2027 FUJI BJJ KANSAS CITY JIU-JITSU EXPO
Kansas City, MO, United States
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
Divisions
- Kids Gi$85
- Kids Gi Elite$85
- Kids NOGi$85
- Kids NOGi Elite$85
- Adult Black Belt GI$85
- Adult GI Black Belt Elite$85
- Adult GI$85
- Adult GI Elite$85
- Adult NOGI$85
- Adult NOGI Elite$85
- Male GI Absolute - Up to $2k Prize$100
- Female GI Absolute - Up to $2K Prize$100
- Male EXPERT NOGI Absolute - Up to $2k Prize$100
- Female EXPERT NOGI Absolute - Up to $2K Prize$100
Organizer
Clinton Grider - FUJI BJJ Region 8
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the tournament?
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 may weigh in early on Friday from 6pm to 7pm. Day 2 competitors may weigh in early on Saturday from noon to 3pm.
How close to my division start time can I weigh in?
You have up to one hour to weigh in prior to the start of your division. Competitors should update and check Smoothcomp because times may change based on bracket restructuring or competition pace.
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 passes?
Spectator passes are $20, water resistant, and good for both days. Kids 12 and under are free.
Who can I contact with questions?
For questions not answered in the provided links, email Cori Hardy at Cori@fujibjj.com.
