1st All Valley-Subs Only-Jiu Jitsu Tournament - BJJ Tournament in Salinas 2026

1st All Valley-Subs Only-Jiu Jitsu Tournament

Saturday, December 12, 2026 Salinas, United States

At a Glance

Divisions
Gi Absolute
Ruleset
Submission only
Entry
$20 - $40

Description

Submission Only Brackets

No Points, No Advantages, Submissions Only!

Challenge yourself with no reliance on referees' decisions or advantage points. Win by submission within regulation time; win in overtime by submission, fastest submission time, or fastest escape time; win by opponent disqualification or opponent forfeiture. 

Any match whose regulation time ends with a draw immediately moves into Overtime without a break or time-out unless deemed necessary by referee. Any competitor who can not answer the call to immediately participate in the overtime round will be disqualified.

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Rules

This event runs under submission-only rules.

No points, no advantages and no riding mount for the last two minutes. You get the tap or you find out what this event does when the clock runs out.

How sub-only rules work

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Divisions

  • Boys Gi$20
  • Girls Gi$20
  • Juvenile Boys Gi$20
    16-17 years
  • Juvenile Girls Gi$20
    16-17 years
  • Male Gi$40
    18 years and above
  • Female Gi$40
    18 years and above
  • Male Absolute Gi$20
  • Female Absolute Gi$20

Organizer

Salinas Jiu Jitsu
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the competition format?
Submission Only Brackets: No points, no advantages; submissions only.
How do you win a match during regulation time?
By submission within regulation time.
What happens if regulation time ends in a draw?
The match immediately moves into Overtime without a break or time-out unless the referee deems a break necessary.
How is a winner determined in Overtime?
A winner in Overtime is decided by submission, fastest submission time, or fastest escape time.
Are points or advantage points used to decide matches?
No — there are no points and no advantage points, and the format does not rely on referees' decisions or advantage points.
What happens if a competitor cannot answer the call to participate in Overtime?
Any competitor who cannot answer the call to immediately participate in the Overtime round will be disqualified.
Can a match be won other than by submission?
Yes; a match can also be won by opponent disqualification or opponent forfeiture.

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