This past weekend at Grappling Industries Syracuse, our team delivered one of the strongest performances in Haven Jiu Jitsu history.
When the final numbers were tallied, the results spoke for themselves:
Overall Team – Adults
1st Place – Haven Jiu Jitsu
3,217 Points
Overall Team – Kids & Teens
1st Place – Haven Jiu Jitsu
4,465 Points
Winning one division is impressive. Winning both — by significant margins — reflects something deeper than just talent. It reflects culture.
More Than Medals
Points don’t lie. But they also don’t tell the full story.
Behind every number were:
• First-time competitors stepping onto the mat with courage
• Kids battling through nerves and adversity
• Adults pushing through tough brackets
• Teammates coaching, cornering, and supporting one another
What stood out most wasn’t just the wins — it was the composure, the sportsmanship, and the unity.
A Bigger Milestone
Because of this performance, Haven Jiu Jitsu is now:
• #5 in North America
• #7 in the World for overall rankings in Grappling Industries.
That kind of global positioning doesn’t happen by accident. It comes from consistent training, disciplined preparation, and a team-first mentality.
And to be clear — rankings are earned over time. They’re built through showing up event after event, not just one good day.
The Standard We Train By
At Haven, competition isn’t about chasing trophies. It’s about:
• Testing ourselves under pressure
• Representing our academy with integrity
• Building resilient kids and disciplined adults
• Growing together
The medals are a byproduct.
The real victory is watching our students grow — technically, mentally, and personally.
Gratitude
To our athletes: you stepped up.
To our parents: your support makes the kids’ program what it is.
To our coaches and teammates: the preparation showed.
And to everyone who continues to trust Haven Jiu Jitsu with their training — this result belongs to you.
We’re proud.
We’re grateful.
And we’re just getting started.
— Haven Jiu Jitsu
