DAWG HOUSE BJJ EXPO

Saturday, February 20, 2027 Oak grove , United States

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Absolute Kids

Ruleset

IBJJF

Entry

$65

Prizes

Cash Team

Description

DAWGHOUSE BJJ EXPO

Brazilian Jiujitsu Tournament Format

RULES:

IBJJF Ruleset (Gi and No gi DIvisions)

Legal Techniques based on IBJJF age and rank requirements

*Certified referees and scorekeepers*

BRACKETING

Madison-style bracketing

Competitors grouped by : Age, weight, experience/belt rank

Tournament staff may combine divisions when necessary to ensure competitive brackets

Match Length

Kids: 4 minutes

Adults: 5 minutes

Competition Format

Round-robin pools whenever possible.

Every competitor guaranteed a minimum of 2 matches.

Most competitors will receive 3-4 matches.

Matches scored using standard IBJJF points and advantages.

Standings

Pool winners determined by:

Most wins

head to head results for the tie break.

Awards

Individual divisions:

Gold medals

Silver medals

Bronze medals

Team Awards:

1st place team trophy

2nd place team trophy

3rd place team trophy

Team Scoring

Gold: 9 points

Silver: 3 points

Bronze: 1 point

Adult No-Gi Absolute Division(Madison bracketing single elimination) Cash Prizes:

Men’s Absolute champion: cash prize

Womens Absolute champion: cash prize

Event Details

Format

Round robin

Prize Details

Cash prizes for Men's and Women's Adult No-Gi Absolute champions; team trophies awarded to 1st–3rd place teams.

Rules

This event runs under IBJJF rules.

Two points for a takedown, sweep or knee on belly, three for a pass, four for mount or back, with advantages and penalties to split the close ones. Know the scoreboard before you're the one staring at it.

How IBJJF scoring works

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Divisions

Boys Gi$65
Girls Gi$65
Boys No-Gi$65
Girls No-Gi$65
Juvenile Girls Gi$65
16-17 years
Juvenile Boys Gi$65
16-17 years
Juvenile Boys No-Gi$65
16-17 years
Juvenile Girls No-Gi$65
16-17 years
Male Gi$65
18 years and above
Female Gi$65
18 years and above
Male No-Gi$65
18 years and above
Female No-Gi$65
18 years and above

Organizer

Team Hansen BJJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What ruleset will be used at DAWG HOUSE BJJ EXPO?

The tournament will use the IBJJF ruleset for Gi and No-Gi divisions, with legal techniques based on IBJJF age and rank requirements.

How will brackets be organized?

Bracketing will use Madison-style bracketing, with competitors grouped by age, weight, and experience or belt rank. Tournament staff may combine divisions when necessary to ensure competitive brackets.

How long are the matches?

Kids matches are 4 minutes. Adult matches are 5 minutes.

What is the competition format?

The format is round-robin pools whenever possible. Every competitor is guaranteed a minimum of 2 matches, and most competitors will receive 3-4 matches.

How are matches scored?

Matches are scored using standard IBJJF points and advantages.

How are pool winners determined?

Pool winners are determined by most wins, with head-to-head results used as the tiebreak.

Are there awards?

Individual divisions award gold, silver, and bronze medals. Team awards include trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams.

How is team scoring calculated?

Team scoring is Gold: 9 points, Silver: 3 points, and Bronze: 1 point.

Is there an Adult No-Gi Absolute division?

Yes. The Adult No-Gi Absolute Division uses Madison bracketing with single elimination, and the men’s and women’s absolute champions receive cash prizes.