1-1
8Derek Villacis1,012Summit Jiu Jitsu0-2
8 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Gael Mellin
Confidence: 94%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3017 JITS
femalegi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · grey·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Abigail McNeil1,990Clear Jiu Jitsu6-4
2Riley Perkowski1,841Pimenta Jiu Jitsu25-17
3Luna Matuchack Ferrete1,481Rolles Gracie Academy2-1
4Efi Matsumoto1,202Renzo Gracie Academy6-57
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Abigail McNeil
Confidence: 37%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1629 JITS
femalegi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · grey·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Ella Cardinali1,278Summit Jiu Jitsu2-2
2Perl Lewis1,011Igor Gracie Academy0-2
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Ella Cardinali
Confidence: 31%
Division: Open · Avg 1145 JITS

youth 2016-2017

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femalegi · youth 2016-2017 · white·40-49
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Princess Aderibigbe4,598Pillar Jiujitsu13-3
2Natalie Mondragon1,434Renzo Gracie Academy4-3
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Princess Aderibigbe
Confidence: 89%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3016 JITS
malegi · youth 2016-2017 · white·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Mason Wakeman2,597Soca Brazilian Jiujitsu17-10
2Charlie Tates2,133Renzo Gracie Warwick11-7
3Noah Zayed1,564Hibiscus BJJ2-3
4Fred Heismeyer1,5121 United MMA House2-2
5Maddox MacAraeg1,338Vamos Mixed Martial Arts5-5
6Vincent Pomposello1,135Clear Jiu Jitsu1-7
6 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Mason Wakeman
Confidence: 38%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1713 JITS
1 smurf detected
femalegi · youth 2016-2017 · white·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Florence Suh2,240Native Jiu Jitsu28-10
2Joy Spell1,006@jiu-jitsu Nyc0-2
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Florence Suh
Confidence: 57%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1623 JITS
malegi · youth 2016-2017 · white·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Maverick Wolf1,856Carlos Henrique BJJ17-20
2Ace Mikleus1,379@jiu-jitsu Nyc1-1
3Kairo Salma1,242The Bronx Combat Club2-6
4Asad Mujalli1,212Glory Martial Arts Center2-2
5Conan Corrigan1,188Animals MMA Yonkers3-13
5 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Maverick Wolf
Confidence: 25%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1375 JITS
femalegi · youth 2016-2017 · white·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Milani Alleyne1,886Bronx Jiu-jitsu3-1
2Sophia Cadorette1,307N/a3-3
3Luna Jimenez1,220Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team10-14
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Milani Alleyne
Confidence: 41%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1471 JITS
malegi · youth 2016-2017 · white·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Sebastian Garcia2,642Precise BJJ12-7
2Logan Yang2,633Native Jiu Jitsu12-9
3Franko Sanchez2,360Jiulivre Grappling Office10-2
4Samuel Garcia1,241Precise BJJ1-1
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Sebastian Garcia
Confidence: 39%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2219 JITS
femalegi · youth 2016-2017 · white·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Cassie Goldstein2,176Renzo Gracie Warwick8-4
2Luca Park1,617Trasso Jiu Jitsu15-21
3Ella Xani1,221Lotus Club New York1-3
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Cassie Goldstein
Confidence: 44%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1671 JITS

