ABJJC San Diego Open - BJJ Tournament in San Diego 2026

ABJJC San Diego Open

Sunday, September 27, 2026 San Diego, United States

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the ABJJC San Diego Open held?
The description states the event is in San Diego. No venue address is provided.
Will the tournament have Gi and No-Gi divisions?
Yes. The event includes Gi and No Gi divisions.
What competition formats will be used?
Kids divisions use round robin with a maximum of 4 fights. Adult divisions use double elimination, and cash prize divisions are elimination.
How are kids round robin divisions scored?
A submission win is 4 points, points win is 3 points, referee decision win is 2 points, draw or walkover is 1 point, and a loss is 0 points. Places are awarded by total points, with listed tiebreakers including submissions, fastest submission, points, and highest individual winning margin.
What cash prizes are offered for the Adult No Gi Super Bracket?
White belt winners receive $200 and blue belt winners receive $300 if there are at least 6 people in the division. If fewer than 6 people register, the winner gets their entry fee refunded.
What is the Advanced Open Weight No Gi Super Bracket prize?
The Advanced Super Bracket winner receives $500 if there are at least 8 people in the bracket. If there are fewer than 8 people, 1st prize is $300; there is 1 male bracket and 1 female bracket.
When and how do weigh-ins work?
Weigh-ins open 30 mins before the 1st fight, and competitors can weigh in any time before their 1st fight. Competitors weigh in wearing No gi gear, and adults can weigh in in the morning and come back to fight later in the day.
Is there a weight allowance?
There is a 0.6 lbs weight allowance. Anyone over 0.6 lbs the weight limit will be disqualified with no refund and will not be moved into a higher division.
What are the spectator fees?
Spectator fees are paid cash at the door. Adults are $15, kids are $10, and kids under 5 are free.
How many coaches are permitted, and how are coach names submitted?
There is 1 coach permitted for every 5 competitors. Coach names must be emailed to usa@abjjc.com.au prior to the event, and names not provided will not receive a coaches pass or be allowed matside.

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