
PRESS RELEASE – The Marianas Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championship returns to action April 5–6, 2025, in Manila, Philippines, gathering elite grapplers from across the region for two days of top-tier competition. The tournament will feature Gi divisions on Day 1 and No-Gi divisions on Day 2. Most importantly, the event will serve as a qualifier for the prestigious Marianas International to be held later this year on Guam.
This year’s Marianas Pro Manila is on track to make history. With entries nearing 1,000 competitors, it is set to become the largest Jiu-Jitsu tournament ever held in the Philippines. This milestone is especially significant considering that the Marianas Pro is a Guam-based tournament, homegrown in the Marianas, and now supported by international hubs such as the Philippines, Japan, and beyond. It’s a bold statement of how far the sport has come—and how influential Guam has been in pushing that growth forward.
Registration filled quickly—a reflection of the event’s prestige and the hunger among athletes to earn a place at the Marianas International, where a $50,000 cash prize pool awaits.
Over 1,000 athletes—including nearly 100 from Guam—will take part in the event, continuing the cross-border camaraderie that’s become a signature of the Marianas Open series. Following successful events in Tokyo and Nagoya earlier this year, the Manila stop is part of a larger push to connect and elevate the Jiu-Jitsu community throughout the Asia-Pacific.
Champions from the Manila event will qualify for the Marianas International—Guam’s premier Jiu-Jitsu showcase and one of Asia’s most respected stages for elite talent. Now entering its second decade, the Marianas Open continues to serve as a powerful platform for athletes looking to test themselves at the highest level.
This international expansion also reflects a strategic effort to grow Guam’s sports tourism sector. With athletes now regularly traveling from Japan, Korea, Brazil, the Philippines, and Taiwan to compete, Guam is positioning itself as a regional epicenter for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In 2026, the Marianas Pro circuit is expected to reach even more cities across Asia, welcoming a new wave of competitors and spectators to the island.
Steve Shimizu, President of the Marianas Open, shared his thoughts on the tournament’s continued success:
“Expanding the Marianas Pro to cities like Manila allows us to build meaningful relationships throughout the region while offering athletes a pathway to compete at the highest level in Guam. The Marianas Open is about more than just competition—it’s about opportunity, connection, and elevating the sport for the benefit of everyone involved. Guam is ready to welcome the world.”


GPS Sports Calendar
April 2025
- SU
- MO
- TU
- WE
- TH
- FR
- SA
Events for April
4th
GIRLS HS FOOTBALL LEAGUE
HS BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Events for April
5th
H.S. PADDLING
H.S. TRACK & FIELD
GIRLS 3×3 BASKETBALL FINALS
Events for April
5th
Events for April
11th
GIRLS HS FOOTBALL LEAGUE
HS BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Events for April
12th
H.S. PADDLING
H.S. TRACK & FIELD
Events for April
12th
Events for April
16th
Events for April
19th
Events for April
23rd
GIRLS HS FOOTBALL LEAGUE
HS BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Events for April
24th
H.S. PADDLING
HS BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Events for April
25th
GIRLS HS FOOTBALL LEAGUE
HS BOYS VOLLEYBALL
SCRAPS 5
Events for April
26th
Events for April
30th
GIRLS HS FOOTBALL LEAGUE
HS BOYS VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball
SHARKS PULL OFF BIG WIN OVER TITANS

Jiu-Jitsu
MARIANAS PRO TO ROLL IN MANILA APRIL 5-6

Running/Track
TRACK & FIELD SEASON STARTS EXCITING CAMPAIGN

Volleyball
FD TAKES TITLE REMATCH OVER HARVEST

Volleyball
TEN TEAMS OPEN BOYS VOLLEBALL SEASON

Running/Track
TRACK & FIELD SEASON STARTS EXCITING CAMPAIGN

Volleyball
FOUR PICKED FOR U18 OCEANIA BEACH TOURNEY

Jiu-Jitsu
BJJ: CRUZ REACHES #8 IN THE NATION
COMING SOON …
4th Quarter Sports: boys volleyball, girls soccer, paddling, track & field
QUICK HITS
