747Academy Score · Elite
3Fighters
35Total Wins
741
Medals1,568Avg Rating
01Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance
Gold Medal
Rate
Win rate across 11 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.
58%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 47 vs similar academies
7GOLD MEDALS
Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.
58%
+17% above CA Avg
CA Avg 41%
Buena Vida Jiu Jitsu 58%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Buena Vida Jiu Jitsu fighters win gold in 58% of competition entries — that's 7 golds across 72 entries in 11 tournaments.The average CA academy gold rate is 41%.That puts Buena Vida Jiu Jitsu 41% above the CA average.
Submission
Culture
Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how Buena Vida Jiu Jitsu closes out victories.
29%FINISH RATE▼ 20 vs similar academies
10TOTAL SUBMISSIONS
Similar-size avg: 48%
Submission
10 · 29%
regional · 53%
Points
22 · 63%
regional · 47%
Decision
3 · 9%
Most wins here come by points or decision (71%), with 29% ending by submission.That's not uncommon — at youth levels, coaches often prioritize positional control and scoring over submissions. It's a deliberate coaching choice, not a weakness.Belt-adjusted, Buena Vida Jiu Jitsu finishes +5pp vs expected for their belt mix — above the national median.Based on 35 tracked wins. The national median finish rate is 49%.
Tournament
Outcomes
Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.
25TOTAL PLACEMENTS
16%GOLD CONVERSION
Similar-size avg: 11% gold
THIS ACADEMY — 25 placements
Gold 16% (4)
Silver 12% (3)
4th 64% (16)
CA Avg
Gold 40%
Silver 39%
Bronze 21%
Buena Vida Jiu Jitsu has 25 tracked tournament placements — 4 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze.Tournament outcomes show how often fighters place in their divisions. A 36% 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
Belt
Breakdown
Performance metrics segmented by belt level.
6ACTIVE FIGHTERS
2BELT LEVELS
Strongest: Grey (3 fighters)
0%25%50%75%100%
White3
▲69▼48
Grey3
▲32▼8
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 9 months.
67TRACKED MATCHES
89EST. MATCHES/YEAR
Similar-size avg: ~684/year
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Buena Vida Jiu Jitsu competes year-round. 67 tracked matches across 9 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.
100%RETURN RATE▲ 66 vs similar academies
3RETURNING FIGHTERS
Similar-size avg: 34%
100%
+51% above CA Avg
CA Avg 49%
Buena Vida Jiu Jitsu 100%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
After a kid's first tournament, do they come back?At Buena Vida Jiu Jitsu, 3 of 3 fighters return for a second competition.Across CA, the average is roughly 49%. Globally, it's closer to 52%.Retention is a proxy for coaching quality and culture — kids who feel prepared keep competing.
02Top Fighters
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | St | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xavier Villarante | Grey | 19-18 | 331 | CA | – | ||||
| 2 | Isaac Barriga | Grey | 5-4 | 1 | CA | – | ||||
| 3 | Erick Barriga | Grey | 4-9 | 1 | CA | – |
05Roster & Results
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | St | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xavier Villarante | Grey | 19-18 | 331 | CA | – | ||||
| 2 | Isaac Barriga | Grey | 5-4 | 1 | CA | – | ||||
| 3 | Erick Barriga | Grey | 4-9 | 1 | CA | – |
08FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Buena Vida Jiu Jitsu in West Sacramento, CA has 3 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Buena Vida Jiu Jitsu is ranked #1365 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 746.8.
Buena Vida Jiu Jitsu competitors have earned 7 gold, 4 silver, 1 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Buena Vida Jiu Jitsu is located in West Sacramento, CA. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
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