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Ferro Academy

Oak Lawn, ILMidwest
#3040
National Rank
628Academy Score · Elite
5Fighters
10Total Wins
464
Medals
1,010Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review

Ferro Academy is a results-driven youth program with 5 competitors across 4 tournaments.

They retain 60% of first-time competitors.

A technically advanced program in Oak Lawn — the competition results speak for themselves.

01
Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance

Gold Medal
Rate

Win rate across 4 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.

0%GOLD MEDAL RATE▼ 11 vs similar academies
4GOLD MEDALS

Among 7948 small academies.

0%
-39% below IL Avg
IL Avg 39%
Ferro Academy 0%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Ferro Academy has won 4 gold medals across 22 entries in 4 tournaments.Gold medal rate measures how often fighters reach the top of the podium — a 0% rate means roughly few tournament entries end in gold.This is a foundational metric for evaluating any competition program.

Submission
Culture

Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how Ferro Academy closes out victories.

30%FINISH RATE▼ 18 vs similar academies
3TOTAL SUBMISSIONS

Similar-size avg: 48%

Submission
3 · 30%
regional · 56%
Points
6 · 60%
regional · 44%
Decision
1 · 10%
Most wins here come by points or decision (70%), with 30% 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 10 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 53% (8)
Bronze 13% (2)
IL Avg
Gold 39%
Silver 38%
Bronze 23%
Ferro Academy has 15 tracked tournament placements — 5 gold, 8 silver, 2 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.

7RANKED FIGHTERS
0ELITE+ TIER

0% of roster is Elite or higher

THIS ACADEMY7
71%
14%
14%
IL Avg Academy10
50%
20%
20%
10%
71% Novice(5)
14% Prospect(1)
14% Advanced(1)
7 fighters at Ferro Academy 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.

1ACTIVE FIGHTERS
1BELT LEVELS

Strongest: Grey (1 fighters)

0%25%50%75%100%
Grey1
▼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
3
Fighters
Gold Rate
57%
regional 41%
Sub Rate
18%
regional 56%
Win Rate
73%
regional 74%
Retention
33%
regional 34%
Small sample size
3
Fighters
Gold Rate
0%
regional 38%
Sub Rate
0%
regional 57%
Win Rate
0%
regional 70%
Retention
0%
regional 34%
Small sample size
3
Male Fighters
Gold Rate
57%
regional 41%
Sub Rate
18%
regional 56%
Win Rate
73%
regional 74%
Retention
33%
regional 34%
Small sample size
3
Female Fighters
Gold Rate
0%
regional 38%
Sub Rate
0%
regional 57%
Win Rate
0%
regional 70%
Retention
0%
regional 34%
Small sample size
The academy fields 3 female competitors alongside 3 male competitors.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 4 months.

21TRACKED MATCHES
63EST. MATCHES/YEAR

Similar-size avg: ~144/year

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Ferro Academy has logged 21 matches over 4 months.Tournament activity shows how regularly this academy competes. Consistent participation gives fighters more opportunities to test their skills.Quality of events matters as much as quantity — but regular reps build confidence.

Fighter
Retention

What percentage of athletes return after their first competition.

60%RETURN RATE▲ 26 vs similar academies
3RETURNING FIGHTERS

Similar-size avg: 34%

60%
+26% above IL Avg
IL Avg 34%
Ferro Academy 60%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
After a kid's first tournament, do they come back?At Ferro Academy, 3 of 5 fighters return for a second competition.Across IL, the average is roughly 34%. Globally, it's closer to 52%.Retention is a proxy for coaching quality and culture — kids who feel prepared keep competing.
02
Top Fighters
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
2,148Advanced
Angel Anselmo MendozaGrey7-2
78%
14%
311
IL–
2
1,494Prospect
Jamie WilsonWhite2-0
100%
–
1
IL–
3
1,200Novice
Trey McKennaWhite2-2
50%
50%
1
IL–
4
1,010Novice
Olivia MerlosGrey0-2––
1
IL–
5
1,009Novice
Zoe Solis0-2––
1
IL–
6
1,007Novice
Alaynah GallegosWhite0-2––IL–
7
1,005Novice
Natalie Eley0-1––IL–
8
0Beginner
Patricio GarciaWhite2-3
40%
–
11
IL–
05
Roster & Results
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
2,148Advanced
Angel Anselmo MendozaGrey7-2
78%
14%
311
IL–
2
1,494Prospect
Jamie WilsonWhite2-0
100%
–
1
IL–
3
1,200Novice
Trey McKennaWhite2-2
50%
50%
1
IL–
4
1,010Novice
Olivia MerlosGrey0-2––
1
IL–
5
1,009Novice
Zoe Solis0-2––
1
IL–
6
1,007Novice
Alaynah GallegosWhite0-2––IL–
7
1,005Novice
Natalie Eley0-1––IL–
8
0Beginner
Patricio GarciaWhite2-3
40%
–
11
IL–
08
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Ferro Academy in Oak Lawn, IL has 5 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Ferro Academy is ranked #3040 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 628.2.
Ferro Academy competitors have earned 3 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Ferro Academy is located in Oak Lawn, IL. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
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