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Stay Strong BJJ
Newtown, NJNortheast
#5894
National Rank
193Academy Score · Elite
6Fighters
14Total Wins
53
Medals1,620Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review
Stay Strong BJJ is a results-driven youth program with 6 competitors across 6 tournaments.
They win gold 16% of the time, retain 17% of first-time competitors.
A technically advanced program in Newtown — the competition results speak for themselves.
01Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance
Gold Medal
Rate
Win rate across 6 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.
16%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 5 vs similar academies
5GOLD MEDALS
Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.
16%
-28% below NJ Avg
NJ Avg 44%
Stay Strong BJJ 16%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Stay Strong BJJ has won 5 gold medals across 32 entries in 6 tournaments.Gold medal rate measures how often fighters reach the top of the podium — a 16% 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 Stay Strong BJJ closes out victories.
50%FINISH RATE▲ 2 vs similar academies
8TOTAL SUBMISSIONS
Similar-size avg: 48%
Submission
8 · 50%
regional · 56%
Points
7 · 44%
regional · 44%
Decision
1 · 6%
Stay Strong BJJ fighters don't just win — they finish.50% of all wins come by submission: armbars, chokes, leg locks. That's a direct measure of technical depth — not stalling, not riding advantages.Based on 16 tracked win methods across all competitions.
Academy Roster
Roster
Depth
Fighter tier distribution across the competitive roster.
6RANKED FIGHTERS
1ELITE+ TIER
17% of roster is Elite or higher
THIS ACADEMY6
33%
17%
33%
17%
NJ Avg Academy13
54%
15%
15%
15%
33% Novice(2)
17% Prospect(1)
33% Advanced(2)
17% Elite(1)
6 fighters at Stay Strong BJJ 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.
Academy Operations
Competition
Activity
Match frequency and competition cadence over 5 months.
32TRACKED MATCHES
77EST. MATCHES/YEAR
Similar-size avg: ~240/year
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Stay Strong BJJ has logged 32 matches over 5 months.Tournament activity shows how regularly this academy competes. Consistent participation gives fighters more opportunities to test their skills.Quality of events matters as much as quantity — but regular reps build confidence.
Fighter
Retention
What percentage of athletes return after their first competition.
17%RETURN RATE▼ 18 vs similar academies
1RETURNING FIGHTERS
Similar-size avg: 34%
17%
-26% below NJ Avg
NJ Avg 42%
Stay Strong BJJ 17%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At Stay Strong BJJ, 17% 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.
02Top Fighters
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | St | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivan Larios | White | 4-0 | 2 | NJ | – | ||||
| 2 | Matthew Hardgrove | White | 2-6 | 2 | NJ | – | ||||
| 3 | Matthew Patella | Blue | 2-2 | 1 | NJ | – | ||||
| 4 | Tyler Roller | White | 2-0 | 1 | NJ | – | ||||
| 5 | Malik Hooks | White | 4-1 | 2 | NJ | – | ||||
| 6 | Ashwath Arasan | White | 0-7 | – | – | NJ | – |
05Roster & Results
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | St | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivan Larios | White | 4-0 | 2 | NJ | – | ||||
| 2 | Matthew Hardgrove | White | 2-6 | 2 | NJ | – | ||||
| 3 | Matthew Patella | Blue | 2-2 | 1 | NJ | – | ||||
| 4 | Tyler Roller | White | 2-0 | 1 | NJ | – | ||||
| 5 | Malik Hooks | White | 4-1 | 2 | NJ | – | ||||
| 6 | Ashwath Arasan | White | 0-7 | – | – | NJ | – |
08FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Stay Strong BJJ in Newtown, NJ has 6 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Stay Strong BJJ is ranked #5894 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 193.3.
Stay Strong BJJ competitors have earned 5 gold, 3 silver medals in tracked tournaments.
Stay Strong BJJ is located in Newtown, NJ. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
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