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Grindstone Jiu Jitsu Training Center

Cleveland, OHMidwest
#4358
National Rank
432Academy Score · Elite
14Fighters
22Total Wins
286
Medals
1,377Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review

Grindstone Jiu Jitsu Training Center is a results-driven youth program with 14 competitors across 5 tournaments.

They finish 58% of wins by submission, retain 29% of first-time competitors.

A technically advanced program in Cleveland — 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.

0%GOLD MEDAL RATE▼ 11 vs similar academies
2GOLD MEDALS

Among 7948 small academies.

0%
-42% below OH Avg
OH Avg 42%
Grindstone Jiu Jitsu Training Center 0%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Grindstone Jiu Jitsu Training Center has won 2 gold medals across 70 entries in 5 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 Grindstone Jiu Jitsu Training Center closes out victories.

58%FINISH RATE▲ 10 vs similar academies
15TOTAL SUBMISSIONS

Similar-size avg: 48%

Submission
15 · 58%
regional · 63%
Points
10 · 38%
regional · 37%
Decision
1 · 4%
Grindstone Jiu Jitsu Training Center fighters don't just win — they finish.58% of all wins come by submission: armbars, chokes, leg locks. That's a direct measure of technical depth — not stalling, not riding advantages.Based on 26 tracked win methods across all competitions.

Tournament
Outcomes

Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.

16TOTAL PLACEMENTS
13%GOLD CONVERSION

Similar-size avg: 11% gold

THIS ACADEMY — 16 placements
Gold 13% (2)
Silver 50% (8)
Bronze 38% (6)
OH Avg
Gold 36%
Silver 43%
Bronze 21%
Grindstone Jiu Jitsu Training Center has 16 tracked tournament placements — 2 gold, 8 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.

14RANKED FIGHTERS
1ELITE+ TIER

7% of roster is Elite or higher

THIS ACADEMY14
64%
29%
OH Avg Academy18
50%
11%
22%
17%
64% Novice(9)
29% Advanced(4)
7% Elite(1)
14 fighters at Grindstone Jiu Jitsu Training Center 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.

2ACTIVE FIGHTERS
2BELT LEVELS

Strongest: Grey (1 fighters)

0%25%50%75%100%
White1
▼11▲52
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
10
Fighters
Gold Rate
22%
regional 45%
Sub Rate
68%
regional 59%
Win Rate
40%
regional 74%
Retention
30%
regional 36%
4
Fighters
Gold Rate
0%
regional 45%
Sub Rate
67%
regional 76%
Win Rate
17%
regional 76%
Retention
25%
regional 36%
Small sample size
10
Male Fighters
Gold Rate
22%
regional 45%
Sub Rate
68%
regional 59%
Win Rate
40%
regional 74%
Retention
30%
regional 36%
4
Female Fighters
Gold Rate
0%
regional 45%
Sub Rate
67%
regional 76%
Win Rate
17%
regional 76%
Retention
25%
regional 36%
Small sample size
The academy fields 4 female competitors alongside 10 male competitors.The female roster has recorded 7 wins with a 17% 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 5 months.

70TRACKED MATCHES
168EST. MATCHES/YEAR

Similar-size avg: ~120/year

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Grindstone Jiu Jitsu Training Center competes year-round. 70 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.

29%RETURN RATE▼ 6 vs similar academies
4RETURNING FIGHTERS

Similar-size avg: 34%

29%
-7% below OH Avg
OH Avg 36%
Grindstone Jiu Jitsu Training Center 29%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At Grindstone Jiu Jitsu Training Center, 29% 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
2,191Elite
George PanagiotouBlue2-1
67%
100%
1
OH–
2
2,187Advanced
Shane ToddBrown5-4
56%
100%
11
OH–
3
1,864Advanced
Ricardo MunozBlue2-2
50%
50%
1
OH–
4
1,710Advanced
Will BrooksBlack2-0
100%
100%
1
OH–
5
1,691Advanced
Jeremy PuszakowskiBlue2-2
50%
100%
1
OH–
6
1,222Novice
Corey SpencerWhite1-2
33%
–OH–
7
1,166Novice
Jopsephine CareyWhite3-7
30%
67%
3
OH–
8
1,142Novice
David BeltBlue3-8
27%
–
1
OH–
05
Roster & Results
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
2,191Elite
George PanagiotouBlue2-1
67%
100%
1
OH–
2
2,187Advanced
Shane ToddBrown5-4
56%
100%
11
OH–
3
1,864Advanced
Ricardo MunozBlue2-2
50%
50%
1
OH–
4
1,710Advanced
Will BrooksBlack2-0
100%
100%
1
OH–
5
1,691Advanced
Jeremy PuszakowskiBlue2-2
50%
100%
1
OH–
6
1,222Novice
Corey SpencerWhite1-2
33%
–OH–
7
1,166Novice
Jopsephine CareyWhite3-7
30%
67%
3
OH–
8
1,142Novice
David BeltBlue3-8
27%
–
1
OH–
9
1,050Novice
Brennan DunlapBlue2-6
25%
50%
OH–
10
1,014Novice
Julie PuszakowskiWhite0-2––
1
OH–
11
1,014Novice
Kassie MasonWhite0-2––
1
OH–
12
1,012Novice
Marianna RiveraGrey0-4––
11
OH–
13
1,009Novice
Devan MacDonaldBlue0-2––
1
OH–
14
1,007Novice
Jayden BrannonBlue0-2––
1
OH–
08
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Grindstone Jiu Jitsu Training Center in Cleveland, OH has 14 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Grindstone Jiu Jitsu Training Center is ranked #4358 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 431.8.
Grindstone Jiu Jitsu Training Center competitors have earned 2 gold, 8 silver, 6 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Grindstone Jiu Jitsu Training Center is located in Cleveland, OH. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
Grindstone Jiu Jitsu Training Center is ranked #4358 nationally among OH academies with 14 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.
Grindstone Jiu Jitsu Training Center has 14 competitors who have earned 16 medals across tracked tournaments. View their full competition history, fighter development stats, and academy rankings on Jits.gg.
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