Alliance Jiu Jitsu South Bay ranks #43 nationally with a focused 49-fighter roster that prioritizes technical finishing over volume. Their 63.4% submission rate places them in the 70th percentile — well above the national median of 50% — while maintaining nearly 1 gold per fighter (0.96). The ranking reflects their efficiency-first approach: smaller roster, higher technical standards.
The data reveals a finishing culture across all competitive belt levels. Grey belts (their largest division at 24 fighters) post a solid 59.6% submission rate, while yellow belts elevate to 66.7% — both above-average marks. Alexander Tjen exemplifies the program at 99th percentile Prodigy tier, while Moses Tjen and Claire Audrey Chang maintain elite-level technical finishing rates. When 4 of 5 top fighters exceed 50% submission rates, that's systematic technical development, not coincidence.
This academy suits families prioritizing technique over tournament volume. Their 14 total tournament appearances (primarily JJWL circuit) is modest compared to competition factories, but the 63.4% submission rate proves they're teaching real jiu-jitsu fundamentals. If you want your child learning to finish matches technically rather than grinding out points, Alliance South Bay's systematic approach to submissions across all belt levels delivers measurable results.
Win rate across 74 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against medium-size academies.
Among 657 medium academies, above average gold rate.
Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how Alliance Jiu Jitsu South Bay closes out victories.
Similar-size avg: 50%
Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.
Similar-size avg: 5% gold
Fighter tier distribution across the competitive roster.
47% of roster is Elite or higher
Performance metrics segmented by belt level.
Strongest: Grey (32 fighters)
Match frequency and competition cadence over 16 months.
Similar-size avg: ~684/year
What percentage of athletes return after their first competition.
Similar-size avg: 49%
Cross-belt consistency and ranking performance.
Similar-size avg: 2%
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | St | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Tjen | Grey | 54-11 | 2364 | CA | – | ||||
| 2 | Sebastian Cubillos | Yellow | 52-17 | 1032 | CA | – | ||||
| 3 | Kaito Nakajima | Grey | 28-6 | 1442 | CA | – | ||||
| 4 | Logan Stephen Chang | Yellow | 18-10 | 1071 | CA | – | ||||
| 5 | Cassandra Jade Gallegos | Blue | 37-12 | 1943 | CA | – | ||||
| 6 | Elmer Abraham Florian | Blue | 23-8 | 831 | CA | – | ||||
| 7 | Moses Tjen | Grey | 29-5 | 1731 | CA | – | ||||
| 8 | Daniel Dmitrievich Zakharov | Yellow | 23-13 | 1392 | CA | – |
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | St | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Tjen | Grey | 54-11 | 2364 | CA | – | ||||
| 2 | Sebastian Cubillos | Yellow | 52-17 | 1032 | CA | – | ||||
| 3 | Kaito Nakajima | Grey | 28-6 | 1442 | CA | – | ||||
| 4 | Logan Stephen Chang | Yellow | 18-10 | 1071 | CA | – | ||||
| 5 | Cassandra Jade Gallegos | Blue | 37-12 | 1943 | CA | – | ||||
| 6 | Elmer Abraham Florian | Blue | 23-8 | 831 | CA | – | ||||
| 7 | Moses Tjen | Grey | 29-5 | 1731 | CA | – | ||||
| 8 | Daniel Dmitrievich Zakharov | Yellow | 23-13 | 1392 | CA | – | ||||
| 9 | Claire Audrey Chang | Yellow | 19-7 | 1043 | CA | – | ||||
| 10 | MacKenzie Jae Basilio Mapile | Grey | 14-10 | 746 | CA | – | ||||
| 11 | Giovanni Charshafian | Yellow | 6-4 | 41 | CA | – | ||||
| 12 | Sophia Augusta Sanchez | Yellow | 15-8 | 731 | CA | – | ||||
| 13 | Emma Placencia | Grey | 5-6 | 2 | CA | – | ||||
| 14 | Madden Ryozo-jeffrey Dietz | Grey | 8-8 | 517 | CA | – | ||||
| 15 | Mikell Arriaga | Grey | 6-2 | 22 | CA | – | ||||
| 16 | Penelope Abigail Zuniga | Yellow | 18-10 | 732 | CA | – | ||||
| 17 | Ally Sibug | Yellow | 5-0 | 2 | CA | – | ||||
| 18 | Brody Tierney | Grey | 4-1 | 11 | CA | – | ||||
| 19 | Jade Chavez | Grey | 13-9 | 424 | CA | – | ||||
| 20 | Frisco Christopher B. Presas | Yellow | 5-10 | 342 | CA | – | ||||
| 21 | Lucy Marie Warren | Yellow | 3-7 | 123 | CA | – | ||||
| 22 | MacKenna Jayden Bien Co Ting | Yellow | 10-9 | 423 | CA | – | ||||
| 23 | Kalea Jade Salvador | Blue | 9-6 | – | 541 | CA | – | |||
| 24 | Rocco Lee | Grey | 8-5 | 26 | CA | – | ||||
| 25 | Jack Alsawas | White | 5-3 | – | 21 | CA | – |