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Pennsylvania

2026

Top Youth BJJ Academies

58 academies · 858 fighters · 1,579 medals

Compare the top youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies in Pennsylvania by competition results. Pennsylvania's youth BJJ academy community is growing fast, with competitive programs in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh turning out increasingly strong competitors. Rankings are based on medals, win rates, and Academy Power Scores from real tournament data across Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Monroeville, Wildwood.

Top Academies

#Academyvs Avg
332
2,437
39%69%3244
334
2,436
44%50%3457
419
2,199
36%50%2345
430
2,168
18%53%3624
867
1,547
41%62%1818
898
1,508
28%37%1420
966
1,450
25%44%2114
1264
1,211
44%55%1722
1294
1,188
41%80%614
1306
1,181
26%47%1213
1439
1,108
33%52%920
1457
1,100
23%43%1414
1619
1,014
25%48%109
1652
1,002
57%33%1023
1814
931
52%63%723
1896
897
57%76%713
1908
891
25%48%95
2062
839
33%45%46
2271
776
40%32%87
2317
765
14%59%710
2440
731
20%36%74
2469
724
13%44%142
2575
699
33%75%22
2658
682
29%50%48
2768
659
0%60%67
2774
659
100%22%14
2833
647
44%56%513
2868
642
100%67%28
3069
610
33%64%33
3156
597
67%29%79
3207
586
45%69%95
3290
572
75%100%16
3307
568
0%0%47
3315
567
0%0%1
3347
563
50%74%110
3406
555
25%50%32
3603
529
33%25%65
3795
509
0%100%24
3840
505
8%45%43
4107
452
67%60%22
4197
432
100%50%18
4305
413
0%100%2
4325
410
25%0%33
4500
378
14%29%42
4640
357
14%100%64
4655
355
0%0%13
4910
315
0%100%43
5040
293
100%0%15
5087
287
100%33%12
5454
228
50%38%32

Academies by City in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia (23 academies), Pittsburgh (10 academies), Monroeville (8 academies), Wildwood (6 academies), Hatfield (3 academies), Winchester (2 academies), Hillsborough Township (2 academies), Detroit (1 academy), Green (1 academy), Cooksville (1 academy)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on competition results, Endgame BJJ leads Pennsylvania with an Academy Power Score of 2437 and 49 competitive fighters. Jits.gg ranks 58 academies in Pennsylvania 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.
Philadelphia leads Pennsylvania with 23 competitive BJJ academies tracked on Jits.gg. Other active cities: Philadelphia (23), Pittsburgh (10), Monroeville (8), Wildwood (6), Hatfield (3).
Look at competition results, not just marketing. On Jits.gg, you can compare Pennsylvania 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 58 competitive BJJ academies in Pennsylvania with 858 active fighters. These academies have earned a combined 562 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.
Endgame BJJ currently leads Pennsylvania in the Jits.gg Academy Power Rankings with a score of 2437 and 49 competitive fighters. Rankings are based purely on competition results — not reviews or opinions. Browse the full Pennsylvania rankings above to compare all 58 tracked academies.