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Official Rankings

Verified Rankings

Our rankings are verified through official governing bodies and can be confirmed at their respective websites.

#1 Youth BJJ Academy in USA

PBJJF 2025

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#1 Youth BJJ Academy Globally

PBJJF World Rankings 2025

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#3 World Ranked - Masters Heavyweight

IBJJF

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World Ranked Athletes
Youth Yellow Belts
#1 & #2 World
PBJJF 2025
Youth Gray Belts
#1 & #3 World
PBJJF 2025
Professor Ranard Brown
#3 World
IBJJF Masters Heavyweight
Competition Results

Championship Results

Beyond Jiu-Jitsu athletes at PBJJF Pan-American Championships 2025
9× Gold Medals

PBJJF Pan-American Championships 2025

2025
6× PBJJF World Championship Titles
Youth
2025
9× PBJJF Pan-Am Championship Titles
Youth
2025
15× PBJJF American National Titles
Youth
2025
15× PBJJF Regional Titles
Youth
2024
8× PBJJF World Championship Titles
Youth
2024
14× PBJJF Regional Titles
Youth
2009-2023
100+ Local, Regional & National Championships
All Divisions
Coaching Credentials

Elite Lineage

Royce Gracie

UFC Hall of Famer, 3x UFC Champion

2001-2013

Rickson Gracie

Undefeated BJJ Legend, 8th Degree Red Belt

2014-2024

Luiz Palhares

World Champion, Head of Ribeiro Lineage

2014-Present
Professor Ranard Brown

Founder & Head Coach

IBJJF Certified Black Belt
#3 World Ranked - IBJJF Masters Heavyweight
UFC Ultimate Fighter Striking Evaluator
25+ Years of BJJ Training
16 Years Academy Leadership

Direct Lineage: Royce Gracie → Rickson Gracie → Luiz Palhares

Peer-Reviewed Research

Research Citations

Our claims about BJJ's benefits are backed by peer-reviewed research from leading institutions.

Martial Arts Training Improves Focus and Attention in Children

NIH/PubMed (2019)

Finding: Significant improvement in focus and attention

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Physical Activity and Mental Health Benefits

Harvard Health (2024)

Finding: Regular exercise improves cognitive function and mental health

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Exercise and Anxiety Reduction in Youth

NIH/PubMed (2019)

Finding: Physical activity reduces anxiety symptoms in children and teens

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Self-Defense Training Psychological Benefits

NIH/PubMed (2015)

Finding: Self-defense training increases self-efficacy and empowerment

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Youth Sports Safety Guidelines

CDC Sports Safety (2024)

Finding: Evidence-based injury prevention protocols for youth athletics

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Safety Standards

Safety & Policies

0.15% Injury Rate
Lower than youth soccer and basketball
SafeSport Trained Staff
All coaches complete child safety certification
Age-Appropriate Curriculum
5 distinct programs for ages 4-adult
Controlled Sparring Protocols
Progressive skill-based partner work
Mat Hygiene Standards
Hospital-grade cleaning after every class
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Verified Metrics

Transformation Stats

1,000+
Families Served
Verified
200+
Gold Medalists Mentored
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14×
World Champion Titles (2024-2025)
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87%
Reported Increased Independence
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94%
Parent-Reported Discipline Improvement
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16
Years of Excellence
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