CMCMMA NoGi BJJ Tournament

Saturday, September 26, 2026 Lethbridge, AB, Canada

At a Glance

Divisions

Kids

Ruleset

EBI/overtime

Description

Registrations

** DO NOT CUT WEIGHT! ** We will take whatever weight you are on Tournament Day at weigh-ins and use that number to put you in a division with similarly weighted and skilled competitors - some may be heavier, some may be lighter. We do not use specific weight ranges to determine divisions. (This is called MADISON BRACKETING: Competitors are grouped based on their weight after weigh-ins, rather than using pre-set weight classes.)
YOUTH (ages 5-15) - $40 entry thru Sept 24th, $60 after that
ADULTS (ages 16+) - $50 entry thru Sept 24th, $70 after that
Maximum 6 competitors closest in Weight and Experience* make up a division (*since Belt Color may not be best indicator of Skill Level for some competitors)
"Day-Of" Registrations will be accepted through SmoothComp on Tournament Day. Registration cut-off is 11:45am for Youth and 12:45pm for Adults
No Refunds will be issued. If you are not weighed in by the deadline (11:45am for Youth, 12:45pm for Adults), we'll assume you are not competing.

Venue - CANADIAN MARTIAL ARTS CENTRE

3307 3 Ave South Lethbridge, AB Behind Davis Dodge on Crowsnest Trail East, attached to Winner's Bingo

TOURNAMENT DAY

Youth Divisions (ages 5-15)

Round-Robin divisions will be created after weigh-ins based on weight and experience level of competitors, See below for Scoring details
WEIGH-INS: 11am - 11:45am
MATCHES: Start at 12pm Noon
ROUNDS:

5-6 yr olds = 1 x 2-minute round, No Submissions, Points will be awarded for Position Changes, No Slamming allowed

7-15 yr olds = 1 x 3-minute round, Submission Only, No Slamming or Heel Hooks allowed, All other Submissions are allowed

Adult Divisions (ages 16+)

Round-Robin divisions will be created after weigh-ins based on weight and experience level of competitors
WEIGH-INS: 11am - 12:45pm
MATCHES: Start at 1pm
ROUNDS: 1 x 5-Minute Round

Rules

YOUTH = No Slamming or Heel Hooks allowed. All other Submissions are allowed
ADULT NOVICE Divisions = No Slamming or Heel Hooks allowed. All other Submissions are allowed
ADULT ADVANCED Divisions = No Slamming. Heel Hooks ARE allowed, along with all other Submissions

Scoring

Submission Win = 3 points
Draw = 1 point each
Loss = 0 points
Competitor with the most points at the end of round-robin wins the division
EBI Overtime Rules for any ties of medaling spots after match results have been tallied

Contact Lee with any Questions: Text 403-634-1421 or Email leemein@gmail.com

Event Details

Format

Round robin

Registration

Youth: $40 entry thru Sept 24; $60 after Sept 24. Adults: $50 entry thru Sept 24; $70 after. Day-of registrations accepted via SmoothComp; registration cut-off on tournament day: Youth 11:45am, Adults

Schedule

Youth matches start 12:00pm. Youth rounds: 5–6 yrs 1×2min (no submissions); 7–15 yrs 1×3min (submission only). Adult matches start 1:00pm. Adult rounds: 1×5-minute round.

Weigh-In

Do NOT cut weight; Madison bracketing (divisions created by weight after weigh-ins). WEIGH-INS: Youth 11:00–11:45am; Adults 11:00–12:45pm. If not weighed in by the deadline (11:45am youth, 12:45pm adults) you will be assumed not competing.

Divisions

Organizer

Canadian Martial Arts Centre

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the tournament venue?

The venue is Canadian Martial Arts Centre, 3307 3 Ave South Lethbridge, AB. It is behind Davis Dodge on Crowsnest Trail East, attached to Winner's Bingo.

How much does registration cost?

Youth competitors ages 5-15 are $40 through Sept 24th and $60 after that. Adults ages 16+ are $50 through Sept 24th and $70 after that.

Are day-of registrations accepted?

Yes. Day-of registrations will be accepted through SmoothComp on Tournament Day, with a cut-off of 11:45am for Youth and 12:45pm for Adults.

What is the refund policy?

No refunds will be issued. If you are not weighed in by the deadline, 11:45am for Youth or 12:45pm for Adults, you will be assumed not to be competing.

When are Youth weigh-ins and matches?

Youth weigh-ins are 11am - 11:45am. Youth matches start at 12pm Noon.

When are Adult weigh-ins and matches?

Adult weigh-ins are 11am - 12:45pm. Adult matches start at 1pm.

How are divisions created?

Round-robin divisions are created after weigh-ins based on competitors’ weight and experience level. Divisions have a maximum of 6 competitors closest in weight and experience.

How does tournament-day weight affect divisions?

Competitors should not cut weight. The tournament will use whatever weight competitors are at weigh-ins and group them with similarly weighted and skilled competitors using Madison bracketing, rather than pre-set weight classes.

What are the round lengths and rules for Youth divisions?

Ages 5-6 have 1 x 2-minute round, no submissions, points awarded for position changes, and no slamming. Ages 7-15 have 1 x 3-minute round, submission only, with no slamming or heel hooks; all other submissions are allowed.

What are the Adult rules and scoring format?

Adult matches are 1 x 5-minute round. Adult Novice divisions allow all submissions except slamming and heel hooks; Adult Advanced divisions do not allow slamming, but heel hooks and all other submissions are allowed. Submission wins are 3 points, draws are 1 point each, losses are 0 points, and EBI Overtime Rules apply for ties in medaling spots.