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Florida
2026Top Youth BJJ Academies
676 academies · 8,614 fighters · 23,871 medals
Compare the top youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies in Florida by competition results. Florida's year-round competition calendar supports a thriving academy ecosystem, with elite youth programs concentrated in Miami, Orlando, and the Tampa Bay area. Rankings are based on medals, win rates, and Academy Power Scores from real tournament data across Orlando, Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa.
Top Academies
| # | Academy | vs Avg | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 51% | 64% | 113 | 314 | |||
| 17 | 55% | 53% | 72 | 346 | |||
| 27 | 46% | 52% | 90 | 248 | |||
| 29 | 46% | 60% | 80 | 229 | |||
| 34 | 44% | 40% | 64 | 246 | |||
| 37 | 65% | 70% | 46 | 236 | |||
| 42 | 52% | 63% | 87 | 177 | |||
| 43 | FL | 45% | 54% | 52 | 178 | ||
| 49 | 41% | 53% | 93 | 174 | |||
| 60 | 45% | 62% | 33 | 155 | |||
| 63 | 38% | 58% | 71 | 139 | |||
| 65 | 51% | 63% | 56 | 136 | |||
| 68 | 51% | 74% | 64 | 111 | |||
| 79 | 41% | 53% | 61 | 110 | |||
| 83 | 56% | 75% | 14 | 159 | |||
| 84 | 56% | 68% | 16 | 145 | |||
| 85 | 54% | 58% | 30 | 118 | |||
| 98 | 44% | 56% | 52 | 121 | |||
| 105 | 47% | 64% | 23 | 103 | |||
| 125 | 44% | 44% | 91 | 75 | |||
| 128 | 49% | 69% | 30 | 89 | |||
| 129 | 49% | 41% | 42 | 91 | |||
| 135 | 43% | 63% | 51 | 74 | |||
| 140 | 53% | 52% | 40 | 107 | |||
| 151 | 64% | 57% | 16 | 95 | |||
| 161 | 46% | 53% | 32 | 64 | |||
| 178 | 25% | 56% | 54 | 59 | |||
| 179 | 37% | 50% | 20 | 68 | |||
| 193 | 53% | 82% | 25 | 66 | |||
| 207 | 62% | 49% | 14 | 79 | |||
| 216 | 45% | 39% | 24 | 67 | |||
| 218 | 51% | 51% | 26 | 67 | |||
| 230 | 48% | 59% | 29 | 62 | |||
| 249 | 44% | 62% | 31 | 70 | |||
| 253 | FL | 32% | 49% | 38 | 40 | ||
| 256 | FL | 29% | 61% | 31 | 47 | ||
| 259 | 34% | 36% | 40 | 48 | |||
| 280 | 49% | 72% | 12 | 56 | |||
| 289 | 29% | 47% | 34 | 38 | |||
| 291 | 34% | 41% | 58 | 45 | |||
| 296 | 39% | 62% | 28 | 46 | |||
| 305 | 32% | 50% | 51 | 40 | |||
| 306 | 37% | 28% | 37 | 59 | |||
| 308 | 39% | 52% | 54 | 41 | |||
| 313 | 44% | 57% | 17 | 43 | |||
| 321 | 54% | 58% | 5 | 78 | |||
| 324 | 41% | 48% | 38 | 45 | |||
| 327 | FL | 56% | 65% | 25 | 61 | ||
| 329 | 26% | 54% | 32 | 31 | |||
| 336 | 31% | 51% | 30 | 34 |
Academies by City in Florida
Orlando (103 academies), Miami (100 academies), Jacksonville (81 academies), Tampa (62 academies), Coral Springs (52 academies), Port St. Lucie (15 academies), Las Vegas (12 academies), Weston (9 academies), Ft Myers (9 academies), Tallahassee (8 academies)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Based on competition results, Black Tie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu leads Florida with an Academy Power Score of 9860 and 125 competitive fighters. Jits.gg ranks 676 academies in Florida by medals earned, win rates, and overall competitive performance — not opinions or reviews.
Academy rankings on Jits.gg are based on competition data from IBJJF, JJWL, AGF, and other major organizations. The Academy Power Score factors in total medals, win rates, submission rates, fighter depth, and performance consistency across multiple belt levels. Rankings update after every tournament.
Orlando leads Florida with 103 competitive BJJ academies tracked on Jits.gg. Other active cities: Orlando (103), Miami (100), Jacksonville (81), Tampa (62), Coral Springs (52).
Look at competition results, not just marketing. On Jits.gg, you can compare Florida academies by medals earned, win rates, and fighter development across belt levels. A strong competition record indicates quality coaching, safe training, and effective progression. Visit a few gyms, watch a kids class, and ask about their competition philosophy.
Jits.gg tracks 676 competitive BJJ academies in Florida with 8,614 active fighters. These academies have earned a combined 9,865 gold medals in tracked tournaments.
Key factors for choosing a youth BJJ school: competition track record (viewable on Jits.gg), age-appropriate instruction, emphasis on safety and technique, clear belt progression criteria, and a positive team culture. Academies that consistently produce competitive fighters at multiple belt levels tend to have strong coaching programs.
The Academy Power Score is Jits.gg's composite metric for ranking BJJ academies. It combines total medals, win rates, submission rates, fighter depth, and consistency across belt levels into a single score. Higher scores indicate stronger overall competitive programs. The score updates after every tracked tournament.
Black Tie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu currently leads Florida in the Jits.gg Academy Power Rankings with a score of 9860 and 125 competitive fighters. Rankings are based purely on competition results — not reviews or opinions. Browse the full Florida rankings above to compare all 676 tracked academies.