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California
2026Top Youth BJJ Academies
1144 academies · 19,983 fighters · 47,933 medals
Compare the top youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies in California by competition results. California is home to many of the most storied BJJ academies in America, from San Diego's competition factories to the Bay Area's deep roster of youth programs. Rankings are based on medals, win rates, and Academy Power Scores from real tournament data across 248 W Fremont St. Stockton, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Jose.
Top Academies
| # | Academy | vs Avg | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 60% | 62% | 182 | 1127 | |||
| 4 | 51% | 53% | 198 | 457 | |||
| 5 | 51% | 67% | 54 | 373 | |||
| 8 | CA | 52% | 59% | 91 | 398 | ||
| 9 | 41% | 55% | 197 | 349 | |||
| 12 | 49% | 51% | 91 | 340 | |||
| 13 | CA | 53% | 70% | 88 | 318 | ||
| 14 | 49% | 64% | 109 | 305 | |||
| 19 | 41% | 56% | 181 | 248 | |||
| 20 | 44% | 71% | 93 | 268 | |||
| 21 | 52% | 68% | 78 | 287 | |||
| 25 | 42% | 49% | 143 | 225 | |||
| 31 | 44% | 45% | 128 | 253 | |||
| 33 | 46% | 56% | 87 | 263 | |||
| 36 | CA | 41% | 45% | 143 | 257 | ||
| 40 | 41% | 64% | 55 | 178 | |||
| 41 | CA | 59% | 64% | 44 | 240 | ||
| 46 | 50% | 55% | 55 | 194 | |||
| 47 | 51% | 63% | 50 | 213 | |||
| 48 | CA | 55% | 46% | 94 | 168 | ||
| 67 | 45% | 67% | 39 | 177 | |||
| 69 | 40% | 73% | 54 | 136 | |||
| 75 | 56% | 44% | 41 | 154 | |||
| 77 | 46% | 60% | 62 | 131 | |||
| 81 | 54% | 71% | 27 | 157 | |||
| 82 | CA | 36% | 59% | 36 | 100 | ||
| 87 | 41% | 50% | 86 | 112 | |||
| 88 | 35% | 55% | 56 | 102 | |||
| 92 | 34% | 52% | 65 | 109 | |||
| 93 | 40% | 66% | 37 | 88 | |||
| 97 | 43% | 55% | 96 | 98 | |||
| 103 | 35% | 67% | 77 | 107 | |||
| 106 | 39% | 58% | 60 | 94 | |||
| 107 | 55% | 49% | 76 | 93 | |||
| 108 | 44% | 55% | 60 | 106 | |||
| 111 | 47% | 51% | 23 | 114 | |||
| 113 | 32% | 49% | 57 | 83 | |||
| 118 | 46% | 51% | 36 | 92 | |||
| 120 | 33% | 50% | 49 | 84 | |||
| 131 | 54% | 58% | 21 | 86 | |||
| 132 | 41% | 62% | 28 | 88 | |||
| 133 | 58% | 66% | 29 | 118 | |||
| 142 | 38% | 48% | 72 | 74 | |||
| 144 | 65% | 68% | 13 | 108 | |||
| 145 | 42% | 52% | 49 | 65 | |||
| 155 | 48% | 61% | 23 | 100 | |||
| 157 | 39% | 61% | 51 | 58 | |||
| 158 | 55% | 57% | 23 | 110 | |||
| 177 | 25% | 50% | 47 | 43 | |||
| 180 | 44% | 65% | 37 | 66 |
Academies by City in California
248 W Fremont St. Stockton (101 academies), San Diego (88 academies), Los Angeles (86 academies), San Jose (69 academies), Las Vegas (38 academies), National City (35 academies), Chico (13 academies), Fresno (13 academies), Murrieta (12 academies), Azusa (10 academies)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Based on competition results, Art of Jiu Jitsu leads California with an Academy Power Score of 22321 and 206 competitive fighters. Jits.gg ranks 1144 academies in California by medals earned, win rates, and overall competitive performance — not opinions or reviews.
Academy rankings on Jits.gg are based on competition data from IBJJF, JJWL, AGF, and other major organizations. The Academy Power Score factors in total medals, win rates, submission rates, fighter depth, and performance consistency across multiple belt levels. Rankings update after every tournament.
248 W Fremont St. Stockton leads California with 101 competitive BJJ academies tracked on Jits.gg. Other active cities: 248 W Fremont St. Stockton (101), San Diego (88), Los Angeles (86), San Jose (69), Las Vegas (38).
Look at competition results, not just marketing. On Jits.gg, you can compare California academies by medals earned, win rates, and fighter development across belt levels. A strong competition record indicates quality coaching, safe training, and effective progression. Visit a few gyms, watch a kids class, and ask about their competition philosophy.
Jits.gg tracks 1144 competitive BJJ academies in California with 19,983 active fighters. These academies have earned a combined 20,189 gold medals in tracked tournaments.
Key factors for choosing a youth BJJ school: competition track record (viewable on Jits.gg), age-appropriate instruction, emphasis on safety and technique, clear belt progression criteria, and a positive team culture. Academies that consistently produce competitive fighters at multiple belt levels tend to have strong coaching programs.
The Academy Power Score is Jits.gg's composite metric for ranking BJJ academies. It combines total medals, win rates, submission rates, fighter depth, and consistency across belt levels into a single score. Higher scores indicate stronger overall competitive programs. The score updates after every tracked tournament.
Art of Jiu Jitsu currently leads California in the Jits.gg Academy Power Rankings with a score of 22321 and 206 competitive fighters. Rankings are based purely on competition results — not reviews or opinions. Browse the full California rankings above to compare all 1144 tracked academies.