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BlackSmith Jiu Jitsu

#3377

National Rank

574Academy Score · Elite

24Fighters

65Total Wins

125

Medals

1,311Avg Rating

Jits.gg Review

BlackSmith Jiu Jitsu is a results-driven youth program with 24 competitors across 8 tournaments.

They win gold 32% of the time, finish 45% of wins by submission, retain 27% of first-time competitors.

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

Competitive Intelligence

Tournament Performance

Gold Medal
Rate

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

32%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 21 vs similar academies

1GOLD MEDALS

Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.

32%

-7% below Global Avg

BlackSmith Jiu Jitsu 32%

Global Avg 40%

Small Avg 11%

100%

BlackSmith Jiu Jitsu has won 1 gold medals across 145 entries in 8 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 BlackSmith Jiu Jitsu closes out victories.

45%FINISH RATE▼ 3 vs similar academies

30TOTAL SUBMISSIONS

Similar-size avg: 48%

Submission

30 · 45%

Points

33 · 49%

Decision

4 · 6%

BlackSmith Jiu Jitsu wins are split roughly evenly: 45% by submission, 55% by points or decision.That's 30 finishes across 67 tracked wins. Fighters are trained to finish when the opening is there and control when it's not.The national median is 49%. BlackSmith Jiu Jitsu is in that range — a program that develops both sides of the game.

Tournament
Outcomes

Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.

41TOTAL PLACEMENTS

39%GOLD CONVERSION

Similar-size avg: 11% gold

THIS ACADEMY — 41 placements

Gold 39% (16)

Silver 34% (14)

Bronze 27% (11)

39% Gold(16)

34% Silver(14)

27% Bronze(11)

Out of 41 tracked placements, 73% 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.

22RANKED FIGHTERS

2ELITE+ TIER

9% of roster is Elite or higher

THIS ACADEMY22

64%

14%

64% Novice(14)

14% Prospect(3)

14% Advanced(3)

9% Elite(2)

22 fighters at BlackSmith 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.

15ACTIVE FIGHTERS

3BELT LEVELS

Strongest: Grey (9 fighters)

0%25%50%75%100%

White5

▲3▼48

Grey9

▲27▲3

Blue+1

▼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.

Male vs Female

Fighters

Gold Rate

41%

regional 40%

Sub Rate

51%

regional 55%

Win Rate

43%

regional 71%

Retention

24%

regional 52%

Fighters

Gold Rate

29%

regional 40%

Sub Rate

25%

regional 56%

Win Rate

57%

regional 66%

Retention

100%

regional 52%

Small sample size

Male Fighters

Gold Rate

41%

regional 40%

Sub Rate

51%

regional 55%

Win Rate

43%

regional 71%

Retention

24%

regional 52%

Female Fighters

Gold Rate

29%

regional 40%

Sub Rate

25%

regional 56%

Win Rate

57%

regional 66%

Retention

100%

regional 52%

Small sample size

The academy fields 3 female competitors alongside 21 male competitors.The female roster has recorded 17 wins and 9 golds with a 57% 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 7 months.

146TRACKED MATCHES

250EST. MATCHES/YEAR

BlackSmith Jiu Jitsu competes year-round. 146 tracked matches across 7 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.

27%RETURN RATE▼ 7 vs similar academies

7RETURNING FIGHTERS

Similar-size avg: 34%

27%

-24% below Regional Avg

Regional Avg 52%

BlackSmith Jiu Jitsu 27%

Global Avg 52%

Small Avg 34%

100%

Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At BlackSmith Jiu Jitsu, 27% 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.

Top Fighters

#		Fighter	Belt
1	3,073Elite	Gunnar Howk	Grey	23-13	64%	61%	431	–
2	2,328Elite	Solomon Ruth	Grey	5-10	33%	40%	11	–
3	2,081Advanced	Dawson Smith	Blue	2-0	100%	100%	1	–
4	1,677Advanced	Aydan Christian	Blue	2-1	67%	–	1	–
5	1,601Novice	Alexandros Jaferis	Blue	2-2	50%	100%	1	–
6	1,587Prospect	Aaron Pena	Grey	2-0	100%	50%	1	–
7	1,575Prospect	Cruz Barroso	Grey	2-2	50%	100%	2	–
8	1,475Advanced	Colton Cooke	White	2-0	100%	–	1	–

Roster & Results

#		Fighter	Belt
1	3,073Elite	Gunnar Howk	Grey	23-13	64%	61%	431	–
2	2,328Elite	Solomon Ruth	Grey	5-10	33%	40%	11	–
3	2,081Advanced	Dawson Smith	Blue	2-0	100%	100%	1	–
4	1,677Advanced	Aydan Christian	Blue	2-1	67%	–	1	–
5	1,601Novice	Alexandros Jaferis	Blue	2-2	50%	100%	1	–
6	1,587Prospect	Aaron Pena	Grey	2-0	100%	50%	1	–
7	1,575Prospect	Cruz Barroso	Grey	2-2	50%	100%	2	–
8	1,475Advanced	Colton Cooke	White	2-0	100%	–	1	–
9	1,337Novice	Max Orner	Grey	12-9	57%	25%	231	–
10	1,329Novice	Rylan Madaras	White	2-2	50%	–	11	–
11	1,327Prospect	Noah Mars	White	2-2	50%	–	11	–
12	1,275Novice	Cole Knight	Grey	1-3	25%	100%	1	–
13	1,244Novice	Kevin Valenzuela JR	Grey	3-5	38%	33%	11	–
14	1,242Novice	Nikolai Valenzuela	Grey	3-6	33%	67%	2	–
15	1,239Novice	Valin Huettl	Grey	2-6	25%	–		–
16	1,020Novice	Joseph Buck	Grey	0-4	–	–		–
17	1,016Novice	Callan Gonzalez	Grey	0-4	–	–		–
18	1,012Novice	Branten Smith		0-2	–	–	1	–
19	1,010Novice	Odin Walden	White	0-1	–	–	1	–
20	1,009Novice	Alexander Bingaman	Grey	0-2	–	–	1	–
21	1,007Novice	Evander Valenzuela	Grey	0-2	–	–		–
22	1,006Novice	Paul Ruth	Blue	0-2	–	–	1	–

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

BlackSmith Jiu Jitsu has 24 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.

BlackSmith Jiu Jitsu is ranked #3377 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 574.4.

BlackSmith Jiu Jitsu competitors have earned 16 gold, 13 silver, 10 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.

BlackSmith Jiu Jitsu is ranked #3377 nationally with 24 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.

BlackSmith Jiu Jitsu has 24 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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