
Six Blades dominated the team standings at NAGA Richmond, capturing 13 gold medals across 72 divisions, edging Tri Cities Jiu Jitsu Club (12 golds) and Odyssey Martial Arts (9 golds). Bodhi Kapoor (white belt, rating 5501) from Tidewater Jiu-Jitsu led individual performers, winning multiple gold medals, while Nailah Aaliyah Monroe (orange belt, rating 4717) from Diego Bispo BJJ earned 3 golds. Matthew David Diehl claimed Tournament MVP honors in the 241-match event held October 10 in Glen Allen, Virginia.
The 55% submission rate at NAGA Richmond exceeded the organization's 49% seasonal average by 6 points, indicating a more finish-oriented competition than the norm. Submissions accounted for 132 of 241 decided matches, while points-based decisions produced 107 victories. The youth beginner male 80-89.9 gi division emerged as the deepest bracket with 6 placements across the 72 total divisions.
Six Blades' 23 total medals (13G-8S-2B) outpaced second-place Tri Cities (24 medals but only 12 golds), demonstrating superior conversion in championship matches. Odyssey Martial Arts finished third with 26 total medals but won just 9 golds, suggesting deeper roster depth without top-tier dominance. Northern Neck Mixed Martial Arts Academy, operating under the Diego Bispo banner, captured 7 golds from a smaller footprint of 13 total medals, marking the most efficient performance among the 37 competing academies.
| # | Academy | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Six Blades | 13 | 8 | 2 | 23 |
| 2 | Tri Cities Jiu Jitsu Club | 12 | 9 | 3 | 24 |
| 3 | Odyssey Martial Arts | 9 | 12 | 5 | 26 |
| 4 | Northern Neck Mixed Martial Arts Academy DIEGO BISPO | 7 | 5 | 0 | 12 |
| 5 | Revolution BJJ Ashland BJJ REVOLUTION TEAM | 4 | 3 | 4 | 11 |
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