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malegi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·40-49
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
1Lucas Kaito Lo1,585Gentle Art NY1-1
1 Fighter — Must change division
femalegi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·40-49
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Aria Parker6,534Refuge BJJ67-16
2Ana Jullia Dias1,666Rolles Gracie Academy1-0
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Aria Parker
Confidence: 98%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 4100 JITS
malegi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Red Matsumoto7,815Renzo Gracie Academy134-70
2Tommy Bevan4,314Renato Tavares BJJ HQ30-11
3Sergio Almodovar4,124Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team46-14
4Davi Cabral2,189Rolles Gracie Academy5-4
5Lucas Zweet1,893Carlson Gracie Team - Ct/cesar P8-9
6Thomas Lohmann1,288Monster BJJ & MMA1-2
7Liam Rodriguez1,200Pimenta Jiu Jitsu37-42
8Aidan Sala1,197@jiu-jitsu Nyc1-3
9Zayden Priede1,026Hibiscus BJJ0-6
10Lucas Chu1,011@jiu-jitsu Nyc0-2
10 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Red Matsumoto
Confidence: 98%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2606 JITS
Lopsided
malegi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Gabriel Ferreira10,906Essential Jiu Jitsu135-23
2Luca Caruso10,494Panda BJJ41-10
3Theodore Cormier8,223Essential Jiu Jitsu59-8
4Ryan Juwana5,330Royal Jiu Jitsu24-12
5Anthony Rodriguez4,762Alliance Marcelo Garcia72-35
6Bernardo Zibell4,621Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team41-7
7Lucas Wattanachaiyot4,401A Force BJJ25-14
8Jameson Alexin2,026Igor Gracie Academy3-7
9Jibreel Rashed1,879Glory Martial Arts Center7-3
10Hadjimurad Tursunov1,716Glory Martial Arts Center11-13
11Reis Romagnesi1,442Monster BJJ & MMA1-2
12Aras Kalvaitis1,204Renzo Gracie Bay Ridge11-63
13Ron Harpaul1,011Royal Jiu Jitsu0-2
13 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Gabriel Ferreira
Confidence: 99%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 4463 JITS
femalegi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Camila Acosta4,910Royal Jiu Jitsu60-26
2Kylie Chen2,820Versus Brazilian Jiujitsu Academ7-3
3Avery Arthurs2,666Monster BJJ & MMA6-4
4Valerie Qi2,247A Force BJJ8-3
5Layla Cao1,795A Force BJJ6-3
6Vidahlia Vizental1,352Kioto BJJ South Shore1-2
7Liz Matuchack Ferrete1,240Rolles Gracie Newark2-3
8Abigail Mendez1,217@jiu-jitsu Nyc1-3
9Rowan Wieller1,195Inverted Gear1-3
10Giavana Ford1,127Rising Sun BJJ5-26
11Jasmin Olivo1,018Igor Gracie Academy0-4
12Aleece Colon1,006Lotus Club New York0-2
12 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Camila Acosta
Confidence: 86%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1883 JITS
Lopsided
malegi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Philip Ragusa8,254Hamptons Jiujitsu95-19
2Vincent Andrews4,675Monster BJJ & MMA36-18
3Pedro Santos2,490Rolles Gracie Academy6-4
4Van O'Byrne2,421Renzo Gracie Warwick4-3
5Zachary Morel1,991Rising Sun BJJ24-12
6Michael Agnello1,958Panda BJJ4-2
7Beauregard Hood1,888Stout Pgh16-5
8Matteo Maduramente1,276Renzo Gracie Bay Ridge1-2
9Max Borisov1,223Animals MMA Yonkers2-2
9 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Philip Ragusa
Confidence: 99%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 2908 JITS
Lopsided
femalegi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Gemma Holt1,700Igor Gracie Academy3-2
2Emma Dominguez1,009Animals MMA Yonkers0-2
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Gemma Holt
Confidence: 42%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1355 JITS
malegi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Chantley Harris1,898Gfteam Maryland8-3
2Dylan Blanchard1,612Vitor Shaoiin BJJ2-1
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Chantley Harris
Confidence: 32%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1755 JITS
femalegi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Chloe Mendes1,373Ricardo Almeida BJJ Academy9-8
2Naomi Pipkins1,185Modern Martial Arts Nyc1-2
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Chloe Mendes
Confidence: 29%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1279 JITS
malegi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·100-109
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
1Jayden Hilarice Olmos2,046Summit Jiu Jitsu10-3
1 Fighter — Must change division
femalegi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·100-109
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Sophia Sanchez3,354Gentle Art NY15-8
2Sophia Albino1,642Native Jiu Jitsu15-12
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Sophia Sanchez
Confidence: 68%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2498 JITS

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malegi · youth 2016-2017 · yellow·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Anson Wang2,819A Force BJJ7-6
2Nicholas Carille1,326A Force BJJ2-4
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Anson Wang
Confidence: 63%
Division: Balanced · Avg 2073 JITS

