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Newbreed Jacksonville New Year Open
Saturday, January 10, 2026
University of North Florida - Field House, Building 26 · Jacksonville, FL
257Competitors
51Academies
391Matches
148Divisions
103Golds
Results
Renato Tavares association dominated the New Year Open, capturing 10 golds across 18 total medals to lead all 51 academies in the team standings. Sophia Munoz (white belt, rating 4484) and Lucy Lien (white belt, rating 4103) from Jean Jacques Machado BJJ - Mandarin each earned multiple gold medals and ranked among the tournament's highest-rated champions. Michael Jelani Palmer (grey belt, rating 4224) from Gracie Barra Jacksonville and William Fisk (grey belt, rating 3970) from Renato Tavares association rounded out the elite performers, with Jeremiah Flager earning Tournament MVP honors.
By the Numbers
The event produced 391 matches across 100 divisions, with submissions accounting for 43% of finishes — five points below the New Breed organizational average of 48%. The youth white FEATHERWEIGHT (51-60 LBS.) gi division emerged as the tournament's deepest bracket with 6 placements, indicating significant participation depth in that age and weight category.
Academy Intel
Gracie Barra Jacksonville finished second with 8 golds and 13 total medals, while Jean Jacques Machado BJJ - Mandarin placed third with 7 golds and 9 total medals. Solid Base Performance Center claimed fourth with 6 golds and 12 total medals, demonstrating balanced medal distribution across their roster. Genesis Jiujitsu and Wrestling Club accumulated 15 total medals (3 golds, 7 silvers, 5 bronzes), indicating strong depth despite lower gold-medal output than top-ranked programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Renato Tavares association led the team standings with 9 gold medals. Top gold medalists include Michael Jelani Palmer, Houston Rudisill, Houston Rudisill.
Renato Tavares association finished first with 9 gold medals at NEWBREED JACKSONVILLE NEW YEAR OPEN. View complete team standings and academy results on Jits.gg.
NEWBREED JACKSONVILLE NEW YEAR OPEN had a 43% submission rate across 391 matches.
Yes, 391 matches are tracked for NEWBREED JACKSONVILLE NEW YEAR OPEN. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
NEWBREED JACKSONVILLE NEW YEAR OPEN was a NEWBREED tournament held at Jacksonville, FL.
