NAGACompleted
NAGA Phoenix II Grappling Championship
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Inspire Courts · Phoenix, Arizona
351Competitors
76Academies
492Matches
107Divisions
136Golds
Results
Marcio Andre Jiu-Jitsu Academy dominated NAGA Phoenix II with 9 golds, 4 silvers, and 3 bronzes across 16 total medals, edging RedHawk Academy (8G, 4S) and The Eyrie Jiu-Jitsu (7G, 6S, 2B) in the team standings. Grey belts Itzel Castro and Tj Winkler each earned multiple golds and ranked as the event's highest-rated performers at 5228 and 5219 respectively. Owen Metz captured Tournament MVP honors, though additional details on his medal count were not provided.
By the Numbers
The 492 total matches produced a 59% submission rate, significantly outpacing the North American Grappling Association's 49% organizational average by 10 percentage points. Submissions accounted for 289 decisive finishes compared to 192 decision-based wins, indicating a finishing-heavy competition across all skill levels. The youth beginner male 50-59.9 gi division served as the deepest bracket with 12 placements across the tournament's 95 total divisions.
Academy Intel
Gracie Barra Maricopa led efficiency metrics with 7 golds and zero silver medals, converting their limited entries into podium finishes at a higher rate than the overall champion. Refuge BJJ matched that conversion rate (6G, 0S, 0B across 6 total medals), while Carlson Gracie Gilbert competed most frequently among the top 10, posting 22 total medals (5G, 7S, 10B) across multiple divisions. Layla Patino (RedHawk Academy, grey belt, 4511 rating) secured three gold medals and ranked fourth among individual performers by rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
Marcio Andre Jiu-Jitsu Academy MARCIO ANDRE JIU-JITSU ASSOCIATION led the team standings with 8 gold medals. Top gold medalists include Tj Winkler, Tj Winkler, Chase Cagnola.
Marcio Andre Jiu-Jitsu Academy MARCIO ANDRE JIU-JITSU ASSOCIATION finished first with 8 gold medals at NAGA Phoenix II Grappling Championship. View complete team standings and academy results on Jits.gg.
NAGA Phoenix II Grappling Championship had a 59% submission rate across 492 matches.
Yes, 492 matches are tracked for NAGA Phoenix II Grappling Championship. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
NAGA Phoenix II Grappling Championship was a NAGA tournament held at Phoenix, Arizona.
