NAGA Vegas Kids 13 & Under Grappling Championship II

Results

# NAGA Vegas Kids 13 & Under Grappling Championship II Recap

By the Numbers

Carlson Gracie Henderson dominated the team standings, capturing 8 gold medals across 31 total placements (8 gold, 9 silver, 14 bronze) to lead 54 academies at NAGA Vegas Kids 13 & Under II on August 22, 2025. Gracie Barra West Las Vegas finished second with 8 golds but a leaner medal haul of 14 total placements, while Vills Bros BJJ claimed third with 7 golds and 26 total medals. Francisco Da Cunha Bueno Filho (yellow belt, 5288 rating) and Herra Rose The Last Dragon (grey belt, 4984 rating) each secured multiple gold medals as top individual performers.

Academy Intel

The tournament produced a 47% submission rate across 582 matches—2 percentage points below the North American Grappling Association's 49% organizational average. Of 161 gold medals distributed, 275 matches ended by submission while 301 were decided by points or decision. The youth beginner male 50–59.9 nogi division emerged as the deepest bracket with 14 placements, reflecting significant participation depth in that age and skill category.

Carlson Gracie Team academies combined for 12 golds across Henderson and Green Valley locations, establishing dominance in the under-13 landscape. Lucero Jiu-Jitsu Academy punched above their medal count with 7 golds from just 12 total placements (58% gold conversion rate), outpacing Atos Jiu-Jitsu Las Vegas, which earned 6 golds but distributed across 25 placements. Ellie Michelle Mendoza earned Tournament MVP honors, cementing her standout performance across the 98 divisions contested.