The Fuji Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kentucky State Championship returned to the Bluegrass on Saturday, June 20, 2026, bringing together teams from across the Commonwealth to compete for state honors. When the day was over, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond stood atop the podium as the 2026 Overall Academy Kentucky State Champion.
The youth team led the charge, earning 1st Place Best Youth Academy out of 26 teams in attendance. Madison County was well represented, with 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Berea also turning in a strong performance to finish 3rd Place Best Youth Academy, alongside support from Triple Crown MMA of Northern Kentucky that joined their team for the event.
The adult team added valuable points throughout the day, finishing 3rd Place Best Adult Academy despite primarily competing in the no-gi divisions.
The combined efforts of the youth and adult teams secured the Overall Academy Championship, making 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond the top academy in the state for 2026.
The success extended beyond Richmond as the combined performances of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Berea, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Lexington, and 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Louisville earned the association a 2nd Place finish for Best Association.
In total, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond athletes brought home an impressive 31 gold medals, 22 silver medals, and 20 bronze medals, capping off a remarkable day of competition.
Congratulations to all of the athletes, coaches, and families whose hard work, dedication, and support helped make this championship performance possible. The results are a reflection of the effort put in on the mats every day and the strong culture that continues to grow throughout the 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond program.
Kids Gi / Age 6 – 7 Years Old / White Belt / Under 50lbs
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Kids Gi / Age 6 – 7 Years Old / White Belt / Under 60lbs
5 Everleigh Hadlock
5 Kyzer Durham
Kids Gi / Age 8 – 9 Years Old / White Belt / Under 60lbs
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Samuel Prince United States
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Israel Prince United States
Kids Gi / Age 8 – 9 Years Old / White Belt / Under 70lbs
4 Rylan Durham 10PJJ Richmond/ AFS Academy – 10thplanet JJ
Kids Gi / Age 8 – 9 Years Old / Grey Belt / Under 60lbs
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Israel Prince United States
10PJJ Richmond/ AFS Academy 10thplanet JJ
Kids Gi / Age 8 – 9 Years Old / Grey Belt / Under 70lbs
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Tony Lopes United States
10PJJ Richmond/ AFS Academy 10thplanet JJ
5 Alaric Steane 10PJJ Richmond/ AFS Academy – 10thplanet JJ
7 Rylan Durham 10PJJ Richmond/ AFS Academy – 10thplanet JJ
Kids Gi / Age 8 – 9 Years Old / Grey Belt / Under 80lbs
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Tony Lopes United States
4 Alaric Steane
Kids Gi / Age 10 – 11 Years Old / White Belt / Under 80lbs
4 Coraline Juhl
Kids Gi / Age 10 – 11 Years Old / Grey Belt / Under 62lbs
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Luke Hofherr United States
Kids Gi / Age 10 – 11 Years Old / Grey Belt / Under 60lbs
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Raylan Hall United States
Kids Gi / Age 10 – 11 Years Old / Grey Belt / Under 70lbs
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Luke Hofherr United States
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Raylan Hall United States
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Matthew Petrey
Kids Gi / Age 10 – 11 Years Old / Grey Belt / Under 80lbs
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Odin Burgin United States
Kids Gi / Age 10 – 11 Years Old / Grey Belt / Under 130lbs
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Kids Gi / Age 10 – 11 Years Old / Yellow & Orange Belt / Under 70lbs
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Raylan Hall United States
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Luke Hofherr United States
Kids Gi / Male 12 – 13 Years Old / Grey Belt / Under 100lbs
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Keegan Moberly United States
Kids Gi / Male 12 – 13 Years Old / Grey Belt / Under 110lbs
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Keegan Moberly United States
Kids Gi / Male 12 – 13 Years Old / Grey Belt / Under 150lbs
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Leif Burgin United States
Kids Gi / Male 12 – 13 Years Old / Yellow & Orange Belt / Under 110lbs
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Kids Gi / Male 12 – 13 Years Old / Yellow & Orange Belt / Under 120lbs
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Tor Lunneborg United States
Kids Gi / Female 12 – 13 Years Old / Grey Belt / Under 70lbs
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Odin Burgin United States
Kids Gi / Male 14 – 15 Years Old / Grey Belt / Under 130lbs
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Leif Burgin United States
Kids Gi / Male 14 – 15 Years Old / Grey Belt / Under 150lbs
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Kids Gi Elite / Male 15 Years Old & Under / All Ranks / Under 80lbs
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Raylan Hall United States
Kids Gi Elite / Male 15 Years Old & Under / All Ranks / Under 100lbs
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Kids Gi Elite / Male 15 Years Old & Under / All Ranks / Above 140lbs
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Kids Gi Elite / Female 15 Years Old & Under / All Ranks / Under 120lbs
