#838
National Rank
1,647Academy Score · Elite
36Fighters
120Total Wins
16
Medals1,441Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review
Evolution Grappling Academy is a results-driven youth program with 36 competitors across 21 tournaments.
They win gold 35% of the time, finish 52% of wins by submission, retain 40% of first-time competitors.
A technically advanced program in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — the competition results speak for themselves.
01Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance
Gold Medal
Rate
Win rate across 21 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against medium-size academies.
35%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 30 vs similar academies
1GOLD MEDALS
Among 657 medium academies, above average gold rate.
35%
-8% below NY Avg
NY Avg 43%
Evolution Grappling Academy 35%
Global Avg 40%
Medium Avg 5%
0%
100%
Evolution Grappling Academy has won 1 gold medals across 265 entries in 21 tournaments.Gold medal rate measures how often fighters reach the top of the podium — a 35% rate means roughly 1 in 3 tournament entries end in gold.This is a foundational metric for evaluating any competition program.
Submission
Culture
Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how Evolution Grappling Academy closes out victories.
52%FINISH RATE▲ 2 vs similar academies
71TOTAL SUBMISSIONS
Similar-size avg: 50%
Submission
71 · 52%
regional · 54%
Points
59 · 43%
regional · 46%
Decision
7 · 5%
Evolution Grappling Academy fighters don't just win — they finish.52% of all wins come by submission: armbars, chokes, leg locks. That's a direct measure of technical depth — not stalling, not riding advantages.After adjusting for belt composition, Evolution Grappling Academy finishes 9 percentage points above expected — top 25% nationally.Based on 137 tracked win methods across all competitions.
Tournament
Outcomes
Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.
73TOTAL PLACEMENTS
30%GOLD CONVERSION
Similar-size avg: 5% gold
THIS ACADEMY — 73 placements
Gold 30% (22)
Silver 42% (31)
Bronze 15% (11)
4th 12% (9)
NY Avg
Gold 42%
Silver 38%
Bronze 21%
Out of 73 tracked placements, 73% result in gold or silver. Only 9 times has a Evolution Grappling Academy fighter placed 4th.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.
33RANKED FIGHTERS
4ELITE+ TIER
12% of roster is Elite or higher
THIS ACADEMY33
45%
21%
21%
12%
NY Avg Academy12
50%
17%
17%
17%
45% Novice(15)
21% Prospect(7)
21% Advanced(7)
12% Elite(4)
Every Evolution Grappling Academy 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 7 Prospects and 7 Veterans is the pipeline. Most academies are top-heavy in one tier.Evolution Grappling Academy produces competitors at every level.
Belt
Breakdown
Performance metrics segmented by belt level.
19ACTIVE FIGHTERS
5BELT LEVELS
Strongest: White (7 fighters)
0%25%50%75%100%
White7
▲35▲3
Grey5
▲32▲2
Yellow3
▲35▼10
Orange3
▲11▼40
Blue+1
▼5▼50
Gold Rate
Sub Rate
Medium 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.
Male vs Female
29
Fighters
Gold Rate
31%
regional 46%
Sub Rate
55%
regional 57%
Win Rate
50%
regional 74%
Retention
38%
regional 41%
4
Fighters
Gold Rate
22%
regional 48%
Sub Rate
88%
regional 52%
Win Rate
33%
regional 72%
Retention
50%
regional 41%
Small sample size
29
Male Fighters
Gold Rate
31%
regional 46%
Sub Rate
55%
regional 57%
Win Rate
50%
regional 74%
Retention
38%
regional 41%
4
Female Fighters
Gold Rate
22%
regional 48%
Sub Rate
88%
regional 52%
Win Rate
33%
regional 72%
Retention
50%
regional 41%
Small sample size
The academy fields 4 female competitors alongside 29 male competitors.The female roster has recorded 13 wins and 9 golds with a 33% win rate.Having a dedicated female roster means girls will have training partners and teammates for competition.
Academy Operations
Competition
Activity
Match frequency and competition cadence over 12 months.
274TRACKED MATCHES
274EST. MATCHES/YEAR
Similar-size avg: ~120/year
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Evolution Grappling Academy competes year-round. 274 tracked matches across 12 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.
40%RETURN RATE▼ 9 vs similar academies
14RETURNING FIGHTERS
Similar-size avg: 49%
40%
-1% below NY Avg
NY Avg 41%
Evolution Grappling Academy 40%
Global Avg 52%
Medium Avg 49%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At Evolution Grappling Academy, 40% 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.
2%CONSISTENCY▼ 1 vs similar academies
#838NATIONAL RANK
Similar-size avg: 2%
#1
NY
of academies
#838
National
power rank
1647.2
Power Score
NY avg: 56.6 · Global: 40.5
Performance is strongest at specific belt levels at Evolution Grappling Academy. 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
22Competition entries
248Tracked matches
21Tournaments
5Organizations
2025–2026Data window
02Top Fighters
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Palladino | Black | 4-0 | ||
| 2 | John Couto | White | 7-1 | ||
| 3 | Connor Mako | Blue | 3-0 | ||
| 4 | Alex Chen | Grey | 19-8 | ||
| 5 | Mj Bonfiglio | Yellow | 4-6 | ||
| 6 | Isaac Fisher | White | 3-2 | ||
| 7 | Adam Giustino | Black | 2-0 | ||
| 8 | Julian Gernand | Blue | 2-0 |
05Roster & Results
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Palladino | Black | 4-0 | ||
| 2 | John Couto | White | 7-1 | ||
| 3 | Connor Mako | Blue | 3-0 | ||
| 4 | Alex Chen | Grey | 19-8 | ||
| 5 | Mj Bonfiglio | Yellow | 4-6 | ||
| 6 | Isaac Fisher | White | 3-2 | ||
| 7 | Adam Giustino | Black | 2-0 | ||
| 8 | Julian Gernand | Blue | 2-0 | ||
| 9 | Justin McGrath | White | 4-1 | ||
| 10 | Kailey McEneany | Blue | 4-2 | ||
| 11 | Hunter Garrett | Yellow | 5-4 | ||
| 12 | Matthew Connolly | Purple | 4-5 | ||
| 13 | Lucas O’blaney | White | 3-1 | ||
| 14 | Mike O'Hara | White | 2-0 | ||
| 15 | Matthew Jesus Nunez | White | 2-0 | ||
| 16 | Luke Maroldi | Blue | 2-1 | ||
| 17 | Lucas Gonzalez | Orange | 11-27 | ||
| 18 | Pao Fisher | White | 2-3 | ||
| 19 | Dale Brickwood | White | 1-1 | ||
| 20 | Ryan Quintana | White | 1-1 | ||
| 21 | Will O'Hara | Blue | 3-2 | ||
| 22 | Giovanni Pinzon | White | 16-12 | ||
| 23 | Kingsley Ashton | Grey | 1-1 | ||
| 24 | William Haller | Yellow | 6-11 | ||
| 25 | Christian Mendoza | White | 2-5 |
08FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Evolution Grappling Academy in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, NY has 36 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Evolution Grappling Academy is ranked #838 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 1647.2.
Evolution Grappling Academy competitors have earned 20 gold, 31 silver, 12 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Evolution Grappling Academy is located in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, NY. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
Evolution Grappling Academy competitors have a 9% submission rate across tracked matches — compare to other NY academies on Jits.gg.
Evolution Grappling Academy is ranked #838 nationally among NY academies with 36 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.
Evolution Grappling Academy has 36 competitors who have earned 63 medals across tracked tournaments. View their full competition history, fighter development stats, and academy rankings on Jits.gg.
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