TournamentPhoenix XI Gi - Mar 2026
[ grey / Youth ]AZ
Forest Ward
Jits
1,424Advanced
~476 Jits to Elite
+770Last event: Mar 1, 2026
#36,520
Overall
Top 41%
Percentile
#12,005
grey Belt
Record
45-5346% Win Rate
45 Wins53 Losses
W
W
W
W
L
4-1 Last 5+4 Streak
Trophy Case
4 GoldNAGA 2 · United 1 · GRAPPLING-X 1Fighter Intelligence
26 TournamentsMedals
31Medals
across 26 tournaments
Gold 4
Silver 15
Bronze 12
13% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 39%
What this means13% of tournament entries result in gold — 26 points below the belt average. Still building a medal collection at this level.
Finishing Ability
39%
Subs
Submission 18
Points 27
Other 1
Belt Avg 56%
-17 pts vs belt avg
What this means39% of wins by submission — 17 points below the belt average. This fighter wins primarily through points and decisions.
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Advanced Analytics
AI CalculatedGrowth Trajectory
DVIBuilding Momentum
Winning more than losing — building momentum
Growing faster than 45% of peers
Win Quality
Consistent
Clutch Score: -1.4%
46
Close Wins
53
Losses
Best win: Beat Elijah Howard (1156 pts higher)
99 matches analyzed
Format Split
BALANCED44 Gi54 NoGi
Gi
21W-23L48%
NoGi
24W-30L44%
Sub Rate
Gi 11%NoGi 24%
3% win rate delta — Gi stronger
Segment Analysis
Malegrey BeltAges 6-729,089 FightersComparing to 29,089 grey belt fighters
Win Rate
45%avg 63%
AVG
-19 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
39%avg 56%
AVG
-17 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
15%avg 39%
AVG
-24 pts vs avg
What This Means
Win rate tracks at 45% for grey belt. 103 matches and counting.
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MaleNoGi · Kindergarten 2019-2020 · white·40-49
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Theodore Steinberg | 2,904 | Gracie Barra Queen Creek | 13-6 |
| 2 | Forest Ward | 1,424 | Carlson Gracie Gilbert | 45-53 |
| 3 | Lucas Hernandez | 1,107 | 10th Planet Goodyear | 5-15 |
| 4 | Benjamin Vega | 1,016 | Crypto Jiu Jitsu | 0-4 |
| 5 | Easton Price | 1,008 | Bad News Bears | 0-2 |
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Your chance to win gold: 11%
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MaleGi · Kindergarten 2019-2020 · white·40-49
13 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Your chance to win gold: 19%
UNITED
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Malegi · White · - 55lbs·- 55lbs
Solo — free medalMalenogi · Kids No-Gi - Boys · White · - 55lbs·- 55lbs
Solo — free medalGRAPPLING-X
Malenogi · No-Gi --Youth Divisions · Whites · Beginner Division · 50 Lbs & Below·50 Lbs & Below
Solo — free medalMaleunknown · Gi-- Youth Divisions · White·50 Lbs & Below 7-8 Years old
Solo — free medalGRAPPLING-X
Malenogi · No-Gi --Youth Divisions · Whites · Beginner Division·50.1- 60 Lbs
Solo — free medalMaleunknown · Gi-- Youth Divisions · White·50.1- 60 Lbs 7-8 Years old
Solo — free medalGRAPPLING-X
Malenogi · No-Gi --Youth Divisions · Whites · Beginner Division·50.1- 60 Lbs
Solo — free medalMaleunknown · Gi-- Youth Divisions · White·50.1- 60 Lbs 7-8 Years old
Solo — free medalFighter History
98 matches
| Result | Method | Fighter | JITS | Academy | Bracket | Video | Tournament | Format | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | SUB | 1348+170 | Gracie Barra Katy | White No-gi --youth Divisions · 5-6 · White Belts · Beginner · 40.1 - 50 Lbs | NoGi | Mar 1, 2026 | |||
| W | SUB | 1085+150 | Rounders MMA & Boxing | White No-gi --youth Divisions · 5-6 · White Belts · Beginner · 40.1 - 50 Lbs | NoGi | Mar 1, 2026 | |||
| W | SUB | 1013+120 | Team Ironman Ultimate Training | White No-gi --youth Divisions · 5-6 · White Belts · Beginner · 40.1 - 50 Lbs | NoGi | Mar 1, 2026 | |||
| W | SUB | 1016+140 | Universal Grappling Academy - Combat Sports Team | White No-gi --youth Divisions · 5-6 · White Belts · Beginner · 40.1 - 50 Lbs | NoGi | Mar 1, 2026 | |||
| L | PTS | 4242-30 | Riverside Submission | White No-gi --youth Divisions · 5-6 · White Belts · Beginner · 40.1 - 50 Lbs | NoGi | Mar 1, 2026 | |||
| L | PTS | 4242-30 | Riverside Submission | White Gi-- Youth Divisions · 5-6 · White · 40.1 - 50 Lbs | Gi | Mar 1, 2026 | |||
| W | PTS | 1233+90 | Riverside Submission | White Gi-- Youth Divisions · 5-6 · White · 40.1 - 50 Lbs | Gi | Mar 1, 2026 | |||
| W | SUB | 1082+160 | Carlson Gracie Wine Country | White Gi-- Youth Divisions · 5-6 · White · 40.1 - 50 Lbs | Gi | Mar 1, 2026 | |||
| L | SUB | 3563-50 | Carlson Gracie Gilbert | Grey 6-7 Years · Grey · - 55lbs | NoGi | Feb 1, 2026 | |||
| W | SUB | 1013+130 | 66 Jiu-jitsu BJJ Globetrotters | Grey 6-7 Years · Grey · - 55lbs | NoGi | Feb 1, 2026 |
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Data Sources
Matches98
Placements36
Tournaments26
Medals🥇 4🥈 15🥉 12
Sources
GRAPPLING-XUNITEDNAGAJJWLGRAP
First MatchJan 2025
Last MatchMar 2026
Stats verified from completed tournaments only, may not represent a fighter's true record.
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About
Forest Ward is a Grey belt from Carlson Gracie Gilbert in Gilbert, AZ competing across 11 tournaments with 2 gold, 4 silver, and 3 bronze medals. His 25% submission rate ranks in the top 18% of Grey belts—20 points above the 45% belt average—indicating a technical, finish-oriented approach to competition. At a 2193 JITS Rating, Ward places #3660 in his belt tier and #7346 globally, positioning him in the 82nd percentile among Grey belts.
All 12 of Ward's competitive wins came against higher-rated opponents, including a standout victory over Adam Hassan (475-point rating gap). His development velocity registers at the 42nd percentile DVI with building_momentum status across 33 total matches in JJWL and NAGA events. Ward's tournament consistency shows strongest results at NAGA Phoenix II Grappling Championship (1 gold, 1 silver) and maintains near-identical performance in gi (1075 rating, 15 matches) and no-gi (1090 rating, 18 matches).
Frequently Asked Questions
Forest Ward has a 46-57 competition record across 103 matches in 27 tournaments.
Forest Ward is ranked #36520 overall and #12005 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Forest Ward has earned 4 gold, 15 silver, 12 bronze medals across 27 tournaments.
Forest Ward trains at Carlson Gracie Gilbert and competes as a grey belt.
Forest Ward has a 39% submission rate and a 45% win rate across 103 matches.
Forest Ward is ranked #12005 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Forest Ward's current Jits rating is 1424. Use the Rating Simulator on Forest Ward's profile to see how a win or loss against any opponent would affect their rating. Factors include opponent strength, match method (submission vs points), and margin of victory.