pre teen 2014-2015

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malegi · pre teen 2014-2015 · white·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Skyler Ramirez2,370Essential Jiu Jitsu24-16
2Sebastian Bolivar1,333Gentle Art NY2-2
3Endrew da Silva1,187Fight Club Jiujitsu1-1
4Dominic McMaster1,185Hibiscus BJJ1-3
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Skyler Ramirez
Confidence: 54%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1519 JITS
malegi · pre teen 2014-2015 · white·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Jonathan Espitia1,077Ricardo Almeida BJJ Academy3-4
2Joshua Bjerke1,013Modern Martial Arts Nyc0-3
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Jonathan Espitia
Confidence: 26%
Division: Open · Avg 1045 JITS
malegi · pre teen 2014-2015 · white·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Nikolas Koshman5,1801 United MMA House31-4
2Julian Jimenez2,161Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team33-21
3Jacob Mayor1,019@jiu-jitsu Nyc0-4
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Nikolas Koshman
Confidence: 93%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 2787 JITS
femalegi · pre teen 2014-2015 · white·90-99
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Luna Hernandez1,675Essential Jiu Jitsu15-19
2Piper Hallock1,551Renzo Gracie Warwick19-15
3Aila Park1,379Trasso Jiu Jitsu15-14
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Luna Hernandez
Confidence: 30%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1535 JITS

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femalegi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·110+
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Paige Mabee2,825Renzo Gracie Warwick15-9
2Debanhi Vazquez1,217Hibiscus BJJ2-6
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Paige Mabee
Confidence: 66%
Division: Balanced · Avg 2021 JITS
malegi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Ethan Alleyne4,301Bronx Jiu-jitsu15-7
2Joseph Weisgerber2,501Soca Brazilian Jiujitsu14-19
3Xander Kimball2,153Essential Jiu Jitsu4-1
4Alberyz Hernandez1,358Renzo Gracie Newark6-8
5Xavier Schmittroth1,298Unity Jiu Jitsu Nyc2-6
6Giovanni Phillips1,221Vamos Mixed Martial Arts1-4
7Dylan Kramer1,058Vitor Shaoiin BJJ1-3
8Matthew Cook1,026Monster BJJ & MMA0-6
8 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Ethan Alleyne
Confidence: 86%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1865 JITS
Lopsided
femalegi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Paige Yun1,933Bronx Martial Arts Academy8-11
2Leilany Pico1,354@jiu-jitsu Nyc2-2
3Elliana Fidacaro1,130Panda BJJ7-10
4Valentina Hsia1,070Mass BJJ1-22
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Paige Yun
Confidence: 44%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1372 JITS
malegi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Leonardo Tan6,893Royal Jiu Jitsu53-16
2Christopher Cruz5,237Rolles Gracie Academy13-5
3Ernest Mabee4,302Renzo Gracie Warwick25-8
4Ronan Kelly2,199Vitor Shaoiin BJJ15-16
5Sebastian Garcia1,986Essential Jiu Jitsu9-10
6Marcos Rubino1,880Renzo Gracie Academy26-28
7Jacob Hun1,603Carlson Gracie BJJ1-1
8Jake Rosado1,272Bronx Jiu-jitsu3-4
9Anthony Vancek1,205@jiu-jitsu Nyc3-3
10Ahzir Hayes1,185Hibiscus BJJ2-5
11Radek Slachetka—Unity Jiu Jitsu—
11 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Leonardo Tan
Confidence: 95%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2776 JITS
Lopsided
femalegi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Nihira Alluri4,4311 United MMA House31-11
2Abigail Lucero3,635Carlson Gracie Team - Ct/cesar P20-11
3Lucy Rose3,448Devotion13-1
4Lia McCloskey1,264Soca Brazilian Jiujitsu15-29
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Nihira Alluri
Confidence: 67%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3195 JITS
malegi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Ignacio Galavis6,121Attbaga39-3
2Arthur Silva4,572Jabjjacademy37-15
3Henry Perlman1,224Igor Gracie Academy1-4
4Christian Giglio1,215Vamos Mixed Martial Arts3-7
5Lucas O’byrne1,215Renzo Gracie Warwick3-8
6Maddox Shukovsky1,117Hamptons Jiujitsu7-17
6 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Ignacio Galavis
Confidence: 94%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2577 JITS
femalegi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Anabella Faria5,011Morselli Jiu Jitsu42-11
2Sarah Camargos4,490Rolles Gracie Academy25-18
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Anabella Faria
Confidence: 38%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 4751 JITS
malegi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·100-109
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Brandon Manosalvas4,902Hamptons Jiujitsu57-15
2Mason Farningham2,481Renzo Gracie Warwick13-8
3Adam Cruz1,196Essential Jiu Jitsu6-8
4Astor Rojas1,012Gentle Art NY0-2
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Brandon Manosalvas
Confidence: 91%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2398 JITS
malegi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·110-119
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Michael Soler1,404Essential Jiu Jitsu4-2
2Anthony Encarnacion1,005Vitor Shaoiin BJJ0-1
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Michael Soler
Confidence: 35%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1205 JITS

