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New York

2026

Top 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

#Academyvs Avg
39
6,739
47%55%84217
59
5,224
53%48%36138
78
4,691
48%50%36132
101
4,070
36%71%2770
148
3,521
45%53%4093
169
3,261
34%50%5670
204
3,009
41%59%4466
254
2,758
60%75%1764
266
2,675
43%54%2845
282
2,621
55%52%1677
431
2,168
44%40%2747
437
2,153
39%66%2131
552
1,944
56%52%1737
643
1,796
59%44%4325
657
1,771
40%65%2920
739
1,686
38%69%1526
744
1,682
29%55%2523
761
1,662
45%91%639
776
1,650
55%70%1143
873
1,536
35%47%1121
920
1,488
86%76%349
952
1,464
44%54%736
1009
1,403
28%33%399
1048
1,376
17%0%333
1094
1,342
39%75%1020
1146
1,302
14%33%1124
1184
1,269
42%67%425
1193
1,262
15%25%225
1217
1,244
33%46%1221
1233
1,228
44%41%307
1401
1,132
65%47%716
1409
1,129
20%26%165
1532
1,056
38%52%108
1538
1,053
38%29%1214
1548
1,046
13%38%111
1589
1,026
54%66%1118
1655
1,000
50%52%715
1673
995
25%29%415
1928
884
5%24%57
1954
871
47%75%29
1974
866
50%100%116
2035
847
17%30%613
2056
839
33%70%126
2155
807
100%100%62
2168
804
20%58%92
2170
803
25%50%35
2237
785
67%80%36
2255
780
33%50%65
2272
776
44%60%38
2303
768
38%38%66

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.