IBJJF Masters Worlds Recap
The team from Kogaion Academy in Arlington, VA had an exciting showing at two of the biggest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu events of the year — IBJJF Masters Worlds in Las Vegas and Jiu-Jitsu Con with well over 12,000 competitors in total attendance. With five competitors representing our academy, we tested ourselves against some of the best athletes in the sport and came home with podium finishes.
Masako’s Historic Masters 6 Podium
One of the highlights of the weekend was Masako’s performance in the Masters 6 division (ages 56–60). Competing against seasoned veterans, she battled her way to the podium, earning third place at Masters Worlds. Her achievement shows that jiu-jitsu truly is for all ages — and that dedication never goes out of style. You can check out a video recap of her experience on our Youtube.
Adult Division Results: Gold & Bronze
In the adult divisions, Coach Beatrice stepped up against elite international competition.
Gold Medal – No-Gi Adult Division
Bronze Medal – Gi Adult Division
These results capped off an incredible weekend of matches and demonstrated the adaptability and resilience of our academy’s training approach.
Building a Strong Competition Team
With five competitors overall, our athletes gained valuable experience at both Masters Worlds and JJCon, testing their skills against athletes from around the globe. The lessons learned on the mats will fuel our growth heading into upcoming tournaments — and inspire our students back home in Arlington.
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At Kogaion Academy, we believe competition sharpens not only our skills but also our community spirit. Whether you’re looking to compete or just want a fun, challenging way to stay active, our programs for kids and adults will help you reach your goals.
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