yellow

malegi · pre teen 2014-2015 · yellow·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Noah Steinberg4,626Carlson Gracie Team - Ct/cesar P19-8
2Jordan Gately1,391A Force BJJ1-3
3Jace Elliott1,282Booth Brazilian Jiu-jitsu13-30
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Noah Steinberg
Confidence: 90%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2433 JITS
femalegi · pre teen 2014-2015 · yellow·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Isabelly Soares3,891Alliance Jiu Jitsu Framingham26-11
2Luiza Barbosa2,401Native Jiu Jitsu57-19
3Kyra Sarantakis1,853Bronx Martial Arts Academy9-6
4Shea Tautiva1,272@jiu-jitsu Nyc4-2
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Isabelly Soares
Confidence: 75%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2354 JITS
malegi · pre teen 2014-2015 · yellow·120-129
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Maxon McIntosh2,936Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team20-8
2Josue Icaza2,048Hibiscus BJJ6-4
3Triton Cimino1,833Panda BJJ7-4
4Caiden Bartley1,537Essential Jiu Jitsu1-1
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Maxon McIntosh
Confidence: 54%
Division: Balanced · Avg 2089 JITS

jr teen 2012-2013

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malegi · jr teen 2012-2013 · white·90-99
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Adam Beydoun1,581Glory Martial Arts Center2-1
2Evan Maldonado1,011@jiu-jitsu Nyc0-3
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Adam Beydoun
Confidence: 39%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1296 JITS
femalegi · jr teen 2012-2013 · white·90-99
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Precious Aderibigbe3,418Pillar Jiujitsu11-4
2Sophia Gonzalez1,918Hibiscus BJJ7-6
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Precious Aderibigbe
Confidence: 63%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 2668 JITS
malegi · jr teen 2012-2013 · white·100-109
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Matthew Ramos1,637Midtown Jiu Jitsu11-4
2Hamza Shishani1,191Animals MMA Yonkers1-1
3Colin Sullivan1,100Monster BJJ & MMA4-7
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Matthew Ramos
Confidence: 37%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1309 JITS

grey

femalegi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·130+
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Jennibell Rosado4,398Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team14-6
2Gia Agnello2,242Panda BJJ3-3
3Shayla Serrano2,165Animals MMA Yonkers4-4
4Sophia Ferreira1,795Rolles Gracie Academy5-6
5Itandehui Marquez1,474Bronx Martial Arts Academy2-7
5 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Jennibell Rosado
Confidence: 74%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2415 JITS
malegi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Henrick Silva5,790Rolles Gracie Academy36-12
2Mikail Elkin5,643Heritage Jiu Jitsu Studio34-7
3Tyler Reyes1,006Bronx Martial Arts Academy0-2
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Henrick Silva
Confidence: 81%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 4146 JITS
femalegi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Aubrey Parker6,611Refuge BJJ71-18
2Yasmine Ferreira Santos3,497Essential Jiu Jitsu15-8
3Sophia Padovano1,212Gracie Barra North Princeton2-5
4Alyssa Slachetka1,011Unity Jiu Jitsu Nyc0-2
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Aubrey Parker
Confidence: 97%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3083 JITS
malegi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Nicholas Ostrovski3,731Glory Martial Arts Center22-26
2Robert Fleming3,212Vamos Mixed Martial Arts8-3
3Mason Rodriguez1,506Pimenta Jiu Jitsu24-21
4Heitor Cunha1,158Native Jiu Jitsu12-16
5Ilan Akhtar1,135Summit Jiu Jitsu5-12
5 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Nicholas Ostrovski
Confidence: 63%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2148 JITS
femalegi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Lila Lemanski6,179Morselli Jiu Jitsu36-8
2Yulissa Tamay4,102Rising Sun BJJ22-13
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Lila Lemanski
Confidence: 75%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 5141 JITS
malegi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·90-99
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Zhinong Gao1,873A Force BJJ3-3
2Steven Cardoso1,564Animals MMA Yonkers1-1
3Jonas Serra1,461Jabjjacademy18-16
4Asher Bartholomew1,253Ricardo Almeida BJJ Academy4-6
5Dean Zayed1,014Hibiscus BJJ0-4
5 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Zhinong Gao
Confidence: 24%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1433 JITS
femalegi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·90-99
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Zoey Chen3,3681 United MMA House8-1
2Lyla Khan2,8721 United MMA House50-34
3Alyssa Beauchamp1,186Hibiscus BJJ1-9
4Frankie Leitch1,091Breathe Jiu Jitsu5-13
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Zoey Chen
Confidence: 67%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2129 JITS
malegi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·100-109
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Michael Bell4,583Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team24-10
2Rocco Rubino JR2,093Renzo Gracie Academy19-20
3Oliver Collado1,121-not On List? We Will Contact U2-38
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Michael Bell
Confidence: 88%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2599 JITS
femalegi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·100-109
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Ayana Akhtar1,343Summit Jiu Jitsu3-8
2Angelina Wang—A-force—
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
femalegi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·110-119
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Laura Westphalen2,964Submit Your Friend Academy8-3
2Sofia Cira2,620Heritage Jiu Jitsu Studio28-30
3Angela Parisi2,356Vitor Shaoiin BJJ10-7
4Kennedy Cain1,437Panda BJJ4-7
5Mariam el Sarout1,007Xxxxxxx0-2
6Rika Aglitsky Rapoport1,005Modern Martial Arts Nyc0-1
6 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Laura Westphalen
Confidence: 44%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1898 JITS

