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Academy of Self Defense

Chicago, ILMidwest
#2688
National Rank
702Academy Score · Elite
14Fighters
21Total Wins
1
Medals
1,468Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review

Academy of Self Defense is a results-driven youth program with 14 competitors across 8 tournaments.

They win gold 38% of the time, retain 36% of first-time competitors.

A technically advanced program in Chicago — the competition results speak for themselves.

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Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance

Gold Medal
Rate

Win rate across 8 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.

38%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 27 vs similar academies
0GOLD MEDALS

Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.

38%
-2% below IL Avg
IL Avg 39%
Academy of Self Defense 38%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Gold medal rate measures how often fighters finish first in their divisions. A 38% rate means roughly 1 in 3 tournament entries end in gold.

Submission
Culture

Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how Academy of Self Defense closes out victories.

39%FINISH RATE▼ 9 vs similar academies
9TOTAL SUBMISSIONS

Similar-size avg: 48%

Submission
9 · 39%
regional · 56%
Points
13 · 57%
regional · 44%
Decision
1 · 4%
Academy of Self Defense wins are split roughly evenly: 39% by submission, 61% by points or decision.That's 9 finishes across 23 tracked wins. Fighters are trained to finish when the opening is there and control when it's not.The national median is 49%. Academy of Self Defense is in that range — a program that develops both sides of the game.

Tournament
Outcomes

Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.

16TOTAL PLACEMENTS
56%GOLD CONVERSION

Similar-size avg: 11% gold

THIS ACADEMY — 16 placements
Gold 56% (9)
Silver 31% (5)
Bronze 13% (2)
IL Avg
Gold 39%
Silver 38%
Bronze 23%
Academy of Self Defense has 16 tracked tournament placements — 9 gold, 5 silver, 2 bronze.Tournament outcomes show how often fighters place in their divisions. A 100% medal rate means fighters are competitive in most brackets they enter.Consistency across multiple tournaments is what separates programs with real systems from those with occasional wins.
Academy Roster

Roster
Depth

Fighter tier distribution across the competitive roster.

11RANKED FIGHTERS
2ELITE+ TIER

18% of roster is Elite or higher

THIS ACADEMY11
55%
18%
18%
IL Avg Academy10
50%
20%
20%
10%
55% Novice(6)
18% Prospect(2)
9% Advanced(1)
18% Elite(2)
11 fighters at Academy of Self Defense 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.

5ACTIVE FIGHTERS
1BELT LEVELS

Strongest: White (5 fighters)

0%25%50%75%100%
White5
▲27▼9
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.

56TRACKED MATCHES
112EST. MATCHES/YEAR

Similar-size avg: ~144/year

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Academy of Self Defense competes year-round. 56 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.

36%RETURN RATE▲ 2 vs similar academies
5RETURNING FIGHTERS

Similar-size avg: 34%

36%
+3% above IL Avg
IL Avg 34%
Academy of Self Defense 36%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At Academy of Self Defense, 36% return to compete again.Building retention comes from positive tournament experiences — when kids feel prepared rather than thrown to the wolves.This metric signals whether families see enough value to continue investing in competitive training.

Development
Pipeline

Cross-belt consistency and ranking performance.

1%CONSISTENCY
#2688NATIONAL RANK

Similar-size avg: 0%

#1
IL
of academies
#2688
National
power rank
702.0
Power Score
IL avg: 56.6 · Global: 40.5
Performance is strongest at specific belt levels at Academy of Self Defense. That's not uncommon — many programs have pockets of excellence at certain belts.Multi-belt consistency tracks whether quality is spread evenly or concentrated. A higher score means the program works at every level.Specialization isn't necessarily bad, but families should know which belt levels the program excels at.
How we know
0Competition entries
48Tracked matches
8Tournaments
4Organizations
2025–2026Data window
02
Top Fighters
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
2,374Elite
Thomas Bennett JRWhite3-1
75%
67%
1
IL–
2
2,316Elite
Ryan FinleyWhite5-0
100%
60%
2
IL–
3
1,722Novice
Frank GrosWhite5-4
56%
60%
11
IL–
4
1,674Advanced
Tariq BennettWhite3-1
75%
33%
1
IL–
5
1,496Prospect
Agustus TorresWhite2-2
50%
–
1
IL–
6
1,218Prospect
David TorresWhite1-3
25%
–
2
IL–
7
1,175Novice
Christian HearonBlue0-8––IL–
8
1,044Novice
David TorresWhite2-3
40%
–
11
IL–
05
Roster & Results
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
2,374Elite
Thomas Bennett JRWhite3-1
75%
67%
1
IL–
2
2,316Elite
Ryan FinleyWhite5-0
100%
60%
2
IL–
3
1,722Novice
Frank GrosWhite5-4
56%
60%
11
IL–
4
1,674Advanced
Tariq BennettWhite3-1
75%
33%
1
IL–
5
1,496Prospect
Agustus TorresWhite2-2
50%
–
1
IL–
6
1,218Prospect
David TorresWhite1-3
25%
–
2
IL–
7
1,175Novice
Christian HearonBlue0-8––IL–
8
1,044Novice
David TorresWhite2-3
40%
–
11
IL–
9
1,012Novice
Brayden Holubik0-2––
1
IL–
10
1,008Novice
Levi PerezWhite0-1––IL–
11
1,007Novice
Alexander OcampoWhite0-2––IL–
08
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Academy of Self Defense in Chicago, IL has 14 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Academy of Self Defense is ranked #2688 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 702.0.
Academy of Self Defense competitors have earned 9 gold, 5 silver, 1 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Academy of Self Defense is located in Chicago, IL. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
Academy of Self Defense is ranked #2688 nationally among IL academies with 14 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.
Academy of Self Defense has 14 competitors who have earned 15 medals across tracked tournaments. View their full competition history, fighter development stats, and academy rankings on Jits.gg.
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