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The Academy Elk River

#2500
National Rank
750Academy Score · Elite
25Fighters
90Total Wins
254
Medals
1,377Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review

The Academy Elk River is a results-driven youth program with 25 competitors across 7 tournaments.

They win gold 40% of the time, finish 62% of wins by submission, retain 40% 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 7 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.

40%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 29 vs similar academies
2GOLD MEDALS

Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.

40%
+0% above Global Avg
The Academy Elk River 40%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
The Academy Elk River has won 2 gold medals across 262 entries in 7 tournaments.Gold medal rate measures how often fighters reach the top of the podium — a 40% 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 The Academy Elk River closes out victories.

62%FINISH RATE▲ 13 vs similar academies
53TOTAL SUBMISSIONS

Similar-size avg: 48%

Submission
53 · 62%
Points
30 · 35%
Decision
3 · 3%
The Academy Elk River fighters don't just win — they finish.62% of all wins come by submission — that puts The Academy Elk River in the top 25% of academies nationwide. Armbars, chokes, leg locks: the technique works under pressure.Based on 86 tracked win methods across all competitions.

Tournament
Outcomes

Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.

48TOTAL PLACEMENTS
31%GOLD CONVERSION

Similar-size avg: 11% gold

THIS ACADEMY — 48 placements
Gold 31% (15)
Silver 38% (18)
Bronze 31% (15)
31% Gold(15)
38% Silver(18)
31% Bronze(15)
Out of 48 tracked placements, 69% 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
1ELITE+ TIER

4% of roster is Elite or higher

THIS ACADEMY24
58%
21%
17%
58% Novice(14)
21% Prospect(5)
17% Advanced(4)
4% Elite(1)
24 fighters at The Academy Elk River 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.

9ACTIVE FIGHTERS
3BELT LEVELS

Strongest: Grey (4 fighters)

0%25%50%75%100%
White4
▲39▲25
Grey4
▲14▲43
Yellow1
▲39▼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
18
Fighters
Gold Rate
34%
regional 40%
Sub Rate
62%
regional 55%
Win Rate
38%
regional 71%
Retention
56%
regional 52%
3
Fighters
Gold Rate
0%
regional 40%
Sub Rate
20%
regional 56%
Win Rate
21%
regional 66%
Retention
0%
regional 52%
Small sample size
18
Male Fighters
Gold Rate
34%
regional 40%
Sub Rate
62%
regional 55%
Win Rate
38%
regional 71%
Retention
56%
regional 52%
3
Female Fighters
Gold Rate
0%
regional 40%
Sub Rate
20%
regional 56%
Win Rate
21%
regional 66%
Retention
0%
regional 52%
Small sample size
The academy fields 3 female competitors alongside 18 male competitors.The female roster has recorded 6 wins with a 21% 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 7 months.

261TRACKED MATCHES
447EST. MATCHES/YEAR
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The Academy Elk River competes year-round. 261 tracked matches across 7 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.

40%RETURN RATE▲ 6 vs similar academies
10RETURNING FIGHTERS

Similar-size avg: 34%

40%
-12% below Regional Avg
Regional Avg 52%
The Academy Elk River 40%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At The Academy Elk River, 40% 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
3,305Elite
Ryan VadosWhite8-8
50%
63%
12
–
2
2,178Advanced
Dominic ChihakWhite7-3
70%
71%
11
–
3
2,080Advanced
Lukas HopkinsYellow13-6
68%
31%
22
–
4
1,865Prospect
Dylan PetersBlue7-6
54%
86%
11
–
5
1,845Advanced
Mike LadendorfWhite4-1
80%
75%
2
–
6
1,637Advanced
Ezra KovacevichGrey2-0
100%
100%
1
–
7
1,611Prospect
Logan BurgeGrey9-13
41%
78%
121
–
8
1,428Prospect
Brandon JohnsonWhite3-2
60%
33%
–
05
Roster & Results
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
3,305Elite
Ryan VadosWhite8-8
50%
63%
12
–
2
2,178Advanced
Dominic ChihakWhite7-3
70%
71%
11
–
3
2,080Advanced
Lukas HopkinsYellow13-6
68%
31%
22
–
4
1,865Prospect
Dylan PetersBlue7-6
54%
86%
11
–
5
1,845Advanced
Mike LadendorfWhite4-1
80%
75%
2
–
6
1,637Advanced
Ezra KovacevichGrey2-0
100%
100%
1
–
7
1,611Prospect
Logan BurgeGrey9-13
41%
78%
121
–
8
1,428Prospect
Brandon JohnsonWhite3-2
60%
33%
–
9
1,375Novice
Dustin SchulteWhite4-4
50%
25%
–
10
1,364Novice
Randy VadosWhite12-23
34%
67%
521
–
11
1,352Prospect
Memphis KiserGrey1-4
20%
100%
–
12
1,313Prospect
Kayla CollinsGrey4-4
50%
–
2
–
13
1,233Novice
Talia CollinsGrey1-7
13%
100%
–
14
1,200Novice
Wyatt BiceBlue3-5
38%
33%
–
15
1,193Novice
Jaxon AnspachGrey1-12
8%
100%
1
–
16
1,160Novice
Logan HalversonGrey5-10
33%
100%
211
–
17
1,089Novice
Emma VadosGrey5-25
17%
40%
54
–
18
1,069Novice
Waylon GeorgeWhite1-7
13%
100%
–
19
1,043Novice
Rowen TonnGrey0-12––
2
–
20
1,027Novice
Evelyn BurgeWhite0-8–––
21
1,023Novice
Daniel GutowskiWhite0-4–––
22
1,021Novice
Andrew TonnWhite0-4––
1
–
23
1,016Novice
Evan KaedingGrey0-4–––
24
1,007Novice
Aneia PohlWhite0-2–––
25
0Beginner
Owen OlsonWhite0-2––
1
–
08
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The Academy Elk River has 25 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
The Academy Elk River is ranked #2500 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 750.0.
The Academy Elk River competitors have earned 15 gold, 17 silver, 14 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
The Academy Elk River is ranked #2500 nationally with 25 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.
The Academy Elk River has 25 competitors who have earned 46 medals across tracked tournaments. View their full competition history, fighter development stats, and academy rankings on Jits.gg.
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