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Justin Lough Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Sterling, MDSoutheast
#1833
National Rank
921Academy Score · Elite
26Fighters
43Total Wins
958
Medals
1,313Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review

Justin Lough Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a results-driven youth program with 26 competitors across 8 tournaments.

They win gold 43% of the time, finish 59% of wins by submission, retain 18% of first-time competitors.

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

01
Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance

Gold Medal
Rate

Win rate across 8 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 MD Avg
MD Avg 38%
Justin Lough Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 43%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Justin Lough Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighters win gold in 43% of competition entries — that's 9 golds across 84 entries in 8 tournaments.The average MD academy gold rate is 38%.That puts Justin Lough Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 13% above the MD average.

Submission
Culture

Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how Justin Lough Brazilian Jiu Jitsu closes out victories.

59%FINISH RATE▲ 11 vs similar academies
26TOTAL SUBMISSIONS

Similar-size avg: 48%

Submission
26 · 59%
regional · 51%
Points
16 · 36%
regional · 49%
Decision
2 · 5%
Justin Lough Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighters don't just win — they finish.59% 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 44 tracked win methods across all competitions.

Tournament
Outcomes

Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.

33TOTAL PLACEMENTS
39%GOLD CONVERSION

Similar-size avg: 11% gold

THIS ACADEMY — 33 placements
Gold 39% (13)
Silver 36% (12)
Bronze 24% (8)
MD Avg
Gold 37%
Silver 40%
Bronze 23%
Out of 33 tracked placements, 76% 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.

22RANKED FIGHTERS
3ELITE+ TIER

14% of roster is Elite or higher

THIS ACADEMY22
59%
18%
MD Avg Academy19
63%
11%
16%
11%
59% Novice(13)
9% Prospect(2)
18% Advanced(4)
9% Elite(2)
5% Prodigy(1)
Every Justin Lough Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighter is ranked against all fighters at their belt level nationwide. 4 fighters rank in the top 5% nationally (Elite or above).The deep bench of 2 Prospects and 4 Veterans is the pipeline. Most academies are top-heavy in one tier.Justin Lough Brazilian Jiu Jitsu produces competitors at every level.

Belt
Breakdown

Performance metrics segmented by belt level.

13ACTIVE FIGHTERS
4BELT LEVELS

Strongest: Grey (6 fighters)

0%25%50%75%100%
White3
▲22▼28
Grey6
▲31▲28
Yellow3
▲49▲52
Orange1
▼11▲52
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
8
Fighters
Gold Rate
25%
regional 42%
Sub Rate
33%
regional 52%
Win Rate
41%
regional 70%
Retention
17%
regional 40%
4
Fighters
Gold Rate
29%
regional 37%
Sub Rate
0%
regional 53%
Win Rate
33%
regional 66%
Retention
25%
regional 40%
Small sample size
8
Male Fighters
Gold Rate
25%
regional 42%
Sub Rate
33%
regional 52%
Win Rate
41%
regional 70%
Retention
17%
regional 40%
4
Female Fighters
Gold Rate
29%
regional 37%
Sub Rate
0%
regional 53%
Win Rate
33%
regional 66%
Retention
25%
regional 40%
Small sample size
The academy fields 4 female competitors alongside 8 male competitors.The female roster has recorded 13 wins and 11 golds with a 33% 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 8 months.

84TRACKED MATCHES
126EST. MATCHES/YEAR

Similar-size avg: ~120/year

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Justin Lough Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competes year-round. 84 tracked matches across 8 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.

18%RETURN RATE▼ 16 vs similar academies
5RETURNING FIGHTERS

Similar-size avg: 34%

18%
-22% below MD Avg
MD Avg 40%
Justin Lough Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 18%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At Justin Lough Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 18% 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
#1833NATIONAL RANK

Similar-size avg: 0%

#1
MD
of academies
#1833
National
power rank
921.2
Power Score
MD avg: 56.6 · Global: 40.5
Performance is strongest at specific belt levels at Justin Lough 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
10Competition entries
83Tracked matches
8Tournaments
2Organizations
2025–2026Data window
02
Top Fighters
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
4,541Prodigy
Julian FordGrey10-0
100%
90%
2
MD–
2
3,639Elite
Jacob HallGrey9-1
90%
100%
31
MD–
3
2,129Elite
Alexandria GrecoGrey4-0
100%
25%
2
MD–
4
2,014Advanced
Susan KroghBlue3-0
100%
–
1
MD–
5
1,745Advanced
Florence BurdickGrey2-0
100%
–
1
MD–
6
1,722Advanced
McKalen TerryYellow3-0
100%
33%
1
MD–
7
1,688Advanced
Sean KellenbergerBlue2-0
100%
50%
1
MD–
8
1,325Novice
Connor BeiselWhite1-1
50%
100%
1
MD–
05
Roster & Results
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
4,541Prodigy
Julian FordGrey10-0
100%
90%
2
MD–
2
3,639Elite
Jacob HallGrey9-1
90%
100%
31
MD–
3
2,129Elite
Alexandria GrecoGrey4-0
100%
25%
2
MD–
4
2,014Advanced
Susan KroghBlue3-0
100%
–
1
MD–
5
1,745Advanced
Florence BurdickGrey2-0
100%
–
1
MD–
6
1,722Advanced
McKalen TerryYellow3-0
100%
33%
1
MD–
7
1,688Advanced
Sean KellenbergerBlue2-0
100%
50%
1
MD–
8
1,325Novice
Connor BeiselWhite1-1
50%
100%
1
MD–
9
1,265Prospect
Charlie MustakasOrange1-1
50%
100%
1
MD–
10
1,229Novice
Robert ShrinerWhite1-5
17%
–
1
MD–
11
1,218Novice
Lucca BurdickGrey2-5
29%
–
12
MD–
12
1,218Novice
Quinn KellenbergerGrey1-3
25%
–MD–
13
1,177Novice
Julian FordGrey2-2
50%
100%
211
MD–
14
1,092Novice
Mason HoraceGrey1-1
50%
100%
1
MD–
15
1,065Prospect
Ian McDonoughWhite1-1
50%
–
2
MD–
16
1,029Novice
Charlotte KroghYellow0-8––
4
MD–
17
1,014Novice
Liam SchanzenbachWhite0-2––
1
MD–
18
1,012Novice
Emma HoraceGrey0-2––MD–
19
1,008Novice
Weston KrausYellow0-2––
1
MD–
20
1,007Novice
Samantha MendelsonGrey0-2––
1
MD–
21
1,007Novice
Ian McDonoughGrey0-2––MD–
22
1,006Novice
Lillian MustakasYellow0-2––
1
MD–
08
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Justin Lough Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Sterling, MD has 26 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Justin Lough Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is ranked #1833 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 921.2.
Justin Lough Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitors have earned 13 gold, 12 silver, 8 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Justin Lough Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is located in Sterling, MD. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
Justin Lough Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is ranked #1833 nationally among MD academies with 26 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.
Justin Lough Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has 26 competitors who have earned 33 medals across tracked tournaments. View their full competition history, fighter development stats, and academy rankings on Jits.gg.
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