Legacy BJJ TX ranks #47 nationally with a roster of 54 fighters generating 1.00 golds per athlete — matching the national median but built on an unusual foundation. Their 102.5% grey belt win rate drives the program, with 55 grey belts forming the academy's backbone and producing 245 total wins. The ranking reflects solid fundamentals rather than elite efficiency, as their overall 49.8% submission rate sits just below the 50% national median.
The data reveals a submission-focused development system with inconsistent finishing across belt levels. Grey belts tap opponents in 51.4% of wins (average), while white belts finish 54.1% early (above median) — suggesting newer athletes learn aggressive techniques first. Caspian Watkinson exemplifies this approach at the 88th percentile with an 85.7% finishing rate, while Jesse Michael Baird dominates yellow belt competition at the 96th percentile. However, their 25.5% grey belt gold rate indicates volume over championship efficiency.
Legacy BJJ suits families prioritizing submission technique development over tournament dominance. Their grey belt program produces consistent competitors rather than elite champions, making it ideal for athletes focused on technical mastery. If your goal is championship hardware, higher-ranked Texas programs deliver better gold-per-fighter ratios — but few teach the tap-heavy style Legacy emphasizes from day one.
Win rate across 28 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against medium-size academies.
Among 657 medium academies, above average gold rate.
Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how Legacy BJJ TX closes out victories.
Similar-size avg: 50%
Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.
Similar-size avg: 5% gold
Fighter tier distribution across the competitive roster.
14% of roster is Elite or higher
Performance metrics segmented by belt level.
Strongest: Grey (38 fighters)
Match frequency and competition cadence over 12 months.
Similar-size avg: ~564/year
What percentage of athletes return after their first competition.
Similar-size avg: 49%
Cross-belt consistency and ranking performance.
Similar-size avg: 2%
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caspian Watkinson | Grey | 23-14 | ||
| 2 | Tripp Taylor | Grey | 7-3 | ||
| 3 | Jesse Michael Baird | Yellow | 12-3 | ||
| 4 | Alyx Raths | Grey | 20-7 | ||
| 5 | Lydia Watkinson | Grey | 8-7 | ||
| 6 | Mason Sin | White | 6-3 | ||
| 7 | Rodrigo Diaz | Grey | 9-5 | ||
| 8 | Liam Taylor | Grey | 5-4 |
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caspian Watkinson | Grey | 23-14 | ||
| 2 | Tripp Taylor | Grey | 7-3 | ||
| 3 | Jesse Michael Baird | Yellow | 12-3 | ||
| 4 | Alyx Raths | Grey | 20-7 | ||
| 5 | Lydia Watkinson | Grey | 8-7 | ||
| 6 | Mason Sin | White | 6-3 | ||
| 7 | Rodrigo Diaz | Grey | 9-5 | ||
| 8 | Liam Taylor | Grey | 5-4 | ||
| 9 | Deacon Prescott | Grey | 3-3 | ||
| 10 | Benaiah Fort | White | 4-1 | ||
| 11 | Ezekiel Fort | White | 3-2 | ||
| 12 | Galen Lewis | Grey | 2-2 | ||
| 13 | Corbin Scoville | Blue | 2-0 | ||
| 14 | Jayden Middleton | Grey | 3-8 | ||
| 15 | Andrew Kos | Grey | 3-2 | ||
| 16 | Colton McKee | Grey | 2-4 | ||
| 17 | John Stark | White | 2-0 | ||
| 18 | Bishop Prescott | Grey | 4-7 | ||
| 19 | Theo MacNeill | White | 1-1 | ||
| 20 | Jackson Kephart | Grey | 5-4 | ||
| 21 | Ruan dos Santos | Blue | 3-1 | ||
| 22 | Ashton Michael Richmond | Yellow | 12-12 | ||
| 23 | Dimitri Middleton | Grey | 4-8 | ||
| 24 | Peyton Driver | Grey | 13-12 | ||
| 25 | Adriel Novik | Grey | 1-1 |