NAGACompleted
NAGA North American Grappling Championship
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Iron Peak Sports & Events · Hillsborough Township, NJ
437Competitors
91Academies
680Matches
124Divisions
164Golds
Results
Tiger Kang MMA dominated the NAGA North American Grappling Championship, capturing 22 gold medals across 40 total podium finishes at the November 21 event in Hillsborough Township, NJ. The academy's medal haul nearly tripled the second-place finisher, Team Tiger Schulmann's Freehold, which earned 7 golds and 16 total medals. Yellow belt Luca Caruso (Panda BJJ, rating 5799) and orange belt Robyn Lenore Linay Teruel (NEO Martial Arts Brampton, rating 4523) each captured multiple gold medals, with Caruso posting the tournament's highest individual rating.
By the Numbers
The event produced 680 total matches across 122 divisions, with submissions accounting for 43% of decided bouts—6 percentage points below the North American Grappling Association's 49% season average. The youth beginner male 80–89.9 nogi division emerged as the deepest bracket with 12 placements, indicating strong entry depth in that age and skill category. The submission rate shortfall suggests increased emphasis on point-based grappling and decision-heavy competition among this field.
Academy Intel
Team Tiger Schulmann's academies combined for 16 total medals across three locations (Freehold, Elmwood Park, and Tottenville), demonstrating consistent development across their network. Silver Fox BJJ finished fifth with 15 total medals but converted at a lower gold rate (4 golds) compared to Tiger Kang's efficiency. NEO Martial Arts Brampton produced notable individual performers—including Teruel's dual gold finishes—while contributing 10 total medals from their roster across 91 participating academies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tiger Kang MMA led the team standings with 22 gold medals. Top gold medalists include Luca Caruso, Luca Caruso, Armin Bran Fishkow.
Tiger Kang MMA finished first with 22 gold medals at NAGA North American Grappling Championship. View complete team standings and academy results on Jits.gg.
NAGA North American Grappling Championship had a 43% submission rate across 680 matches.
Yes, 680 matches are tracked for NAGA North American Grappling Championship. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
NAGA North American Grappling Championship was a NAGA tournament held at Hillsborough Township, NJ.
