3,254Academy Score · Elite
30Fighters
367Total Wins
918854
Medals1,488Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review
Squared BJJ HQ is a results-driven youth program with 30 competitors across 35 tournaments.
They win gold 42% of the time, finish 48% of wins by submission, retain 73% of first-time competitors. Their fighters average 3.0 gold medals each.
A technically advanced program in Worcester — the competition results speak for themselves.
01Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance
Gold Medal
Rate
Win rate across 35 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.
42%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 31 vs similar academies
91GOLD MEDALS
Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.
42%
+1% above MA Avg
MA Avg 41%
Squared BJJ HQ 42%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Squared BJJ HQ fighters win gold in 42% of competition entries — that's 91 golds across 789 entries in 35 tournaments.The average MA academy gold rate is 41%.That puts Squared BJJ HQ 2% above the MA average.
Submission
Culture
Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how Squared BJJ HQ closes out victories.
48%FINISH RATE
177TOTAL SUBMISSIONS
Similar-size avg: 48%
Submission
177 · 48%
regional · 55%
Points
171 · 47%
regional · 45%
Decision
19 · 5%
Squared BJJ HQ wins are split roughly evenly: 48% by submission, 52% by points or decision.That's 177 finishes across 367 tracked wins. Fighters are trained to finish when the opening is there and control when it's not.Belt-adjusted finish rate is -12pp vs expected for their belt composition — near the national median.The national median is 49%. Squared BJJ HQ is in that range — a program that develops both sides of the game.
Tournament
Outcomes
Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.
248TOTAL PLACEMENTS
37%GOLD CONVERSION
Similar-size avg: 11% gold
THIS ACADEMY — 248 placements
Gold 37% (92)
Silver 32% (79)
Bronze 20% (50)
4th 11% (27)
MA Avg
Gold 40%
Silver 40%
Bronze 20%
Out of 248 tracked placements, 69% result in gold or silver. Only 27 times has a Squared BJJ HQ fighter placed 4th.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.
30RANKED FIGHTERS
2ELITE+ TIER
7% of roster is Elite or higher
THIS ACADEMY30
70%
17%
MA Avg Academy11
55%
18%
18%
70% Novice(21)
17% Prospect(5)
7% Advanced(2)
3% Elite(1)
3% Prodigy(1)
Every Squared BJJ HQ 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 5 Prospects and 2 Veterans is the pipeline. Most academies are top-heavy in one tier.Squared BJJ HQ produces competitors at every level.
Belt
Breakdown
Performance metrics segmented by belt level.
35ACTIVE FIGHTERS
6BELT LEVELS
Strongest: Grey (13 fighters)
0%25%50%75%100%
White12
▲33▼26
Grey13
▲39▲14
Yellow4
▲10▲5
Orange4
▲6▲10
Green1
▼11▲2
Blue+1
▼11▲2
Gold Rate
Sub Rate
Small Avg
Squared BJJ HQ is a youth-dominant program. Grey and white belts make up 71% of the active roster — 35 ranked fighters across all belt levels.The grey belts are the standout division: 50% win rate and 62% submission rate across 13 fighters.If your child is a grey belt, they'll train alongside 13 other grey belts who compete regularly.
Male vs Female
23
Fighters
Gold Rate
43%
regional 41%
Sub Rate
54%
regional 55%
Win Rate
53%
regional 71%
Retention
78%
regional 41%
7
Fighters
Gold Rate
9%
regional 46%
Sub Rate
39%
regional 55%
Win Rate
27%
regional 68%
Retention
71%
regional 41%
23
Male Fighters
Gold Rate
43%
regional 41%
Sub Rate
54%
regional 55%
Win Rate
53%
regional 71%
Retention
78%
regional 41%
7
Female Fighters
Gold Rate
9%
regional 46%
Sub Rate
39%
regional 55%
Win Rate
27%
regional 68%
Retention
71%
regional 41%
The academy fields 7 female competitors alongside 23 male competitors.The female roster has recorded 19 wins and 7 golds with a 27% 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 15 months.
