1,162Academy Score · Elite
37Fighters
25Total Wins
91617
Medals605Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review
AZ Combat Sports is a results-driven youth program with 37 competitors across 12 tournaments.
They win gold 21% of the time, finish 42% of wins by submission, retain 51% of first-time competitors.
A technically advanced program in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — the competition results speak for themselves.
01Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance
Gold Medal
Rate
Win rate across 12 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against medium-size academies.
21%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 16 vs similar academies
9GOLD MEDALS
Among 657 medium academies, above average gold rate.
21%
-17% below AZ Avg
AZ Avg 38%
AZ Combat Sports 21%
Global Avg 40%
Medium Avg 5%
0%
100%
AZ Combat Sports has won 9 gold medals across 111 entries in 12 tournaments.Gold medal rate measures how often fighters reach the top of the podium — a 21% rate means roughly 1 in 5 tournament entries end in gold.This is a foundational metric for evaluating any competition program.
Submission
Culture
Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how AZ Combat Sports closes out victories.
42%FINISH RATE▼ 8 vs similar academies
13TOTAL SUBMISSIONS
Similar-size avg: 50%
Submission
13 · 42%
regional · 59%
Points
16 · 52%
regional · 41%
Decision
2 · 6%
AZ Combat Sports wins are split roughly evenly: 42% by submission, 58% by points or decision.That's 13 finishes across 31 tracked wins. Fighters are trained to finish when the opening is there and control when it's not.The national median is 49%. AZ Combat Sports is in that range — a program that develops both sides of the game.
Tournament
Outcomes
Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.
26TOTAL PLACEMENTS
19%GOLD CONVERSION
Similar-size avg: 5% gold
THIS ACADEMY — 26 placements
Gold 19% (5)
Silver 35% (9)
Bronze 35% (9)
4th 12% (3)
AZ Avg
Gold 34%
Silver 38%
Bronze 28%
Out of 26 tracked placements, 54% result in gold or silver. Only 3 times has a AZ Combat Sports 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.
18RANKED FIGHTERS
1ELITE+ TIER
6% of roster is Elite or higher
THIS ACADEMY18
78%
11%
AZ Avg Academy12
58%
17%
17%
78% Novice(14)
11% Prospect(2)
6% Advanced(1)
6% Elite(1)
18 fighters at AZ Combat Sports 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.
15ACTIVE FIGHTERS
2BELT LEVELS
Strongest: White (9 fighters)
0%25%50%75%100%
White9
▲10▼6
Grey6
▲28
Gold Rate
Sub Rate
Medium 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.
Male vs Female
26
Fighters
Gold Rate
19%
regional 37%
Sub Rate
56%
regional 59%
Win Rate
22%
regional 63%
Retention
38%
regional 47%
11
Fighters
Gold Rate
20%
regional 38%
Sub Rate
33%
regional 62%
Win Rate
27%
regional 60%
Retention
40%
regional 47%
26
Male Fighters
Gold Rate
19%
regional 37%
Sub Rate
56%
regional 59%
Win Rate
22%
regional 63%
Retention
38%
regional 47%
11
Female Fighters
Gold Rate
20%
regional 38%
Sub Rate
33%
regional 62%
Win Rate
27%
regional 60%
Retention
40%
regional 47%
AZ Combat Sports has 11 active female competitors — one of the larger girls programs in AZ.The girls don't just show up. They win: 27% win rate and 22 gold medals. That's nearly identical to the boys' 22% win rate.The coaching works for everyone. If your daughter trains here, she'll have teammates at every belt level to compete alongside.
Academy Operations
Competition
Activity
Match frequency and competition cadence over 10 months.
68TRACKED MATCHES
82EST. MATCHES/YEAR
Similar-size avg: ~324/year
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AZ Combat Sports competes year-round. 68 tracked matches across 10 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.
51%RETURN RATE▲ 3 vs similar academies
19RETURNING FIGHTERS
Similar-size avg: 49%
51%
+4% above AZ Avg
AZ Avg 47%
AZ Combat Sports 51%
Global Avg 52%
Medium Avg 49%
0%
100%
After a kid's first tournament, do they come back?At AZ Combat Sports, 19 of 37 fighters return for a second competition.Across AZ, the average is roughly 47%. Globally, it's closer to 52%.Retention is a proxy for coaching quality and culture — kids who feel prepared keep competing.
Development
Pipeline
Cross-belt consistency and ranking performance.
2%CONSISTENCY▼ 1 vs similar academies
#1427NATIONAL RANK
Similar-size avg: 2%
#1
AZ
of academies
#1427
National
power rank
1162.4
Power Score
AZ avg: 56.6 · Global: 40.5
Performance is strongest at specific belt levels at AZ Combat Sports. 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
5Competition entries
105Tracked matches
12Tournaments
5Organizations
2025–2026Data window
02Top Fighters
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nalleli Rodriguez | White | 3-1 | ||
| 2 | Nicolas Mariotti | Grey | 3-1 | ||
| 3 | Case Foster | White | 5-0 | ||
| 4 | Chloe Mendoza | White | 2-5 | ||
| 5 | Steve Mascella | White | 3-5 | ||
| 6 | Mason Green | White | 1-4 | ||
| 7 | James Garcia | White | 2-2 | ||
| 8 | Leo Torres | White | 1-1 |
05Roster & Results
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nalleli Rodriguez | White | 3-1 | ||
| 2 | Nicolas Mariotti | Grey | 3-1 | ||
| 3 | Case Foster | White | 5-0 | ||
| 4 | Chloe Mendoza | White | 2-5 | ||
| 5 | Steve Mascella | White | 3-5 | ||
| 6 | Mason Green | White | 1-4 | ||
| 7 | James Garcia | White | 2-2 | ||
| 8 | Leo Torres | White | 1-1 | ||
| 9 | Cortez Rodriguez | White | 0-4 | ||
| 10 | Jesse Capps-smith | White | 0-2 | ||
| 11 | Anika Aradanas | White | 0-2 | ||
| 12 | Kalani Elliott | White | 0-2 | ||
| 13 | Zeph Sapecky | Grey | 0-3 | ||
| 14 | Jaden Treadway | White | 0-2 | ||
| 15 | Mayvis Olsen | Grey | 0-2 | ||
| 16 | Elias Soto | White | 0-2 | ||
| 17 | Zaylek Torres | White | 0-1 | ||
| 18 | Jesse Engel | White | 0-1 | ||
| 19 | Max Perez Moreno | Grey | 0-2 | ||
| 20 | Konnor Graham | White | 0-2 | ||
| 21 | Arlene Moreno | White | 3-3 | ||
| 22 | Jake Packer | Grey | 0-1 | ||
| 23 | Max Perez Moreno | White | 0-1 | ||
| 24 | Ezra Flores | White | 0-5 | ||
| 25 | Dakari Galloway | Grey | 0-1 |
08FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
AZ Combat Sports in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, AZ has 37 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
AZ Combat Sports is ranked #1427 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 1162.4.
AZ Combat Sports competitors have earned 7 gold, 16 silver, 16 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
AZ Combat Sports is located in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, AZ. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
AZ Combat Sports is ranked #1427 nationally among AZ academies with 37 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.
AZ Combat Sports has 37 competitors who have earned 39 medals across tracked tournaments. View their full competition history, fighter development stats, and academy rankings on Jits.gg.
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