2027 FUJI BJJ KANSAS CITY JIU-JITSU EXPO

Saturday, January 16, 2027 Kansas City, MO, United States

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Absolute Kids

Entry

$85 - $100

Description

Last year, we bet big on the Midwest Jiu-Jitsu community and you proved us right. Thank you to everyone who showed up and made our first Kansas City Jiu Jitsu Expo an incredible success! Your support means everything to us. We’re coming back for 2027 with even bigger goals, deeper brackets, and a commitment to making this the premier annual gathering for Jiu-Jitsu in the heart of America. Let’s do it again!

TOURNAMENT DETAILS:

This is a two day event.

Day 1 (Saturday):

-Male - Adult/Master Divisions - Gi & Nogi (16+)

Day 2 (Sunday):

-Female - Adult/Master Divisions - Gi & Nogi (16+)

-Kids Divisions - Gi & Nogi (4-15)

Early weigh-ins are available for Day 1 competitors on Friday from 6pm to 7pm.

Early weigh-ins are available for Day 2 competitors on Saturday from noon to 3pm.

Date: 01/16-17/2026

Venue: KCI Expo Center

Address: 11730 N Ambassador Dr, Kansas City, MO 64153, USA

Format: Depending on the bracket size we offer best of three, round robin, and modified double elimination brackets to ensure everyone gets more than one match.

Age Standards: Age 4 and Up

All States Welcome!

IMPORTANT DATES

Early Bird registration deadline: 05 Dec (11:59 pm)

Normal registration deadline: 02 Jan (11:59 pm)

Late registration deadline: 12 Jan (11:59 pm)

Check Day (last day to change weight without fee) is the Wednesday before the event.

Merging of uncontested divisions will happen the Wednesday before the event.

The schedule will be published the Thursday before the event.

Early weigh-ins are available for Day 1 competitors on Friday from 6pm to 7pm.

Doors Open/Weigh-ins begin: Day of event (8:00 am)

Matches Begin: Both Days (9:00 am)

You have up to one hour to weigh-in prior to the start of your division. Please update and check Smoothcomp as times may change based on bracket restructuring or how fast/slow the competition is going.

SPECTATOR FEE:

$20 - All passes are water resistant and good for both days!

Kids 12 & under are free.

Each academy will receive at least 1 free coaches pass. The amount of free passes depends on how many students from that academy are registered for the event. At least 1 free pass per 5 students will be available. Coaches do not need to message in before the event.

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QUESTIONS/NEED HELP:

• For all inquiries regarding making edits to your registrations, weigh-ins, division merging, etc. please see our FAQ HERE

• For rules info see our full Rule Set HERE

For Questions not answered in the links given above:

Email Cori Hardy at Cori@fujibjj.com

Event Details

Format

Other

Registration

Early Bird: Dec 05 (11:59 pm); Normal: Jan 02 (11:59 pm); Late: Jan 12 (11:59 pm). Check Day (last day to change weight without fee) is the Wednesday before the event. Schedule published the Thursday

Schedule

Two-day event: 01/16–01/17/2026. Doors open / weigh-ins begin at 8:00 am (both days). Matches begin at 9:00 am (both days).

Weigh-In

Early weigh-ins: Day 1 competitors Friday 6:00 pm–7:00 pm; Day 2 competitors Saturday noon–3:00 pm. Day-of weigh-ins begin at 8:00 am. Competitors have up to one hour to weigh in prior to the start of their division.

Spectator Fee

$20 for all passes (valid both days); kids 12 & under free. At least 1 free coaches pass per academy

Divisions

Kids Gi$85
Kids Division - Athletes 17 Years Old & Under
Kids Gi Elite$85
Kids Division - Athletes 17 Years Old & Under
Kids NOGi$85
Kids Division - Athletes 17 Years Old & Under
Kids NOGi Elite$85
Kids Division - Athletes 17 Years Old & Under
Adult Black Belt GI$85
Black Belt Athletes Aged 18 & Up
Adult GI Black Belt Elite$85
Black Belt Athletes Aged 18 & Up
Adult GI$85
Athletes Aged 18 & Up
Adult GI Elite$85
Athletes Aged 18 & Up
Adult NOGI$85
Athletes Aged 18 & Up
Adult NOGI Elite$85
Athletes Aged 18 & Up
Male GI Absolute - Up to $2k Prize$100
$500 Guaranteed! Prize will move to $1k if there are 10 or more competitors in the division, $1.5k if 15 or more, 2k if 20 or more. *No payout if only 1 competitor in bracket. [These divisions are single elimination - 6 Min. Rounds - Black Belt Rules]
Female GI Absolute - Up to $2K Prize$100
$500 Guaranteed! Prize will move to $1k if there are 10 or more competitors in the division, $1.5k if 15 or more, 2k if 20 or more. *No payout if only 1 competitor in bracket. [These divisions are single elimination - 6 Min. Rounds - Black Belt Rules]
Male EXPERT NOGI Absolute - Up to $2k Prize$100
$500 Guaranteed! Prize will move to $1k if there are 10 or more competitors in the division, $1.5k if 15 or more, 2k if 20 or more. *No payout if only 1 competitor in bracket. [These divisions are single elimination - 6 Min. Rounds - Expert Rules]
Female EXPERT NOGI Absolute - Up to $2K Prize$100
$500 Guaranteed! Prize will move to $1k if there are 10 or more competitors in the division, $1.5k if 15 or more, 2k if 20 or more. *No payout if only 1 competitor in bracket. [These divisions are single elimination - 6 Min. Rounds - Expert Rules]
Coaches$0
Coaches Registration

Organizer

Clinton Grider - FUJI BJJ Region 8

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the 2027 FUJI BJJ Kansas City Jiu-Jitsu Expo?

The event is listed for 01/16-17/2026 at KCI Expo Center, 11730 N Ambassador Dr, Kansas City, MO 64153, USA.

Which divisions compete on each day?

Day 1, Saturday, is for Male Adult/Master Gi and Nogi divisions, ages 16+. Day 2, Sunday, is for Female Adult/Master Gi and Nogi divisions, ages 16+, and Kids Gi and Nogi divisions, ages 4-15.

What time do doors open, weigh-ins begin, and matches start?

Doors open and day-of-event weigh-ins begin at 8:00 am. Matches begin both days at 9:00 am.

Are early weigh-ins available?

Yes. Day 1 competitors can weigh in early on Friday from 6pm to 7pm. Day 2 competitors can weigh in early on Saturday from noon to 3pm.

How long before my division do I need to weigh in?

You have up to one hour to weigh in prior to the start of your division. Competitors are told to update and check Smoothcomp because times may change based on bracket restructuring or the pace of competition.

What are the registration deadlines?

Early Bird registration deadline is 05 Dec at 11:59 pm. Normal registration deadline is 02 Jan at 11:59 pm. Late registration deadline is 12 Jan at 11:59 pm.

When is the last day to change weight without a fee?

Check Day, the last day to change weight without a fee, is the Wednesday before the event.

When will divisions be merged and the schedule be published?

Merging of uncontested divisions will happen the Wednesday before the event. The schedule will be published the Thursday before the event.

How much are spectator tickets?

Spectator passes are $20, water resistant, and good for both days. Kids 12 and under are free.

Who can I contact with questions not answered in the listed links?

For questions not answered in the listed links, email Cori Hardy at Cori@fujibjj.com.