
The Bridge Jiu-Jitsu claimed the team title at New Breed Chicago Winter Championship with 13 total medals (6 gold, 6 silver, 1 bronze) across 36 academies competing January 31 in Oak Lawn. Relentless Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu finished second with 10 medals (5 gold, 4 silver, 1 bronze), while 3D Martial Arts took third with 7 medals (5 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze). Top individual performers included Dean Rey Nash (grey belt, Double Five Chicago, rating 3920) and Joey Lyons (yellow belt, The Bridge Jiu-Jitsu, rating 3582), both among the highest-rated gold medalists on the day.
The tournament's 257 decided matches produced a 44% submission rate, running 4 points below New Breed's organizational average of 48%. The youth white LIGHTWEIGHT (56-65 LBS.) gi division emerged as the deepest bracket with 6 placements across 68 total divisions. Decision-based finishes (129 matches) slightly outnumbered submissions (112 matches), indicating a points-heavy competitive environment.
Powersource Martial Arts (Carlson Gracie Team) accumulated 17 total medals despite placing fourth, demonstrating depth across multiple weight classes and belt levels. ROL Academy of Jiu Jitsu claimed 23 total medals (4 gold, 8 silver, 11 bronze) in fifth place, reflecting strong mid-tier finishes. Torres Martial Arts Academy and Lobo Team BJJ tied for seventh with 6 medals each (4 gold, 2 silver), both converting gold medals at an efficient rate relative to their medal totals.
| # | Academy | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Bridge Jiu-Jitsu | 6 | 6 | 1 | 13 |
| 2 | Relentless Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu RELENTLESS BJJ | 5 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| 3 | 3D Martial Arts 3D COMBAT SPORTS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 4 | Powersource Martial Arts CARLSON GRACIE TEAM | 4 | 10 | 2 | 16 |
| 5 | ROL Academy of Jiu Jitsu | 4 | 8 | 10 | 22 |
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