803Academy Score · Elite
9Fighters
24Total Wins
44
Medals1,659Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review
617 BJJ HQ is a results-driven youth program with 9 competitors across 8 tournaments.
They win gold 33% of the time, retain 78% of first-time competitors.
A technically advanced program in United States — the competition results speak for themselves.
01Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance
Gold Medal
Rate
Win rate across 8 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.
33%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 22 vs similar academies
4GOLD MEDALS
Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.
33%
-8% below MA Avg
MA Avg 41%
617 BJJ HQ 33%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
617 BJJ HQ has won 4 gold medals across 57 entries in 8 tournaments.Gold medal rate measures how often fighters reach the top of the podium — a 33% rate means roughly 1 in 3 tournament entries end in gold.This is a foundational metric for evaluating any competition program.
Submission
Culture
Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how 617 BJJ HQ closes out victories.
29%FINISH RATE▼ 19 vs similar academies
9TOTAL SUBMISSIONS
Similar-size avg: 48%
Submission
9 · 29%
regional · 55%
Points
20 · 65%
regional · 45%
Decision
2 · 6%
Most wins here come by points or decision (71%), with 29% ending by submission.That's not uncommon — at youth levels, coaches often prioritize positional control and scoring over submissions. It's a deliberate coaching choice, not a weakness.Belt-adjusted finish rate is -28pp vs expected — room to grow in finishing ability.Based on 31 tracked wins. The national median finish rate is 49%.
Tournament
Outcomes
Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.
22TOTAL PLACEMENTS
23%GOLD CONVERSION
Similar-size avg: 11% gold
THIS ACADEMY — 22 placements
Gold 23% (5)
Silver 32% (7)
Bronze 14% (3)
4th 32% (7)
MA Avg
Gold 40%
Silver 40%
Bronze 20%
Out of 22 tracked placements, 55% result in gold or silver. Only 7 times has a 617 BJJ HQ fighter placed 4th.Nearly every time they step on the mat, they medal.That's not luck over hundreds of placements — that's preparation.
Academy Roster
Roster
Depth
Fighter tier distribution across the competitive roster.
9RANKED FIGHTERS
2ELITE+ TIER
22% of roster is Elite or higher
THIS ACADEMY9
44%
11%
22%
22%
MA Avg Academy11
55%
18%
18%
44% Novice(4)
11% Prospect(1)
22% Advanced(2)
22% Elite(2)
9 fighters at 617 BJJ HQ are ranked against the national field at their belt level.Tier distribution shows where fighters fall relative to all competitors nationwide. Elite and Prodigy tiers represent the top performers, while Prospects and Veterans show developing talent with upward trajectory.Building depth across tiers is how programs develop long-term competitive pipelines.
Belt
Breakdown
Performance metrics segmented by belt level.
6ACTIVE FIGHTERS
3BELT LEVELS
Strongest: White (4 fighters)
0%25%50%75%100%
White4
▲39▼22
Grey1
▼11▲52
Yellow1
▼11▼48
Gold Rate
Sub Rate
Small Avg
Performance metrics broken down by belt level reveal where this academy's training is most effective. Look for consistent gold rates and submission rates across belts — it signals a program that develops fighters at every stage.
Academy Operations
Competition
Activity
Match frequency and competition cadence over 6 months.
57TRACKED MATCHES
114EST. MATCHES/YEAR
Similar-size avg: ~120/year
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617 BJJ HQ competes year-round. 57 tracked matches across 6 months, with peaks aligned to major tournament cycles.Activity never drops to zero for more than a few weeks — this isn't a seasonal program.Consistent competition exposure is how young fighters develop.
Fighter
Retention
What percentage of athletes return after their first competition.
78%RETURN RATE▲ 43 vs similar academies
7RETURNING FIGHTERS
Similar-size avg: 34%
78%
+37% above MA Avg
MA Avg 41%
617 BJJ HQ 78%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
After a kid's first tournament, do they come back?At 617 BJJ HQ, 7 of 9 fighters return for a second competition.Across MA, the average is roughly 41%. Globally, it's closer to 52%.Retention is a proxy for coaching quality and culture — kids who feel prepared keep competing.
02Top Fighters
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Ponzo | Grey | 5-2 | ||
| 2 | Rolando Pam | Grey | 1-1 | ||
| 3 | Pablo Maldonado | Blue | 5-3 | ||
| 4 | Arman Ouassaidi | Yellow | 2-0 | ||
| 5 | Jacob Argueta | Grey | 4-3 | ||
| 6 | Marcos Antonio Desouza Dasilva | Yellow | 4-6 | ||
| 7 | Elijah Harding | Grey | 3-5 | ||
| 8 | Rolando Pam | Grey | 0-4 |
05Roster & Results
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Ponzo | Grey | 5-2 | ||
| 2 | Rolando Pam | Grey | 1-1 | ||
| 3 | Pablo Maldonado | Blue | 5-3 | ||
| 4 | Arman Ouassaidi | Yellow | 2-0 | ||
| 5 | Jacob Argueta | Grey | 4-3 | ||
| 6 | Marcos Antonio Desouza Dasilva | Yellow | 4-6 | ||
| 7 | Elijah Harding | Grey | 3-5 | ||
| 8 | Rolando Pam | Grey | 0-4 | ||
| 9 | Joao Elias Machado | Grey | 0-2 |
08FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
617 BJJ HQ in United States, MA has 9 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
617 BJJ HQ is ranked #2306 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 803.3.
617 BJJ HQ competitors have earned 5 gold, 7 silver, 3 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
617 BJJ HQ is located in United States, MA. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
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