709Academy Score · Elite
22Fighters
15Total Wins
355
Medals869Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review
Fat Cat Jiu Jitsu is a growing youth program with 22 competitors across 4 tournaments.
They win gold 20% of the time, retain 27% of first-time competitors.
An emerging program in Newton — trending in the right direction with room to grow.
01Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance
Gold Medal
Rate
Win rate across 4 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%
-13% below CT Avg
CT Avg 33%
Fat Cat Jiu Jitsu 20%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Fat Cat Jiu Jitsu has won 3 gold medals across 71 entries in 4 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 Fat Cat Jiu Jitsu closes out victories.
24%FINISH RATE▼ 24 vs similar academies
6TOTAL SUBMISSIONS
Similar-size avg: 48%
Submission
6 · 24%
regional · 53%
Points
17 · 68%
regional · 47%
Decision
2 · 8%
Most wins here come by points or decision (76%), with 24% ending by submission.That's not uncommon — at youth levels, coaches often prioritize positional control and scoring over submissions. It's a deliberate coaching choice, not a weakness.Based on 25 tracked wins. The national median finish rate is 49%.
Tournament
Outcomes
Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.
15TOTAL PLACEMENTS
33%GOLD CONVERSION
Similar-size avg: 11% gold
THIS ACADEMY — 15 placements
Gold 33% (5)
Silver 27% (4)
Bronze 40% (6)
CT Avg
Gold 36%
Silver 41%
Bronze 23%
Fat Cat Jiu Jitsu has 15 tracked tournament placements — 5 gold, 4 silver, 6 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.
16RANKED FIGHTERS
0ELITE+ TIER
0% of roster is Elite or higher
THIS ACADEMY16
56%
38%
CT Avg Academy7
57%
14%
14%
14%
56% Novice(9)
38% Prospect(6)
6% Advanced(1)
16 fighters at Fat Cat Jiu Jitsu 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.
10ACTIVE FIGHTERS
3BELT LEVELS
Strongest: White (5 fighters)
0%25%50%75%100%
White5
▲29▼34
Grey2
▼11▼48
Yellow3
▼11▼48
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.
Male vs Female
10
Fighters
Gold Rate
45%
regional 37%
Sub Rate
23%
regional 53%
Win Rate
38%
regional 69%
Retention
10%
regional 29%
6
Fighters
Gold Rate
0%
regional 25%
Sub Rate
0%
regional 64%
Win Rate
8%
regional 63%
Retention
0%
regional 29%
10
Male Fighters
Gold Rate
45%
regional 37%
Sub Rate
23%
regional 53%
Win Rate
38%
regional 69%
Retention
10%
regional 29%
6
Female Fighters
Gold Rate
0%
regional 25%
Sub Rate
0%
regional 64%
Win Rate
8%
regional 63%
Retention
0%
regional 29%
The academy fields 6 female competitors alongside 10 male competitors.The female roster has recorded 5 wins with a 8% 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 3 months.
49TRACKED MATCHES
196EST. MATCHES/YEAR
Similar-size avg: ~48/year
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Fat Cat Jiu Jitsu competes year-round. 49 tracked matches across 3 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.
27%RETURN RATE▼ 7 vs similar academies
6RETURNING FIGHTERS
Similar-size avg: 34%
27%
-2% below CT Avg
CT Avg 29%
Fat Cat Jiu Jitsu 27%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At Fat Cat Jiu Jitsu, 27% 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
#2663NATIONAL RANK
Similar-size avg: 0%
#1
CT
of academies
#2663
National
power rank
709.3
Power Score
CT avg: 56.6 · Global: 40.5
Performance is strongest at specific belt levels at Fat Cat Jiu Jitsu. 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
0Competition entries
61Tracked matches
4Tournaments
3Organizations
2025Data window
02Top Fighters
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | St | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeffrey Foote | White | 2-0 | 1 | CT | – | ||||
| 2 | Dylan Koonce | White | 2-0 | – | 1 | CT | – | |||
| 3 | Jacob Foote | White | 5-8 | – | 11 | CT | – | |||
| 4 | Drew Abatangelo | White | 1-1 | 1 | CT | – | ||||
| 5 | Riley Cavelius | White | 2-0 | 1 | CT | – | ||||
| 6 | Leia Thompson | Yellow | 1-1 | – | 1 | CT | – | |||
| 7 | Andrew Marrero | Black | 1-2 | – | 1 | CT | – | |||
| 8 | Killian Sonner | Grey | 0-4 | – | – | CT | – |
05Roster & Results
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | St | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeffrey Foote | White | 2-0 | 1 | CT | – | ||||
| 2 | Dylan Koonce | White | 2-0 | – | 1 | CT | – | |||
| 3 | Jacob Foote | White | 5-8 | – | 11 | CT | – | |||
| 4 | Drew Abatangelo | White | 1-1 | 1 | CT | – | ||||
| 5 | Riley Cavelius | White | 2-0 | 1 | CT | – | ||||
| 6 | Leia Thompson | Yellow | 1-1 | – | 1 | CT | – | |||
| 7 | Andrew Marrero | Black | 1-2 | – | 1 | CT | – | |||
| 8 | Killian Sonner | Grey | 0-4 | – | – | CT | – | |||
| 9 | Bran Sonner | Grey | 0-4 | – | – | CT | – | |||
| 10 | Adelia Gingras | Grey | 0-3 | – | – | CT | – | |||
| 11 | Brooke Skinner | White | 0-2 | – | – | 1 | CT | – | ||
| 12 | Joseph Sweed | Yellow | 0-2 | – | – | 1 | CT | – | ||
| 13 | Gwyneth Sonner | Grey | 0-2 | – | – | 1 | CT | – | ||
| 14 | Victoria Sweed | Yellow | 0-2 | – | – | 1 | CT | – | ||
| 15 | Brady Skinner | White | 0-2 | – | – | 1 | CT | – | ||
| 16 | Dylan Ferry | White | 0-2 | – | – | 1 | CT | – | ||
| 17 | Sylvianna Vega | White | 0-2 | – | – | 1 | CT | – | ||
| 18 | Cassie Degrote | 1-1 | 1 | CT | – | |||||
| 19 | Alejandro Cuevas | White | 0-2 | – | – | 1 | CT | – | ||
| 20 | Lily Santos | White | 0-2 | – | – | 1 | CT | – | ||
| 21 | Chloe Bond | 0-2 | – | – | 1 | CT | – | |||
| 22 | Cynthia Eckert | White | 0-2 | – | – | CT | – |
08FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Fat Cat Jiu Jitsu in Newton, CT has 22 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Fat Cat Jiu Jitsu is ranked #2663 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 709.3.
Fat Cat Jiu Jitsu competitors have earned 5 gold, 6 silver, 8 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Fat Cat Jiu Jitsu is located in Newton, CT. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
Fat Cat Jiu Jitsu is ranked #2663 nationally among CT academies with 22 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.
Fat Cat Jiu Jitsu has 22 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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