527Academy Score · Elite
5Fighters
12Total Wins
2
Medals1,336Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review
Banana Jiu-Jitsu is a results-driven youth program with 5 competitors across 6 tournaments.
They win gold 15% of the time, retain 40% of first-time competitors.
A technically advanced program in New York — the competition results speak for themselves.
01Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance
Gold Medal
Rate
Win rate across 6 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.
15%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 4 vs similar academies
0GOLD MEDALS
Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.
15%
-26% below MA Avg
MA Avg 41%
Banana Jiu-Jitsu 15%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Gold medal rate measures how often fighters finish first in their divisions. A 15% rate means roughly 1 in 7 tournament entries end in gold.
Submission
Culture
Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how Banana Jiu-Jitsu closes out victories.
45%FINISH RATE▼ 3 vs similar academies
5TOTAL SUBMISSIONS
Similar-size avg: 48%
Submission
5 · 45%
regional · 55%
Points
5 · 45%
regional · 45%
Decision
1 · 9%
Banana Jiu-Jitsu wins are split roughly evenly: 45% by submission, 55% by points or decision.That's 5 finishes across 11 tracked wins. Fighters are trained to finish when the opening is there and control when it's not.The national median is 49%. Banana Jiu-Jitsu is in that range — a program that develops both sides of the game.
Tournament
Outcomes
Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.
18TOTAL PLACEMENTS
22%GOLD CONVERSION
Similar-size avg: 11% gold
THIS ACADEMY — 18 placements
Gold 22% (4)
Silver 61% (11)
Bronze 17% (3)
MA Avg
Gold 40%
Silver 40%
Bronze 20%
Banana Jiu-Jitsu has 18 tracked tournament placements — 4 gold, 11 silver, 3 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.
5RANKED FIGHTERS
0ELITE+ TIER
0% of roster is Elite or higher
THIS ACADEMY5
80%
20%
MA Avg Academy11
55%
18%
18%
80% Novice(4)
20% Advanced(1)
5 fighters at Banana Jiu-Jitsu 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
4BELT LEVELS
Strongest: Grey (3 fighters)
0%25%50%75%100%
White1
▼11▼48
Grey3
▲2▲2
Yellow1
▲22▼48
Orange1
▼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.
29TRACKED MATCHES
58EST. MATCHES/YEAR
Similar-size avg: ~120/year
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Banana Jiu-Jitsu has logged 29 matches over 6 months.Tournament activity shows how regularly this academy competes. Consistent participation gives fighters more opportunities to test their skills.Quality of events matters as much as quantity — but regular reps build confidence.
Fighter
Retention
What percentage of athletes return after their first competition.
40%RETURN RATE▲ 6 vs similar academies
2RETURNING FIGHTERS
Similar-size avg: 34%
40%
-1% below MA Avg
MA Avg 41%
Banana Jiu-Jitsu 40%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At Banana Jiu-Jitsu, 40% 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.
02Top Fighters
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelsey Dias | White | 3-3 | ||
| 2 | Stephen Danner, JR | Grey | 3-6 | ||
| 3 | Tiago Canto Fama | Grey | 2-2 | ||
| 4 | Luigi Brito Zafani | Yellow | 4-6 | ||
| 5 | Samantha White | Grey | 0-4 |
05Roster & Results
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelsey Dias | White | 3-3 | ||
| 2 | Stephen Danner, JR | Grey | 3-6 | ||
| 3 | Tiago Canto Fama | Grey | 2-2 | ||
| 4 | Luigi Brito Zafani | Yellow | 4-6 | ||
| 5 | Samantha White | Grey | 0-4 |
08FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Banana Jiu-Jitsu in New York, MA has 5 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Banana Jiu-Jitsu is ranked #3761 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 526.7.
Banana Jiu-Jitsu competitors have earned 4 gold, 11 silver, 3 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Banana Jiu-Jitsu is located in New York, MA. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
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