1,009Academy Score · Elite
9Fighters
32Total Wins
9102
Medals1,454Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review
Imperio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a results-driven youth program with 9 competitors across 6 tournaments.
They win gold 43% of the time, finish 61% of wins by submission, retain 50% of first-time competitors.
A technically advanced program in Tempe — the competition results speak for themselves.
01Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance
Gold Medal
Rate
Win rate across 6 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.
43%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 32 vs similar academies
9GOLD MEDALS
Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.
43%
+5% above AZ Avg
AZ Avg 38%
Imperio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 43%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Imperio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighters win gold in 43% of competition entries — that's 9 golds across 57 entries in 6 tournaments.The average AZ academy gold rate is 38%.That puts Imperio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 13% above the AZ average.
Submission
Culture
Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how Imperio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu closes out victories.
61%FINISH RATE▲ 12 vs similar academies
20TOTAL SUBMISSIONS
Similar-size avg: 48%
Submission
20 · 61%
regional · 59%
Points
12 · 36%
regional · 41%
Decision
1 · 3%
Imperio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighters don't just win — they finish.61% of all wins come by submission — that puts Imperio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the top 25% of academies nationwide. Armbars, chokes, leg locks: the technique works under pressure.After adjusting for belt composition, Imperio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu finishes 16 percentage points above expected — top 25% nationally.Based on 33 tracked win methods across all competitions.
Tournament
Outcomes
Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.
24TOTAL PLACEMENTS
38%GOLD CONVERSION
Similar-size avg: 11% gold
THIS ACADEMY — 24 placements
Gold 38% (9)
Silver 38% (9)
4th 17% (4)
AZ Avg
Gold 35%
Silver 38%
Bronze 27%
Out of 24 tracked placements, 75% result in gold or silver. Only 4 times has a Imperio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighter placed 4th.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.
8RANKED FIGHTERS
0ELITE+ TIER
0% of roster is Elite or higher
THIS ACADEMY8
38%
13%
50%
AZ Avg Academy12
58%
17%
17%
38% Novice(3)
13% Prospect(1)
50% Advanced(4)
8 fighters at Imperio Brazilian 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.
12ACTIVE FIGHTERS
2BELT LEVELS
Strongest: White (9 fighters)
0%25%50%75%100%
White9
▲45▲13
Grey3
▼11▲2
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.
Male vs Female
5
Fighters
Gold Rate
46%
regional 37%
Sub Rate
53%
regional 59%
Win Rate
58%
regional 63%
Retention
60%
regional 47%
4
Fighters
Gold Rate
27%
regional 38%
Sub Rate
77%
regional 62%
Win Rate
57%
regional 60%
Retention
50%
regional 47%
Small sample size
5
Male Fighters
Gold Rate
46%
regional 37%
Sub Rate
53%
regional 59%
Win Rate
58%
regional 63%
Retention
60%
regional 47%
4
Female Fighters
Gold Rate
27%
regional 38%
Sub Rate
77%
regional 62%
Win Rate
57%
regional 60%
Retention
50%
regional 47%
Small sample size
The academy fields 4 female competitors alongside 5 male competitors.The female roster has recorded 23 wins and 11 golds with a 57% 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.
54TRACKED MATCHES
130EST. MATCHES/YEAR
Similar-size avg: ~324/year
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Imperio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competes year-round. 54 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.
50%RETURN RATE▲ 16 vs similar academies
5RETURNING FIGHTERS
Similar-size avg: 34%
50%
+3% above AZ Avg
AZ Avg 47%
Imperio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 50%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
After a kid's first tournament, do they come back?At Imperio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 5 of 9 fighters return for a second competition.Across AZ, the average is roughly 47%. Globally, it's closer to 52%.Retention is a proxy for coaching quality and culture — kids who feel prepared keep competing.
Development
Pipeline
Cross-belt consistency and ranking performance.
1%CONSISTENCY▲ 1 vs similar academies
#1632NATIONAL RANK
Similar-size avg: 0%
#1
AZ
of academies
#1632
National
power rank
1008.7
Power Score
AZ avg: 56.6 · Global: 40.5
Performance is strongest at specific belt levels at Imperio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. 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
14Competition entries
56Tracked matches
6Tournaments
3Organizations
2025Data window
02Top Fighters
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | St | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leonel Carrasco | White | 10-6 | 112 | AZ | – | ||||
| 2 | Axel Hernandez Velarde | White | 2-0 | 1 | AZ | – | ||||
| 3 | Aryana Gutierrez | White | 5-3 | 22 | AZ | – | ||||
| 4 | Andrea Ledezma | White | 1-1 | 1 | AZ | – | ||||
| 5 | Kharyme Hernandez Velarde | White | 2-0 | 1 | AZ | – | ||||
| 6 | Ambar Gutierrez | Grey | 5-6 | 4 | AZ | – | ||||
| 7 | Eden Gutierrez | Grey | 7-6 | 41 | AZ | – | ||||
| 8 | Kristopher Arroyo Renteria | White | 0-2 | – | – | AZ | – |
05Roster & Results
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | St | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leonel Carrasco | White | 10-6 | 112 | AZ | – | ||||
| 2 | Axel Hernandez Velarde | White | 2-0 | 1 | AZ | – | ||||
| 3 | Aryana Gutierrez | White | 5-3 | 22 | AZ | – | ||||
| 4 | Andrea Ledezma | White | 1-1 | 1 | AZ | – | ||||
| 5 | Kharyme Hernandez Velarde | White | 2-0 | 1 | AZ | – | ||||
| 6 | Ambar Gutierrez | Grey | 5-6 | 4 | AZ | – | ||||
| 7 | Eden Gutierrez | Grey | 7-6 | 41 | AZ | – | ||||
| 8 | Kristopher Arroyo Renteria | White | 0-2 | – | – | AZ | – |
08FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Imperio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Tempe, AZ has 9 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Imperio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is ranked #1632 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 1008.7.
Imperio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitors have earned 9 gold, 9 silver, 2 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Imperio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is located in Tempe, AZ. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
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