716Academy Score · Elite
9Fighters
40Total Wins
71
Medals2,125Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review
independent Grappling is a results-driven youth program with 9 competitors across 4 tournaments.
They win gold 100% of the time, finish 76% of wins by submission, retain 57% 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 4 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.
100%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 89 vs similar academies
7GOLD MEDALS
Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.
100%
+62% above AZ Avg
AZ Avg 38%
independent Grappling 100%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
independent Grappling fighters win gold in 100% of competition entries — that's 7 golds across 59 entries in 4 tournaments.The average AZ academy gold rate is 38%.independent Grappling has 163% more golds than the AZ average.
Submission
Culture
Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how independent Grappling closes out victories.
76%FINISH RATE▲ 27 vs similar academies
31TOTAL SUBMISSIONS
Similar-size avg: 48%
Submission
31 · 76%
regional · 59%
Points
9 · 22%
regional · 41%
Decision
1 · 2%
independent Grappling fighters don't just win — they finish.76% of all wins come by submission — that puts independent Grappling in the top 25% of academies nationwide. Armbars, chokes, leg locks: the technique works under pressure.After adjusting for belt composition, independent Grappling finishes 18 percentage points above expected — top 25% nationally.Based on 41 tracked win methods across all competitions.
Tournament
Outcomes
Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.
18TOTAL PLACEMENTS
61%GOLD CONVERSION
Similar-size avg: 11% gold
THIS ACADEMY — 18 placements
Gold 61% (11)
Silver 28% (5)
Bronze 11% (2)
AZ Avg
Gold 34%
Silver 38%
Bronze 28%
independent Grappling has 18 tracked tournament placements — 11 gold, 5 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.
7RANKED FIGHTERS
4ELITE+ TIER
57% of roster is Elite or higher
THIS ACADEMY7
14%
14%
14%
43%
14%
AZ Avg Academy12
58%
17%
17%
14% Novice(1)
14% Prospect(1)
14% Advanced(1)
43% Elite(3)
14% S-Tier(1)
Every independent Grappling fighter is ranked against all fighters at their belt level nationwide. 5 fighters rank in the top 5% nationally (Elite or above), including 1 S-Tier fighter — the top 0.1% in the country.The deep bench of 1 Prospects and 1 Veterans is the pipeline. Most academies are top-heavy in one tier.independent Grappling produces competitors at every level.
Belt
Breakdown
Performance metrics segmented by belt level.
2ACTIVE FIGHTERS
1BELT LEVELS
Strongest: Grey (2 fighters)
0%25%50%75%100%
Grey2
▲89▲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.
Male vs Female
5
Fighters
Gold Rate
75%
regional 37%
Sub Rate
80%
regional 59%
Win Rate
73%
regional 63%
Retention
75%
regional 47%
4
Fighters
Gold Rate
33%
regional 38%
Sub Rate
70%
regional 62%
Win Rate
59%
regional 60%
Retention
33%
regional 47%
Small sample size
5
Male Fighters
Gold Rate
75%
regional 37%
Sub Rate
80%
regional 59%
Win Rate
73%
regional 63%
Retention
75%
regional 47%
4
Female Fighters
Gold Rate
33%
regional 38%
Sub Rate
70%
regional 62%
Win Rate
59%
regional 60%
Retention
33%
regional 47%
Small sample size
The academy fields 4 female competitors alongside 5 male competitors.The female roster has recorded 24 wins and 13 golds with a 59% 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 4 months.
61TRACKED MATCHES
183EST. MATCHES/YEAR
Similar-size avg: ~324/year
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independent Grappling competes year-round. 61 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.
57%RETURN RATE▲ 23 vs similar academies
5RETURNING FIGHTERS
Similar-size avg: 34%
57%
+10% above AZ Avg
AZ Avg 47%
independent Grappling 57%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
After a kid's first tournament, do they come back?At independent Grappling, 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.
02Top Fighters
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathew Hendren | Blue | 18-4 | ||
| 2 | Deztiny Hernandez | Green | 8-3 | ||
| 3 | Darren Morales | Grey | 7-1 | ||
| 4 | Bradley Linder Garces | Grey | 1-4 | ||
| 5 | Truly Jordan | Beginner | 2-2 | ||
| 6 | Damian Morales | Grey | 4-2 | ||
| 7 | Adrienne Morales | Grey | 0-2 |
05Roster & Results
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathew Hendren | Blue | 18-4 | ||
| 2 | Deztiny Hernandez | Green | 8-3 | ||
| 3 | Darren Morales | Grey | 7-1 | ||
| 4 | Bradley Linder Garces | Grey | 1-4 | ||
| 5 | Truly Jordan | Beginner | 2-2 | ||
| 6 | Damian Morales | Grey | 4-2 | ||
| 7 | Adrienne Morales | Grey | 0-2 |
08FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
independent Grappling in Tempe, AZ has 9 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
independent Grappling is ranked #2632 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 715.5.
independent Grappling competitors have earned 11 gold, 5 silver, 2 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
independent Grappling is located in Tempe, AZ. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
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