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Pillar Jiu Jitsu
NJNortheast
#6266
National Rank
133Academy Score · Elite
7Fighters
11Total Wins
221
Medals1,294Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review
Pillar Jiu Jitsu is a results-driven youth program with 7 competitors across 3 tournaments.
They win gold 6% of the time, retain 14% of first-time competitors.
A technically advanced program in NJ — the competition results speak for themselves.
01Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance
Gold Medal
Rate
Win rate across 3 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.
6%GOLD MEDAL RATE▼ 5 vs similar academies
2GOLD MEDALS
Among 7948 small academies.
6%
-38% below NJ Avg
NJ Avg 44%
Pillar Jiu Jitsu 6%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Pillar Jiu Jitsu has won 2 gold medals across 32 entries in 3 tournaments.Gold medal rate measures how often fighters reach the top of the podium — a 6% rate means roughly 1 in 17 tournament entries end in gold.This is a foundational metric for evaluating any competition program.
Submission
Culture
Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how Pillar Jiu Jitsu closes out victories.
33%FINISH RATE▼ 15 vs similar academies
4TOTAL SUBMISSIONS
Similar-size avg: 48%
Submission
4 · 33%
regional · 56%
Points
7 · 58%
regional · 44%
Decision
1 · 8%
Most wins here come by points or decision (67%), with 33% ending by submission.That's not uncommon — at youth levels, coaches often prioritize positional control and scoring over submissions. It's a deliberate coaching choice, not a weakness.Based on 12 tracked wins. The national median finish rate is 49%.
Academy Roster
Roster
Depth
Fighter tier distribution across the competitive roster.
7RANKED FIGHTERS
0ELITE+ TIER
0% of roster is Elite or higher
THIS ACADEMY7
71%
29%
NJ Avg Academy13
54%
15%
15%
15%
71% Novice(5)
29% Prospect(2)
7 fighters at Pillar Jiu Jitsu are ranked against the national field at their belt level.Tier distribution shows where fighters fall relative to all competitors nationwide. Elite and Prodigy tiers represent the top performers, while Prospects and Veterans show developing talent with upward trajectory.Building depth across tiers is how programs develop long-term competitive pipelines.
Academy Operations
Competition
Activity
Match frequency and competition cadence over 3 months.
35TRACKED MATCHES
140EST. MATCHES/YEAR
Similar-size avg: ~240/year
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Pillar Jiu Jitsu competes year-round. 35 tracked matches across 3 months, with peaks aligned to major tournament cycles.Activity never drops to zero for more than a few weeks — this isn't a seasonal program.Consistent competition exposure is how young fighters develop.
Fighter
Retention
What percentage of athletes return after their first competition.
14%RETURN RATE▼ 20 vs similar academies
1RETURNING FIGHTERS
Similar-size avg: 34%
14%
-28% below NJ Avg
NJ Avg 42%
Pillar Jiu Jitsu 14%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At Pillar Jiu Jitsu, 14% return to compete again.Building retention comes from positive tournament experiences — when kids feel prepared rather than thrown to the wolves.This metric signals whether families see enough value to continue investing in competitive training.
02Top Fighters
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | St | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samuel Morales | White | 4-1 | NJ | – | |||||
| 2 | Roothchild Plr | Brown | 2-0 | – | 1 | NJ | – | |||
| 3 | Shaheem Jones | White | 3-3 | 1 | NJ | – | ||||
| 4 | Joel.a.pena30@gmail.com Pena | White | 1-3 | – | 1 | NJ | – | |||
| 5 | Joel Moore | Blue | 1-5 | – | NJ | – | ||||
| 6 | Moshe Kramer | Purple | 0-6 | – | – | 11 | NJ | – | ||
| 7 | Kevin Batista | White | 0-2 | – | – | NJ | – |
05Roster & Results
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | St | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samuel Morales | White | 4-1 | NJ | – | |||||
| 2 | Roothchild Plr | Brown | 2-0 | – | 1 | NJ | – | |||
| 3 | Shaheem Jones | White | 3-3 | 1 | NJ | – | ||||
| 4 | Joel.a.pena30@gmail.com Pena | White | 1-3 | – | 1 | NJ | – | |||
| 5 | Joel Moore | Blue | 1-5 | – | NJ | – | ||||
| 6 | Moshe Kramer | Purple | 0-6 | – | – | 11 | NJ | – | ||
| 7 | Kevin Batista | White | 0-2 | – | – | NJ | – |
08FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Pillar Jiu Jitsu in NJ has 7 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Pillar Jiu Jitsu is ranked #6266 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 133.4.
Pillar Jiu Jitsu competitors have earned 2 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Pillar Jiu Jitsu is located in NJ. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
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