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Velez Jiu Jitsu

Rahway, NJNortheast
#2568
National Rank
732Academy Score · Elite
18Fighters
41Total Wins
323
Medals
1,681Avg Rating
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Velez Jiu Jitsu is a results-driven youth program with 18 competitors across 6 tournaments.

They win gold 40% of the time, finish 48% of wins by submission, retain 33% of first-time competitors.

A technically advanced program in Rahway — the competition results speak for themselves.

01
Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance

Gold Medal
Rate

Win rate across 6 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.

40%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 29 vs similar academies
3GOLD MEDALS

Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.

40%
-4% below NJ Avg
NJ Avg 44%
Velez Jiu Jitsu 40%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Velez Jiu Jitsu has won 3 gold medals across 89 entries in 6 tournaments.Gold medal rate measures how often fighters reach the top of the podium — a 40% 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 Velez Jiu Jitsu closes out victories.

48%FINISH RATE
23TOTAL SUBMISSIONS

Similar-size avg: 48%

Submission
23 · 48%
regional · 56%
Points
22 · 46%
regional · 44%
Decision
3 · 6%
Velez Jiu Jitsu wins are split roughly evenly: 48% by submission, 52% by points or decision.That's 23 finishes across 48 tracked wins. Fighters are trained to finish when the opening is there and control when it's not.The national median is 49%. Velez Jiu Jitsu is in that range — a program that develops both sides of the game.

Tournament
Outcomes

Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.

28TOTAL PLACEMENTS
54%GOLD CONVERSION

Similar-size avg: 11% gold

THIS ACADEMY — 28 placements
Gold 54% (15)
Silver 25% (7)
Bronze 21% (6)
NJ Avg
Gold 42%
Silver 40%
Bronze 19%
Out of 28 tracked placements, 79% 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.

18RANKED FIGHTERS
5ELITE+ TIER

28% of roster is Elite or higher

THIS ACADEMY18
50%
17%
28%
NJ Avg Academy13
54%
15%
15%
15%
50% Novice(9)
6% Prospect(1)
17% Advanced(3)
28% Elite(5)
Every Velez Jiu Jitsu fighter is ranked against all fighters at their belt level nationwide. 5 fighters rank in the top 5% nationally (Elite or above).The deep bench of 1 Prospects and 3 Veterans is the pipeline. Most academies are top-heavy in one tier.Velez Jiu Jitsu produces competitors at every level.

Belt
Breakdown

Performance metrics segmented by belt level.

5ACTIVE FIGHTERS
2BELT LEVELS

Strongest: White (3 fighters)

0%25%50%75%100%
White3
▲14▲18
Grey2
▲46▼33
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
14
Fighters
Gold Rate
62%
regional 45%
Sub Rate
56%
regional 57%
Win Rate
61%
regional 73%
Retention
29%
regional 42%
4
Fighters
Gold Rate
29%
regional 45%
Sub Rate
50%
regional 59%
Win Rate
11%
regional 69%
Retention
50%
regional 42%
Small sample size
14
Male Fighters
Gold Rate
62%
regional 45%
Sub Rate
56%
regional 57%
Win Rate
61%
regional 73%
Retention
29%
regional 42%
4
Female Fighters
Gold Rate
29%
regional 45%
Sub Rate
50%
regional 59%
Win Rate
11%
regional 69%
Retention
50%
regional 42%
Small sample size
The academy fields 4 female competitors alongside 14 male competitors.The female roster has recorded 4 wins and 11 golds with a 11% 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.

88TRACKED MATCHES
176EST. MATCHES/YEAR

Similar-size avg: ~240/year

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Velez Jiu Jitsu competes year-round. 88 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.

33%RETURN RATE▼ 1 vs similar academies
6RETURNING FIGHTERS

Similar-size avg: 34%

33%
-9% below NJ Avg
NJ Avg 42%
Velez Jiu Jitsu 33%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At Velez Jiu Jitsu, 33% 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
2,819Elite
Rodolfo MediniBlue5-0
100%
60%
1
NJ–
2
2,669Elite
Michael ArrevillagaWhite5-0
100%
40%
2
NJ–
3
2,645Elite
Jonny FischerBlue7-1
88%
100%
2
NJ–
4
2,501Elite
Levi HyltonGrey5-4
56%
20%
1
NJ–
5
2,306Elite
Joseph KiszkaBlue2-2
50%
50%
1
NJ–
6
1,987Advanced
Ricardo ViteriBlue2-0
100%
100%
1
NJ–
7
1,956Advanced
Dallas RagusaBlue2-0
100%
50%
1
NJ–
8
1,865Advanced
Jake OrtizWhite3-1
75%
67%
1
NJ–
05
Roster & Results
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
2,819Elite
Rodolfo MediniBlue5-0
100%
60%
1
NJ–
2
2,669Elite
Michael ArrevillagaWhite5-0
100%
40%
2
NJ–
3
2,645Elite
Jonny FischerBlue7-1
88%
100%
2
NJ–
4
2,501Elite
Levi HyltonGrey5-4
56%
20%
1
NJ–
5
2,306Elite
Joseph KiszkaBlue2-2
50%
50%
1
NJ–
6
1,987Advanced
Ricardo ViteriBlue2-0
100%
100%
1
NJ–
7
1,956Advanced
Dallas RagusaBlue2-0
100%
50%
1
NJ–
8
1,865Advanced
Jake OrtizWhite3-1
75%
67%
1
NJ–
9
1,597Prospect
Eric OrtizWhite2-4
33%
100%
11
NJ–
10
1,247Novice
Raheem ChaudhryWhite3-5
38%
33%
1
NJ–
11
1,224Novice
Reinaldo ArroyoWhite1-3
25%
–NJ–
12
1,200Novice
Aria Marques1-2
33%
100%
NJ–
13
1,143Novice
Abigail HyltonGrey1-8
11%
–
13
NJ–
14
1,046Novice
Carlos PemberthyBrown2-1
67%
–
1
NJ–
15
1,019Novice
Bella OrtizWhite0-4––
2
NJ–
16
1,011Novice
Andrew MarshBlack0-2––
1
NJ–
17
1,010Novice
Juan DepeñaBlue0-2––
1
NJ–
18
1,009Novice
Gianna Marques0-2––NJ–
08
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Velez Jiu Jitsu in Rahway, NJ has 18 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Velez Jiu Jitsu is ranked #2568 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 732.2.
Velez Jiu Jitsu competitors have earned 11 gold, 6 silver, 5 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Velez Jiu Jitsu is located in Rahway, NJ. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
Velez Jiu Jitsu is ranked #2568 nationally among NJ academies with 18 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.
Velez Jiu Jitsu has 18 competitors who have earned 22 medals across tracked tournaments. View their full competition history, fighter development stats, and academy rankings on Jits.gg.
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