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Cleveland Institute of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Cleveland, OHMidwest
#4031
National Rank
495Academy Score · Elite
11Fighters
49Total Wins
354
Medals1,850Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review
Cleveland Institute of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a results-driven youth program with 11 competitors across 10 tournaments.
They win gold 20% of the time, finish 62% of wins by submission, retain 18% of first-time competitors.
A technically advanced program in Cleveland — the competition results speak for themselves.
01Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance
Gold Medal
Rate
Win rate across 10 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.
20%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 9 vs similar academies
3GOLD MEDALS
Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.
20%
-22% below OH Avg
OH Avg 42%
Cleveland Institute of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 20%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Cleveland Institute of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has won 3 gold medals across 87 entries in 10 tournaments.Gold medal rate measures how often fighters reach the top of the podium — a 20% rate means roughly 1 in 5 tournament entries end in gold.This is a foundational metric for evaluating any competition program.
Submission
Culture
Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how Cleveland Institute of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu closes out victories.
62%FINISH RATE▲ 14 vs similar academies
31TOTAL SUBMISSIONS
Similar-size avg: 48%
Submission
31 · 62%
regional · 63%
Points
17 · 34%
regional · 37%
Decision
2 · 4%
Cleveland Institute of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighters don't just win — they finish.62% of all wins come by submission — that puts Cleveland Institute of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the top 25% of academies nationwide. Armbars, chokes, leg locks: the technique works under pressure.Based on 50 tracked win methods across all competitions.
Tournament
Outcomes
Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.
12TOTAL PLACEMENTS
25%GOLD CONVERSION
Similar-size avg: 11% gold
THIS ACADEMY — 12 placements
Gold 25% (3)
Silver 42% (5)
Bronze 33% (4)
OH Avg
Gold 30%
Silver 45%
Bronze 26%
Cleveland Institute of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has 12 tracked tournament placements — 3 gold, 5 silver, 4 bronze.Tournament outcomes show how often fighters place in their divisions. A 100% 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
3ELITE+ TIER
27% of roster is Elite or higher
THIS ACADEMY11
27%
27%
18%
27%
OH Avg Academy18
50%
11%
22%
17%
27% Novice(3)
27% Prospect(3)
18% Advanced(2)
27% Elite(3)
Every Cleveland Institute of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighter is ranked against all fighters at their belt level nationwide. 3 fighters rank in the top 5% nationally (Elite or above).The deep bench of 3 Prospects and 2 Veterans is the pipeline. Most academies are top-heavy in one tier.Cleveland Institute of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu produces competitors at every level.
Belt
Breakdown
Performance metrics segmented by belt level.
3ACTIVE FIGHTERS
3BELT LEVELS
Strongest: Grey (1 fighters)
0%25%50%75%100%
White1
▼11▲52
Grey1
▼11▼48
Yellow1
▲39▲52
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.
87TRACKED MATCHES
116EST. MATCHES/YEAR
Similar-size avg: ~120/year
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Cleveland Institute of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competes year-round. 87 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.
18%RETURN RATE▼ 16 vs similar academies
2RETURNING FIGHTERS
Similar-size avg: 34%
18%
-17% below OH Avg
OH Avg 36%
Cleveland Institute of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 18%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At Cleveland Institute of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 18% 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.
02Top Fighters
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elliot Summers | Grey | 23-10 | ||
| 2 | Ivan Crowell | Yellow | 4-3 | ||
| 3 | Gabriel Clemmons | Blue | 4-1 | ||
| 4 | Alex Karayianopoulos | Blue | 5-1 | ||
| 5 | Jonathan Soltis | Black | 2-1 | ||
| 6 | Andrew McGill | White | 7-4 | ||
| 7 | Gary Chaney | Blue | 1-2 | ||
| 8 | Zamir Hart | White | 1-3 |
05Roster & Results
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elliot Summers | Grey | 23-10 | ||
| 2 | Ivan Crowell | Yellow | 4-3 | ||
| 3 | Gabriel Clemmons | Blue | 4-1 | ||
| 4 | Alex Karayianopoulos | Blue | 5-1 | ||
| 5 | Jonathan Soltis | Black | 2-1 | ||
| 6 | Andrew McGill | White | 7-4 | ||
| 7 | Gary Chaney | Blue | 1-2 | ||
| 8 | Zamir Hart | White | 1-3 | ||
| 9 | Charles Wiley | White | 1-3 | ||
| 10 | Madeline Anderson | Grey | 1-5 | ||
| 11 | Meghan Burgess | White | 0-4 |
08FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Cleveland Institute of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Cleveland, OH has 11 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Cleveland Institute of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is ranked #4031 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 495.0.
Cleveland Institute of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitors have earned 3 gold, 5 silver, 4 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Cleveland Institute of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is located in Cleveland, OH. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
Cleveland Institute of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is ranked #4031 nationally among OH academies with 11 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.
Cleveland Institute of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has 11 competitors who have earned 12 medals across tracked tournaments. View their full competition history, fighter development stats, and academy rankings on Jits.gg.
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