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The Grappling Academy

#4343
National Rank
406Academy Score · Elite
8Fighters
22Total Wins
631
Medals
1,712Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review

The Grappling Academy is a results-driven youth program with 8 competitors across 5 tournaments.

They win gold 60% of the time, finish 78% of wins by submission, retain 50% 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 5 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.

60%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 49 vs similar academies
6GOLD MEDALS

Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.

60%
+20% above Global Avg
The Grappling Academy 60%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
The Grappling Academy has won 6 gold medals across 33 entries in 5 tournaments.Gold medal rate measures how often fighters reach the top of the podium — a 60% rate means roughly 1 in 2 tournament entries end in gold.This is a foundational metric for evaluating any competition program.

Submission
Culture

Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how The Grappling Academy closes out victories.

78%FINISH RATE▲ 30 vs similar academies
18TOTAL SUBMISSIONS

Similar-size avg: 48%

Submission
18 · 78%
Points
4 · 17%
Decision
1 · 4%
The Grappling Academy fighters don't just win — they finish.78% of all wins come by submission — that puts The Grappling Academy in the top 25% of academies nationwide. Armbars, chokes, leg locks: the technique works under pressure.Based on 23 tracked win methods across all competitions.

Tournament
Outcomes

Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.

10TOTAL PLACEMENTS
60%GOLD CONVERSION

Similar-size avg: 11% gold

THIS ACADEMY — 10 placements
Gold 60% (6)
Silver 30% (3)
Bronze 10% (1)
60% Gold(6)
30% Silver(3)
10% Bronze(1)
The Grappling Academy has 10 tracked tournament placements — 6 gold, 3 silver, 1 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.

8RANKED FIGHTERS
1ELITE+ TIER

13% of roster is Elite or higher

THIS ACADEMY8
38%
13%
38%
13%
38% Novice(3)
13% Prospect(1)
38% Advanced(3)
13% Elite(1)
8 fighters at The Grappling Academy 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.

4ACTIVE FIGHTERS
2BELT LEVELS

Strongest: White (3 fighters)

0%25%50%75%100%
White3
▲64▲43
Grey1
▼11▲52
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 4 months.

30TRACKED MATCHES
90EST. MATCHES/YEAR
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The Grappling Academy competes year-round. 30 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.

50%RETURN RATE▲ 16 vs similar academies
4RETURNING FIGHTERS

Similar-size avg: 34%

50%
-2% below Regional Avg
Regional Avg 52%
The Grappling Academy 50%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
After a kid's first tournament, do they come back?At The Grappling Academy, 4 of 8 fighters return for a second competition.Across the region, the average is roughly 52%. Globally, it's closer to 52%.Retention is a proxy for coaching quality and culture — kids who feel prepared keep competing.
02
Top Fighters
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
2,485Elite
Ryan ConlenWhite5-0
100%
40%
1
–
2
2,238Advanced
Jackson LavinWhite7-1
88%
86%
11
–
3
2,029Advanced
Lauren McVeighWhite3-1
75%
100%
11
–
4
1,929Advanced
Kai LaudGrey3-1
75%
100%
11
–
5
1,768Prospect
James McVeighWhite2-0
100%
100%
1
–
6
1,228Novice
Zadrian LaudWhite2-2
50%
100%
1
–
7
1,011Novice
Michael SommaWhite0-2–––
8
1,011Novice
Robert SevilleBrown0-3––
1
–
05
Roster & Results
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
2,485Elite
Ryan ConlenWhite5-0
100%
40%
1
–
2
2,238Advanced
Jackson LavinWhite7-1
88%
86%
11
–
3
2,029Advanced
Lauren McVeighWhite3-1
75%
100%
11
–
4
1,929Advanced
Kai LaudGrey3-1
75%
100%
11
–
5
1,768Prospect
James McVeighWhite2-0
100%
100%
1
–
6
1,228Novice
Zadrian LaudWhite2-2
50%
100%
1
–
7
1,011Novice
Michael SommaWhite0-2–––
8
1,011Novice
Robert SevilleBrown0-3––
1
–
08
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The Grappling Academy has 8 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
The Grappling Academy is ranked #4343 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 406.0.
The Grappling Academy competitors have earned 6 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
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