1,071Academy Score · Elite
7Fighters
75Total Wins
17209
Medals2,195Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review
Train Hard, Be Kind is a results-driven youth program with 7 competitors across 10 tournaments.
They win gold 31% of the time, finish 73% of wins by submission, retain 71% of first-time competitors.
A technically advanced program in Hard — the competition results speak for themselves.
01Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance
Gold Medal
Rate
Win rate across 10 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.
31%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 20 vs similar academies
17GOLD MEDALS
Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.
31%
-8% below IL Avg
IL Avg 39%
Train Hard, Be Kind 31%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Train Hard, Be Kind has won 17 gold medals across 115 entries in 10 tournaments.Gold medal rate measures how often fighters reach the top of the podium — a 31% 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 Train Hard, Be Kind closes out victories.
73%FINISH RATE▲ 25 vs similar academies
52TOTAL SUBMISSIONS
Similar-size avg: 48%
Submission
52 · 73%
regional · 56%
Points
17 · 24%
regional · 44%
Decision
2 · 3%
Train Hard, Be Kind fighters don't just win — they finish.73% of all wins come by submission — that puts Train Hard, Be Kind in the top 25% of academies nationwide. Armbars, chokes, leg locks: the technique works under pressure.Based on 71 tracked win methods across all competitions.
Tournament
Outcomes
Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.
36TOTAL PLACEMENTS
33%GOLD CONVERSION
Similar-size avg: 11% gold
THIS ACADEMY — 36 placements
Gold 33% (12)
Silver 44% (16)
Bronze 22% (8)
IL Avg
Gold 39%
Silver 38%
Bronze 23%
Out of 36 tracked placements, 78% 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.
7RANKED FIGHTERS
3ELITE+ TIER
43% of roster is Elite or higher
THIS ACADEMY7
14%
14%
29%
43%
IL Avg Academy10
50%
20%
20%
10%
14% Novice(1)
14% Prospect(1)
29% Advanced(2)
43% Elite(3)
Every Train Hard, Be Kind 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 1 Prospects and 2 Veterans is the pipeline. Most academies are top-heavy in one tier.Train Hard, Be Kind produces competitors at every level.
Belt
Breakdown
Performance metrics segmented by belt level.
4ACTIVE FIGHTERS
3BELT LEVELS
Strongest: Grey (2 fighters)
0%25%50%75%100%
White1
▲22▲52
Grey2
▲19▲30
Orange1
▲22▼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.
Academy Operations
Competition
Activity
Match frequency and competition cadence over 9 months.
89TRACKED MATCHES
119EST. MATCHES/YEAR
Similar-size avg: ~144/year
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Train Hard, Be Kind competes year-round. 89 tracked matches across 9 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.
71%RETURN RATE▲ 37 vs similar academies
5RETURNING FIGHTERS
Similar-size avg: 34%
71%
+38% above IL Avg
IL Avg 34%
Train Hard, Be Kind 71%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
After a kid's first tournament, do they come back?At Train Hard, Be Kind, 5 of 7 fighters return for a second competition.Across IL, the average is roughly 34%. Globally, it's closer to 52%.Retention is a proxy for coaching quality and culture — kids who feel prepared keep competing.
02Top Fighters
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | St | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Koltyn Carrie Sugrue | Grey | 28-18 | 365 | IL | – | ||||
| 2 | Colton Folliard | Purple | 7-3 | 21 | IL | – | ||||
| 3 | Aaron V. Brooks | Black | 3-0 | 1 | IL | – | ||||
| 4 | Keith Andrew Mruk | Grey | 13-7 | 451 | IL | – | ||||
| 5 | Gabriel Emerson Richmond | Orange | 4-2 | – | 22 | IL | – | |||
| 6 | Shaun e Richmond | Black | 1-3 | – | 2 | IL | – | |||
| 7 | Michael John Realmuto Jr. | Black | 1-5 | 2 | IL | – |
05Roster & Results
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | St | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Koltyn Carrie Sugrue | Grey | 28-18 | 365 | IL | – | ||||
| 2 | Colton Folliard | Purple | 7-3 | 21 | IL | – | ||||
| 3 | Aaron V. Brooks | Black | 3-0 | 1 | IL | – | ||||
| 4 | Keith Andrew Mruk | Grey | 13-7 | 451 | IL | – | ||||
| 5 | Gabriel Emerson Richmond | Orange | 4-2 | – | 22 | IL | – | |||
| 6 | Shaun e Richmond | Black | 1-3 | – | 2 | IL | – | |||
| 7 | Michael John Realmuto Jr. | Black | 1-5 | 2 | IL | – |
08FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Train Hard, Be Kind in Hard, IL has 7 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Train Hard, Be Kind is ranked #1611 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 1070.7.
Train Hard, Be Kind competitors have earned 17 gold, 18 silver, 10 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Train Hard, Be Kind is located in Hard, IL. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
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