409Academy Score · Elite
5Fighters
12Total Wins
154
Medals1,436Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review
Valko BJJ Academy is a results-driven youth program with 5 competitors across 7 tournaments.
They retain 40% of first-time competitors.
A technically advanced program in Kansas City — the competition results speak for themselves.
01Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance
Gold Medal
Rate
Win rate across 7 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.
0%GOLD MEDAL RATE▼ 11 vs similar academies
1GOLD MEDALS
Among 7948 small academies.
0%
-39% below MO Avg
MO Avg 39%
Valko BJJ Academy 0%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Valko BJJ Academy has won 1 gold medals across 33 entries in 7 tournaments.Gold medal rate measures how often fighters reach the top of the podium — a 0% rate means roughly few tournament entries end in gold.This is a foundational metric for evaluating any competition program.
Submission
Culture
Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how Valko BJJ Academy closes out victories.
31%FINISH RATE▼ 17 vs similar academies
4TOTAL SUBMISSIONS
Similar-size avg: 48%
Submission
4 · 31%
regional · 57%
Points
8 · 62%
regional · 43%
Decision
1 · 8%
Most wins here come by points or decision (69%), with 31% 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 13 tracked wins. The national median finish rate is 49%.
Tournament
Outcomes
Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.
10TOTAL PLACEMENTS
10%GOLD CONVERSION
Similar-size avg: 11% gold
THIS ACADEMY — 10 placements
Gold 10% (1)
Silver 50% (5)
Bronze 40% (4)
MO Avg
Gold 39%
Silver 39%
Bronze 22%
Valko BJJ Academy has 10 tracked tournament placements — 1 gold, 5 silver, 4 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.
5RANKED FIGHTERS
1ELITE+ TIER
20% of roster is Elite or higher
THIS ACADEMY5
60%
20%
20%
MO Avg Academy8
63%
13%
13%
13%
60% Novice(3)
20% Prospect(1)
20% Elite(1)
5 fighters at Valko BJJ 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.
3ACTIVE FIGHTERS
2BELT LEVELS
Strongest: Grey (2 fighters)
0%25%50%75%100%
White1
▼11▼48
Grey2
▼11▼36
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 5 months.
32TRACKED MATCHES
77EST. MATCHES/YEAR
Similar-size avg: ~84/year
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Valko BJJ Academy has logged 32 matches over 5 months.Tournament activity shows how regularly this academy competes. Consistent participation gives fighters more opportunities to test their skills.Quality of events matters as much as quantity — but regular reps build confidence.
Fighter
Retention
What percentage of athletes return after their first competition.
40%RETURN RATE▲ 6 vs similar academies
2RETURNING FIGHTERS
Similar-size avg: 34%
40%
+3% above MO Avg
MO Avg 37%
Valko BJJ Academy 40%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At Valko BJJ Academy, 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.
02Top Fighters
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | St | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nemanja Nikolic | White | 3-3 | 1 | MO | – | ||||
| 2 | Reid F. Sullivan | Purple | 1-1 | 1 | MO | – | ||||
| 3 | Juan Gabriel Pena | Grey | 3-2 | – | 11 | MO | – | |||
| 4 | Joseph Nelson Hooker | Grey | 5-9 | 32 | MO | – | ||||
| 5 | John Thomas O'Connor | White | 0-5 | – | – | 1 | MO | – |
05Roster & Results
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | St | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nemanja Nikolic | White | 3-3 | 1 | MO | – | ||||
| 2 | Reid F. Sullivan | Purple | 1-1 | 1 | MO | – | ||||
| 3 | Juan Gabriel Pena | Grey | 3-2 | – | 11 | MO | – | |||
| 4 | Joseph Nelson Hooker | Grey | 5-9 | 32 | MO | – | ||||
| 5 | John Thomas O'Connor | White | 0-5 | – | – | 1 | MO | – |
08FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Valko BJJ Academy in Kansas City, MO has 5 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Valko BJJ Academy is ranked #4301 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 409.5.
Valko BJJ Academy competitors have earned 1 gold, 5 silver, 4 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Valko BJJ Academy is located in Kansas City, MO. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
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