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High Ground Jiu-Jitsu

Pittsburgh, PANortheast
#2011
National Rank
897Academy Score · Elite
12Fighters
60Total Wins
11
Medals
1,674Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review

High Ground Jiu-Jitsu is a results-driven youth program with 12 competitors across 16 tournaments.

They win gold 55% of the time, finish 64% of wins by submission, retain 25% of first-time competitors.

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

01
Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance

Gold Medal
Rate

Win rate across 16 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.

55%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 44 vs similar academies
1GOLD MEDALS

Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.

55%
+21% above PA Avg
PA Avg 34%
High Ground Jiu-Jitsu 55%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
High Ground Jiu-Jitsu fighters win gold in 55% of competition entries — that's 1 golds across 104 entries in 16 tournaments.The average PA academy gold rate is 34%.High Ground Jiu-Jitsu has 62% more golds than the PA average.

Submission
Culture

Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how High Ground Jiu-Jitsu closes out victories.

64%FINISH RATE▲ 16 vs similar academies
36TOTAL SUBMISSIONS

Similar-size avg: 48%

Submission
36 · 64%
regional · 52%
Points
18 · 32%
regional · 48%
Decision
2 · 4%
High Ground Jiu-Jitsu fighters don't just win — they finish.64% of all wins come by submission — that puts High Ground Jiu-Jitsu in the top 25% of academies nationwide. Armbars, chokes, leg locks: the technique works under pressure.Based on 56 tracked win methods across all competitions.

Tournament
Outcomes

Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.

44TOTAL PLACEMENTS
50%GOLD CONVERSION

Similar-size avg: 11% gold

THIS ACADEMY — 44 placements
Gold 50% (22)
Silver 41% (18)
PA Avg
Gold 37%
Silver 41%
Bronze 22%
Out of 44 tracked placements, 91% 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.

12RANKED FIGHTERS
2ELITE+ TIER

17% of roster is Elite or higher

THIS ACADEMY12
67%
17%
17%
PA Avg Academy12
58%
17%
17%
67% Novice(8)
17% Advanced(2)
17% Elite(2)
12 fighters at High Ground Jiu-Jitsu 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.

9ACTIVE FIGHTERS
3BELT LEVELS

Strongest: Grey (4 fighters)

0%25%50%75%100%
White2
▲9▲35
Grey4
▲49▲12
Yellow3
▲53▲26
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 14 months.

108TRACKED MATCHES
93EST. MATCHES/YEAR

Similar-size avg: ~72/year

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High Ground Jiu-Jitsu competes year-round. 108 tracked matches across 14 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.

25%RETURN RATE▼ 9 vs similar academies
3RETURNING FIGHTERS

Similar-size avg: 34%

25%
-13% below PA Avg
PA Avg 38%
High Ground Jiu-Jitsu 25%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At High Ground Jiu-Jitsu, 25% 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
2,764Elite
Dylan OvercashWhite5-0
100%
80%
1
PA–
2
2,557Novice
Jaxon VaiaOrange30-18
63%
70%
1092
PA–
3
2,282Elite
Nico AstudilloGrey4-0
100%
50%
2
PA–
4
2,186Advanced
Trey AstudilloYellow4-0
100%
25%
2
PA–
5
1,898Advanced
Dustin GoodlinGrey3-1
75%
67%
11
PA–
6
1,420Novice
Seth MillerWhite6-7
46%
33%
211
PA–
7
1,281Novice
Bobby StaffordBlue3-2
60%
67%
PA–
8
1,271Novice
Ryan HeislerWhite1-3
25%
100%
PA–
05
Roster & Results
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
2,764Elite
Dylan OvercashWhite5-0
100%
80%
1
PA–
2
2,557Novice
Jaxon VaiaOrange30-18
63%
70%
1092
PA–
3
2,282Elite
Nico AstudilloGrey4-0
100%
50%
2
PA–
4
2,186Advanced
Trey AstudilloYellow4-0
100%
25%
2
PA–
5
1,898Advanced
Dustin GoodlinGrey3-1
75%
67%
11
PA–
6
1,420Novice
Seth MillerWhite6-7
46%
33%
211
PA–
7
1,281Novice
Bobby StaffordBlue3-2
60%
67%
PA–
8
1,271Novice
Ryan HeislerWhite1-3
25%
100%
PA–
9
1,246Novice
Adelyn WeyandtYellow3-3
50%
33%
31
PA–
10
1,134Novice
Kevin HendryBlack1-2
33%
100%
1
PA–
11
1,029Novice
Hawk ClemensWhite0-8––
3
PA–
12
1,022Novice
Maximus CmarGrey0-4––
2
PA–
08
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

High Ground Jiu-Jitsu in Pittsburgh, PA has 12 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
High Ground Jiu-Jitsu is ranked #2011 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 897.2.
High Ground Jiu-Jitsu competitors have earned 21 gold, 18 silver, 3 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
High Ground Jiu-Jitsu is located in Pittsburgh, PA. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
High Ground Jiu-Jitsu is ranked #2011 nationally among PA academies with 12 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.
High Ground Jiu-Jitsu has 12 competitors who have earned 42 medals across tracked tournaments. View their full competition history, fighter development stats, and academy rankings on Jits.gg.
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