yellow

malegi · jr teen 2012-2013 · yellow·90-99
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Evan Diaz4,854Black Hole Jiu Jitsu70-24
2Pedro Alves3,747Jabjjacademy11-1
3Aristotelis Cimino1,675Panda BJJ6-5
4Dylan Montenegro1,241GF Team2-9
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Evan Diaz
Confidence: 84%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2879 JITS
malegi · jr teen 2012-2013 · yellow·110-119
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Isaiah Rodrigues4,011Carlos Henrique BJJ22-12
2Julian Rykaczewski1,204Breakthrough Martial Arts3-4
3Andrey Gorbenko1,010Renzo Gracie Bay Ridge0-2
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Isaiah Rodrigues
Confidence: 87%
Division: Balanced · Avg 2075 JITS

orange

malegi · jr teen 2012-2013 · orange·160+
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
1Flavio Orozco2,766A Force BJJ7-1
1 Fighter — Must change division

teen 2010-2011

white

malegi · teen 2010-2011 · white·190+
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Pyetro Santos2,722Allstar MMA4-0
2Mohammad Shihadeh1,305Glory Martial Arts Center2-2
3Johnathen Jeffries1,012Animals MMA Yonkers0-4
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Pyetro Santos
Confidence: 65%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1680 JITS
malegi · teen 2010-2011 · white·130-144
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Jesse Mankuski2,600Monster BJJ & MMA8-6
2Diego Hernandez-ramirez1,718Park Slope Academy of BJJ10-4
3Breno Almeida1,511Renzo Gracie Newark2-2
4Oenamaus Martinez1,230Glory Martial Arts Center3-3
5Zaid Shishani1,008Animals MMA Yonkers0-2
5 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Jesse Mankuski
Confidence: 43%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1613 JITS
1 smurf detected

grey

malegi · teen 2010-2011 · grey·100-109
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Logan Granda3,052Trasso Jiu Jitsu30-35
2Brian Vega2,112Panda BJJ13-15
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Logan Granda
Confidence: 49%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2582 JITS
malegi · teen 2010-2011 · grey·110-119
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Bogdan Truchanowicz1,994Modern Martial Arts Nyc5-2
2Ryder Choi1,271Vitor Shaoiin BJJ6-11
3Luiz Rocha1,050Fight Club Jiujitsu0-11
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Bogdan Truchanowicz
Confidence: 46%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1438 JITS
femalegi · teen 2010-2011 · grey·110-119
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Raelynn Rodriguez2,236Pimenta Jiu Jitsu12-14
2Sophia Meehan1,702Trasso Jiu Jitsu10-8
3Xochitl Maldonado1,008Bronx Jiu-jitsu0-2
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Raelynn Rodriguez
Confidence: 47%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1649 JITS
malegi · teen 2010-2011 · grey·130-144
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Enzo Silva4,536Jabjjacademy23-6
2Juan Matamoros2,099The Bronx Combat Club8-12
3Aaron Martinez1,594Igor Gracie Academy3-6
4Samuel Felix1,137Fight Club Jiujitsu5-7
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Enzo Silva
Confidence: 87%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2342 JITS
femalegi · teen 2010-2011 · grey·130-144
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Breana Anderson4,232Monster BJJ & MMA38-18
2Laila McCravey4,073Soca Brazilian Jiujitsu11-0
3Ann Leggett1,991Midtown Jiu Jitsu15-6
4Olivia Padilla1,160Culture of Jiujitsu14-14
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Breana Anderson
Confidence: 70%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 2864 JITS

