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Ripley’s Jiu Jitsu

Kansas City, MOMidwest
#2258
National Rank
773Academy Score · Elite
12Fighters
18Total Wins
10136
Medals
1,131Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review

Ripley’s Jiu Jitsu is a results-driven youth program with 12 competitors across 5 tournaments.

They win gold 32% of the time, retain 25% of first-time competitors.

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

01
Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance

Gold Medal
Rate

Win rate across 5 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.

32%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 21 vs similar academies
10GOLD MEDALS

Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.

32%
-8% below MO Avg
MO Avg 39%
Ripley’s Jiu Jitsu 32%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Ripley’s Jiu Jitsu has won 10 gold medals across 50 entries in 5 tournaments.Gold medal rate measures how often fighters reach the top of the podium — a 32% rate means roughly 1 in 3 tournament entries end in gold.This is a foundational metric for evaluating any competition program.

Submission
Culture

Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how Ripley’s Jiu Jitsu closes out victories.

11%FINISH RATE▼ 37 vs similar academies
2TOTAL SUBMISSIONS

Similar-size avg: 48%

Submission
2 · 11%
regional · 57%
Points
14 · 78%
regional · 43%
Decision
2 · 11%
Most wins here come by points or decision (89%), with 11% 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 18 tracked wins. The national median finish rate is 49%.

Tournament
Outcomes

Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.

23TOTAL PLACEMENTS
17%GOLD CONVERSION

Similar-size avg: 11% gold

THIS ACADEMY — 23 placements
Gold 17% (4)
Silver 57% (13)
Bronze 26% (6)
MO Avg
Gold 39%
Silver 39%
Bronze 22%
Out of 23 tracked placements, 74% 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.

12RANKED FIGHTERS
0ELITE+ TIER

0% of roster is Elite or higher

THIS ACADEMY12
83%
17%
MO Avg Academy8
63%
13%
13%
13%
83% Novice(10)
17% Prospect(2)
12 fighters at Ripley’s 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.

Belt
Breakdown

Performance metrics segmented by belt level.

14ACTIVE FIGHTERS
4BELT LEVELS

Strongest: White (9 fighters)

0%25%50%75%100%
White9
▲3▼27
Grey1
▲64▼48
Yellow3
▲56▼8
Green1
▼11▼48
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
6
Fighters
Gold Rate
9%
regional 40%
Sub Rate
25%
regional 56%
Win Rate
17%
regional 75%
Retention
33%
regional 37%
4
Fighters
Gold Rate
33%
regional 39%
Sub Rate
8%
regional 63%
Win Rate
57%
regional 75%
Retention
25%
regional 37%
Small sample size
6
Male Fighters
Gold Rate
9%
regional 40%
Sub Rate
25%
regional 56%
Win Rate
17%
regional 75%
Retention
33%
regional 37%
4
Female Fighters
Gold Rate
33%
regional 39%
Sub Rate
8%
regional 63%
Win Rate
57%
regional 75%
Retention
25%
regional 37%
Small sample size
The academy fields 4 female competitors alongside 6 male competitors.The female roster has recorded 23 wins and 13 golds with a 57% 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 5 months.

53TRACKED MATCHES
127EST. MATCHES/YEAR

Similar-size avg: ~84/year

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Ripley’s Jiu Jitsu competes year-round. 53 tracked matches across 5 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
3RETURNING FIGHTERS

Similar-size avg: 34%

25%
-12% below MO Avg
MO Avg 37%
Ripley’s Jiu Jitsu 25%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At Ripley’s Jiu Jitsu, 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▲ 1 vs similar academies
#2258NATIONAL RANK

Similar-size avg: 0%

#1
MO
of academies
#2258
National
power rank
773.4
Power Score
MO avg: 56.6 · Global: 40.5
Performance is strongest at specific belt levels at Ripley’s Jiu Jitsu. 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
50Tracked matches
5Tournaments
3Organizations
2025–2026Data window
02
Top Fighters
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
1,448Novice
Cate SwaffordGrey8-5
62%
–
321
MO–
2
1,426Prospect
Bella MeyersWhite3-1
75%
33%
1
MO–
3
1,242Novice
Gavin StringhamWhite2-8
20%
50%
132
MO–
4
1,209Prospect
Kaden ColeWhite1-0
100%
–
1
MO–
5
1,149Novice
John DuncanWhite1-4
20%
–
2
MO–
6
1,033Novice
MacLin StringhamWhite2-2
50%
–
2
MO–
7
1,028Novice
Madilyn SchusterWhite1-2
33%
–
2
MO–
8
1,014Novice
Thomas DeleeGrey0-3––MO–
05
Roster & Results
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
1,448Novice
Cate SwaffordGrey8-5
62%
–
321
MO–
2
1,426Prospect
Bella MeyersWhite3-1
75%
33%
1
MO–
3
1,242Novice
Gavin StringhamWhite2-8
20%
50%
132
MO–
4
1,209Prospect
Kaden ColeWhite1-0
100%
–
1
MO–
5
1,149Novice
John DuncanWhite1-4
20%
–
2
MO–
6
1,033Novice
MacLin StringhamWhite2-2
50%
–
2
MO–
7
1,028Novice
Madilyn SchusterWhite1-2
33%
–
2
MO–
8
1,014Novice
Thomas DeleeGrey0-3––MO–
9
1,008Novice
Blue WalshYellow0-2––
1
MO–
10
1,007Novice
Arthur CoxWhite0-2––
1
MO–
11
1,006Novice
Karsen ColeWhite0-2––
1
MO–
12
1,004Novice
Mae KingWhite0-1––MO–
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Ripley’s Jiu Jitsu in Kansas City, MO has 12 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Ripley’s Jiu Jitsu is ranked #2258 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 773.4.
Ripley’s Jiu Jitsu competitors have earned 4 gold, 13 silver, 6 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Ripley’s Jiu Jitsu is located in Kansas City, MO. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
Ripley’s Jiu Jitsu is ranked #2258 nationally among MO academies with 12 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.
Ripley’s Jiu Jitsu has 12 competitors who have earned 23 medals across tracked tournaments. View their full competition history, fighter development stats, and academy rankings on Jits.gg.
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