Nine-Year-Old Nolan Thompson Wins Two Gold Medals at NAGA Competition

Nolan Thompson, 9, continues to make an impressive mark on the youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu circuit.

Competing over the weekend at a North American Grappling Association (NAGA) tournament in Greensboro, North Carolina, Nolan captured two gold medals in the Gi Division, winning first place in both the 8–9 and 10–11 age brackets.

The recent success builds on a strong performance in November 2025 in Greenville, where Nolan earned a gold medal in the No-Gi division and a silver medal in the Gi division…

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