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Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy

Kansas City, MOMidwest
#2434
National Rank
767Academy Score · Elite
12Fighters
32Total Wins
32
Medals
1,410Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review

Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy is a results-driven youth program with 12 competitors across 5 tournaments.

They win gold 62% of the time, finish 57% of wins by submission, retain 25% 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 5 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.

62%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 51 vs similar academies
3GOLD MEDALS

Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.

62%
+22% above MO Avg
MO Avg 39%
Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy 62%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy fighters win gold in 62% of competition entries — that's 3 golds across 60 entries in 5 tournaments.The average MO academy gold rate is 39%.Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy has 59% more golds than the MO average.

Submission
Culture

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

57%FINISH RATE▲ 8 vs similar academies
17TOTAL SUBMISSIONS

Similar-size avg: 48%

Submission
17 · 57%
regional · 57%
Points
12 · 40%
regional · 43%
Decision
1 · 3%
Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy fighters don't just win — they finish.57% 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 30 tracked win methods across all competitions.

Tournament
Outcomes

Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.

18TOTAL PLACEMENTS
50%GOLD CONVERSION

Similar-size avg: 11% gold

THIS ACADEMY — 18 placements
Gold 50% (9)
Silver 22% (4)
Bronze 28% (5)
MO Avg
Gold 39%
Silver 39%
Bronze 22%
Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy has 18 tracked tournament placements — 9 gold, 4 silver, 5 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.

12RANKED FIGHTERS
1ELITE+ TIER

8% of roster is Elite or higher

THIS ACADEMY12
67%
17%
MO Avg Academy8
63%
13%
13%
13%
67% Novice(8)
17% Prospect(2)
8% Advanced(1)
8% Elite(1)
12 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.

8ACTIVE FIGHTERS
3BELT LEVELS

Strongest: White (6 fighters)

0%25%50%75%100%
White6
▲56▲17
Grey1
▲56▲34
Yellow1
▼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.
Academy Operations

Competition
Activity

Match frequency and competition cadence over 4 months.

65TRACKED MATCHES
195EST. MATCHES/YEAR

Similar-size avg: ~84/year

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Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy competes year-round. 65 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.

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

Similar-size avg: 34%

25%
-12% below MO Avg
MO Avg 37%
Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy 25%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy, 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.

Development
Pipeline

Cross-belt consistency and ranking performance.

1%CONSISTENCY▲ 1 vs similar academies
#2434NATIONAL RANK

Similar-size avg: 0%

#1
MO
of academies
#2434
National
power rank
766.9
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
0Competition entries
62Tracked matches
5Tournaments
4Organizations
2025–2026Data window
02
Top Fighters
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
3,423Elite
Grant GilgourGrey7-1
88%
86%
21
MO–
2
1,941Novice
Emryk LakebrinkWhite14-8
64%
64%
4
MO–
3
1,506Advanced
Deacon HartmanWhite2-0
100%
–
1
MO–
4
1,314Prospect
Benny CarterWhite4-3
57%
–
2
MO–
5
1,241Novice
Jerick MangelsdorfWhite3-4
43%
33%
MO–
6
1,232Prospect
Mary Samm1-0
100%
–
1
MO–
7
1,203Novice
Beckham WieserWhite1-3
25%
100%
1
MO–
8
1,019Novice
James BianchiWhite0-2––
2
MO–
05
Roster & Results
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
3,423Elite
Grant GilgourGrey7-1
88%
86%
21
MO–
2
1,941Novice
Emryk LakebrinkWhite14-8
64%
64%
4
MO–
3
1,506Advanced
Deacon HartmanWhite2-0
100%
–
1
MO–
4
1,314Prospect
Benny CarterWhite4-3
57%
–
2
MO–
5
1,241Novice
Jerick MangelsdorfWhite3-4
43%
33%
MO–
6
1,232Prospect
Mary Samm1-0
100%
–
1
MO–
7
1,203Novice
Beckham WieserWhite1-3
25%
100%
1
MO–
8
1,019Novice
James BianchiWhite0-2––
2
MO–
9
1,017Novice
Rosalie SmithGrey0-4––MO–
10
1,012Novice
Bryan Masterson0-2––
1
MO–
11
1,010Novice
Nicolette MangeWhite0-2––
1
MO–
12
1,007Novice
Jerry Ridge IV0-1––
1
MO–
08
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy in Kansas City, MO has 12 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy is ranked #2434 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 766.9.
Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy competitors have earned 8 gold, 4 silver, 5 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 #2434 nationally among MO academies with 12 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.
Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy has 12 competitors who have earned 17 medals across tracked tournaments. View their full competition history, fighter development stats, and academy rankings on Jits.gg.
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