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Jay Ward MMA

Newtown, CTNortheast
#4593
National Rank
393Academy Score · Elite
6Fighters
8Total Wins
1
Medals
1,287Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review

Jay Ward MMA is a results-driven youth program with 6 competitors across 4 tournaments.

They win gold 50% of the time, retain 33% of first-time competitors.

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

01
Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance

Gold Medal
Rate

Win rate across 4 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.

50%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 39 vs similar academies
1GOLD MEDALS

Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.

50%
+17% above CT Avg
CT Avg 33%
Jay Ward MMA 50%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Jay Ward MMA fighters win gold in 50% of competition entries — that's 1 golds across 27 entries in 4 tournaments.The average CT academy gold rate is 33%.Jay Ward MMA has 52% more golds than the CT average.

Tournament
Outcomes

Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.

10TOTAL PLACEMENTS
30%GOLD CONVERSION

Similar-size avg: 11% gold

THIS ACADEMY — 10 placements
Gold 30% (3)
Silver 50% (5)
Bronze 20% (2)
CT Avg
Gold 36%
Silver 41%
Bronze 23%
Jay Ward MMA has 10 tracked tournament placements — 3 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.

6RANKED FIGHTERS
0ELITE+ TIER

0% of roster is Elite or higher

THIS ACADEMY6
67%
17%
17%
CT Avg Academy7
57%
14%
14%
14%
67% Novice(4)
17% Prospect(1)
17% Advanced(1)
6 fighters at Jay Ward MMA 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.

3ACTIVE FIGHTERS
2BELT LEVELS

Strongest: White (2 fighters)

0%25%50%75%100%
White2
▲49▲32
Grey1
▼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.
Male vs Female
3
Fighters
Gold Rate
50%
regional 37%
Sub Rate
67%
regional 53%
Win Rate
38%
regional 69%
Retention
33%
regional 29%
Small sample size
3
Fighters
Gold Rate
0%
regional 25%
Sub Rate
0%
regional 64%
Win Rate
18%
regional 63%
Retention
33%
regional 29%
Small sample size
3
Male Fighters
Gold Rate
50%
regional 37%
Sub Rate
67%
regional 53%
Win Rate
38%
regional 69%
Retention
33%
regional 29%
Small sample size
3
Female Fighters
Gold Rate
0%
regional 25%
Sub Rate
0%
regional 64%
Win Rate
18%
regional 63%
Retention
33%
regional 29%
Small sample size
The academy fields 3 female competitors alongside 3 male competitors.The female roster has recorded 5 wins with a 18% 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.

27TRACKED MATCHES
81EST. MATCHES/YEAR

Similar-size avg: ~48/year

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Jay Ward MMA competes year-round. 27 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.

33%RETURN RATE▼ 1 vs similar academies
2RETURNING FIGHTERS

Similar-size avg: 34%

33%
+4% above CT Avg
CT Avg 29%
Jay Ward MMA 33%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At Jay Ward MMA, 33% 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.
02
Top Fighters
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
1,881Advanced
Maddox KurstinWhite2-2
50%
50%
11
CT–
2
1,367Prospect
Stryker KurstinWhite3-5
38%
100%
211
CT–
3
1,226Novice
Elizabella DecWhite2-4
33%
–
1
CT–
4
1,219Novice
Christopher VargasGrey1-3
25%
–CT–
5
1,023Novice
Elizabella DecBlue0-4––
2
CT–
6
1,005Novice
Lilly Alonzo0-1––CT–
05
Roster & Results
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
1,881Advanced
Maddox KurstinWhite2-2
50%
50%
11
CT–
2
1,367Prospect
Stryker KurstinWhite3-5
38%
100%
211
CT–
3
1,226Novice
Elizabella DecWhite2-4
33%
–
1
CT–
4
1,219Novice
Christopher VargasGrey1-3
25%
–CT–
5
1,023Novice
Elizabella DecBlue0-4––
2
CT–
6
1,005Novice
Lilly Alonzo0-1––CT–
08
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Jay Ward MMA in Newtown, CT has 6 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Jay Ward MMA is ranked #4593 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 393.4.
Jay Ward MMA competitors have earned 3 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Jay Ward MMA is located in Newtown, CT. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
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