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New York
2026Top Youth BJJ Academies
120 academies · 2,111 fighters · 4,623 medals
Compare the top youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies in New York by competition results. New York has a competitive youth BJJ academy landscape, with programs in the metro area and Long Island consistently producing top-ranked fighters. Rankings are based on medals, win rates, and Academy Power Scores from real tournament data across West Hempstead, Jackson Heights, New York City, New York.
Top Academies
| # | Academy | vs Avg | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | NY | 47% | 55% | 84 | 217 | ||
| 59 | 53% | 48% | 36 | 138 | |||
| 78 | NY | 48% | 50% | 36 | 132 | ||
| 101 | 36% | 71% | 27 | 70 | |||
| 148 | 45% | 53% | 40 | 93 | |||
| 169 | 34% | 50% | 56 | 70 | |||
| 204 | 41% | 59% | 44 | 66 | |||
| 254 | 60% | 75% | 17 | 64 | |||
| 266 | 43% | 54% | 28 | 45 | |||
| 282 | NY | 55% | 52% | 16 | 77 | ||
| 431 | 44% | 40% | 27 | 47 | |||
| 437 | 39% | 66% | 21 | 31 | |||
| 552 | 56% | 52% | 17 | 37 | |||
| 643 | 59% | 44% | 43 | 25 | |||
| 657 | 40% | 65% | 29 | 20 | |||
| 739 | 38% | 69% | 15 | 26 | |||
| 744 | 29% | 55% | 25 | 23 | |||
| 761 | 45% | 91% | 6 | 39 | |||
| 776 | 55% | 70% | 11 | 43 | |||
| 873 | 35% | 47% | 11 | 21 | |||
| 920 | 86% | 76% | 3 | 49 | |||
| 952 | 44% | 54% | 7 | 36 | |||
| 1009 | 28% | 33% | 39 | 9 | |||
| 1048 | 17% | 0% | 3 | 33 | |||
| 1094 | NY | 39% | 75% | 10 | 20 | ||
| 1146 | 14% | 33% | 11 | 24 | |||
| 1184 | 42% | 67% | 4 | 25 | |||
| 1193 | 15% | 25% | 22 | 5 | |||
| 1217 | 33% | 46% | 12 | 21 | |||
| 1233 | 44% | 41% | 30 | 7 | |||
| 1401 | 65% | 47% | 7 | 16 | |||
| 1409 | 20% | 26% | 16 | 5 | |||
| 1532 | 38% | 52% | 10 | 8 | |||
| 1538 | 38% | 29% | 12 | 14 | |||
| 1548 | 13% | 38% | 11 | 1 | |||
| 1589 | 54% | 66% | 11 | 18 | |||
| 1655 | 50% | 52% | 7 | 15 | |||
| 1673 | 25% | 29% | 4 | 15 | |||
| 1928 | 5% | 24% | 5 | 7 | |||
| 1954 | 47% | 75% | 2 | 9 | |||
| 1974 | 50% | 100% | 1 | 16 | |||
| 2035 | 17% | 30% | 6 | 13 | |||
| 2056 | 33% | 70% | 12 | 6 | |||
| 2155 | 100% | 100% | 6 | 2 | |||
| 2168 | 20% | 58% | 9 | 2 | |||
| 2170 | 25% | 50% | 3 | 5 | |||
| 2237 | 67% | 80% | 3 | 6 | |||
| 2255 | 33% | 50% | 6 | 5 | |||
| 2272 | 44% | 60% | 3 | 8 | |||
| 2303 | 38% | 38% | 6 | 6 |
Academies by City in New York
West Hempstead (15 academies), Jackson Heights (6 academies), New York City (5 academies), New York (5 academies), Morristown (4 academies), Bronx (3 academies), Las Vegas (3 academies), Hillsborough Township (3 academies), Middletown (3 academies), Allentown (2 academies)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Based on competition results, GF Team leads New York with an Academy Power Score of 6739 and 64 competitive fighters. Jits.gg ranks 120 academies in New York 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.
West Hempstead leads New York with 15 competitive BJJ academies tracked on Jits.gg. Other active cities: West Hempstead (15), Jackson Heights (6), New York City (5), New York (5), Morristown (4).
Look at competition results, not just marketing. On Jits.gg, you can compare New York 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 120 competitive BJJ academies in New York with 2,111 active fighters. These academies have earned a combined 1,973 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.
GF Team currently leads New York in the Jits.gg Academy Power Rankings with a score of 6739 and 64 competitive fighters. Rankings are based purely on competition results — not reviews or opinions. Browse the full New York rankings above to compare all 120 tracked academies.