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Raiz jiu-jítsu Sarasota

Tampa, FLSoutheast

#2237

National Rank

823Academy Score · Elite

16Fighters

45Total Wins

5128

Medals

1,614Avg Rating

Jits.gg Review

Raiz jiu-jítsu Sarasota is a results-driven youth program with 16 competitors across 4 tournaments.

They win gold 17% of the time, finish 47% of wins by submission, retain 25% of first-time competitors.

A technically advanced program in Tampa — the competition results speak for themselves.

Competitive Intelligence

Tournament Performance

Gold Medal
Rate

Win rate across 4 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.

17%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 6 vs similar academies

5GOLD MEDALS

Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.

17%

-23% below FL Avg

FL Avg 41%

Raiz jiu-jítsu Sarasota 17%

Global Avg 40%

Small Avg 11%

100%

Raiz jiu-jítsu Sarasota has won 5 gold medals across 91 entries in 4 tournaments.Gold medal rate measures how often fighters reach the top of the podium — a 17% rate means roughly 1 in 6 tournament entries end in gold.This is a foundational metric for evaluating any competition program.

Submission
Culture

Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how Raiz jiu-jítsu Sarasota closes out victories.

47%FINISH RATE▼ 2 vs similar academies

21TOTAL SUBMISSIONS

Similar-size avg: 48%

Submission

21 · 47%

regional · 52%

Points

22 · 49%

regional · 48%

Decision

2 · 4%

Raiz jiu-jítsu Sarasota wins are split roughly evenly: 47% by submission, 53% by points or decision.That's 21 finishes across 45 tracked wins. Fighters are trained to finish when the opening is there and control when it's not.The national median is 49%. Raiz jiu-jítsu Sarasota is in that range — a program that develops both sides of the game.

Tournament
Outcomes

Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.

25TOTAL PLACEMENTS

20%GOLD CONVERSION

Similar-size avg: 11% gold

THIS ACADEMY — 25 placements

Gold 20% (5)

Silver 48% (12)

Bronze 32% (8)

FL Avg

Gold 39%

Silver 41%

Bronze 20%

Out of 25 tracked placements, 68% 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.

16RANKED FIGHTERS

2ELITE+ TIER

13% of roster is Elite or higher

THIS ACADEMY16

38%

13%

38%

13%

FL Avg Academy11

55%

18%

38% Novice(6)

13% Prospect(2)

38% Advanced(6)

13% Elite(2)

16 fighters at Raiz jiu-jítsu Sarasota 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.

Belt
Breakdown

Performance metrics segmented by belt level.

12ACTIVE FIGHTERS

3BELT LEVELS

Strongest: White (5 fighters)

0%25%50%75%100%

White5

▲22

Grey4

▲5

Yellow3

▼11▼15

Gold Rate

Sub Rate

Small Avg

Performance metrics broken down by belt level reveal where this academy's training is most effective. Look for consistent gold rates and submission rates across belts — it signals a program that develops fighters at every stage.

Male vs Female

Fighters

Gold Rate

10%

regional 42%

Sub Rate

45%

regional 53%

Win Rate

44%

regional 74%

Retention

22%

regional 42%

Fighters

Gold Rate

27%

regional 41%

Sub Rate

48%

regional 52%

Win Rate

60%

regional 71%

Retention

29%

regional 42%

Male Fighters

Gold Rate

10%

regional 42%

Sub Rate

45%

regional 53%

Win Rate

44%

regional 74%

Retention

22%

regional 42%

Female Fighters

Gold Rate

27%

regional 41%

Sub Rate

48%

regional 52%

Win Rate

60%

regional 71%

Retention

29%

regional 42%

The academy fields 7 female competitors alongside 9 male competitors.The female roster has recorded 42 wins and 19 golds with a 60% win rate.Having a dedicated female roster means girls will have training partners and teammates for competition.

Academy Operations

Competition
Activity

Match frequency and competition cadence over 3 months.

85TRACKED MATCHES

340EST. MATCHES/YEAR

Similar-size avg: ~396/year

Raiz jiu-jítsu Sarasota competes year-round. 85 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.

