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Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy

Kansas City, MOMidwest
#1606
National Rank
1,072Academy Score · Elite
16Fighters
45Total Wins
13
Medals
1,516Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review

Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy is a results-driven youth program with 16 competitors across 7 tournaments.

They win gold 36% of the time, finish 62% of wins by submission, retain 20% of first-time competitors.

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

01
Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance

Gold Medal
Rate

Win rate across 7 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.

36%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 25 vs similar academies
1GOLD MEDALS

Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.

36%
-3% below MO Avg
MO Avg 39%
Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy 36%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy has won 1 gold medals across 84 entries in 7 tournaments.Gold medal rate measures how often fighters reach the top of the podium — a 36% rate means roughly 1 in 3 tournament entries end in gold.This is a foundational metric for evaluating any competition program.

Submission
Culture

Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy closes out victories.

62%FINISH RATE▲ 14 vs similar academies
29TOTAL SUBMISSIONS

Similar-size avg: 48%

Submission
29 · 62%
regional · 57%
Points
16 · 34%
regional · 43%
Decision
2 · 4%
Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy fighters don't just win — they finish.62% of all wins come by submission — that puts Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy in the top 25% of academies nationwide. Armbars, chokes, leg locks: the technique works under pressure.Based on 47 tracked win methods across all competitions.

Tournament
Outcomes

Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.

32TOTAL PLACEMENTS
44%GOLD CONVERSION

Similar-size avg: 11% gold

THIS ACADEMY — 32 placements
Gold 44% (14)
Silver 38% (12)
Bronze 19% (6)
MO Avg
Gold 39%
Silver 39%
Bronze 22%
Out of 32 tracked placements, 81% 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.

17RANKED FIGHTERS
1ELITE+ TIER

6% of roster is Elite or higher

THIS ACADEMY17
24%
29%
41%
MO Avg Academy8
63%
13%
13%
13%
24% Novice(4)
29% Prospect(5)
41% Advanced(7)
6% Elite(1)
17 fighters at Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy 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.

13ACTIVE FIGHTERS
2BELT LEVELS

Strongest: White (7 fighters)

0%25%50%75%100%
White7
▲22▲15
Grey6
▲29▲12
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 6 months.

90TRACKED MATCHES
180EST. MATCHES/YEAR

Similar-size avg: ~84/year

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Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy competes year-round. 90 tracked matches across 6 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.

20%RETURN RATE▼ 14 vs similar academies
3RETURNING FIGHTERS

Similar-size avg: 34%

20%
-17% below MO Avg
MO Avg 37%
Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy 20%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy, 20% 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.

Development
Pipeline

Cross-belt consistency and ranking performance.

2%CONSISTENCY▲ 1 vs similar academies
#1606NATIONAL RANK

Similar-size avg: 0%

#1
MO
of academies
#1606
National
power rank
1071.9
Power Score
MO avg: 56.6 · Global: 40.5
Performance is strongest at specific belt levels at Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy. That's not uncommon — many programs have pockets of excellence at certain belts.Multi-belt consistency tracks whether quality is spread evenly or concentrated. A higher score means the program works at every level.Specialization isn't necessarily bad, but families should know which belt levels the program excels at.
How we know
4Competition entries
89Tracked matches
7Tournaments
4Organizations
2025–2026Data window
02
Top Fighters
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
3,248Elite
Brett CurryBlue5-0
100%
100%
2
MO–
2
2,182Advanced
Maximus MayWhite4-0
100%
75%
2
MO–
3
1,964Prospect
Ira SammGrey6-5
55%
83%
1
MO–
4
1,862Advanced
Luke AbbottWhite4-1
80%
25%
11
MO–
5
1,837Advanced
Charles JohnsonGrey4-0
100%
–
21
MO–
6
1,815Advanced
John BrownWhite4-6
40%
75%
4
MO–
7
1,769Advanced
Eben HetzelWhite5-2
71%
60%
11
MO–
8
1,736Prospect
Zane DickersonGrey2-2
50%
100%
2
MO–
05
Roster & Results
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
3,248Elite
Brett CurryBlue5-0
100%
100%
2
MO–
2
2,182Advanced
Maximus MayWhite4-0
100%
75%
2
MO–
3
1,964Prospect
Ira SammGrey6-5
55%
83%
1
MO–
4
1,862Advanced
Luke AbbottWhite4-1
80%
25%
11
MO–
5
1,837Advanced
Charles JohnsonGrey4-0
100%
–
21
MO–
6
1,815Advanced
John BrownWhite4-6
40%
75%
4
MO–
7
1,769Advanced
Eben HetzelWhite5-2
71%
60%
11
MO–
8
1,736Prospect
Zane DickersonGrey2-2
50%
100%
2
MO–
9
1,612Prospect
Michael DavisWhite3-2
60%
67%
11
MO–
10
1,588Advanced
Troy RossWhite1-1
50%
100%
1
MO–
11
1,554Prospect
Mateus ChaviraWhite6-6
50%
50%
21
MO–
12
1,504Advanced
Jason Davis2-0
100%
50%
1
MO–
13
1,437Novice
Dalton SkinnerWhite4-3
57%
25%
1
MO–
14
1,375Prospect
Tiernen SammWhite1-0
100%
100%
1
MO–
15
1,020Novice
Lilyana MayWhite0-4––
2
MO–
16
1,018Novice
Isabella DreierWhite0-4––
11
MO–
17
1,008Novice
Saylor ManessBlue0-2––
1
MO–
08
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy in Kansas City, MO has 16 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy is ranked #1606 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 1071.9.
Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy competitors have earned 12 gold, 11 silver, 6 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy is located in Kansas City, MO. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy is ranked #1606 nationally among MO academies with 16 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.
Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy has 16 competitors who have earned 29 medals across tracked tournaments. View their full competition history, fighter development stats, and academy rankings on Jits.gg.
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