Chewjitsu Open Louisville 2027

Chewjitsu Open is not your average tournament! Get ready for MORE MATCHES at this SUB ONLY, Round Robin, Pooled Bracketing style tournament, grouping you with up to 4 matches per division!

Come back the next day to learn from IBJJF Worlds & three-time Pan Am Champion Nick “Chewy” Albin at a three hour, No Gi seminar.  You don’t have to compete to participate in the seminar, but discount rates are available if you do!

The Chewjitsu Open offers Gi and No Gi divisions for all ages with medals and championship belt prizes, as well as optional No Gi Absolute divisions with cash prizes for adults. Youth ages 8 and under Beginner/White Belt Divisions are points only, no submissions, to provide a safe and competitive event for kids.

What is Pooled Bracketing? Click the Rules tab to learn more!

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New for 2027

1. Pooled Bracketing - More visibility and clarity into the bracketing process
2. Adult Team Champion Banners for top 3 adult teams (In addition to Top 3 Youth and Overall)

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Event Location

Kentucky Expo Center, East Hall

937 Phillips Ln

Louisville, Kentucky 40209

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Weigh-ins 

Location: Kentucky Expo Center, East Hall

Friday, January 15th: Early weigh-ins, 5 - 7 pm for Youth & Adult. Weigh in early to skip the line and avoid the Saturday morning rush.

Saturday, January 16th: Weigh-ins, 7 - 8 am for Youth, 7 - 10 am for Adults. No need to weigh in twice if you already weighed in Friday night. 

Failing to weigh in will result in a forfeiture of matches. Refunds will not be issued to those missing weigh ins. 

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Event Schedule

Chewjitsu Open - Saturday, January 16th

Youth Rules Meeting & Match Start: 10 am

Adult Rules Meeting & Match Start: 1:30 pm

Match flow: Youth Gi -> Youth No Gi -> Adult Gi -> Adult No Gi -> Absolute No Gi (Adults Only)

All Gi matches will complete before No Gi matches begin.

All Youth matches will complete before Adult matches begin.

Adult Black Belt/Expert will generally be at the start of the Adult divisions so coaches can compete and be available to coach their students afterwards. 

Chewjitsu Seminar - Sunday, January 17th

Click here for more info. 

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Awards

We provide high quality awards for individuals and teams.

Medals: Top 3 finishers in all divisions win a high quality Chewjitsu Open medal.

Belts:  Win your division and receive a CHAMPIONSHIP BELT! Must compete and place top 3 in a second division to qualify (Gi, No Gi, Absolute). Limit 1 belt per competitor per tournament if winning multiple divisions.    

Cash: Absolute No Gi Division Champs also win $250!

Best Teams: Top 3 overall, top 3 adult, and top 3 youth teams will take home a Chewjitsu Open banner to display in their gyms. 

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Work the Event - Join our team!

Referees: Purple belt and up with competition and/or referee experience preferred. 

Scorekeepers: Basic jiu-jitsu knowledge and computer skills preferred. 

Setup: 5 - 6 hours of work the Friday before the tournament. 

Security: Ensure guests have wristbands for access

Athletic Trainer/First Responder: Professional certification required

We provide:

    Competitive pay, training, lunch, and bottled water

    Mileage for those traveling 1+ hrs

    Lodging for those traveling 2+ hrs

    Free t-shirt for Refs, Scorekeepers, and Security that you can keep

    30% discount to staff and their children

Apply online here