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Natilee Wells United States
Kids NOGi / Age 5 – 6 Years Old / Beginner / Under 50lbs
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Kyzer Durham
Kids NOGi / Age 6 – 7 Years Old / Beginner / Under 60lbs
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Everleigh Hadlock
Kids NOGi / Age 8 – 9 Years Old / Beginner / Under 60lbs
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Israel Prince United States
4 Samuel Prince
Kids NOGi / Age 8 – 9 Years Old / Beginner / Under 70lbs
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Kids NOGi / Age 8 – 9 Years Old / Intermediate / Under 60lbs
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Israel Prince United States
Kids NOGi / Age 8 – 9 Years Old / Intermediate / Under 70lbs
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Tony Lopes United States
5 Rylan Durham
7 Alaric Steane
Kids NOGi / Age 8 – 9 Years Old / Intermediate / Under 80lbs
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Tony Lopes United States
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Alaric Steane
Kids NOGi / Age 10 – 11 Years Old / Beginner / Under 80lbs
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Coraline Juhl
Kids NOGi / Age 10 – 11 Years Old / Intrmediate / Under 60lbs
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Luke Hofherr United States
Kids NOGi / Age 10 – 11 Years Old / Intermediate / Under 70lbs
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Raylan Hall United States
5 Matthew Petrey
5 Luke Hofherr
7 Alaric Steane
Kids NOGi / Age 10 – 11 Years Old / Intermediate / Under 80lbs
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Odin Burgin United States
Kids NOGi / Age 10 – 11 Years Old / Intermediate / Under 140lbs
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Kids NOGi / Age 10 – 11 Years Old / Advanced / Under 70lbs
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Raylan Hall United States
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Luke Hofherr United States
Kids NOGi / Male 12 – 13 Years Old / Intermediate / Under 100lbs
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Keegan Moberly United States
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Kids NOGi / Male 12 – 13 Years Old / Intermediate / Under 110lbs
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Keegan Moberly
Kids NOGi / Male 12 – 13 Years Old / Advanced / Under 120lbs
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Tor Lunneborg United States
Kids NOGi / Male 12 – 13 Years Old / Expert / Under 110lbs
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Kids NOGi / Female 12 – 13 Years Old / Beginner / Under 165lbs
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Kids NOGi / Male 14 – 15 Years Old / Intermediate / Under 120lbs
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Leif Burgin United States
Kids NOGi / Male 14 – 15 Years Old / Intermediate / Under 130lbs
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Leif Burgin United States
Kids NOGi / Male 14 – 15 Years Old / Intermediate / Under 150lbs
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Kids NOGi Elite / Male 15 Years Old & Under / All Ranks / Under 80lbs
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Raylan Hall United States
Kids NOGi Elite / Male 15 Years Old & Under / All Ranks / Under 100lbs
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Kids NOGi Elite / Male 15 Years Old & Under / All Ranks / Above 140lbs
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Kids NOGi Elite / Female 15 Years Old & Under / All Ranks / Under 120lbs
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Natilee Wells United States
Adult GI / Male / Adult / White Belt / Under 150lbs
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Joshua Staton
Adult GI / Female / Adult / White Belt / Under 130lbs
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Adult GI / Female / Adult / White Belt / Under 180lbs
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Adult GI / Female / Adult / Blue Belt / Under 130lbs
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Natilee Wells United States
Adult GI / Female / Adult / Blue Belt / Under 140lbs
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Adult GI / Female / Adult / Purple Belt / Under 130lbs
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Natilee Wells United States
Adult NOGI / Male / Adult / Beginner / Under 150lbs
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Joshua Staton
Adult NOGI / Male / Adult / Beginner / Under 165lbs
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Adult NOGI / Male / Adult / Beginner / Under 180lbs
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Adult NOGI / Male / Adult / Beginner / Under 195lbs
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Adult NOGI / Male / Adult / Beginner / Under 225lbs
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Adult NOGI / Male / Adult / Beginner / Above 225lbs
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Adult NOGI / Male / Adult / Intermediate / Under 165lbs
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Caden Boren
Adult NOGI / Male / Adult / Intermediate / Under 225lbs
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Adult NOGI / Male / M30 / Beginner / Under 195lbs
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Adult NOGI / Male / M40 / Beginner / Under 195lbs
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Adult NOGI / Female / Adult / Beginner / Under 140lbs
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Adult NOGI / Female / Adult / Beginner / Under 180lbs
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Adult NOGI Elite / Female / Adult / Intermediate & Under / Under 130lbs
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