Tournament2026 Nationals Jiu Jitsu Open - Mar 2026
[ white / youth ]CA
James Kutsch
Jits
1,202Prospect
~198 Jits to Advanced
+360Last event: Feb 22, 2026
#53,964
Overall
Top 60%
Percentile
#23,634
white Belt
Record
16-3035% Win Rate
16 Wins30 Losses
L
W
W
L
W
3-2 Last 5
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Fighter Intelligence
19 TournamentsMedals
12Medals
across 19 tournaments
Gold 0
Silver 9
Bronze 3
0% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 33%
What this means0% of tournament entries result in gold — 33 points below the belt average. Still building a medal collection at this level.
Finishing Ability
31%
Subs
Submission 5
Points 11
Other 0
Belt Avg 56%
-25 pts vs belt avg
What this means31% of wins by submission — 25 points below the belt average. This fighter wins primarily through points and decisions.
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Advanced Analytics
AI CalculatedGrowth Trajectory
DVIHolding Steady
Competitive — holding steady
Growing faster than 33% of peers
Win Quality
Growing
Clutch Score: -11.0%
16
Close Wins
30
Losses
Best win: Beat Colton Page (1226 pts higher)
46 matches analyzed
Format Split
NOGI SPECIALIST26 Gi20 NoGi
Gi
7W-19L27%
NoGi
9W-11L45%
Sub Rate
Gi 4%NoGi 20%
18% win rate delta — NoGi stronger
Segment Analysis
Malewhite BeltAges 6-740,727 FightersComparing to 40,727 white belt fighters
Win Rate
39%avg 67%
AVG
-28 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
31%avg 56%
AVG
-24 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
0%avg 33%
AVG
-33 pts vs avg
What This Means
Win rate tracks at 39% for white belt. 49 matches and counting.
Tale of the Tape
Next Tournaments
ADCC
ADCC Us Open - Phoenix, AZMar 28, 2026
Malenogi · Beginner · -28,0 kg·-28,0 kg
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colton Page | 2,428 | Gracie Barra Chandler | 15-7 |
| 2 | James Kutsch | 1,202 | 10th Planet Palmdale | 16-30 |
| 3 | Forrest Johnson | — | 10th Planet Calgary | — |
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Your chance to win gold: 5%
Malenogi · Beginner · -32,0 kg·-32,0 kg
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Kutsch | 1,202 | 10th Planet Palmdale | 16-30 |
| 2 | Alan Corral | 1,017 | Undisputed South (green Valley/sahuarita) | 0-4 |
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Your chance to win gold: 29%
NABJJF
2026 Nationals Jiu Jitsu OpenMar 29, 2026
Maleunknown · Kids (Gi) · Kid 3 · White·Up to 60.00 lbs (Super Feather)
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silas Billingsley | 4,164 | Checkmat Menifee | 18-1 |
| 2 | Bodhi Nguyen | 3,677 | Matadero Jiujitsu Academy | 21-8 |
| 3 | Alexander Jasso | 2,500 | Checkmat Corona | 31-14 |
| 4 | Zayden Frietze | 2,139 | Flow Academy Brazilian Jiu-jitsu | 17-9 |
| 5 | Matthew Acevedo | 1,706 | Randori Brazilian Jiu Jitsu / Checkmat Moreno Valley | 2-0 |
| 6 | Matthew Figueroa | 1,500 | Raze Jiu Jitsu | 3-3 |
| 7 | Isaiah Hernandez | 1,271 | Riverside MMA | 6-9 |
| 8 | James Kutsch | 1,202 | 10th Planet Palmdale | 16-30 |
| 9 | Aldrick Moe | 1,201 | The Lair Jiu Jitsu | 2-5 |
| 10 | Christian Maroquin | 1,138 | Flow Academy Brazilian Jiu-jitsu | 12-16 |
| 11 | Liam Valenzuela | 1,101 | Ferny Jiu Jitsu | 2-9 |
| 12 | Martin Nunez | 1,057 | Ferny Jiu Jitsu | 2-4 |
| 13 | Alexander Soriano | — | No Gym | — |
| 14 | Andres Cruz | — | Lion Heart Jiu Jitsu Academy | — |
14 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Your chance to win gold: 3%
Malenogi · Kids (No-Gi) · Kid 3 · White · Up to 67.00 lbs (Feather)·Up to 67.00 lbs (Feather)
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastian Caballero | 4,541 | Universal Grappling Academy - Combat Sports Team | 29-8 |
