2027 Nationals Jiu-Jitsu Open

The 2027 Nationals Jiu Jitsu Open returns this year for one day of high-level competition in both Gi and No-Gi divisions. Hosted by NABJJF, this event brings together athletes from all over Southern California, Nevada and beyond. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or entering your first bracket, this tournament is an opportunity to challenge yourself and showcase your Jiu Jitsu.

Only spectators who purchased a VIP Mat Access may enter the mat area.
All Coaches must sign a NABJJF Code of Conduct Agreement before being allowed in the mat area. If you have not received an agreement, please email tournament@nabjjf.com.
Coaches collect their wristbands at coach check-in at the front door. Each academy gets 1 coach wristband, plus 1 more for every 5 unique competitors it registers. A wristband is issued to one coach and is not transferable. A lost wristband is replaced once, at check-in, only if staff can confirm the coach is on the allocation list.

Brackets and Schedule: HERE

For general inquiries: tournament@nabjjf.com

– The NABJJF Team

Welcome to 2027 Nationals Jiu-Jitsu Open! Please read this page carefully — 2027 brings our biggest fairness upgrade ever: one graded weight chart for kids and birthdate-matched kids brackets.

Tier
Member Price
Non-Member Price
EARLY ACCESS
First 100 Kids AND 100 Adults
$29.99
$49.99
GENERAL REGISTRATION (Opens Nov 11)
Until Dec 2
$49.99
$79.99
Until Dec 23
$49.99
$89.99
Until Jan 6
$49.99
$99.99
Until Jan 27
$69.99
$109.99
Until Feb 17
$69.99
$119.99
DIVISION CHANGE DEADLINE Feb 21
Register for Gi and get No-Gi for 30% OFF
NABJJF MEMBER PRICING
Member pricing & registration on nabjjf.com

One graded weight chart for kids: 18 classes covering every kids age class and both genders, with No-Gi limits 4 pounds under Gi (Gi 45 to 230 lbs, No-Gi 41 to 226 lbs, then an open class). No more different cutoffs per age group. Juveniles and adults keep their established weight classes.
Kids brackets are matched by birthdate: no child is automatically placed in a bracket spanning more than 12 months of age.
A child with no opponents is handled under Solo Competitors: a move is only ever up, one age division up is the good suggestion and two up is offered only when nothing better exists, and the parent or coach decides. If nobody answers a good proposal within 24 hours, our team may apply it and tells you.
Kids weigh-ins use the 2-pound allowance.
Debut Division (kids white belts): if this is one of your first three NABJJF tournaments, choose White (Debut Division) at registration. We check every entry after registration and email you if you qualify, or, if you no longer qualify, with two choices: move to the regular division or withdraw for full credit.
Kids age classes are one year each, Age 4 through Age 15. The number is the age your child turns in the tournament year.
Uniforms for 2027: kids may compete in any color gi as long as it is one uniform color, top and bottom the same. Juveniles, adults and masters follow the standard gi color rules.
Techniques for 2027: heel hooks and reaping the knee are legal only in adult brown and black belt No-Gi, and the scissor takedown is illegal in every division.

Kids Divisions: 2-pound weight allowance. Athletes exceeding this allowance will be disqualified. Please register your child in a division they can safely make.
Juvenile and Adult Divisions: No weight allowance.
Weigh-ins must be done in full competition attire (Gi or No-Gi uniform).

2 competitors: best 2 out of 3
3 competitors: round robin
4+ competitors: double elimination with 3rd place match
Open Weight: single elimination from 4 competitors, with no 3rd place match
Kids brackets are formed after registration has closed, grouped by birthdate and weight (see "New for 2027" above).

Division Change Deadline: Feb 21, 2027
Registration Closes: Feb 17, 2027
Brackets and Schedule Posted: Feb 25, 2027

No changes to divisions will be allowed after the deadline. Athletes are responsible for reviewing their registration and weight class in Smoothcomp before the division change deadline.

For event rules, uniform guidelines, and additional details, nabjjf.com/faq.