2027 All Americas Jiu Jitsu Tournament

Hello, Competitor!

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

DATE: Saturday, January 23, 2027

VENUE

Cerritos College - 11110 Alondra Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650

NABJJF MEMBERS — REGISTER ON NABJJF.COM

NABJJF members get the lowest price at every deadline — member registration from $29.99 — plus member-only perks all season. Membership is a rolling year from purchase.

Member pricing, registration, FAQs and how to enroll: nabjjf.com/events/2027-all-americas-jiu-jitsu-tournament · nabjjf.com/membership

PRICES

*Register by this date to receive a free rash guard. Otherwise, a rash guard can be purchased at the event for a fee.

Second entry (Gi + No-Gi combo) discounts apply automatically at checkout.

NEW FOR 2027 — GRADED KIDS WEIGHT CHART, FAIRER KIDS BRACKETS

• One graded weight chart for kids: 18 classes covering every kids age class, both genders, Gi and No-Gi alike. 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 it happens only with the consent of the parent or coach — our team applies the good proposal if we do not hear back within 24 hours.
• Kids weigh-ins use the 2-pound allowance.
• Debut Division: 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 must move to the regular division.
• Kids age classes are one year each, Kids 4 through Kids 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.

Full details of every 2027 change: nabjjf.com/season-2027

SPECTATOR TICKETS & VIP MAT ACCESS

Spectator tickets and VIP Mat Access are sold on our website, not on SmoothComp — buy them (and skip the door line) at nabjjf.com/events/2027-all-americas-jiu-jitsu-tournament.

• Spectator tickets: pre-order online for $12 ($15 at the door).
• VIP Mat Access: limited quantity, online only.

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
• Kids brackets are formed after registration has closed, grouped by birthdate and weight (see "New for 2027" above).

ROUND-ROBIN TIEBREAKER

• 1. Submission count
• 2. Fastest submission
• 3. Fewest points conceded
• 4. Sum of match scores

IMPORTANT DATES

• Free Rash Guard Deadline: Dec 2, 2026
• Division Change Deadline: Jan 16, 2027
• Registration Closes: Jan 13, 2027
• Brackets and Schedule Posted: Jan 21, 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.

RESOURCES AND SUPPORT

For event rules, uniform guidelines, and additional details, 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