
Crest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu TDBJJ dominated the NAGA Myrtle Beach Grappling Championship on August 15, claiming the top team spot with 12 gold medals across 16 total medals. Sophia Rose Clossey (grey belt, rating 6534) led individual performers, while Carter William Richardson (blue belt, rating 4674) from Crest earned 3 gold medals. Chris Marroquin took home Tournament MVP honors.
The event's 56% submission rate exceeded the North American Grappling Association's 49% seasonal average by 7 percentage points, with 189 of 338 total matches ending by submission. The 82-division structure included a competitive youth beginner male 60-69.9 gi bracket that fielded 9 competitors, making it the deepest division of the day. The tournament awarded 100 gold medals across 338 matches.
Cornerstone Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fayetteville finished second in team standings with 11 golds but accumulated 44 total medals, indicating deeper roster depth than the champion. The Next Element Academy placed third with 8 golds and 22 total medals, while Team Phoenix claimed 7 golds in fourth. Riptide MMA and Garami Jiu Jitsu both competed efficiently—Riptide posted a 4-1-1 medal record from limited entries, while Garami took 4 golds with no silver or bronze finishes.
| # | Academy | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu TDBJJ | 12 | 4 | 0 | 16 |
| 2 | Cornerstone Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fayetteville | 11 | 28 | 3 | 42 |
| 3 | The Next Element Academy | 8 | 4 | 10 | 22 |
| 4 | Team Phoenix | 7 | 5 | 2 | 14 |
| 5 | Park West BJJ | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 |
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