The NAGA Germany Grappling Championship took place Saturday, May 23, 2026, inside Kreissporthalle in Limburg an der Lahn, Germany, bringing together Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling competitors from across Europe.
The event featured both gi and no-gi competition throughout the day, with athletes competing across multiple age groups, skill levels and weight divisions under the North American Grappling Association banner.
Among the standout performers from the tournament was grappler Jane Kelly, known on Instagram as @hellojanekelly, who captured three gold medals during the event.
Jane Kelly Wins Triple Gold At NAGA Germany
According to Kelly’s social media post after the tournament, she won:
- Master No-Gi Bantamweight gold
- Master Gi Bantamweight gold
- Gi Absolute 18+ gold
Kelly also revealed that she finished all of her gi matches by submission while allowing no points scored against her during those bouts.
“Triple gold in the NAGA Germany Grappling Championship,” Kelly wrote online after the event.
She added that she completed eight fights throughout the tournament and joked:
“I don’t think I’ve been this tired since my birth.”
Kelly also credited:
- @martialartscenterdenhaag
- @poundforpound_denhaag
following the performance.
NAGA Continues Growing Across Europe
The North American Grappling Association, better known as NAGA, remains one of the world’s largest grappling tournament organizations, hosting events across North America, Europe and other international regions.
The Germany event included:
- gi divisions
- no-gi divisions
- youth brackets
- masters divisions
- absolute divisions
- expert cash-prize categories
Tournament organizers also promoted guaranteed multiple-match formats to help competitors gain additional experience on the mats.
According to event information, competitors in larger brackets could continue competing through third-place bracket systems even after suffering a loss earlier in the tournament.
Eight Fights In One Day
Kelly’s performance quickly gained attention online due to both the volume of matches and the dominant nature of several victories.
Competing across multiple divisions in a single tournament day is common in grappling events, especially for athletes entering both gi and no-gi competition alongside absolute brackets.
The tournament itself lasted throughout the day in Limburg, with competitors from various gyms and academies across Europe participating.
Grappling Scene Continues Expanding Worldwide
Events like NAGA Germany continue highlighting the rapid global growth of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling.
Over the last several years, grappling tournaments across Europe have continued expanding in:
- participation
- social media exposure
- international talent
- competitive depth
For many athletes, NAGA tournaments serve as both major competitive opportunities and preparation for larger championships later in the year.
