- December 4, 2025
Spartan Academy is continuing to put Palm Coast on the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu map, with athletes in all age groups earning podium finishes at some of the most prestigious tournaments in the world.
At the 2025 International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation World Championship in Long Beach, California, 15-year-old Spartan Academy athlete Calvin DuBose earned a bronze medal in the highly competitive Juvenile Blue Belt division. DuBose is in his first year competing at this level.
Weeks later, Spartan Academy’s youth team made history at the IBJJF Pan Kids Championship in Kissimmee, the largest and most renowned kids’ jiu-jitsu tournament in the world. Spartan Academy’s students earned seven medals: Camilla Stone and Ella Desario won gold; Connor Stone, Hasan Ganiev, Maximus Bocanegra and Amaries Daily earned silver; and Jonathan DuBose earned bronze.
The academy’s success continued in the adult divisions at the IBJJF World Master Championship in Las Vegas, the biggest master level jiu-jitsu tournament in the world. Spartan Academy sent a team of seven athletes, with three reaching the podium: Sherif Goma, gold; Jeff Kriesen, silver; and Josh Sammons, bronze.
Led by Professor Igor Mancebo, a second-degree black belt, Spartan Academy has earned recognition both nationally and internationally for its structured programs, technical instruction and strong team culture. The academy is affiliated with the Renato Tavares Association, a respected Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu organization dedicated to high level athlete development.
For more information about Spartan Academy or to schedule a free class, email [email protected], text/call (386) 338-8068 or (772) 212-6527, or go to www.spartanpalmcoast.com.
Seabreeze won the Volusia-Flagler Girls Nine-Hole Challenge on Sept. 3 at Daytona Beach Golf Club. Seven schools competed. The Sandcrabs defeated second-place Flagler Palm Coast by two strokes, 184-186.
Hailey Jenkins (41) and Jillian Heller (43) led Seabreeze. FPC's Sophia Stiwich shot 37, while her teammate, Ivey Tsouklaris, shot 44.
Matanzas scored of 203 with Scarlett Mackenzie shooting 46 and Mary Grace Seward shooting 47.
