
Sanctum Jiu Jitsu Academy dominated the NAGA South Florida Grappling Championship on June 20, 2025, capturing 11 gold medals across 51 competing academies. Christopher Medina (grey belt, rating 6472) led individual performances with multiple gold finishes, while Yohalbert Perez (yellow belt, rating 5953) from Renzo Gracie Lake Worth and Arley O Martinez (blue belt, rating 5611) from Cardonas BJJ secured top-rated medals. Sanctum's 17 total medals (11 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze) edged Gracie Barra Jupiter's 19 total medals to claim the team title, though Gracie Barra Jupiter finished with 9 golds across their roster.
The 412 total matches produced a 48% submission rate, tracking 1 point below the North American Grappling Association's 49% organizational average. The tournament fielded 85 divisions across the Wellington facility, with the youth beginner male 50-59.9 gi bracket emerging as the deepest division at 14 placements. Of 123 gold medals awarded, 199 matches ended by submission while 201 were decided by points or decision.
Cardonas BJJ finished third in team standings with 14 total medals (9 gold, 2 silver, 3 bronze), positioning itself as the submission-heavy academy among the top three. Ivy League BJJ claimed fourth place with 13 total medals including 7 golds, while Burns BJJ—The Way rounded the top five with 17 total medals split across 6 golds, 6 silvers, and 5 bronzes. Berry Ali Stvil earned Tournament MVP honors in a field spanning 51 academies and 85 competitive divisions.
| # | Academy | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanctum Jiu Jitsu Academy | 10 | 4 | 2 | 16 |
| 2 | Gracie Barra Jupiter | 9 | 5 | 5 | 19 |
| 3 | Ivy League BJJ | 7 | 3 | 3 | 13 |
| 4 | Cardonas BJJ | 7 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
| 5 | Burns BJJ - The Way | 6 | 6 | 5 | 17 |
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