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Pennsylvania
2026Top 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
| # | Academy | vs Avg | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 332 | 39% | 69% | 32 | 44 | |||
| 334 | 44% | 50% | 34 | 57 | |||
| 419 | 36% | 50% | 23 | 45 | |||
| 430 | 18% | 53% | 36 | 24 | |||
| 867 | 41% | 62% | 18 | 18 | |||
| 898 | 28% | 37% | 14 | 20 | |||
| 966 | 25% | 44% | 21 | 14 | |||
| 1264 | 44% | 55% | 17 | 22 | |||
| 1294 | 41% | 80% | 6 | 14 | |||
| 1306 | 26% | 47% | 12 | 13 | |||
| 1439 | 33% | 52% | 9 | 20 | |||
| 1457 | 23% | 43% | 14 | 14 | |||
| 1619 | 25% | 48% | 10 | 9 | |||
| 1652 | 57% | 33% | 10 | 23 | |||
| 1814 | 52% | 63% | 7 | 23 | |||
| 1896 | 57% | 76% | 7 | 13 | |||
| 1908 | 25% | 48% | 9 | 5 | |||
| 2062 | 33% | 45% | 4 | 6 | |||
| 2271 | 40% | 32% | 8 | 7 | |||
| 2317 | 14% | 59% | 7 | 10 | |||
| 2440 | 20% | 36% | 7 | 4 | |||
| 2469 | 13% | 44% | 14 | 2 | |||
| 2575 | PA | 33% | 75% | 2 | 2 | ||
| 2658 | 29% | 50% | 4 | 8 | |||
| 2768 | 0% | 60% | 6 | 7 | |||
| 2774 | 100% | 22% | 1 | 4 | |||
| 2833 | 44% | 56% | 5 | 13 | |||
| 2868 | 100% | 67% | 2 | 8 | |||
| 3069 | 33% | 64% | 3 | 3 | |||
| 3156 | 67% | 29% | 7 | 9 | |||
| 3207 | 45% | 69% | 9 | 5 | |||
| 3290 | 75% | 100% | 1 | 6 | |||
| 3307 | 0% | 0% | 4 | 7 | |||
| 3315 | 0% | 0% | 1 | ||||
| 3347 | 50% | 74% | 1 | 10 | |||
| 3406 | 25% | 50% | 3 | 2 | |||
| 3603 | 33% | 25% | 6 | 5 | |||
| 3795 | 0% | 100% | 2 | 4 | |||
| 3840 | 8% | 45% | 4 | 3 | |||
| 4107 | 67% | 60% | 2 | 2 | |||
| 4197 | 100% | 50% | 1 | 8 | |||
| 4305 | 0% | 100% | 2 | ||||
| 4325 | 25% | 0% | 3 | 3 | |||
| 4500 | 14% | 29% | 4 | 2 | |||
| 4640 | 14% | 100% | 6 | 4 | |||
| 4655 | PA | 0% | 0% | 1 | 3 | ||
| 4910 | 0% | 100% | 4 | 3 | |||
| 5040 | 100% | 0% | 1 | 5 | |||
| 5087 | 100% | 33% | 1 | 2 | |||
| 5454 | 50% | 38% | 3 | 2 |
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.