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Cast Iron BJJ

Kansas City, MOMidwest
#2101
National Rank
865Academy Score · Elite
11Fighters
36Total Wins
22
Medals
1,678Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review

Cast Iron BJJ is a results-driven youth program with 11 competitors across 6 tournaments.

They win gold 50% of the time, finish 68% of wins by submission, retain 36% of first-time competitors.

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

01
Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance

Gold Medal
Rate

Win rate across 6 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.

50%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 39 vs similar academies
2GOLD MEDALS

Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.

50%
+11% above MO Avg
MO Avg 39%
Cast Iron BJJ 50%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Cast Iron BJJ fighters win gold in 50% of competition entries — that's 2 golds across 60 entries in 6 tournaments.The average MO academy gold rate is 39%.That puts Cast Iron BJJ 28% above the MO average.

Submission
Culture

Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how Cast Iron BJJ closes out victories.

68%FINISH RATE▲ 20 vs similar academies
21TOTAL SUBMISSIONS

Similar-size avg: 48%

Submission
21 · 68%
regional · 57%
Points
9 · 29%
regional · 43%
Decision
1 · 3%
Cast Iron BJJ fighters don't just win — they finish.68% of all wins come by submission — that puts Cast Iron BJJ in the top 25% of academies nationwide. Armbars, chokes, leg locks: the technique works under pressure.Based on 31 tracked win methods across all competitions.

Tournament
Outcomes

Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.

22TOTAL PLACEMENTS
55%GOLD CONVERSION

Similar-size avg: 11% gold

THIS ACADEMY — 22 placements
Gold 55% (12)
Silver 41% (9)
MO Avg
Gold 39%
Silver 39%
Bronze 22%
Out of 22 tracked placements, 95% 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.

11RANKED FIGHTERS
3ELITE+ TIER

27% of roster is Elite or higher

THIS ACADEMY11
45%
27%
18%
MO Avg Academy8
63%
13%
13%
13%
45% Novice(5)
27% Prospect(3)
18% Elite(2)
9% Prodigy(1)
Every Cast Iron BJJ fighter is ranked against all fighters at their belt level nationwide. 4 fighters rank in the top 5% nationally (Elite or above).The deep bench of 3 Prospects and 0 Veterans is the pipeline. Most academies are top-heavy in one tier.Cast Iron BJJ produces competitors at every level.

Belt
Breakdown

Performance metrics segmented by belt level.

9ACTIVE FIGHTERS
4BELT LEVELS

Strongest: White (5 fighters)

0%25%50%75%100%
White5
▲45▲27
Grey1
▼11▲52
Yellow2
▲29▲45
Orange1
▲89▲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.
Academy Operations

Competition
Activity

Match frequency and competition cadence over 4 months.

68TRACKED MATCHES
204EST. MATCHES/YEAR

Similar-size avg: ~84/year

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Cast Iron BJJ competes year-round. 68 tracked matches across 4 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.

36%RETURN RATE▲ 2 vs similar academies
4RETURNING FIGHTERS

Similar-size avg: 34%

36%
-1% below MO Avg
MO Avg 37%
Cast Iron BJJ 36%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At Cast Iron BJJ, 36% 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
#2101NATIONAL RANK

Similar-size avg: 0%

#1
MO
of academies
#2101
National
power rank
865.2
Power Score
MO avg: 56.6 · Global: 40.5
Performance is strongest at specific belt levels at Cast Iron BJJ. 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
4Competition entries
65Tracked matches
6Tournaments
4Organizations
2025–2026Data window
02
Top Fighters
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
4,039Prodigy
Tomás Cardenas IIYellow7-1
88%
86%
3
MO–
2
2,513Elite
Asa McDanielWhite14-7
67%
86%
42
MO–
3
2,160Elite
Jared KernsPurple2-1
67%
100%
1
MO–
4
1,644Prospect
Alex IngelsWhite5-2
71%
40%
2
MO–
5
1,493Prospect
Zachai GibbsWhite2-1
67%
50%
1
MO–
6
1,333Prospect
Harbor LeeWhite3-1
75%
33%
11
MO–
7
1,237Novice
Ellianna CardenasGrey1-6
14%
100%
MO–
8
1,018Novice
Jonathan DalmanWhite0-2––
1
MO–
05
Roster & Results
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
4,039Prodigy
Tomás Cardenas IIYellow7-1
88%
86%
3
MO–
2
2,513Elite
Asa McDanielWhite14-7
67%
86%
42
MO–
3
2,160Elite
Jared KernsPurple2-1
67%
100%
1
MO–
4
1,644Prospect
Alex IngelsWhite5-2
71%
40%
2
MO–
5
1,493Prospect
Zachai GibbsWhite2-1
67%
50%
1
MO–
6
1,333Prospect
Harbor LeeWhite3-1
75%
33%
11
MO–
7
1,237Novice
Ellianna CardenasGrey1-6
14%
100%
MO–
8
1,018Novice
Jonathan DalmanWhite0-2––
1
MO–
9
1,011Novice
Fletcher DalmanWhite2-4
33%
50%
11
MO–
10
1,008Novice
Jake O’brienGrey0-2––MO–
11
1,006Novice
Gabriel WileyWhite0-2––
1
MO–
08
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Cast Iron BJJ in Kansas City, MO has 11 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Cast Iron BJJ is ranked #2101 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 865.2.
Cast Iron BJJ competitors have earned 11 gold, 7 silver, 1 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Cast Iron BJJ is located in Kansas City, MO. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
Cast Iron BJJ is ranked #2101 nationally among MO academies with 11 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.
Cast Iron BJJ has 11 competitors who have earned 19 medals across tracked tournaments. View their full competition history, fighter development stats, and academy rankings on Jits.gg.
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