yellow

malegi · teen 2010-2011 · yellow·190+
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Akashi Burgos1,926@jiu-jitsu Nyc2-0
2Michael Ramery1,010Essential Jiu Jitsu0-2
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Akashi Burgos
Confidence: 48%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1468 JITS
malegi · teen 2010-2011 · yellow·110-119
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Aidyn Velez7,299Notorious MMA25-6
2Michael Gianvecchio1,598Adaptation BJJ5-7
3Paul Garibaldi1,007Legends Martial Arts0-2
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Aidyn Velez
Confidence: 99%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3301 JITS
femalegi · teen 2010-2011 · yellow·110-119
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Vivian Morselli3,687Morselli Jiu Jitsu25-7
2Alexia Sanchez1,500Renzo Gracie Bay Ridge7-15
3Lily Rayne1,318Devotion2-3
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Vivian Morselli
Confidence: 79%
Division: Balanced · Avg 2168 JITS
malegi · teen 2010-2011 · yellow·120-129
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Landon Martinez3,302Renzo Gracie Bay Ridge17-4
2Peyton Hood2,362Stout Pgh37-45
3Jake Wuu1,674Serra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academ2-0
4Lukas Kalvaitis1,200Renzo Gracie Bay Ridge29-37
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Landon Martinez
Confidence: 64%
Division: Balanced · Avg 2135 JITS
femalegi · teen 2010-2011 · yellow·130-144
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Alexi Doornick1,487Carlson Gracie Team - Ct/cesar P5-13
2Taylor Brock1,391Soca Brazilian Jiujitsu2-2
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Alexi Doornick
Confidence: 27%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1439 JITS

orange

malegi · teen 2010-2011 · orange·130-144
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Jaden Landa3,935A Force BJJ10-4
2Uljan Banushi1,006Renzo Gracie Bay Ridge0-1
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Jaden Landa
Confidence: 87%
Division: Balanced · Avg 2471 JITS

juvenile (17 & under) 2007-2009

white

malegi · juvenile (17 & under) 2007-2009 · white·135-149
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Bayron Baez1,764Trasso Jiu Jitsu15-9
2Anthony Mascia1,673Una BJJ2-0
3Aram Vardanian1,633Gracie New Jersey13-10
4Jacob Green1,180Midtown Jiu Jitsu2-6
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Bayron Baez
Confidence: 31%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1563 JITS

green

malegi · juvenile (17 & under) 2007-2009 · green·135-149
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
1Fidel Ariel Sanchez5,381Renzo Gracie Bay Ridge15-7
1 Fighter — Must change division

blue

malegi · juvenile (17 & under) 2007-2009 · blue·120-134
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Gabriel Ribeiro2,221Jabjjacademy3-0
2Ryan Rinaldi1,750Tru Force Martial Arts -daniel2-2
3Giuliano Vitale1,006Ufc Gym Long Island0-2
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Gabriel Ribeiro
Confidence: 46%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1659 JITS
malegi · juvenile (17 & under) 2007-2009 · blue·135-149
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Devin Colon1,512Notorious MMA1-1
2Valentino Garcia1,016Renzo Gracie Academy1-2
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Devin Colon
Confidence: 37%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1264 JITS
malegi · juvenile (17 & under) 2007-2009 · blue·150-164
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Aden Lucero6,804Carlson Gracie Team - Ct/cesar P31-4
2Dylan Alves Rosario1,202Rising Sun BJJ9-11
3Sean Jeffries1,018Animals MMA Yonkers0-4
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Aden Lucero
Confidence: 99%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3008 JITS

