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Forward BJJ

#6011
National Rank
175Academy Score · Elite
11Fighters
15Total Wins
283
Medals
1,319Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review

Forward BJJ is a results-driven youth program with 11 competitors across 5 tournaments.

They win gold 27% of the time, retain 9% of first-time competitors.

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

01
Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance

Gold Medal
Rate

Win rate across 5 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.

27%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 16 vs similar academies
2GOLD MEDALS

Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.

27%
-13% below Global Avg
Forward BJJ 27%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Forward BJJ has won 2 gold medals across 38 entries in 5 tournaments.Gold medal rate measures how often fighters reach the top of the podium — a 27% rate means roughly 1 in 4 tournament entries end in gold.This is a foundational metric for evaluating any competition program.

Tournament
Outcomes

Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.

11TOTAL PLACEMENTS
27%GOLD CONVERSION

Similar-size avg: 11% gold

THIS ACADEMY — 11 placements
Gold 27% (3)
Silver 55% (6)
Bronze 18% (2)
27% Gold(3)
55% Silver(6)
18% Bronze(2)
Forward BJJ has 11 tracked tournament placements — 3 gold, 6 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.

11RANKED FIGHTERS
1ELITE+ TIER

9% of roster is Elite or higher

THIS ACADEMY11
64%
18%
64% Novice(7)
18% Prospect(2)
9% Advanced(1)
9% Elite(1)
11 fighters at Forward BJJ 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.

8ACTIVE FIGHTERS
2BELT LEVELS

Strongest: White (5 fighters)

0%25%50%75%100%
White5
▲11▼17
Grey3
▲22▲2
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 5 months.

46TRACKED MATCHES
110EST. MATCHES/YEAR
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Forward BJJ competes year-round. 46 tracked matches across 5 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.

9%RETURN RATE▼ 25 vs similar academies
1RETURNING FIGHTERS

Similar-size avg: 34%

9%
-42% below Regional Avg
Regional Avg 52%
Forward BJJ 9%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At Forward BJJ, 9% 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.
02
Top Fighters
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
2,432Elite
Rowan ShacklefordWhite7-3
70%
14%
11
–
2
2,148Advanced
Taylor HartmanBrown3-2
60%
100%
1
–
3
1,463Prospect
Will HinksonWhite2-2
50%
––
4
1,370Prospect
Alexander ShacklefordWhite3-3
50%
–
1
–
5
1,022Novice
Aaron DunajeskiBlue0-2–––
6
1,019Novice
Jordan GastonBrown0-4–––
7
1,017Novice
Zoe BethelYellow0-4–––
8
1,012Novice
Matheo EnglishGrey0-2––
1
–
05
Roster & Results
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
2,432Elite
Rowan ShacklefordWhite7-3
70%
14%
11
–
2
2,148Advanced
Taylor HartmanBrown3-2
60%
100%
1
–
3
1,463Prospect
Will HinksonWhite2-2
50%
––
4
1,370Prospect
Alexander ShacklefordWhite3-3
50%
–
1
–
5
1,022Novice
Aaron DunajeskiBlue0-2–––
6
1,019Novice
Jordan GastonBrown0-4–––
7
1,017Novice
Zoe BethelYellow0-4–––
8
1,012Novice
Matheo EnglishGrey0-2––
1
–
9
1,012Novice
Bronte Bethel0-4––
2
–
10
1,009Novice
Joe RauschBlue0-1––
1
–
11
1,006Novice
Michael YandlBrown0-2––
1
–
08
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Forward BJJ has 11 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Forward BJJ is ranked #6011 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 175.5.
Forward BJJ competitors have earned 2 gold, 5 silver, 2 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Forward BJJ is ranked #6011 nationally with 11 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.
Forward BJJ has 11 competitors who have earned 9 medals across tracked tournaments. View their full competition history, fighter development stats, and academy rankings on Jits.gg.
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