783Academy Score · Elite
15Fighters
26Total Wins
351
Medals1,076Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review
Checkmat Exeter is a results-driven youth program with 15 competitors across 9 tournaments.
They win gold 25% of the time, finish 46% of wins by submission, retain 42% of first-time competitors.
A technically advanced program in Long Beach — the competition results speak for themselves.
01Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance
Gold Medal
Rate
Win rate across 9 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.
25%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 14 vs similar academies
3GOLD MEDALS
Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.
25%
-16% below CA Avg
CA Avg 41%
Checkmat Exeter 25%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Checkmat Exeter has won 3 gold medals across 56 entries in 9 tournaments.Gold medal rate measures how often fighters reach the top of the podium — a 25% rate means roughly 1 in 4 tournament entries end in gold.This is a foundational metric for evaluating any competition program.
Submission
Culture
Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how Checkmat Exeter closes out victories.
46%FINISH RATE▼ 2 vs similar academies
12TOTAL SUBMISSIONS
Similar-size avg: 48%
Submission
12 · 46%
regional · 53%
Points
13 · 50%
regional · 47%
Decision
1 · 4%
Checkmat Exeter wins are split roughly evenly: 46% by submission, 54% by points or decision.That's 12 finishes across 26 tracked wins. Fighters are trained to finish when the opening is there and control when it's not.Belt-adjusted finish rate is -2pp vs expected for their belt composition — near the national median.The national median is 49%. Checkmat Exeter is in that range — a program that develops both sides of the game.
Tournament
Outcomes
Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.
23TOTAL PLACEMENTS
17%GOLD CONVERSION
Similar-size avg: 11% gold
THIS ACADEMY — 23 placements
Gold 17% (4)
Silver 26% (6)
Bronze 13% (3)
4th 43% (10)
CA Avg
Gold 40%
Silver 39%
Bronze 21%
Checkmat Exeter has 23 tracked tournament placements — 4 gold, 6 silver, 3 bronze.Tournament outcomes show how often fighters place in their divisions. A 57% 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
Roster
Depth
Fighter tier distribution across the competitive roster.
11RANKED FIGHTERS
0ELITE+ TIER
0% of roster is Elite or higher
THIS ACADEMY11
55%
36%
CA Avg Academy11
55%
18%
18%
55% Novice(6)
9% Prospect(1)
36% Advanced(4)
11 fighters at Checkmat Exeter 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.
9ACTIVE FIGHTERS
2BELT LEVELS
Strongest: Grey (6 fighters)
0%25%50%75%100%
White3
▼11▼15
Grey6
▲14▲5
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 6 months.
64TRACKED MATCHES
128EST. MATCHES/YEAR
Similar-size avg: ~684/year
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Checkmat Exeter competes year-round. 64 tracked matches across 6 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.
42%RETURN RATE▲ 7 vs similar academies
6RETURNING FIGHTERS
Similar-size avg: 34%
42%
-8% below CA Avg
CA Avg 49%
Checkmat Exeter 42%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At Checkmat Exeter, 42% 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
#2390NATIONAL RANK
Similar-size avg: 0%
#1
CA
of academies
#2390
National
power rank
783.1
Power Score
CA avg: 56.6 · Global: 40.5
Performance is strongest at specific belt levels at Checkmat Exeter. 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
24Competition entries
54Tracked matches
9Tournaments
3Organizations
2025–2026Data window
02Top Fighters
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matix Aguinaga | Grey | 8-2 | ||
| 2 | Marcus Mejia | Grey | 5-4 | ||
| 3 | Jose Carlos Cortez Lopez | Grey | 2-2 | ||
| 4 | Landon Geiger | White | 1-2 | ||
| 5 | Jonah Townsend | Grey | 2-2 | ||
| 6 | Leland Aguinaga | Grey | 2-5 | ||
| 7 | Leonardo Alvarado | White | 1-2 | ||
| 8 | Jayson Arroyo | Grey | 0-5 |
05Roster & Results
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matix Aguinaga | Grey | 8-2 | ||
| 2 | Marcus Mejia | Grey | 5-4 | ||
| 3 | Jose Carlos Cortez Lopez | Grey | 2-2 | ||
| 4 | Landon Geiger | White | 1-2 | ||
| 5 | Jonah Townsend | Grey | 2-2 | ||
| 6 | Leland Aguinaga | Grey | 2-5 | ||
| 7 | Leonardo Alvarado | White | 1-2 | ||
| 8 | Jayson Arroyo | Grey | 0-5 | ||
| 9 | Alasdair Townsend | White | 1-2 | ||
| 10 | Azalea Cardenas | White | 0-2 | ||
| 11 | Charlotte Pine | White | 0-2 | ||
| 12 | Arnesto Lopez | White | 0-2 |
08FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Checkmat Exeter in Long Beach, CA has 15 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Checkmat Exeter is ranked #2390 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 783.1.
Checkmat Exeter competitors have earned 3 gold, 5 silver, 1 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Checkmat Exeter is located in Long Beach, CA. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
Checkmat Exeter is ranked #2390 nationally among CA academies with 15 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.
Checkmat Exeter has 15 competitors who have earned 9 medals across tracked tournaments. View their full competition history, fighter development stats, and academy rankings on Jits.gg.
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