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SPAR Self-defense

#4106
National Rank
482Academy Score · Elite
25Fighters
57Total Wins
14167
Medals
1,448Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review

SPAR Self-defense is a results-driven youth program with 25 competitors across 4 tournaments.

They finish 48% of wins by submission, retain 16% of first-time competitors.

A technically advanced program in the area — 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.

0%GOLD MEDAL RATE▼ 11 vs similar academies
14GOLD MEDALS

Among 7948 small academies.

0%
-40% below Global Avg
SPAR Self-defense 0%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
SPAR Self-defense has won 14 gold medals across 118 entries in 4 tournaments.Gold medal rate measures how often fighters reach the top of the podium — a 0% rate means roughly few tournament entries end in gold.This is a foundational metric for evaluating any competition program.

Submission
Culture

Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how SPAR Self-defense closes out victories.

48%FINISH RATE
30TOTAL SUBMISSIONS

Similar-size avg: 48%

Submission
30 · 48%
Points
29 · 47%
Decision
3 · 5%
SPAR Self-defense wins are split roughly evenly: 48% by submission, 52% by points or decision.That's 30 finishes across 62 tracked wins. Fighters are trained to finish when the opening is there and control when it's not.The national median is 49%. SPAR Self-defense is in that range — a program that develops both sides of the game.

Tournament
Outcomes

Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.

37TOTAL PLACEMENTS
38%GOLD CONVERSION

Similar-size avg: 11% gold

THIS ACADEMY — 37 placements
Gold 38% (14)
Silver 43% (16)
Bronze 19% (7)
38% Gold(14)
43% Silver(16)
19% Bronze(7)
Out of 37 tracked placements, 81% 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.

24RANKED FIGHTERS
3ELITE+ TIER

13% of roster is Elite or higher

THIS ACADEMY24
54%
17%
17%
13%
54% Novice(13)
17% Prospect(4)
17% Advanced(4)
13% Elite(3)
Every SPAR Self-defense fighter is ranked against all fighters at their belt level nationwide. 3 fighters rank in the top 5% nationally (Elite or above).The deep bench of 4 Prospects and 4 Veterans is the pipeline. Most academies are top-heavy in one tier.SPAR Self-defense produces competitors at every level.

Belt
Breakdown

Performance metrics segmented by belt level.

5ACTIVE FIGHTERS
3BELT LEVELS

Strongest: Orange (3 fighters)

0%25%50%75%100%
White1
▼11▼48
Yellow1
▼11▼48
Orange3
▼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
17
Fighters
Gold Rate
52%
regional 40%
Sub Rate
54%
regional 55%
Win Rate
58%
regional 71%
Retention
18%
regional 52%
5
Fighters
Gold Rate
10%
regional 40%
Sub Rate
33%
regional 56%
Win Rate
29%
regional 66%
Retention
20%
regional 52%
17
Male Fighters
Gold Rate
52%
regional 40%
Sub Rate
54%
regional 55%
Win Rate
58%
regional 71%
Retention
18%
regional 52%
5
Female Fighters
Gold Rate
10%
regional 40%
Sub Rate
33%
regional 56%
Win Rate
29%
regional 66%
Retention
20%
regional 52%
The academy fields 5 female competitors alongside 17 male competitors.The female roster has recorded 14 wins and 5 golds with a 29% 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 4 months.

115TRACKED MATCHES
345EST. MATCHES/YEAR
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SPAR Self-defense competes year-round. 115 tracked matches across 4 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.

16%RETURN RATE▼ 18 vs similar academies
4RETURNING FIGHTERS

Similar-size avg: 34%

16%
-36% below Regional Avg
Regional Avg 52%
SPAR Self-defense 16%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At SPAR Self-defense, 16% 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
3,332Elite
Ryan CarpenterPurple5-0
100%
100%
2
–
2
2,904Elite
Scott JohnstonWhite9-2
82%
33%
2
–
3
2,355Elite
Raine FreemanPurple2-2
50%
100%
11
–
4
2,123Advanced
James FederickYellow2-1
67%
100%
1
–
5
1,937Advanced
Heather BeardsleyPurple3-2
60%
67%
1
–
6
1,695Advanced
Colby DurinkaWhite5-2
71%
60%
1
–
7
1,650Advanced
Johnathan WorthyPurple3-1
75%
–
11
–
8
1,566Prospect
Rocco UrbanczykWhite4-1
80%
25%
1
–
05
Roster & Results
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
3,332Elite
Ryan CarpenterPurple5-0
100%
100%
2
–
2
2,904Elite
Scott JohnstonWhite9-2
82%
33%
2
–
3
2,355Elite
Raine FreemanPurple2-2
50%
100%
11
–
4
2,123Advanced
James FederickYellow2-1
67%
100%
1
–
5
1,937Advanced
Heather BeardsleyPurple3-2
60%
67%
1
–
6
1,695Advanced
Colby DurinkaWhite5-2
71%
60%
1
–
7
1,650Advanced
Johnathan WorthyPurple3-1
75%
–
11
–
8
1,566Prospect
Rocco UrbanczykWhite4-1
80%
25%
1
–
9
1,549Prospect
Jimmy MannaWhite4-2
67%
25%
1
–
10
1,480Novice
Philip GulisanoBlue10-5
67%
70%
321
–
11
1,296Novice
Oakley BrunnerGrey1-1
50%
100%
1
–
12
1,275Novice
Paul LamphronYellow2-1
67%
–
1
–
13
1,218Prospect
Thema FrangiasWhite2-1
67%
–
1
–
14
1,217Novice
Chris MostowyWhite1-3
25%
100%
–
15
1,166Prospect
Kyle KaczmarekBlack0-1––
1
–
16
1,144Novice
Sal della PentaPurple1-1
50%
–
1
–
17
1,131Novice
Veronica HellermanOrange1-6
14%
–
31
–
18
1,096Novice
Mike ShulBlack2-5
29%
100%
11
–
19
1,015Novice
Kaylee RajkaranOrange0-4––
11
–
20
1,015Novice
Ben PapasYellow0-4––
11
–
21
1,011Novice
Cole RobertsGrey0-3–––
22
1,010Novice
Ari KaczmarekGrey0-2––
1
–
23
1,009Novice
Sun Jae NigalyeWhite0-2–––
24
1,008Novice
Elena CoppolaOrange0-2––
1
–
25
0Beginner
James DarnleyGreen0-2–––
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

SPAR Self-defense has 25 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
SPAR Self-defense is ranked #4106 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 482.0.
SPAR Self-defense competitors have earned 14 gold, 16 silver, 6 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
SPAR Self-defense is ranked #4106 nationally with 25 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.
SPAR Self-defense has 25 competitors who have earned 36 medals across tracked tournaments. View their full competition history, fighter development stats, and academy rankings on Jits.gg.
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