Dual Meet BJJ Tournament HOC X TANUKI

Sunday, October 18, 2026 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

At a Glance

Divisions

Kids

Entry

$33.90

Description

Welcome!

We believe that kids' sports should be fun and affordable. BJJ tournaments now are anything but. They are increasingly expensive, loud, crowded, and overwhelming for first-time competitors. Coaches yelling, parents losing control, and kids who want to try competing for the first time are forced to compete against poorly matched peers due to rampant sandbagging. The solution? We're going old school and hosting a friendly dual gym meet to bring back the joy of the sport.

How it works

Every bit of this event has been planned to make a safe and fun experience for both novice and experienced youth competitors. Brackets are by gender, size, and experience - not merely belt level and coaches from both academies will review to ensure the match is perfect. We're excited to allow experienced competitors to lead by example and offer first-time competitors the chance to get their first matches that build confidence, instead of risking injury. This isn't about participation trophies; it's about creating a fair and fun playing field in a sport that no longer has one for the kids getting started now and letting them participate at all.

Code of Conduct

Kids deserve calm matside coaching, supportive silence, and match-end applause from the audience.

Event Details

Format

Other

Divisions

Boys$33.90
Girls$33.90

Organizer

Dual Meet BJJ Tournaments

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dual Meet BJJ Tournament HOC X TANUKI?

A friendly dual gym meet designed to bring back the joy of kids' BJJ competition by offering a calmer, more affordable, and less overwhelming event.

Who can compete in this event?

The event is for youth competitors, including both novice and experienced kids.

How are competitors grouped into brackets?

Brackets are organized by gender, size, and experience rather than merely by belt level.

Who reviews and approves match pairings?

Coaches from both academies will review match pairings to ensure each match is appropriate.

What is the event's stated safety and fairness goal?

The event is planned to make a safe and fun experience that allows experienced competitors to lead by example and gives first-time competitors confidence-building first matches.

What is the code of conduct for matside behavior?

Kids deserve calm matside coaching, supportive silence from the audience, and match-end applause.

Is this event intended to be different from standard large tournaments?

Yes; the event is presented as an old-school dual gym meet aimed to be more affordable and less loud, crowded, and overwhelming than many current BJJ tournaments.