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Proving Grounds Jiu Jitsu
#3345
National Rank
582Academy Score · Elite
22Fighters
54Total Wins
14138
Medals1,408Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review
Proving Grounds Jiu Jitsu is a results-driven youth program with 22 competitors across 9 tournaments.
They win gold 10% of the time, finish 57% of wins by submission, retain 36% of first-time competitors.
A technically advanced program in the area — the competition results speak for themselves.
01Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance
Gold Medal
Rate
Win rate across 9 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.
10%GOLD MEDAL RATE▼ 1 vs similar academies
14GOLD MEDALS
Among 7948 small academies.
10%
-30% below Global Avg
Proving Grounds Jiu Jitsu 10%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Proving Grounds Jiu Jitsu has won 14 gold medals across 144 entries in 9 tournaments.Gold medal rate measures how often fighters reach the top of the podium — a 10% rate means roughly 1 in 10 tournament entries end in gold.This is a foundational metric for evaluating any competition program.
Submission
Culture
Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how Proving Grounds Jiu Jitsu closes out victories.
57%FINISH RATE▲ 9 vs similar academies
35TOTAL SUBMISSIONS
Similar-size avg: 48%
Submission
35 · 57%
Points
23 · 38%
Decision
3 · 5%
Proving Grounds Jiu Jitsu fighters don't just win — they finish.57% of all wins come by submission: armbars, chokes, leg locks. That's a direct measure of technical depth — not stalling, not riding advantages.Based on 61 tracked win methods across all competitions.
Tournament
Outcomes
Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.
28TOTAL PLACEMENTS
32%GOLD CONVERSION
Similar-size avg: 11% gold
THIS ACADEMY — 28 placements
Gold 32% (9)
Silver 39% (11)
Bronze 29% (8)
32% Gold(9)
39% Silver(11)
29% Bronze(8)
Out of 28 tracked placements, 71% result in gold or silver.Nearly every time they step on the mat, they medal.That's not luck over hundreds of placements — that's preparation.
Academy Roster
Roster
Depth
Fighter tier distribution across the competitive roster.
22RANKED FIGHTERS
2ELITE+ TIER
9% of roster is Elite or higher
THIS ACADEMY22
64%
18%
64% Novice(14)
18% Prospect(4)
9% Advanced(2)
9% Elite(2)
22 fighters at Proving Grounds 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 7 months.
130TRACKED MATCHES
223EST. MATCHES/YEAR
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Proving Grounds Jiu Jitsu competes year-round. 130 tracked matches across 7 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.
36%RETURN RATE▲ 2 vs similar academies
8RETURNING FIGHTERS
Similar-size avg: 34%
36%
-15% below Regional Avg
Regional Avg 52%
Proving Grounds Jiu Jitsu 36%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At Proving Grounds Jiu Jitsu, 36% 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Markivich | Grey | 6-0 | ||
| 2 | David James Rice | Blue | 4-0 | ||
| 3 | Trent Grabowski | White | 4-2 | ||
| 4 | Jacob Romano | White | 2-0 | ||
| 5 | Dominic Iafrate | White | 8-7 | ||
| 6 | Nadja Pizzimenti | Blue | 1-1 | ||
| 7 | Alex Petkov | Grey | 3-2 | ||
| 8 | James Cagle | Brown | 2-1 |
05Roster & Results
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Markivich | Grey | 6-0 | ||
| 2 | David James Rice | Blue | 4-0 | ||
| 3 | Trent Grabowski | White | 4-2 | ||
| 4 | Jacob Romano | White | 2-0 | ||
| 5 | Dominic Iafrate | White | 8-7 | ||
| 6 | Nadja Pizzimenti | Blue | 1-1 | ||
| 7 | Alex Petkov | Grey | 3-2 | ||
| 8 | James Cagle | Brown | 2-1 | ||
| 9 | Tristan Dalbec | White | 7-8 | ||
| 10 | Jacob Fenoseff | White | 7-7 | ||
| 11 | Benjamin Yanko | White | 4-6 | ||
| 12 | Ardolf Lumaj | Blue | 4-5 | ||
| 13 | Winston Cotter | White | 0-11 | ||
| 14 | Laith Namou | Brown | 1-2 | ||
| 15 | Lincoln Chauvin | Grey | 1-6 | ||
| 16 | Michael Rice Sr. | Blue | 0-5 | ||
| 17 | Arianna Rice | White | 0-5 | ||
| 18 | Abel Craig | White | 0-4 | ||
| 19 | Jacob Stichhaller | White | 0-4 | ||
| 20 | Bruce James | White | 0-4 | ||
| 21 | Alexander Cummings | 0-2 | |||
| 22 | Nick Barrett | Brown | 0-1 |
08FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Proving Grounds Jiu Jitsu has 22 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Proving Grounds Jiu Jitsu is ranked #3345 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 581.8.
Proving Grounds Jiu Jitsu competitors have earned 9 gold, 11 silver, 8 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Proving Grounds Jiu Jitsu is ranked #3345 nationally with 22 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.
Proving Grounds Jiu Jitsu has 22 competitors who have earned 28 medals across tracked tournaments. View their full competition history, fighter development stats, and academy rankings on Jits.gg.
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