2026 BJJFP Philippine Jiu Jitsu National Championships

Gi • No-Gi • Kids • Juveniles • Adults • Masters December 5 Ayala Malls Circuit Makati – Event Center The 2026 BJJFP Philippine National Jiu Jitsu Championships is the Federation's premier annual championship and one of the longest-running Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitions in the Philippines. Open to all competitors from every academy and affiliation nationwide, the National Championships brings together the country's finest athletes to compete for one of the sport's highest honours—the title of BJJFP Philippine National Champion. Hosted by Ayala Malls Circuit Makati in partnership with BJJFP and Warrior Legends, this prestigious championship features Gi and No-Gi competition across Kids, Juveniles, Adults and Masters, showcasing the highest standard of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition in the country. The event is open to all Nationalities. Winning a National Championship is more than earning a gold medal. It represents months of preparation, technical excellence, determination and sp...

The 2026 BJJFP Philippine National Jiu Jitsu Championships is the Federation's premier annual championship and one of the longest-running  Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitions in the Philippines. 

Hosted by Ayala Malls Circuit Makati in partnership with BJJFP and Warrior Legends,  this prestigious championship features Gi and No-Gi competition across Kids, Juveniles, Adults and Masters, showcasing the highest standard of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition in the country. The event is open to all Nationalities.

Saturday December 5 

Competition Starts: 9:00 AM

Competitors must arrive at least one hour before their scheduled match.

Every athlete must have an individual Smoothcomp profile, including competitors registering through team entries or direct payment.

Register for the championship
Edit registrations before the correction deadline
View brackets
View match schedules
Receive event updates

Before Sunday August 2

Sunday November 15  - Sunday, November 29 

Monday November 30 -  Wednesday, December 2 (Midnight)

Released on the Monday before the event.

Thursday – 11:59 PM before the event.

No changes will be accepted on competition day.

BJJFP reserves the right to review and amend competitor eligibility where necessary to ensure fair competition.

To achieve this, our competitions incorporate internationally recognised standards from both the JJIF (Ju-Jitsu International Federation) and the IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation).

Children's and Junior divisions (U6–U18) compete under the JJIF Ruleset, including:

Official JJIF weight divisions
Golden Score system for tied matches
Same-day weigh-in while wearing the Gi and belt
JJIF competition rules and procedures
2 Divisions for U6 , White and Grey Belts , Yellow and above

These divisions prepare young athletes for National Team opportunities and future JJIF regional, continental and international competitions while continuing to strengthen Brazilian Jiu Jitsu throughout the Philippines.

Adult and Masters divisions compete under the current IBJJF Ruleset, including:

Official IBJJF weight divisions
Standard IBJJF match times
Current IBJJF competition procedures
Same-day weigh-in before the first match

Open Belt , IBJJF Blue Belt Rules

All Belt Levels

Gi and No-Gi divisions are available for all categories. except U8years 

Adult Gi Division – ₱1,995

Discount for No-Gi Division – ₱900

Absolute Division – ₱600

Adult Gi Division – ₱2,200

Additional No-Gi Division – ₱800

Absolute Division – ₱700

Adult Gi Division – ₱2,500

Additional No-Gi Division – ₱700

Absolute Division – ₱750

Competitors are responsible for checking their registration, division, academy and weight class.

Weigh-in takes place before your first match.
Competitors must weigh in wearing their Gi and belt.
Follow the official competition schedule.
Failure to complete the weigh-in when called may result in disqualification.

White, Blue or Black Gi only
Must comply with current IBJJF standards
Gi and belt must be clean and in good condition
Proper fit is required

Black competition shorts
Competition rash guard
Rash guard must display a minimum of 10% of the competitor's belt colour
No loose-fitting T-shirt

Amateur MMA athletes may compete at White Belt.
Judo Black Belts, National Team Wrestlers and Professional MMA athletes must compete at Blue Belt or above.

Follow your match schedule via Smoothcomp.
Listen carefully for announcements throughout the day.
Athletes not present after three calls may be disqualified.
Masters competitors may compete in a younger Masters age division where permitted.
Adults and Masters may not compete in an older age division.
Once a two-person bracket has been published, competitors cannot be transferred to another division.
Brackets are final on competition day
Follow the app to see your match details : https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/90-find-out-your-dynamic-starting-time

Youth competitors can compete at their age group and above, but not in the age group below. 

For example, an athlete entering the U12 Division must still be under 12 years of age on the eligibility date.

Masters competitors may compete in their own Masters age division or a younger Masters including Adult divisions. 

Single-entry competitors may transfer to the Absolute Division any time before the registration deadline.
Division changes cannot be made on competition day.
Medals may be collected from the podium at any time during the event.
Competitors should regularly monitor Smoothcomp for schedule updates and bracket changes prior to the correction deadline
All competitors are to be at the venue at least one hour before the event

Unsportsmanlike conduct, abusive language or behaviour that brings the sport into disrepute may result in penalties or disqualification.

No coaching is permitted inside the competition area for Adult divisions.

Approved photographers are encouraged to share event photographs with BJJFP for publication.