From Superfights to Tournament Wars: A Big Weekend for Jiu Jitsu Insurance Clients

Last weekend was a huge one for JiuJitsuInsurance.com as we spent the weekend supporting clients, athletes, academies, and promotions across the country. From live superfights in Illinois to major tournament action in Florida, it was another reminder of how quickly the combat sports community continues to grow — and how important proper protection and insurance solutions are for athletes, gyms, and event organizers.

Jeff Curran Invitational 3 Brings High-Level Action to McHenry, Illinois

On May 9th, the third annual Jeff Curran Invitational 3: The Dominion brought together some of the best talent in the Midwest grappling scene for an unforgettable night of competition. From exciting submissions to elite coaching and an electric atmosphere, the event showcased everything that makes the jiu-jitsu community so special — and JiuJitsuInsurance.com was proud to be there supporting many of our clients and friends throughout the night.

One of the coolest parts of the evening was seeing so many outstanding local academies represented on the mats. Teams like Real MMA, 333 Jiu Jitsu, and White Lotus all brought competitors, coaches, and incredible energy to the event. The Midwest jiu-jitsu scene continues to grow at an incredible pace, and seeing these schools compete at such a high level was truly awesome.

Camila Estrada secured a slick victory using a Woj Lock, here with coach Jeff Serafin.

A huge highlight of the night came when Camila Estrada secured a slick victory using a Woj Lock — a technique we actually feature in an instructional on the Jiu Jitsu Insurance platform.

The WOJ Lock Seminar (free).

Watching techniques we love and teach show up in live competition is always exciting, especially on a stage like this.

Another standout performance came from our client Edward Jackson of 333 Jiu Jitsu, who picked up a big win and represented his team incredibly well. It’s always rewarding for us to see the athletes and academies we work with succeed under the bright lights.

And of course, seeing Joey Diehl do his thing is always entertaining. Joey consistently brings excitement and intensity every time he competes, and this event was no exception.

The coaching presence throughout the night was also top-tier. It was great seeing Nick Lee in action with coaching support from White Lotus, adding another layer of high-level experience and strategy to the event.

Outside of the matches themselves, UFC star Rose Namajunas was in attendance promoting her new water brand, adding even more excitement and star power to an already stacked evening.

A massive congratulations goes out to Jeff Curran and his entire team for putting together such a polished and professional production. The event ran smoothly from start to finish, and it was clear how much hard work went into making the night a success. Events like these continue to elevate the Midwest grappling community and provide athletes with a premier platform to showcase their skills.

We also want to give a special shoutout to Professor Bernie out of Top Level MMA and Professor Vives from New Breed Training Center for their work refereeing throughout the night. Officiating can often go unnoticed when done correctly, but both of them absolutely crushed it and helped keep the event running professionally and efficiently.

You can watch the full live stream here:

The Same Weekend — Supporting Thug Trials 3 in Florida

While we were supporting athletes live in Illinois, we were also proud to insure Thug Trials 3 the very same weekend in Florida — another incredible showcase of talent and competition.

Coverage and results from the event can be found here:

Thug Trials 3 – Full Results and Highlights

The event featured multiple exciting performances and showcased some of the toughest competitors in the region. One of the highlights for us was seeing our client Gabriel Souza compete and represent at a high level on another major stage.

Events like Thug Trials continue to prove how deep the talent pool has become throughout the grappling world. Whether it’s professional superfights, local tournaments, amateur showcases, or high-level superfight cards, the combat sports community continues to expand rapidly — and so does the need for proper insurance strategies designed specifically for these environments.

Why Event Organizers and Athletes Work With Jiu Jitsu Insurance

At JiuJitsuInsurance.com, we specialize in helping:

• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies

• MMA gyms

• Wrestling clubs

• Tournament promoters

• Superfight organizations

• Coaches and instructors

• Individual athletes

From general liability protection for events and gyms to athlete accident and injury insurance solutions, our mission is to help protect the people growing the sport.

Weekends like this are exactly why we love what we do. We get to support the community not just from behind a desk, but by being present at the events, watching our clients compete, helping promotions operate safely, and continuing to build relationships throughout the martial arts world.

The Midwest and national grappling scene is growing fast, and we’re proud to continue being one of the go-to resources for combat sports event insurance and athlete protection solutions.