1,471Academy Score · Elite
12Fighters
75Total Wins
152116
Medals2,067Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review
Marcelo Cavalcanti BJJ Academy is a results-driven youth program with 12 competitors across 22 tournaments.
They win gold 27% of the time, finish 54% of wins by submission, retain 82% of first-time competitors. Their fighters average 1.3 gold medals each.
A technically advanced program in Carson — the competition results speak for themselves.
01Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance
Gold Medal
Rate
Win rate across 22 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.
27%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 16 vs similar academies
15GOLD MEDALS
Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.
27%
-14% below CA Avg
CA Avg 41%
Marcelo Cavalcanti BJJ Academy 27%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Marcelo Cavalcanti BJJ Academy has won 15 gold medals across 128 entries in 22 tournaments.Gold medal rate measures how often fighters reach the top of the podium — a 27% rate means roughly 1 in 4 tournament entries end in gold.This is a foundational metric for evaluating any competition program.
Submission
Culture
Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how Marcelo Cavalcanti BJJ Academy closes out victories.
54%FINISH RATE▲ 6 vs similar academies
36TOTAL SUBMISSIONS
Similar-size avg: 48%
Submission
36 · 54%
regional · 53%
Points
28 · 42%
regional · 47%
Decision
3 · 4%
Marcelo Cavalcanti BJJ Academy fighters don't just win — they finish.54% of all wins come by submission: armbars, chokes, leg locks. That's a direct measure of technical depth — not stalling, not riding advantages.After adjusting for belt composition, Marcelo Cavalcanti BJJ Academy finishes 12 percentage points above expected — top 25% nationally.Based on 67 tracked win methods across all competitions.
Tournament
Outcomes
Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.
55TOTAL PLACEMENTS
25%GOLD CONVERSION
Similar-size avg: 11% gold
THIS ACADEMY — 55 placements
Gold 25% (14)
Silver 36% (20)
Bronze 33% (18)
CA Avg
Gold 40%
Silver 39%
Bronze 21%
Out of 55 tracked placements, 62% result in gold or silver. Only 3 times has a Marcelo Cavalcanti BJJ Academy 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.
11RANKED FIGHTERS
5ELITE+ TIER
45% of roster is Elite or higher
THIS ACADEMY11
18%
36%
36%
CA Avg Academy11
55%
18%
18%
18% Novice(2)
36% Advanced(4)
36% Elite(4)
9% Prodigy(1)
Every Marcelo Cavalcanti BJJ Academy fighter is ranked against all fighters at their belt level nationwide. 6 fighters rank in the top 5% nationally (Elite or above).The deep bench of 0 Prospects and 4 Veterans is the pipeline. Most academies are top-heavy in one tier.Marcelo Cavalcanti BJJ Academy produces competitors at every level.
Belt
Breakdown
Performance metrics segmented by belt level.
15ACTIVE FIGHTERS
4BELT LEVELS
Strongest: Grey (5 fighters)
0%25%50%75%100%
White4
▼5
Grey5
▲29▲12
Yellow5
▲13▼4
Orange1
▲22▼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
8
Fighters
Gold Rate
30%
regional 42%
Sub Rate
45%
regional 56%
Win Rate
53%
regional 66%
Retention
88%
regional 49%
4
Fighters
Gold Rate
17%
regional 43%
Sub Rate
55%
regional 58%
Win Rate
61%
regional 58%
Retention
100%
regional 49%
Small sample size
8
Male Fighters
Gold Rate
30%
regional 42%
Sub Rate
45%
regional 56%
Win Rate
53%
regional 66%
Retention
88%
regional 49%
4
Female Fighters
Gold Rate
17%
regional 43%
Sub Rate
55%
regional 58%
Win Rate
61%
regional 58%
Retention
100%
regional 49%
Small sample size
The academy fields 4 female competitors alongside 8 male competitors.The female roster has recorded 24 wins and 7 golds with a 61% 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 12 months.
127TRACKED MATCHES
127EST. MATCHES/YEAR
Similar-size avg: ~684/year
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Marcelo Cavalcanti BJJ Academy competes year-round. 127 tracked matches across 12 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.
82%RETURN RATE▲ 47 vs similar academies
10RETURNING FIGHTERS
Similar-size avg: 34%
82%
+33% above CA Avg
CA Avg 49%
Marcelo Cavalcanti BJJ Academy 82%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
After a kid's first tournament, do they come back?At Marcelo Cavalcanti BJJ Academy, 10 of 12 fighters return for a second competition.Across CA, the average is roughly 49%. 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
#946NATIONAL RANK
Similar-size avg: 0%
#1
CA
of academies
#946
National
power rank
1471.2
Power Score
CA avg: 56.6 · Global: 40.5
Performance is strongest at specific belt levels at Marcelo Cavalcanti BJJ Academy. 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
49Competition entries
136Tracked matches
22Tournaments
6Organizations
2025–2026Data window
02Top Fighters
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | St | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Espinoza | Yellow | 10-0 | 2 | CA | – | ||||
| 2 | Brisya Ruby Moreno | Yellow | 16-11 | 248 | CA | – | ||||
| 3 | Ivan Solares | Grey | 7-2 | 211 | CA | – | ||||
| 4 | Larry Pineda | White | 4-1 | – | 1 | CA | – | |||
| 5 | Westley Reu B. Ibanez | Grey | 3-3 | – | 23 | CA | – | |||
| 6 | Athan Misael Garcia | Orange | 6-3 | – | 221 | CA | – | |||
| 7 | Ethan Jaziel Garcia | Yellow | 16-18 | 343 | CA | – | ||||
| 8 | Aire Galarza | Grey | 2-0 | – | 1 | CA | – |
05Roster & Results
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | St | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Espinoza | Yellow | 10-0 | 2 | CA | – | ||||
| 2 | Brisya Ruby Moreno | Yellow | 16-11 | 248 | CA | – | ||||
| 3 | Ivan Solares | Grey | 7-2 | 211 | CA | – | ||||
| 4 | Larry Pineda | White | 4-1 | – | 1 | CA | – | |||
| 5 | Westley Reu B. Ibanez | Grey | 3-3 | – | 23 | CA | – | |||
| 6 | Athan Misael Garcia | Orange | 6-3 | – | 221 | CA | – | |||
| 7 | Ethan Jaziel Garcia | Yellow | 16-18 | 343 | CA | – | ||||
| 8 | Aire Galarza | Grey | 2-0 | – | 1 | CA | – | |||
| 9 | Jaden Gabriel Garcia | Yellow | 2-5 | 21 | CA | – | ||||
| 10 | Mia Wagner | White | 4-3 | 21 | CA | – | ||||
| 11 | Josh Coleman | Blue | 5-15 | 22 | CA | – |
08FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Marcelo Cavalcanti BJJ Academy in Carson, CA has 12 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Marcelo Cavalcanti BJJ Academy is ranked #946 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 1471.2.
Marcelo Cavalcanti BJJ Academy competitors have earned 14 gold, 20 silver, 18 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Marcelo Cavalcanti BJJ Academy is located in Carson, CA. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
Marcelo Cavalcanti BJJ Academy competitors have a 12% submission rate across tracked matches — compare to other CA academies on Jits.gg.
Marcelo Cavalcanti BJJ Academy is ranked #946 nationally among CA academies with 12 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.
Marcelo Cavalcanti BJJ Academy has 12 competitors who have earned 52 medals across tracked tournaments. View their full competition history, fighter development stats, and academy rankings on Jits.gg.
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