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Tried and True Jiu Jitsu

#3215
National Rank
584Academy Score · Elite
14Fighters
57Total Wins
12158
Medals
1,420Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review

Tried and True Jiu Jitsu is a results-driven youth program with 14 competitors across 4 tournaments.

They win gold 17% of the time, finish 53% of wins by submission, retain 43% 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 4 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.

17%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 6 vs similar academies
12GOLD MEDALS

Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.

17%
-23% below Global Avg
Tried and True Jiu Jitsu 17%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Tried and True Jiu Jitsu has won 12 gold medals across 137 entries in 4 tournaments.Gold medal rate measures how often fighters reach the top of the podium — a 17% 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 Tried and True Jiu Jitsu closes out victories.

53%FINISH RATE▲ 4 vs similar academies
30TOTAL SUBMISSIONS

Similar-size avg: 48%

Submission
30 · 53%
Points
24 · 42%
Decision
3 · 5%
Tried and True Jiu Jitsu fighters don't just win — they finish.53% 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 57 tracked win methods across all competitions.

Tournament
Outcomes

Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.

35TOTAL PLACEMENTS
34%GOLD CONVERSION

Similar-size avg: 11% gold

THIS ACADEMY — 35 placements
Gold 34% (12)
Silver 43% (15)
Bronze 23% (8)
34% Gold(12)
43% Silver(15)
23% Bronze(8)
Out of 35 tracked placements, 77% 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.

14RANKED FIGHTERS
2ELITE+ TIER

14% of roster is Elite or higher

THIS ACADEMY14
64%
14%
14%
64% Novice(9)
14% Prospect(2)
7% Advanced(1)
14% Elite(2)
14 fighters at Tried and True Jiu Jitsu 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.

3ACTIVE FIGHTERS
1BELT LEVELS

Strongest: White (3 fighters)

0%25%50%75%100%
White3
▲6▼23
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
10
Fighters
Gold Rate
44%
regional 40%
Sub Rate
67%
regional 55%
Win Rate
47%
regional 71%
Retention
40%
regional 52%
4
Fighters
Gold Rate
10%
regional 40%
Sub Rate
0%
regional 56%
Win Rate
19%
regional 66%
Retention
50%
regional 52%
Small sample size
10
Male Fighters
Gold Rate
44%
regional 40%
Sub Rate
67%
regional 55%
Win Rate
47%
regional 71%
Retention
40%
regional 52%
4
Female Fighters
Gold Rate
10%
regional 40%
Sub Rate
0%
regional 56%
Win Rate
19%
regional 66%
Retention
50%
regional 52%
Small sample size
The academy fields 4 female competitors alongside 10 male competitors.The female roster has recorded 8 wins and 4 golds with a 19% 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 3 months.

82TRACKED MATCHES
328EST. MATCHES/YEAR
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Tried and True Jiu Jitsu competes year-round. 82 tracked matches across 3 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.

43%RETURN RATE▲ 9 vs similar academies
6RETURNING FIGHTERS

Similar-size avg: 34%

43%
-9% below Regional Avg
Regional Avg 52%
Tried and True Jiu Jitsu 43%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At Tried and True Jiu Jitsu, 43% 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
3,437Elite
Tony KesslerWhite12-1
92%
83%
51
–
2
3,258Elite
Gerald TawneyWhite12-9
57%
75%
2
–
3
1,718Advanced
Ethan WannerWhite5-2
71%
60%
1
–
4
1,495Prospect
Westley VanbuskirkWhite2-3
40%
100%
11
–
5
1,331Novice
Jenna EvelhairWhite2-2
50%
–
11
–
6
1,310Prospect
Levi EckWhite2-3
40%
50%
2
–
7
1,273Novice
Spencer GeiseWhite2-3
40%
–
11
–
8
1,251Novice
Gabriel KesslerWhite1-8
11%
100%
3
–
05
Roster & Results
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
3,437Elite
Tony KesslerWhite12-1
92%
83%
51
–
2
3,258Elite
Gerald TawneyWhite12-9
57%
75%
2
–
3
1,718Advanced
Ethan WannerWhite5-2
71%
60%
1
–
4
1,495Prospect
Westley VanbuskirkWhite2-3
40%
100%
11
–
5
1,331Novice
Jenna EvelhairWhite2-2
50%
–
11
–
6
1,310Prospect
Levi EckWhite2-3
40%
50%
2
–
7
1,273Novice
Spencer GeiseWhite2-3
40%
–
11
–
8
1,251Novice
Gabriel KesslerWhite1-8
11%
100%
3
–
9
1,239Novice
Kayla HaugWhite1-9
10%
–
31
–
10
1,197Novice
Jenn WhiteWhite3-10
23%
–
2
–
11
1,119Novice
Sam WelterothWhite8-14
36%
38%
213
–
12
1,041Novice
Dennis EisenhauerWhite1-6
14%
100%
–
13
1,020Novice
Adrienne HackerWhite0-4––
2
–
14
1,011Novice
Ian KillianWhite0-2––
1
–
08
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Tried and True Jiu Jitsu has 14 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Tried and True Jiu Jitsu is ranked #3215 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 584.3.
Tried and True Jiu Jitsu competitors have earned 12 gold, 15 silver, 8 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Tried and True Jiu Jitsu is ranked #3215 nationally with 14 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.
Tried and True Jiu Jitsu has 14 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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