Frequently Asked Questions

Trasso Jiu Jitsu led the team standings with 1 gold medals. Top gold medalists include Leonardo D Tan, Ernest Mabee, Isaiah Daniel Rodrigues.
Trasso Jiu Jitsu finished first with 1 gold medals at New York IV Gi Youth. View complete team standings and academy results on Jits.gg.
New York IV Gi Youth had 315 competitors from 72 academies competing for 14 gold medals.
New York IV Gi Youth had a 57% submission rate across 353 matches.
Yes, 353 matches are tracked for New York IV Gi Youth. 287 match videos are available. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
New York IV Gi Youth was a JJWL tournament held at 465 E Fordham Rd, Bronx, NY 10458.

Team Standings

New York IV Gi Youth Team Standings
#AcademyGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1Trasso Jiu Jitsu1001
2A Force BJJ0101
3Panda BJJ0101

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Highlights

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1,560→3,720+2160
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Top Upsets

8%#1

win probability

Theodore Xavier Cormier
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3,190Essential Jiu-jitsu
PTS7-4
Luca Caruso
Luca Caruso
5,289Panda BJJ
Elo Gap: -2099·Grey Belt·
What this meansA massive upset — the winner had only a 8% expected win probability entering this match.
9%#2

win probability

Kyra Sarantakis
Kyra Sarantakis
1,430Bronx Martial Arts Academy
PTS7-0
Isabelly Sophia Silva Soares
Isabelly Sophia Silva Soares
3,477Alliance Jiu Jitsu Framingham
Elo Gap: -2047·Yellow Belt·
What this meansA massive upset — the winner had only a 9% expected win probability entering this match.
10%#3

win probability

Rocco Richard Rubino Jr
Rocco Richard Rubino JR
1,970Renzo Gracie Academy
PTS2-0
Michael David Bell
Michael David Bell
3,893Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team
Elo Gap: -1923·Grey Belt·
What this meansA massive upset — the winner had only a 10% expected win probability entering this match.
15%#4

win probability

Liam Rodriguez
Liam Rodriguez
1,200Pimenta Jiu Jitsu
SUB4-0
Lucas Benini Zweet
Lucas Benini Zweet
2,690Carlson Gracie Team - Ct/cesar P
Elo Gap: -1490·White Belt·
What this meansA massive upset — the winner had only a 15% expected win probability entering this match.
21%#5

win probability

MM
Matteo Maduramente
1,028Renzo Gracie Bay Ridge
DEC0-0
Beauregard Hood
Beauregard Hood
2,200Stout Pgh
Elo Gap: -1172·Grey Belt·

Best Wins

76#1

Win Quality

Liam Rodriguez
Liam Rodriguez
1,200Pimenta Jiu Jitsu
SUB4-0
Lucas Benini Zweet
Lucas Benini Zweet
2,690Carlson Gracie Team - Ct/cesar P
vs Ranked #22·White Belt·
75#2

Win Quality

Diego Hernandez-ramirez
Diego Hernandez-ramirez
1,710Park Slope Academy of BJJ
SUB6-0
Jesse Mankuski
Jesse Mankuski
2,596Monster BJJ & MMA
vs Ranked #25·White Belt·
74#3

Win Quality

PS
Pedro Santos
2,330Rolles Gracie Academy
SUB6-0
MM
Matteo Maduramente
2,490Renzo Gracie Bay Ridge
vs Ranked #31·Grey Belt·
74#4

Win Quality

Lucy Rose
Lucy Rose
2,990Devotion
SUB3-0
Abigail Mia Lucero
Abigail Mia Lucero
2,470Carlson Gracie Team - Ct/cesar P
vs Ranked #76·Grey Belt·
73#5

Win Quality

Kyra Sarantakis
Kyra Sarantakis
1,430Bronx Martial Arts Academy
PTS7-0
Isabelly Sophia Silva Soares
Isabelly Sophia Silva Soares
3,477Alliance Jiu Jitsu Framingham
vs Ranked #7·Yellow Belt·
Cinderella Run👑
Jaden Samuel Landa🥇
A Force BJJ

Entered ranked #172 of 273 by JITS rating(3,105)

R1:WvsUljan Banushi(1,009)
SUB 0-0
R2:WvsUljan Banushi(1,009)
SUB 0-0
R3:WvsUljan Banushi(1,009)
SUB 0-0
🥇 Gold Medal·+360 rating gained

