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New Mexico
2026Top Youth BJJ Academies
16 academies · 237 fighters · 945 medals
Compare the top youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies in New Mexico by competition results. New Mexico is part of the Southwest BJJ corridor, with academies in Albuquerque developing fighters who compete across neighboring states. Rankings are based on medals, win rates, and Academy Power Scores from real tournament data across Albuquerque, Midland, Castle Rock, Indian Trail.
Top Academies
| # | Academy | vs Avg | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 46% | 63% | 26 | 100 | |||
| 245 | 43% | 57% | 17 | 63 | |||
| 436 | 38% | 68% | 15 | 47 | |||
| 660 | NM | 57% | 63% | 13 | 43 | ||
| 1013 | 50% | 56% | 12 | 27 | |||
| 1317 | 48% | 65% | 8 | 17 | |||
| 1388 | 52% | 58% | 4 | 18 | |||
| 1493 | 14% | 48% | 8 | 5 | |||
| 1657 | 24% | 62% | 7 | 16 | |||
| 1968 | 69% | 64% | 3 | 25 | |||
| 2463 | 57% | 46% | 5 | 15 | |||
| 2466 | 22% | 50% | 5 | 8 | |||
| 2495 | 18% | 63% | 4 | 4 | |||
| 3626 | 29% | 100% | 2 | 5 | |||
| 4562 | 0% | 33% | 2 | 1 | |||
| 5459 | 0% | 100% | 1 | 2 |
Academies by City in New Mexico
Albuquerque (10 academies), Midland (2 academies), Castle Rock (1 academy), Indian Trail (1 academy), Las Cruces (1 academy), Denver (1 academy), Birmingham (1 academy)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Based on competition results, Next Move Jiu Jitsu leads New Mexico with an Academy Power Score of 3946 and 55 competitive fighters. Jits.gg ranks 16 academies in New Mexico by medals earned, win rates, and overall competitive performance — not opinions or reviews.
Academy rankings on Jits.gg are based on competition data from IBJJF, JJWL, AGF, and other major organizations. The Academy Power Score factors in total medals, win rates, submission rates, fighter depth, and performance consistency across multiple belt levels. Rankings update after every tournament.
Albuquerque leads New Mexico with 10 competitive BJJ academies tracked on Jits.gg. Other active cities: Albuquerque (10), Midland (2), Castle Rock (1), Indian Trail (1), Las Cruces (1).
Look at competition results, not just marketing. On Jits.gg, you can compare New Mexico academies by medals earned, win rates, and fighter development across belt levels. A strong competition record indicates quality coaching, safe training, and effective progression. Visit a few gyms, watch a kids class, and ask about their competition philosophy.
Jits.gg tracks 16 competitive BJJ academies in New Mexico with 237 active fighters. These academies have earned a combined 399 gold medals in tracked tournaments.
Key factors for choosing a youth BJJ school: competition track record (viewable on Jits.gg), age-appropriate instruction, emphasis on safety and technique, clear belt progression criteria, and a positive team culture. Academies that consistently produce competitive fighters at multiple belt levels tend to have strong coaching programs.
The Academy Power Score is Jits.gg's composite metric for ranking BJJ academies. It combines total medals, win rates, submission rates, fighter depth, and consistency across belt levels into a single score. Higher scores indicate stronger overall competitive programs. The score updates after every tracked tournament.
Next Move Jiu Jitsu currently leads New Mexico in the Jits.gg Academy Power Rankings with a score of 3946 and 55 competitive fighters. Rankings are based purely on competition results — not reviews or opinions. Browse the full New Mexico rankings above to compare all 16 tracked academies.