Description
Hello, Competitor!
It’s time to step on the mat and showcase your training. Competing is one of the best ways to challenge your technique, test your mindset, and grow as a martial artist. We’re excited to host you at one of the most established tournaments in the sport.
DATE: January 24-25, 2026
Saturday, January 24th: Adults and Juveniles
Sunday, January 25th: Kids
VENUE
Cerritos College- 11110 Alondra Blvd Norwalk, CA
Doors open at 7:30 AM. The official tournament schedule will be released on Smoothcomp in the days leading up to the event.
PRICES
Registration includes Gi and/or No-Gi divisions.
**NEW: Black Belts who compete for FREE must pay a deposit at registration, which will be refunded to them at the tournament day if they show up.
| Tier | Gi or No-Gi |
| EARLY ACCESS (Opens Oct 20) | |
| First 200 Kids AND 200 Adults | $49.99 |
| GENERAL REGISTRATION (Opens Nov 3) | |
| Until Nov 26 | $79.99 |
| Until Dec 10 | $89.99 |
| Until Dec 24* | $99.99 |
| Until Jan 7 | $109.99 |
| Until Jan 14 | $119.99 |
| DIVISION CHANGE DEADLINE 1/17/2026 | Register for Gi and get No-Gi for 30% OFF |
*Register by this date to receive a free event T-shirt. Be sure to select “Free T-Shirt” and click "Register" during the registration checkout process.
Spectator Fee: $12 online, $15 at the door. Spectator tickets are card only — no cash will be accepted. Children under 7 enter free.
VIP Mat Access: $49.99 AT REGISTRATION ONLY. VIP ticket holders must also buy spectator tickets. Please check in at the weigh-in station to collect your wristband. Only coaches and spectators will be allowed in the mat area.
MAT AREA RULES
- 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 must check in at the weigh-in station to obtain their wristbands.
WEIGH-IN RULES
- 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).
BRACKET FORMAT
- Double Elimination format for all brackets (Kids, Juvenile, and Adult)
- 2 competitors: best 2 out of 3
- 3 competitors: round robin
- 4+ competitors: double elimination with 3rd place match
IMPORTANT DATES
- Free T-Shirt Deadline: Dec 24, 2025
- Division Change Deadline: Jan 17, 2026
- Registration Closes: Jan 14, 2026
- Brackets and Schedule Posted: Jan 22, 2026
No changes to divisions will be allowed after the deadline. Athletes are responsible for reviewing their registration and weight class in Smoothcomp before October 4th.
RESOURCES AND SUPPORT
For event rules, uniform guidelines, and additional details, visit www.nabjjf.com/faq
View competitor list: HERE
Brackets and Schedule: HERE
For general inquiries: tournament@nabjjf.com
We look forward to seeing you on the mats.
– The NABJJF Team
