
Rilion Gracie Miami Lakes dominated the NEWBREED U.S. JIU JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP, capturing 22 gold medals across 105 divisions held June 20 in Coral Springs, FL. The powerhouse academy more than tripled the medal count of second-place Alpha Miami Grappling (6 golds) and claimed 32 total medals when including 8 silvers and 2 bronzes. Top performers Alex Leyva (yellow belt, 5621 rating) and Amauri Armando Arce (yellow belt, 4268 rating) anchored the team's medal haul, with four Rilion Gracie fighters placing among the tournament's 10 highest-rated gold medalists.
The 386 total matches produced a 48% submission rate, matching the New Breed organizational average precisely. The youth novice FEATHERWEIGHT (46-55LBS.) nogi division emerged as the deepest bracket with 6 placements, while 114 gold medals were distributed across the 44 competing academies. Santiago Buitrago earned Tournament MVP honors, though his academy affiliation and specific medal count were not documented in final standings.
Alpha Miami Grappling finished second with 22 total medals (6 golds, 9 silvers, 7 bronzes), demonstrating balanced depth across multiple divisions. Silver Fox BJJ placed third with 10 medals (6 golds, 3 silvers, 1 bronze), while LMA 305 and Art In Motion Jiu Jitsu rounded out the top five. Bruna Carvalho (white belt, 4687 rating) represented Silver Fox's strength, posting the second-highest rating among gold medalists and the highest among white belts in the field.
| # | Academy | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rilion Gracie Miami Lakes RILION GRACIE-GRACIE ELITE TEAM | 22 | 7 | 2 | 31 |
| 2 | Alpha Miami Grappling | 6 | 8 | 7 | 21 |
| 3 | Silver Fox BJJ | 6 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| 4 | LMA 305 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 5 | Art In Motion Jiu Jitsu | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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