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House of Steel BJJ
Cleveland, OHMidwest
#4697
National Rank
374Academy Score · Elite
13Fighters
34Total Wins
262
Medals1,629Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review
House of Steel BJJ is a results-driven youth program with 13 competitors across 4 tournaments.
They win gold 3% of the time, finish 63% of wins by submission, retain 38% of first-time competitors.
A technically advanced program in Cleveland — the competition results speak for themselves.
01Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance
Gold Medal
Rate
Win rate across 4 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.
3%GOLD MEDAL RATE▼ 8 vs similar academies
2GOLD MEDALS
Among 7948 small academies.
3%
-40% below OH Avg
OH Avg 42%
House of Steel BJJ 3%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
House of Steel BJJ has won 2 gold medals across 80 entries in 4 tournaments.Gold medal rate measures how often fighters reach the top of the podium — a 3% rate means roughly 1 in 33 tournament entries end in gold.This is a foundational metric for evaluating any competition program.
Submission
Culture
Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how House of Steel BJJ closes out victories.
63%FINISH RATE▲ 15 vs similar academies
26TOTAL SUBMISSIONS
Similar-size avg: 48%
Submission
26 · 63%
regional · 63%
Points
13 · 32%
regional · 37%
Decision
2 · 5%
House of Steel BJJ fighters don't just win — they finish.63% of all wins come by submission — that puts House of Steel BJJ in the top 25% of academies nationwide. Armbars, chokes, leg locks: the technique works under pressure.Based on 41 tracked win methods across all competitions.
Tournament
Outcomes
Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.
10TOTAL PLACEMENTS
20%GOLD CONVERSION
Similar-size avg: 11% gold
THIS ACADEMY — 10 placements
Gold 20% (2)
Silver 60% (6)
Bronze 20% (2)
OH Avg
Gold 30%
Silver 45%
Bronze 26%
House of Steel BJJ has 10 tracked tournament placements — 2 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.
13RANKED FIGHTERS
1ELITE+ TIER
8% of roster is Elite or higher
THIS ACADEMY13
46%
15%
31%
OH Avg Academy18
50%
11%
22%
17%
46% Novice(6)
15% Prospect(2)
31% Advanced(4)
8% Elite(1)
13 fighters at House of Steel 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.
Academy Operations
Competition
Activity
Match frequency and competition cadence over 4 months.
78TRACKED MATCHES
234EST. MATCHES/YEAR
Similar-size avg: ~120/year
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House of Steel BJJ competes year-round. 78 tracked matches across 4 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.
38%RETURN RATE▲ 4 vs similar academies
5RETURNING FIGHTERS
Similar-size avg: 34%
38%
+3% above OH Avg
OH Avg 36%
House of Steel BJJ 38%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At House of Steel BJJ, 38% 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.
02Top Fighters
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shane Swindig | Blue | 4-0 | ||
| 2 | Zac Gill | White | 5-1 | ||
| 3 | Sam Matzek | White | 4-2 | ||
| 4 | Jeremy Smith | White | 3-1 | ||
| 5 | Anthony Ralat | White | 2-1 | ||
| 6 | Christian James | White | 2-0 | ||
| 7 | Camden Haslage | White | 3-1 | ||
| 8 | Xavier Gendics | White | 5-5 |
05Roster & Results
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shane Swindig | Blue | 4-0 | ||
| 2 | Zac Gill | White | 5-1 | ||
| 3 | Sam Matzek | White | 4-2 | ||
| 4 | Jeremy Smith | White | 3-1 | ||
| 5 | Anthony Ralat | White | 2-1 | ||
| 6 | Christian James | White | 2-0 | ||
| 7 | Camden Haslage | White | 3-1 | ||
| 8 | Xavier Gendics | White | 5-5 | ||
| 9 | Savien Amador | White | 3-4 | ||
| 10 | Allen Childress | White | 1-7 | ||
| 11 | Christian James | White | 2-6 | ||
| 12 | Isabel Calogeras | White | 0-8 | ||
| 13 | Sendy Chu | White | 0-3 |
08FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
House of Steel BJJ in Cleveland, OH has 13 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
House of Steel BJJ is ranked #4697 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 374.3.
House of Steel BJJ competitors have earned 2 gold, 6 silver, 2 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
House of Steel BJJ is located in Cleveland, OH. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
House of Steel BJJ is ranked #4697 nationally among OH academies with 13 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.
House of Steel BJJ has 13 competitors who have earned 10 medals across tracked tournaments. View their full competition history, fighter development stats, and academy rankings on Jits.gg.
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