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Shackelford's MMA

Memphis, ILMidwest
#4351
National Rank
432Academy Score · Elite
10Fighters
9Total Wins
2
Medals
1,308Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review

Shackelford's MMA is a results-driven youth program with 10 competitors across 4 tournaments.

They win gold 20% of the time, retain 30% of first-time competitors.

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

01
Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance

Gold Medal
Rate

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

20%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 9 vs similar academies
0GOLD MEDALS

Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.

20%
-19% below IL Avg
IL Avg 39%
Shackelford's MMA 20%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Gold medal rate measures how often fighters finish first in their divisions. A 20% rate means roughly 1 in 5 tournament entries end in gold.

Tournament
Outcomes

Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.

15TOTAL PLACEMENTS
20%GOLD CONVERSION

Similar-size avg: 11% gold

THIS ACADEMY — 15 placements
Gold 20% (3)
Silver 47% (7)
Bronze 33% (5)
IL Avg
Gold 39%
Silver 38%
Bronze 23%
Shackelford's MMA has 15 tracked tournament placements — 3 gold, 7 silver, 5 bronze.Tournament outcomes show how often fighters place in their divisions. A 100% medal rate means fighters are competitive in most brackets they enter.Consistency across multiple tournaments is what separates programs with real systems from those with occasional wins.
Academy Roster

Roster
Depth

Fighter tier distribution across the competitive roster.

10RANKED FIGHTERS
0ELITE+ TIER

0% of roster is Elite or higher

THIS ACADEMY10
70%
30%
IL Avg Academy10
50%
20%
20%
10%
70% Novice(7)
30% Advanced(3)
10 fighters at Shackelford's MMA 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.

3ACTIVE FIGHTERS
2BELT LEVELS

Strongest: Blue+ (2 fighters)

0%25%50%75%100%
Grey1
▲22▲52
Blue+2
▼11▲2
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.
Academy Operations

Competition
Activity

Match frequency and competition cadence over 3 months.

21TRACKED MATCHES
84EST. MATCHES/YEAR

Similar-size avg: ~144/year

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Shackelford's MMA competes year-round. 21 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.

30%RETURN RATE▼ 4 vs similar academies
3RETURNING FIGHTERS

Similar-size avg: 34%

30%
-4% below IL Avg
IL Avg 34%
Shackelford's MMA 30%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At Shackelford's MMA, 30% 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.
02
Top Fighters
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
1,958Advanced
Zachary BrownBlue2-3
40%
–
12
IL–
2
1,774Advanced
Cannon LeblancWhite2-0
100%
100%
1
IL–
3
1,753Advanced
James MorganBlue1-1
50%
100%
1
IL–
4
1,295Novice
Ethan GordonGrey1-3
25%
100%
12
IL–
5
1,166Novice
Joseph LandsgaardWhite2-3
40%
100%
IL–
6
1,090Novice
Tyson LemockBlue1-2
33%
100%
1
IL–
7
1,020Novice
Cage Bryant0-4––
2
IL–
8
1,011Novice
Braxton Campbell0-2––
1
IL–
05
Roster & Results
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
1,958Advanced
Zachary BrownBlue2-3
40%
–
12
IL–
2
1,774Advanced
Cannon LeblancWhite2-0
100%
100%
1
IL–
3
1,753Advanced
James MorganBlue1-1
50%
100%
1
IL–
4
1,295Novice
Ethan GordonGrey1-3
25%
100%
12
IL–
5
1,166Novice
Joseph LandsgaardWhite2-3
40%
100%
IL–
6
1,090Novice
Tyson LemockBlue1-2
33%
100%
1
IL–
7
1,020Novice
Cage Bryant0-4––
2
IL–
8
1,011Novice
Braxton Campbell0-2––
1
IL–
9
1,008Novice
Bradley WareBlue0-2––
1
IL–
10
1,007Novice
Lance Whaley0-2––
11
IL–
08
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Shackelford's MMA in Memphis, IL has 10 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Shackelford's MMA is ranked #4351 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 432.2.
Shackelford's MMA competitors have earned 3 gold, 7 silver, 5 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Shackelford's MMA is located in Memphis, IL. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
Shackelford's MMA is ranked #4351 nationally among IL academies with 10 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.
Shackelford's MMA has 10 competitors who have earned 15 medals across tracked tournaments. View their full competition history, fighter development stats, and academy rankings on Jits.gg.
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