NAGACompleted
NAGA Phoenix Grappling Championship
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Arizona Athletic Grounds · Mesa, AZ
325Competitors
66Academies
410Matches
104Divisions
132Golds
Results
The Eyrie Jiu-Jitsu dominated the team standings at NAGA Phoenix, capturing 14 gold medals across 19 total podium finishes. Gracie Barra North Phoenix matched their gold count at 14 but finished second with a cleaner 15-medal haul, edging out RedHawk Academy's 13 total medals. Grey belt Itzel Castro from Gracie Barra North Phoenix earned Tournament MVP honors, while teammate Tj Winkler (also grey belt, The Eyrie Jiu-Jitsu) secured three gold medals to lead individual gold medalists across the 97-division event.
By the Numbers
The Phoenix field produced a 52% submission rate—3 points above the NAGA season average of 49%—signaling aggressive, finish-oriented grappling throughout the 410 total matches. Submissions accounted for 215 decisive finishes, while 182 matches ended by decision or points. The youth beginner male 50–59.9 nogi division emerged as the deepest bracket with 12 placements, indicating strong youth participation in the lighter weight classes.
Academy Intel
Gracie Barra's Arizona footprint dominated the podium: their North Phoenix location and Ocotillo branch combined for 21 gold medals and 16 total medals across both programs. The Eyrie Jiu-Jitsu's 19-medal output came primarily from grey belts, with Leilanie Leon rounding out their top performers. Jay Pages Association academies—Ethos Martial Arts AZ, Bad Aces Martial Arts, and No Surrender Athletics—contributed 14 combined golds across 44 total medals, establishing themselves as a consistent mid-tier force across the 66 competing academies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gracie Barra North Phoenix GRACIE BARRA ARIZONA JIU-JITSU & SELF-DEFENSE led the team standings with 14 gold medals. Top gold medalists include Tj Winkler, Tj Winkler, Chase Cagnola.
Gracie Barra North Phoenix GRACIE BARRA ARIZONA JIU-JITSU & SELF-DEFENSE finished first with 14 gold medals at NAGA Phoenix Grappling Championship. View complete team standings and academy results on Jits.gg.
NAGA Phoenix Grappling Championship had a 52% submission rate across 410 matches.
Yes, 410 matches are tracked for NAGA Phoenix Grappling Championship. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
NAGA Phoenix Grappling Championship was a NAGA tournament held at Mesa, AZ.