787TRACKED MATCHES
630EST. MATCHES/YEAR
Similar-size avg: ~120/year
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Squared BJJ HQ competes year-round. 787 tracked matches across 15 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.
73%RETURN RATE▲ 39 vs similar academies
22RETURNING FIGHTERS
Similar-size avg: 34%
73%
+32% above MA Avg
MA Avg 41%
Squared BJJ HQ 73%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
After a kid's first tournament, do they come back?At Squared BJJ HQ, 22 of 30 fighters return for a second competition.Across MA, the average is roughly 41%. Globally, it's closer to 52%.Retention is a proxy for coaching quality and culture — kids who feel prepared keep competing.
Development
Pipeline
Cross-belt consistency and ranking performance.
1%CONSISTENCY▲ 1 vs similar academies
#94NATIONAL RANK
Similar-size avg: 0%
#1
MA
of academies
#94
National
power rank
3253.6
Power Score
MA avg: 56.6 · Global: 40.5
Performance is strongest at specific belt levels at Squared BJJ HQ. 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
82Competition entries
743Tracked matches
35Tournaments
9Organizations
2025–2026Data window
02Top Fighters
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hunter Kirakosian | Grey | 22-10 | ||
| 2 | Chace Palmiscianowright | Grey | 69-9 | ||
| 3 | Camden Palmiscianowright | Grey | 52-14 | ||
| 4 | Paðen Schadone | White | 51-21 | ||
| 5 | Donovan Mara | Grey | 18-31 | ||
| 6 | Aidan Sturgis | White | 2-0 | ||
| 7 | Bryce Salerno | Grey | 9-9 | ||
| 8 | Veronica Ray | White | 2-1 |
05Roster & Results
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hunter Kirakosian | Grey | 22-10 | ||
| 2 | Chace Palmiscianowright | Grey | 69-9 | ||
| 3 | Camden Palmiscianowright | Grey | 52-14 | ||
| 4 | Paðen Schadone | White | 51-21 | ||
| 5 | Donovan Mara | Grey | 18-31 | ||
| 6 | Aidan Sturgis | White | 2-0 | ||
| 7 | Bryce Salerno | Grey | 9-9 | ||
| 8 | Veronica Ray | White | 2-1 | ||
| 9 | Aubrielle Richardson | Grey | 2-6 | ||
| 10 | Logan Richardson | Grey | 3-8 | ||
| 11 | Samuel Mello Merino | Grey | 1-4 | ||
| 12 | Benjamin Donahue | White | 2-7 | ||
| 13 | Paisley Sanders | Grey | 16-24 | ||
| 14 | Riley Palmiscianowright | Yellow | 25-34 | ||
| 15 | Emanuel Mello Merino | Grey | 1-3 | ||
| 16 | Charlie Simolaris | Grey | 2-2 | ||
| 17 | Noa Marzoratti | White | 1-1 | ||
| 18 | Ruth Mara | White | 22-45 | ||
| 19 | Jadian Manuel Colon | Grey | 18-26 | ||
| 20 | Tanis Schadone | Grey | 12-65 | ||
| 21 | Broden Ekelund | White | 1-3 | ||
| 22 | Audric Schadone | Yellow | 1-43 | ||
| 23 | Edward Snyder | Grey | 9-16 | ||
| 24 | Arthur Carvalho | Grey | 0-7 | ||
| 25 | George Simolaris | Grey | 0-4 |
08FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Squared BJJ HQ in Worcester, MA has 30 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Squared BJJ HQ is ranked #94 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 3253.6.
Squared BJJ HQ competitors have earned 89 gold, 82 silver, 53 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Squared BJJ HQ is located in Worcester, MA. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
Squared BJJ HQ is ranked #94 nationally among MA academies with 30 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.
Squared BJJ HQ has 30 competitors who have earned 224 medals across tracked tournaments. View their full competition history, fighter development stats, and academy rankings on Jits.gg.
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