Academy Wars

#15 matches · 1 sub
Ricardo Almeida BJJ Academy
Ricardo Almeida BJJ Academy
4wins
vs
Modern Martial Arts NYC
Modern Martial Arts Nyc
1win
80%20%
#24 matches · 0 subs
Animals MMA Yonkers
Animals MMA Yonkers
0wins
vs
@Jiu-Jitsu NYC
@jiu-jitsu Nyc
4wins
0%100%
#34 matches · 4 subs
Native jiu jitsu
Native Jiu Jitsu
4wins
vs
@Jiu-Jitsu NYC
@jiu-jitsu Nyc
0wins
100%0%
#44 matches · 3 subs
@Jiu-Jitsu NYC
@jiu-jitsu Nyc
3wins
vs
Essential Jiu-Jitsu
Essential Jiu-jitsu
1win
75%25%
#53 matches · 1 sub
Igor Gracie Academy
Igor Gracie Academy
3wins
vs
Animals MMA Yonkers
Animals MMA Yonkers
0wins
100%0%

Rivalry Rematches

#16 career meetings
Luca Park
Luca Park3wins
vs
Cassie Goldstein
Cassie Goldstein3wins
New York IV Gi YouthPTS 4-2Park
New York IV NoGi YouthPTS 2-0Park
New York IV NoGi YouthDEC 0-0Park
New Jersey III NoGi YouthPTS 12-2Goldstein
New Jersey III NoGi YouthPTS 2-0Goldstein
New Jersey III Gi YouthPTS 5-2Goldstein
#25 career meetings
Anabella Faria
Anabella Faria3wins
vs
Sarah Frazao Camargos
Sarah Frazao Camargos2wins
New York IV Gi YouthPTS 3-2Faria
New Jersey Iv Nogi YouthPTS 2-0Camargos
New York IV NoGi YouthPTS 5-0Faria
New York IV NoGi YouthPTS 9-0Camargos
New York Iii Gi YouthPTS 14-4Faria
#34 career meetings
Angela Rosalia Parisi
Angela Rosalia Parisi2wins
vs
Sofia Cira
Sofia Cira2wins
New York IV Gi YouthSUB 0-0Parisi
New York IV Gi YouthSUB 0-0Parisi
New Jersey III Gi YouthSUB 2-2Cira
New York Iii Gi YouthSUB 2-2Cira
#44 career meetings
Nikolas Koshman
Nikolas Koshman4wins
vs
Julian Jimenez
Julian Jimenez0wins
New York IV Gi YouthSUB 0-0Koshman
New Jersey Iv Nogi YouthSUB 2-2Koshman
New York IV NoGi YouthSUB 2-2Koshman
New Jersey III NoGi YouthSUB 17-0Koshman
#54 career meetings
Chloe Mendes
Chloe Mendes3wins
vs
NP
Naomi Pipkins1win
New York IV Gi YouthDEC 0-0Mendes
New York IV Gi YouthPTS 0-0Mendes
New York IV Gi YouthSUB 6-0Mendes
New York IV Gi YouthPTS 7-0Pipkins

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
5,352Cayden Garrett Davis
37-913 golds13+ monthsTop 1%
Kairos Jiu Jitsu37-9
1341
37-913 golds13+ monthsTop 1%
5,180Nikolas Koshman
31-410 golds5 comps11+ monthsTop 2%
1 United MMA House31-4
1012
31-410 golds5 comps11+ monthsTop 2%
4,598Princess Aderibigbe
13+ monthsTop 3%
Pillar Jiujitsu13-3
411
13+ monthsTop 3%
3,789Antonio Bermudez
28-115 golds11+ monthsTop 5%
Panda BJJ28-11
532
28-115 golds11+ monthsTop 5%
3,779Benjamin Kai Basil
7 golds9+ monthsTop 5%
Carlson Gracie Team - Ct/cesar P18-4
71
7 golds9+ monthsTop 5%
3,230Gabriella Petri
9+ months
Monster BJJ & MMA12-4
34
9+ months
2,597Mason Calderon Wakeman
13+ months
Soca Brazilian Jiujitsu17-10
311
13+ months
2,360Franko Sanchez
10+ months
Jiulivre Grappling Office10-2
32
10+ 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

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.