25%RETURN RATE▼ 9 vs similar academies

4RETURNING FIGHTERS

Similar-size avg: 34%

25%

-17% below FL Avg

FL Avg 42%

Raiz jiu-jítsu Sarasota 25%

Global Avg 52%

Small Avg 34%

100%

Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At Raiz jiu-jítsu Sarasota, 25% 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.

Development
Pipeline

Cross-belt consistency and ranking performance.

1%CONSISTENCY

#2237NATIONAL RANK

Similar-size avg: 0%

of academies

#2237

National

power rank

823.1

Power Score

FL avg: 56.6 · Global: 40.5

Performance is strongest at specific belt levels at Raiz jiu-jítsu Sarasota. That's not uncommon — many programs have pockets of excellence at certain belts.Multi-belt consistency tracks whether quality is spread evenly or concentrated. A higher score means the program works at every level.Specialization isn't necessarily bad, but families should know which belt levels the program excels at.

How we know

0Competition entries

87Tracked matches

4Tournaments

3Organizations

2025Data window

Top Fighters

#		Fighter	Belt					St
1	2,655Elite	Valery Lopez	White	4-0	100%	100%	1	FL	–
2	2,312Elite	Violet Dewitt	Grey	5-5	50%	80%	12	FL	–
3	1,896Advanced	Nazareth Bernal	White	4-2	67%	–	11	FL	–
4	1,824Advanced	Kennedy Darling	Yellow	2-2	50%	50%	11	FL	–
5	1,770Advanced	Luka Ybarra	White	4-2	67%	50%	1	FL	–
6	1,693Advanced	Charlotte Shanbour	White	5-3	63%	20%	1	FL	–
7	1,668Advanced	Payton Lamont	Grey	1-3	25%	–	11	FL	–
8	1,632Advanced	John Darling	Yellow	2-2	50%	–	2	FL	–

FL Top 10

#12

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Roster & Results

#		Fighter	Belt					St
1	2,655Elite	Valery Lopez	White	4-0	100%	100%	1	FL	–
2	2,312Elite	Violet Dewitt	Grey	5-5	50%	80%	12	FL	–
3	1,896Advanced	Nazareth Bernal	White	4-2	67%	–	11	FL	–
4	1,824Advanced	Kennedy Darling	Yellow	2-2	50%	50%	11	FL	–
5	1,770Advanced	Luka Ybarra	White	4-2	67%	50%	1	FL	–
6	1,693Advanced	Charlotte Shanbour	White	5-3	63%	20%	1	FL	–
7	1,668Advanced	Payton Lamont	Grey	1-3	25%	–	11	FL	–
8	1,632Advanced	John Darling	Yellow	2-2	50%	–	2	FL	–
9	1,610Novice	Pierce Dewitt	Grey	6-2	75%	50%	11	FL	–
10	1,496Prospect	Penelope Strauss	White	4-2	67%	50%	11	FL	–
11	1,348Novice	Joaquin Nava	White	1-2	33%	100%		FL	–
12	1,270Prospect	Cesar Ragno	White	2-4	33%	–		FL	–
13	1,228Novice	Kenzo Lerner	Yellow	1-4	20%	100%		FL	–
14	1,223Novice	Thiago Ybarra	White	2-2	50%	50%	1	FL	–
15	1,198Novice	Damian Najera	Yellow	2-3	40%	50%	1	FL	–
16	1,022Novice	Bronson Adkins	Grey	0-4	–	–	1	FL	–

Upcoming FL Tournaments

[ Upcoming FL Tournaments ]

Newbreed Destin Spring Championship

Mar 21Destin

113 registered

Newbreed Treasure Coast Championship

Mar 21Port Saint Lucie

306 registered

PBJJF Orlando Spring International Open 2026

Mar 22Orlando

144 registered

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Raiz jiu-jítsu Sarasota in Tampa, FL has 16 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.

Raiz jiu-jítsu Sarasota is ranked #2237 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 823.1.

Raiz jiu-jítsu Sarasota competitors have earned 5 gold, 12 silver, 8 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.

Raiz jiu-jítsu Sarasota is located in Tampa, FL. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.

Raiz jiu-jítsu Sarasota is ranked #2237 nationally among FL academies with 16 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.

Raiz jiu-jítsu Sarasota has 16 competitors who have earned 25 medals across tracked tournaments. View their full competition history, fighter development stats, and academy rankings on Jits.gg.

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