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Black Lion Jiu Jitsu

Grand Rapids, MIMidwest
#2179
National Rank
842Academy Score · Elite
14Fighters
32Total Wins
554
Medals
1,436Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review

Black Lion Jiu Jitsu is a results-driven youth program with 14 competitors across 3 tournaments.

They win gold 32% of the time, finish 38% of wins by submission, retain 29% of first-time competitors.

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

01
Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance

Gold Medal
Rate

Win rate across 3 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.

32%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 21 vs similar academies
5GOLD MEDALS

Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.

32%
-5% below MI Avg
MI Avg 37%
Black Lion Jiu Jitsu 32%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Black Lion Jiu Jitsu has won 5 gold medals across 68 entries in 3 tournaments.Gold medal rate measures how often fighters reach the top of the podium — a 32% 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 Black Lion Jiu Jitsu closes out victories.

38%FINISH RATE▼ 10 vs similar academies
13TOTAL SUBMISSIONS

Similar-size avg: 48%

Submission
13 · 38%
regional · 50%
Points
19 · 56%
regional · 50%
Decision
2 · 6%
Black Lion Jiu Jitsu wins are split roughly evenly: 38% by submission, 62% by points or decision.That's 13 finishes across 34 tracked wins. Fighters are trained to finish when the opening is there and control when it's not.The national median is 49%. Black Lion Jiu Jitsu is in that range — a program that develops both sides of the game.

Tournament
Outcomes

Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.

22TOTAL PLACEMENTS
32%GOLD CONVERSION

Similar-size avg: 11% gold

THIS ACADEMY — 22 placements
Gold 32% (7)
Silver 45% (10)
Bronze 23% (5)
MI Avg
Gold 36%
Silver 39%
Bronze 25%
Out of 22 tracked placements, 77% result in gold or silver.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.

14RANKED FIGHTERS
1ELITE+ TIER

7% of roster is Elite or higher

THIS ACADEMY14
29%
43%
21%
MI Avg Academy18
50%
17%
17%
17%
29% Novice(4)
43% Prospect(6)
21% Advanced(3)
7% Elite(1)
14 fighters at Black Lion 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.

11ACTIVE FIGHTERS
2BELT LEVELS

Strongest: White (9 fighters)

0%25%50%75%100%
White9
▲15▼8
Grey2
▲56▲27
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.
Male vs Female
9
Fighters
Gold Rate
29%
regional 39%
Sub Rate
43%
regional 48%
Win Rate
50%
regional 71%
Retention
33%
regional 37%
5
Fighters
Gold Rate
40%
regional 33%
Sub Rate
33%
regional 59%
Win Rate
45%
regional 65%
Retention
20%
regional 37%
9
Male Fighters
Gold Rate
29%
regional 39%
Sub Rate
43%
regional 48%
Win Rate
50%
regional 71%
Retention
33%
regional 37%
5
Female Fighters
Gold Rate
40%
regional 33%
Sub Rate
33%
regional 59%
Win Rate
45%
regional 65%
Retention
20%
regional 37%
The academy fields 5 female competitors alongside 9 male competitors.The female roster has recorded 23 wins and 20 golds with a 45% win rate.Having a dedicated female roster means girls will have training partners and teammates for competition.
Academy Operations

Competition
Activity

Match frequency and competition cadence over 3 months.

66TRACKED MATCHES
264EST. MATCHES/YEAR

Similar-size avg: ~108/year

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Black Lion Jiu Jitsu competes year-round. 66 tracked matches across 3 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.

29%RETURN RATE▼ 6 vs similar academies
4RETURNING FIGHTERS

Similar-size avg: 34%

29%
-9% below MI Avg
MI Avg 37%
Black Lion Jiu Jitsu 29%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At Black Lion Jiu Jitsu, 29% 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▲ 1 vs similar academies
#2179NATIONAL RANK

Similar-size avg: 0%

#1
MI
of academies
#2179
National
power rank
841.7
Power Score
MI avg: 56.6 · Global: 40.5
Performance is strongest at specific belt levels at Black Lion Jiu Jitsu. 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
66Tracked matches
3Tournaments
2Organizations
2025Data window
02
Top Fighters
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
2,424Elite
Elliana CarabelleseWhite6-3
67%
33%
11
MI–
2
1,830Advanced
Sage MenyonWhite6-4
60%
67%
11
MI–
3
1,700Advanced
Aiden MillerWhite2-1
67%
–
1
MI–
4
1,670Advanced
Perla MillerWhite2-2
50%
–MI–
5
1,666Prospect
Liam Flores-pichardoWhite4-3
57%
25%
11
MI–
6
1,532Prospect
Tyler SheahanWhite7-6
54%
57%
22
MI–
7
1,379Prospect
Shanaya KalraWhite1-0
100%
100%
1
MI–
8
1,289Prospect
Mae AvilaGrey0-2––
1
MI–
05
Roster & Results
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
2,424Elite
Elliana CarabelleseWhite6-3
67%
33%
11
MI–
2
1,830Advanced
Sage MenyonWhite6-4
60%
67%
11
MI–
3
1,700Advanced
Aiden MillerWhite2-1
67%
–
1
MI–
4
1,670Advanced
Perla MillerWhite2-2
50%
–MI–
5
1,666Prospect
Liam Flores-pichardoWhite4-3
57%
25%
11
MI–
6
1,532Prospect
Tyler SheahanWhite7-6
54%
57%
22
MI–
7
1,379Prospect
Shanaya KalraWhite1-0
100%
100%
1
MI–
8
1,289Prospect
Mae AvilaGrey0-2––
1
MI–
9
1,274Prospect
Solomon KoonWhite1-2
33%
–
1
MI–
10
1,236Prospect
Molly AvilaWhite1-3
25%
100%
1
MI–
11
1,086Novice
Lincoln WareWhite2-4
33%
–
1
MI–
12
1,010Novice
Elijah BirdsongWhite0-2––MI–
13
1,008Novice
Ezra HuizengaWhite0-1––MI–
14
1,005Novice
Evelyn CramerWhite0-1––MI–
08
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Black Lion Jiu Jitsu in Grand Rapids, MI has 14 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Black Lion Jiu Jitsu is ranked #2179 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 841.7.
Black Lion Jiu Jitsu competitors have earned 6 gold, 6 silver, 4 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Black Lion Jiu Jitsu is located in Grand Rapids, MI. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
Black Lion Jiu Jitsu is ranked #2179 nationally among MI academies with 14 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.
Black Lion Jiu Jitsu has 14 competitors who have earned 16 medals across tracked tournaments. View their full competition history, fighter development stats, and academy rankings on Jits.gg.
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