Gi Instructors
Top-Ranked Gi Instructors List Remains Unchanged
The rankings for the top Gi instructors remain steady this period, with Saulo Ribeiro maintaining his position at number one. He continues to lead a field closely followed by Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles and Freddie Roach, who hold the second and third spots respectively. The consistency at the top reflects a stable hierarchy among the instructors.
Positions four through ten also show no changes, with Xande Ribeiro, Murilo Santana, Henri Hooft, Javier Mendez, Laercio Fernandes, Eddie Bravo, and Kron Gracie holding their respective places. This stable top 10 indicates a period without shifts in instructor rankings, suggesting ongoing recognition of these individuals’ contributions to the gi discipline.
No-Gi Instructors
Saulo Ribeiro Maintains Lead as Rafael Cordeiro and Eddie Bravo Swap Places
The top-ranked No-Gi instructors list remains largely stable this period, with Saulo Ribeiro holding onto the number one position. Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles, Murilo Santana, and Xande Ribeiro continue to occupy the next three spots, mirroring last period's rankings. The most notable change in the standings is the swapping of positions between Rafael Cordeiro and Eddie Bravo, with Cordeiro moving up from sixth to fifth and Bravo dropping to sixth. Laercio Fernandes remains steady in seventh place, rounding out the current top seven instructors.
Gi Competitors
Top Gi Competitors Rankings Remain Unchanged This Period
The rankings for the top Gi competitors on JiuJitsuGyms.com remain steady with no changes in positions from the previous period. Gabrieli Pessanha de Souza Marinho continues to hold the number one spot, followed closely by veteran Roger Gracie and Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida in second and third places respectively. This stability at the top reflects consistent performance among the leading athletes.
Behind the top three, the lineup features Bruno Malfacine and Leandro Lo holding firm in fourth and fifth. Wellington Leal Dias, Xande Ribeiro, Erich Munis dos Santos, Danuza Blanco Pitanga, and Bia Mesquita maintain their rankings inside the top ten, illustrating a competitive field without new entrants or dropouts. This period continues the ongoing narrative of established elite competitors holding their positions in the Gi scene.
No-Gi Competitors
Matthew Clyde Grant Maintains Lead as Shaun Holmstrom Climbs No-Gi Rankings
The top-ranked No-Gi competitors remain led by Matthew Clyde Grant, who holds the number one position for a consecutive period. Following closely are Sergio Raimundo Rios da Silva and Eldar Rafigaev, retaining their second and third places respectively. The most notable movement in the rankings is Shaun Donald Holmstrom rising from fifth to fourth place, overtaking Pawel Kacper Jaworski, who moved down to fifth.
Further down the list, Brett W Oteri has advanced from eighth to seventh place, while Darla L. Sedlacek has experienced a slight drop from seventh to ninth position. Donald R. Hale shifted one place down to eighth, and Carly Michael Rangel remains steady at tenth place. The overall top ten continues to showcase a competitive field with minor adjustments among the middle rankings.
MMA Fighters
Top-Ranked MMA Fighters List Holds Steady This Month
The top 10 rankings of MMA fighters on JiuJitsuGyms.com have remained unchanged since the previous period, indicating a stable hierarchy among the leading athletes. Manny Pacquiao continues to hold the number one position, with Alex Pereira and Uroš Medić firmly maintaining second and third places respectively. This consistent ranking highlights the current balance at the top tier of the sport.
Behind the leaders, the chasing group comprising Alexander Volkanovski, Michael Chandler, and Farès Ziam remains intact, occupying fourth through sixth spots without shift. Valentina Shevchenko, Miguel Cotto, Ilia Topuria, and Jiří Procházka also hold their respective seventh to tenth places. The lack of movement reflects a period of stability among the elite fighters, with no new entrants or dropouts affecting the top 10 this month.
Kids Competitors
Top-Ranked Kids Competitors Stand Firm with No Changes
The top ten kids competitors in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu remain exactly as they were last period, with Vertti Elmeri Puurtinen continuing to hold the number one position. Eduardo Cancela Cruz remains in second place, closely following Puurtinen, while NATALEE FUNEGRA holds steady at third. The rest of the ranking also sees no movement, indicating a period of stability among the leading young athletes.
With no new entrants or dropouts, the list suggests a clear hierarchy where the current top competitors maintain their standing. This stable ranking provides a snapshot of consistent performance among the most skilled kids in the sport, with challengers maintaining their positions and no immediate shifts threatening the established order.
