This past weekend, the Real American Grappling team showed exactly who we are.
We didn’t just compete—we made an impact.
At the Tap Cancer Out BJJ competition, our team raised over $23,000 in a single event, pushing our lifetime total past $70,000. That doesn’t happen by accident. That’s commitment. That’s people buying into something bigger than themselves.
A Full Team Effort
Over 45 athletes stepped on the mat—adults and kids—and represented the room the right way.
Energy was high. Standards were high. And the effort matched it.
Our younger athletes didn’t just participate—they showed heart, composure, and the willingness to step into pressure. That matters more than anything.
Standout Performances
Wins matter. Performance matters. Here’s who showed up and delivered:
- Jocelyn Barber — 1st Place (3-0)
- Ligi Nilo — 1st Place (2-0)
- Semaj Yacko — 1st Place (2-0)
- Ridge Barber — 2nd Place (2-1)
- Collin Barber — 2nd Place (2-1)
- Hunter Grant — 2nd Place
- Mac Morris — 2nd Place
- Aaliyah Allen — 2nd Place
- Gabriel Quinn — 3rd Place
- Noah Guerva — 3rd Place
- Steele Nitchman — 4th Place
- Zoe Woods — 4th Place
- Gracie Otting — 4th Place
- Greyson Guerva — 4th Place
Respect to Korbin Frenning, Charles Otting, and Avery Monroe—no podium this time, but they stepped up and competed. That counts.
What This Really Means
Anyone can talk about community.
This is what it actually looks like.
People training hard. Showing up. Competing. And using that effort to support something bigger than themselves.
That’s what we build at Real American Grappling.
More Than Medals
Medals are earned. But what matters more is what’s behind them:
- Discipline
- Accountability
- Effort under pressure
- And the willingness to give back
That’s the standard.
Moving Forward
We’ll take the wins. We’ll learn from the losses. And we’ll get back to work.
That’s always the next step.
To everyone who competed, supported, and contributed—respect.
We’re just getting started.