| 2 | Jovani Prado | 2,445 | Checkmat Corona (ibjjff) | 15-5 |
| 3 | Frankie Villa | 1,593 | Ferny Jiu Jitsu | 29-16 |
| 4 | James Kutsch | 1,202 | 10th Planet Palmdale | 16-30 |
| 5 | Liam Buenrostro | 1,151 | Stable Jiu Jitsu Riverside | 1-2 |
| 6 | Arlex Contreras | 1,101 | Ferny Jiu Jitsu | 2-12 |
6 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Your chance to win gold: 2%
ADCC
ADCC Us Open - Los Angeles, CAApr 17, 2026
Malenogi · Beginner · -28,0 kg·-28,0 kg
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Kutsch | 1,202 | 10th Planet Palmdale | 16-30 |
| 2 | Henrik Delakyan | 1,142 | Kd MMA | 11-16 |
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Your chance to win gold: 27%
NABJJF
2026 Orange County International Jiu-jitsu OpenMay 30, 2026
Maleunknown · Kids (Gi) · Kid 3 · White · Up to 70.00 lbs (Feather)·Up to 70.00 lbs (Feather)
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Kutsch | 1,202 | 10th Planet Palmdale | 16-30 |
| 2 | Jameson Anderson | — | All American Jiu Jitsu Academy | — |
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Malenogi · Kids (No-Gi) · Kid 3 · White · Up to 67.00 lbs (Feather)·Up to 67.00 lbs (Feather)
Solo — free medalMalenogi · Beginner · -28,0 kg·-28,0 kg
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrison Ross | 3,056 | Gracie Humaita Valencia -ca | 11-6 |
| 2 | James Kutsch | 1,202 | 10th Planet Palmdale | 16-30 |
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Your chance to win gold: 2%
Fighter History
46 matches
| Result | Fighter | JITS | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| L | 4541-40 | ||
| W | 1082+140 | ||
| W | 1225+190 | ||
| L | 3384-50 | ||
| W | 1021+170 | ||
| L | 3384-50 | ||
| W | 2428+210 | ||
| L | 4131-190 | ||
| L | 1104-160 | ||
| L | 1257-60 |
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Data Sources
Matches46
Placements18
Tournaments19
Medals🥈 9🥉 3
Sources
JJWLADCCGRAPPLING-XNABJJFNAGA
First MatchMay 2025
Last MatchFeb 2026
Stats verified from completed tournaments only, may not represent a fighter's true record.
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About
James Kutsch is a White belt from 10th Planet Palmdale (Palmdale, CA) competing with a 40% win rate across 30 matches in 11 tournaments. His 25% submission rate ranks in the top 20% of White belts—11 points below the 36% belt average—indicating a preference for positional control over finish-heavy grappling. With 0 gold medals, 2 silver medals, and 4 bronze medals, Kutsch has accumulated 6 total podium finishes since his first match in 2025.
Kutsch's 12 competitive wins came against higher-rated opponents, with his best victory over Colton Page representing a 339-point rating gap. His development velocity index sits at the 37th percentile, showing a holding_steady trend with minimal momentum gains. He competes across ADCC, JJWL, and NAGA organizations, splitting his output between gi (18 matches, 1090 rating) and no-gi (12 matches, 1060 rating) formats with nearly identical performance levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
James Kutsch has a 19-30 competition record across 49 matches in 19 tournaments.
James Kutsch is ranked #53964 overall and #23634 among white belt competitors on Jits.gg.
James Kutsch has earned 9 silver, 3 bronze medals across 19 tournaments.
James Kutsch trains at 10th Planet Palmdale and competes as a white belt.
James Kutsch has a 31% submission rate and a 39% win rate across 49 matches.
James Kutsch is ranked #23634 among white belt competitors on Jits.gg.
James Kutsch's current Jits rating is 1202. Use the Rating Simulator on James Kutsch'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.