1,055Academy Score · Elite
20Fighters
60Total Wins
23
Medals1,319Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review
Thiago Rela Academy is a results-driven youth program with 20 competitors across 12 tournaments.
They win gold 38% of the time, finish 33% of wins by submission, retain 39% of first-time competitors.
A technically advanced program in Itatiba — the competition results speak for themselves.
01Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance
Gold Medal
Rate
Win rate across 12 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.
38%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 27 vs similar academies
2GOLD MEDALS
Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.
38%
-5% below NY Avg
NY Avg 43%
Thiago Rela Academy 38%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Thiago Rela Academy has won 2 gold medals across 139 entries in 12 tournaments.Gold medal rate measures how often fighters reach the top of the podium — a 38% 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 Thiago Rela Academy closes out victories.
33%FINISH RATE▼ 15 vs similar academies
20TOTAL SUBMISSIONS
Similar-size avg: 48%
Submission
20 · 33%
regional · 54%
Points
36 · 60%
regional · 46%
Decision
4 · 7%
Most wins here come by points or decision (67%), with 33% ending by submission.That's not uncommon — at youth levels, coaches often prioritize positional control and scoring over submissions. It's a deliberate coaching choice, not a weakness.Based on 60 tracked wins. The national median finish rate is 49%.
Tournament
Outcomes
Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.
39TOTAL PLACEMENTS
38%GOLD CONVERSION
Similar-size avg: 11% gold
THIS ACADEMY — 39 placements
Gold 38% (15)
Silver 36% (14)
Bronze 15% (6)
4th 10% (4)
NY Avg
Gold 42%
Silver 38%
Bronze 21%
Out of 39 tracked placements, 74% result in gold or silver. Only 4 times has a Thiago Rela Academy 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.
18RANKED FIGHTERS
1ELITE+ TIER
6% of roster is Elite or higher
THIS ACADEMY18
50%
22%
22%
NY Avg Academy12
50%
17%
17%
17%
50% Novice(9)
22% Prospect(4)
22% Advanced(4)
6% Elite(1)
18 fighters at Thiago Rela 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.
17ACTIVE FIGHTERS
5BELT LEVELS
Strongest: Grey (7 fighters)
0%25%50%75%100%
White3
▲64▼18
Grey7
▲29▼25
Yellow3
▲27▼15
Orange3
▼11▼23
Blue+1
▼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
12
Fighters
Gold Rate
41%
regional 46%
Sub Rate
40%
regional 57%
Win Rate
51%
regional 74%
Retention
50%
regional 41%
4
Fighters
Gold Rate
20%
regional 48%
Sub Rate
14%
regional 52%
Win Rate
24%
regional 72%
Retention
50%
regional 41%
Small sample size
12
Male Fighters
Gold Rate
41%
regional 46%
Sub Rate
40%
regional 57%
Win Rate
51%
regional 74%
Retention
50%
regional 41%
4
Female Fighters
Gold Rate
20%
regional 48%
Sub Rate
14%
regional 52%
Win Rate
24%
regional 72%
Retention
50%
regional 41%
Small sample size
The academy fields 4 female competitors alongside 12 male competitors.The female roster has recorded 10 wins and 8 golds with a 24% 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 6 months.
146TRACKED MATCHES
292EST. MATCHES/YEAR
Similar-size avg: ~120/year
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Thiago Rela Academy competes year-round. 146 tracked matches across 6 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.
39%RETURN RATE▲ 5 vs similar academies
8RETURNING FIGHTERS
Similar-size avg: 34%
39%
-2% below NY Avg
NY Avg 41%
Thiago Rela Academy 39%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At Thiago Rela Academy, 39% 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.
Development
Pipeline
Cross-belt consistency and ranking performance.
1%CONSISTENCY▲ 1 vs similar academies
#1636NATIONAL RANK
Similar-size avg: 0%
#1
NY
of academies
#1636
National
power rank
1054.9
Power Score
NY avg: 56.6 · Global: 40.5
Performance is strongest at specific belt levels at Thiago Rela Academy. 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
23Competition entries
133Tracked matches
12Tournaments
3Organizations
2025Data window
02Top Fighters
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcus Jones | Purple | 10-2 | ||
| 2 | James Spaniak | Blue | 3-2 | ||
| 3 | Mason Isaac Taylor | Yellow | 7-8 | ||
| 4 | Connor Storms | Purple | 3-3 | ||
| 5 | Vihaan Bandodkar | White | 4-1 | ||
| 6 | Camden McKitish | Grey | 3-1 | ||
| 7 | Francisco Avellar Cysne | Grey | 4-8 | ||
| 8 | Sawyer Teeters | Grey | 2-2 |
05Roster & Results
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcus Jones | Purple | 10-2 | ||
| 2 | James Spaniak | Blue | 3-2 | ||
| 3 | Mason Isaac Taylor | Yellow | 7-8 | ||
| 4 | Connor Storms | Purple | 3-3 | ||
| 5 | Vihaan Bandodkar | White | 4-1 | ||
| 6 | Camden McKitish | Grey | 3-1 | ||
| 7 | Francisco Avellar Cysne | Grey | 4-8 | ||
| 8 | Sawyer Teeters | Grey | 2-2 | ||
| 9 | Lucas Moreira | White | 2-0 | ||
| 10 | Melanie Samaan | 1-0 | |||
| 11 | Maddox Bacon | Yellow | 6-7 | ||
| 12 | Zoe Cameron | Yellow | 2-6 | ||
| 13 | Zejna Ibisevic | White | 2-4 | ||
| 14 | Valerie Krivenko | Grey | 4-10 | ||
| 15 | Phoenix Bacon | Grey | 1-7 | ||
| 16 | Matheus Avellar Cysne | Grey | 0-8 | ||
| 17 | Kara Hoang | Grey | 0-6 | ||
| 18 | Mj McKitish | Grey | 0-4 |
08FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Thiago Rela Academy in Itatiba, NY has 20 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Thiago Rela Academy is ranked #1636 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 1054.9.
Thiago Rela Academy competitors have earned 15 gold, 14 silver, 6 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Thiago Rela Academy is located in Itatiba, NY. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
Thiago Rela Academy is ranked #1636 nationally among NY academies with 20 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.
Thiago Rela Academy has 20 competitors who have earned 35 medals across tracked tournaments. View their full competition history, fighter development stats, and academy rankings on Jits.gg.
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