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Rating System

Understanding Your Jits Rating

Every match counts. Your Jits Rating is powered by a proprietary engine purpose-built for BJJ competition — one number that captures your true competitive level across every tracked tournament.

How It Works

Every Match Counts

Win or lose, every tracked competition match updates your rating. The system weighs opponent strength, so beating a higher-rated fighter gives you a bigger boost.

Purpose-Built Engine

A proprietary rating system designed from the ground up for combat sports. It models opponent strength, match context, rating confidence, and competition frequency.

Cross-Organization

Your rating combines results from JJWL, IBJJF, NAGA, AGF, Grappling Industries, and more into one unified score.

The Tier Ladder

S-Tier
Top 0.01%Top 0.01%

The best in the country. Fewer than 10 fighters at any time. Dominant across premier organizations.

Prodigy
Top 0.2%Top 0.2%

Dominant competitors with proven records against quality opposition across multiple organizations.

Elite
Top 2%Top 2%

Strong competitors who consistently win against quality opponents.

Advanced
Top 8%Top 8%

Consistent winners with meaningful competitive records.

Prospect
Top 23%Top 23%

Active competitors with winning records.

Novice
Top 48%Top 48%

Building a competitive record through regular competition.

Beginner
Top 76%Top 76%

First tournaments. Every match builds the rating foundation.

Unranked
Top 100%Below top 76%

Not enough competitive data to establish a rating. Compete to get ranked.

How to Reach the Next Tier

Compete regularly. More matches give the system more data points. Fighters who compete 4+ times per year see faster rating convergence.
Beat higher-rated opponents. The biggest rating gains come from winning against fighters rated above you. Seek out strong competition.
Win by submission. While submission vs. points doesn't directly affect your rating calculation, submission wins demonstrate dominance that tends to correlate with consistent performance.
Build consistency. A steady stream of wins matters more than a single big upset. The rating system rewards sustained performance over time.
Compete across organizations. Your rating combines results from all tracked organizations. Competing in different organizations exposes you to varied competition pools.

Rating Confidence

Not all ratings carry the same weight. A fighter with 30 matches has a far more reliable rating than someone with 2. Our system tracks this internally and communicates it simply: if the rating is trustworthy, you see nothing. If it's still finding its level, we tell you.

LockedRD below 80

This fighter has competed extensively and their rating has fully converged. The number you see is a reliable measure of their competitive level.

On the profile: Nothing — the rating speaks for itself. No labels, no warnings. A clean number means a trustworthy number.

TestingRD 80–249

The rating is stable but may shift slightly with new results. Most active competitors fall here — enough data to be meaningful, with room to refine.

On the profile: Nothing — the rating is reliable enough that no disclaimer is needed.

CalibratingRD 250–299

The system is still learning where this fighter belongs. They have some match history but not enough for full confidence. Expect the rating to move significantly after each competition.

On the profile: A subtle note below the rating: "Early rating — expect changes with more matches."

ScoutingRD 300+

Very few matches in the system. The rating is a rough starting point based on limited data. It will change substantially as more results come in.

On the profile: A note below the rating: "Provisional — based on very few matches." The rating appears slightly muted.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Jits Rating?+
The Jits Rating is a proprietary competitive intelligence system purpose-built for BJJ. It measures your performance across every tracked tournament, recalibrating after each match based on the outcome, your opponent's strength, and competition context. Learn more at jits.gg/ratings.
How often does my rating update?+
Ratings are recalculated during our daily pipeline run. After you compete, your updated rating will typically appear within 24-48 hours of results being published by the tournament organization.
Does belt promotion affect my rating?+
No. Your Jits Rating carries across belt promotions. However, your percentile ranking is calculated among all rated fighters, so a belt promotion doesn't reset your position.
Why is my rating different from my tournament placement?+
Tournament placements reflect a single event. Your Jits Rating reflects your entire competitive history, weighted by opponent quality. You can medal at a local tournament but still have a lower rating than someone who lost early at a major event against elite opposition.
Do Gi and NoGi have separate ratings?+
Yes. You have a combined Jits Rating plus separate Gi and NoGi segment ratings. Your tier is based on your combined rating.
My child just started competing. How long until they get a meaningful rating?+
After 3-5 matches, the rating system has enough data to place your child accurately. The more matches, the more precise the rating becomes. You'll see a note on the profile saying "Early rating" until the system has enough data to be confident.
What does "Provisional" or "Early rating" mean on a profile?+
It means the fighter has very few matches in our system. The rating is a rough starting point that will change significantly with more competition. Once the fighter has enough matches, these labels disappear and the rating speaks for itself.
Can my rating go down?+
Yes. Losses to lower-rated opponents will decrease your rating more than losses to higher-rated opponents. Winning against strong opponents increases it the most.

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