FALL OPEN 2026 JIU-JITSU TOURNAMENT

Saturday, November 14, 2026 Covina, CA, United States

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Absolute Kids

Entry

$94 - $104

Description

COVINA, CA

Double Elimination Tournament*

Age Groups: Kids, Juveniles, Adults, Masters 1-7

Absolute Gi and No-Gi for Adults and Masters

Schedule

November 14th

Early Bird Registration: July 18th - August 22nd Kids $74 / Adults $84

Regular Registration: August 23rd - October 3rd Kids $94 / Adults $104

Late Registration: October 4th - November 7th Kids $104 / Adults $114

Absolute Class: Female $100 / Male $120

COMBO DISCOUNT for Gi + No-Gi: $20 off at checkouts

* * * Free T-Shirt with paid registration. Limit 1 T-Shirt per competitor * * *

Coaches

All Academies must email coaches list by November 10th

One coach per 3 competitors

Format

Open to all Gi and No-Gi Competitors

Gi: all gi colors accepted. Men: rashguards under gi optional. Women: rashguard or sports bra must be worn under gi.

No-Gi: all color rashguards, board shorts, and spats permitted. No-Gi shorts or spats must not have pockets, buttons, or zippers. Men: shorts are required (spats may be worn underneath).

All gi competitors must weigh-in with gi on.

Athlete Change Date - November 5th

Registration Deadline - November 7th

Bracket & Schedule Release Date - November 12th

Spectators Fee - Adults $20 | Kids $15 (5yrs-17yrs) | Kids 4yrs & Under FREE

Parking Fee - FREE

8 am Doors open and weigh-ins begin

9 am Matches start

LOCATION: Covina, CA

No pets allowed except service animal.

* Double Elimination Tournament for brackets with 2 and 4 or more competitors. Brackets with 3 competitors: Will be placed into a TRUE ROUND ROBIN bracket where all competitors get two matches.

Refunds will only be issued if requested before the cut-off date. Promo codes for 100% credit to our upcoming events will only be issued to competitors who were left without a match after registration closes. No credit/promo code will be issued if registration is canceled after the cut-off date or before registration closes.

Schedule is fluid. Match times are subject to change. Please check Smoothcomp for updated times. Be sure to check in at least 1 hour prior to scheduled match time.

Event Details

Format

Double elimination

Registration

Early: Jul 18–Aug 22 (Kids $74 / Adults $84); Regular: Aug 23–Oct 3 (Kids $94 / Adults $104); Late: Oct 4–Nov 7 (Kids $104 / Adults $114). Registration deadline: Nov 7. Athlete change date: Nov 5.

Schedule

November 14: doors open and weigh-ins begin 8:00 am; matches start 9:00 am.

Weigh-In

Weigh-ins begin at 8:00 am. All gi competitors must weigh in wearing their gi.

Spectator Fee

Adults $20; Kids (5–17) $15; Kids 4 & under free.

Divisions

Boys Gi$94
Boys No Gi$94
Girls Gi$94
Girls No Gi$94
Juvenile Boys Gi$94
16-17 years
Juvenile Boys No Gi$94
16-17 years
Juvenile Girls Gi$94
16-17 years
Juvenile Girls No Gi$94
16-17 years
Male Gi$104
18 years and above
Male No Gi$104
18 years and above
Female Gi$104
18 years and above
Female No Gi$104
18 years and above
Female Absolute No Gi$100

Organizer

GOLDEN JIU JITSU FEDERATION

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the FALL OPEN 2026 JIU-JITSU TOURNAMENT?

The tournament is on November 14th in Covina, CA.

What time do doors open, weigh-ins begin, and matches start?

Doors open and weigh-ins begin at 8 am. Matches start at 9 am.

What are the registration dates and prices?

Early Bird Registration is July 18th - August 22nd: Kids $74 / Adults $84. Regular Registration is August 23rd - October 3rd: Kids $94 / Adults $104. Late Registration is October 4th - November 7th: Kids $104 / Adults $114.

What is the registration deadline and athlete change date?

The athlete change date is November 5th. The registration deadline is November 7th.

Are absolute divisions offered, and what do they cost?

Absolute Gi and No-Gi are offered for Adults and Masters. The Absolute Class costs Female $100 / Male $120.

Are there discounts or included items with registration?

There is a COMBO DISCOUNT for Gi + No-Gi: $20 off at checkouts. Paid registration includes a free T-shirt, limited to 1 T-shirt per competitor.

What are the spectator and parking fees?

Spectator fees are Adults $20, Kids $15 for ages 5yrs-17yrs, and Kids 4yrs & Under FREE. Parking is FREE.

What uniform and weigh-in rules are listed?

All gi colors are accepted, and all gi competitors must weigh-in with gi on. In No-Gi, all color rashguards, board shorts, and spats are permitted, but No-Gi shorts or spats must not have pockets, buttons, or zippers; men must wear shorts, with spats allowed underneath.

When will brackets and schedules be released?

The bracket and schedule release date is November 12th. Schedule is fluid, match times are subject to change, and competitors should check in at least 1 hour prior to scheduled match time.

What is the refund or credit policy?

Refunds will only be issued if requested before the cut-off date. Promo codes for 100% credit to upcoming events will only be issued to competitors who were left without a match after registration closes; no credit/promo code will be issued if registration is canceled after the cut-off date or before registration closes.