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Higher Ground BJJ MN

Minnetonka, ILMidwest
#4386
National Rank
428Academy Score · Elite
18Fighters
39Total Wins
1
Medals
1,429Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review

Higher Ground BJJ MN is a results-driven youth program with 18 competitors across 5 tournaments.

They finish 45% of wins by submission, retain 39% of first-time competitors.

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

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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
0GOLD MEDALS

Among 7948 small academies.

0%
-39% below IL Avg
IL Avg 39%
Higher Ground BJJ MN 0%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Gold medal rate measures how often fighters finish first in their divisions. A 0% rate means roughly few tournament entries end in gold.

Submission
Culture

Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how Higher Ground BJJ MN closes out victories.

45%FINISH RATE▼ 3 vs similar academies
18TOTAL SUBMISSIONS

Similar-size avg: 48%

Submission
18 · 45%
regional · 56%
Points
20 · 50%
regional · 44%
Decision
2 · 5%
Higher Ground BJJ MN wins are split roughly evenly: 45% by submission, 55% by points or decision.That's 18 finishes across 40 tracked wins. Fighters are trained to finish when the opening is there and control when it's not.The national median is 49%. Higher Ground BJJ MN is in that range — a program that develops both sides of the game.

Tournament
Outcomes

Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.

21TOTAL PLACEMENTS
33%GOLD CONVERSION

Similar-size avg: 11% gold

THIS ACADEMY — 21 placements
Gold 33% (7)
Silver 57% (12)
IL Avg
Gold 40%
Silver 38%
Bronze 22%
Out of 21 tracked placements, 90% result in gold or silver.Nearly every time they step on the mat, they medal.That's not luck over hundreds of placements — that's preparation.
Academy Roster

Roster
Depth

Fighter tier distribution across the competitive roster.

18RANKED FIGHTERS
0ELITE+ TIER

0% of roster is Elite or higher

THIS ACADEMY18
50%
17%
33%
IL Avg Academy10
50%
20%
20%
10%
50% Novice(9)
17% Prospect(3)
33% Advanced(6)
18 fighters at Higher Ground BJJ MN 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.
Male vs Female
13
Male Fighters
Gold Rate
41%
regional 41%
Sub Rate
46%
regional 56%
Win Rate
50%
regional 74%
Retention
31%
regional 34%
4
Female Fighters
Gold Rate
0%
regional 38%
Sub Rate
0%
regional 57%
Win Rate
33%
regional 70%
Retention
50%
regional 34%
Small sample size
The academy fields 4 female competitors alongside 13 male competitors.The female roster has recorded 13 wins with a 33% 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.

92TRACKED MATCHES
221EST. MATCHES/YEAR

Similar-size avg: ~144/year

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Higher Ground BJJ MN competes year-round. 92 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.

39%RETURN RATE▲ 5 vs similar academies
7RETURNING FIGHTERS

Similar-size avg: 34%

39%
+5% above IL Avg
IL Avg 34%
Higher Ground BJJ MN 39%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At Higher Ground BJJ MN, 39% 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.
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Top Fighters
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
2,066Advanced
Jason GalvinBlue2-2
50%
100%
11
IL–
2
1,887Advanced
Rosie LakeGrey2-2
50%
–
11
IL–
3
1,766Prospect
Levi BydlonGreen2-0
100%
100%
1
IL–
4
1,756Advanced
Nick GonzalezWhite3-0
100%
67%
1
IL–
5
1,730Advanced
Tavion BuchananBrown2-0
100%
–
1
IL–
6
1,680Advanced
Cyrus ButlerPurple2-0
100%
–
1
IL–
7
1,520Advanced
Isaac StantonGrey5-5
50%
20%
11
IL–
8
1,485Prospect
Aili LakeGrey3-5
38%
–IL–
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Roster & Results
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
2,066Advanced
Jason GalvinBlue2-2
50%
100%
11
IL–
2
1,887Advanced
Rosie LakeGrey2-2
50%
–
11
IL–
3
1,766Prospect
Levi BydlonGreen2-0
100%
100%
1
IL–
4
1,756Advanced
Nick GonzalezWhite3-0
100%
67%
1
IL–
5
1,730Advanced
Tavion BuchananBrown2-0
100%
–
1
IL–
6
1,680Advanced
Cyrus ButlerPurple2-0
100%
–
1
IL–
7
1,520Advanced
Isaac StantonGrey5-5
50%
20%
11
IL–
8
1,485Prospect
Aili LakeGrey3-5
38%
–IL–
9
1,357Novice
August GonzalezGrey7-10
41%
86%
1
IL–
10
1,353Prospect
Warren TauzellGrey1-1
50%
–
1
IL–
11
1,249Novice
Victor JonesGrey3-2
60%
33%
11
IL–
12
1,225Novice
Oliver StantonWhite1-2
33%
100%
IL–
13
1,212Novice
Amelia TauzellWhite1-1
50%
–
1
IL–
14
1,182Novice
Ross IndlecofferWhite1-4
20%
100%
1
IL–
15
1,160Novice
Chaise MayerBlue3-2
60%
67%
1
IL–
16
1,059Novice
Vic OhumukiniBlue1-4
20%
–
2
IL–
17
1,021Novice
Leo TiceGrey0-4––
2
IL–
18
1,012Novice
Abby ZappaGrey0-4––IL–
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Higher Ground BJJ MN in Minnetonka, IL has 18 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Higher Ground BJJ MN is ranked #4386 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 428.4.
Higher Ground BJJ MN competitors have earned 7 gold, 12 silver, 2 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Higher Ground BJJ MN is located in Minnetonka, IL. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
Higher Ground BJJ MN is ranked #4386 nationally among IL academies with 18 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.
Higher Ground BJJ MN has 18 competitors who have earned 21 medals across tracked tournaments. View their full competition history, fighter development stats, and academy rankings on Jits.gg.
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