FUJI BJJ Birmingham Winter Championship

Sunday, January 3, 2027 Birmingham, AL, United States

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Kids

Entry

$85

Description

TOURNAMENT DETAILS:

Date: 2027/01/03 - Sunday Event!

Venue: Campus Recreation Center

Address: 1501 University Blvd Birmingham, AL 35294

Format: Depending on the bracket size we offer best of three, round robin, and modified double elimination brackets to ensure everyone gets more than one match.

Age Standards: Age 4 and Up

All States Welcome!

IMPORTANT DATES

Early Bird registration deadline: 22 Nov (11:59 pm)

Normal registration deadline: 20 Dec (11:59 pm)

Late registration deadline: 30 Dec(11:59 pm)

Check Day (last day to change weight without fee) is the Wednesday before the event.

Merging of uncontested divisions will happen the Wednesday before the event.

The schedule will be published the Thursday before the event.

Doors Open/Weigh-ins begin: Day of event (8:00 am)

Matches Begin: Day of event (9:30 am)

You have up to one hour to weigh-in prior to the start of your division. Please update and check Smoothcomp as times may change based on bracket restructuring or how fast/slow the competition is going.

SPECTATOR FEE:

All spectators over the age of 12 years old must have a spectator pass. Passes may be purchased at the door upon entry of the venue.

Spectator fee: $20.

Each academy will receive at least 1 free coaches pass. The amount of free passes depends on how many students from that academy are registered for the event. At least 1 free pass per 5 students will be available. Coaches do not need to message in before the event.

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QUESTIONS/NEED HELP:

• For all inquiries regarding making edits to your registrations, weigh-ins, division merging, etc. please see our FAQ HERE

• For rules info see our full Rule Set HERE

For Questions not answered in the links given above:

Email Tim Morthland at support@fujibjj.com

Event Details

Format

Other

Registration

Early Bird: 22 Nov (11:59 pm); Normal: 20 Dec (11:59 pm); Late: 30 Dec (11:59 pm)

Schedule

Doors open/weigh-ins begin 08:00; Matches begin 09:30; schedule published the Thursday before the event.

Weigh-In

Doors Open/Weigh-ins begin 08:00 on day of event; competitors have up to one hour to weigh in prior to the start of their division; Check Day (last day to change weight without fee) is the Wednesday before the event.

Spectator Fee

All spectators over age 12 must have a spectator pass; passes may be purchased at the door. Spectato

Rules

This event runs under Fuji rules.

Scoring mirrors the IBJJF, advantages only count for real submission attempts, and there are no draws. Tie it up and the referee picks the winner.

How Fuji rules work

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Divisions

Kids Gi$85
Kids Division - Athletes 17 Years Old & Under
Kids Gi Elite$85
Kids Division - Athletes 17 Years Old & Under
Kids NOGi$85
Kids Division - Athletes 17 Years Old & Under
Kids NOGi Elite$85
Kids Division - Athletes 17 Years Old & Under
Adult Black Belt GI$85
Black Belt Athletes Aged 18 & Up
Adult GI Black Belt Elite$85
Black Belt Athletes Aged 18 & Up
Adult GI$85
Athletes Aged 18 & Up
Adult GI Elite$85
Athletes Aged 18 & Up
Adult NOGI$85
Athletes Aged 18 & Up
Adult NOGI Elite$85
Athletes Aged 18 & Up

Organizer

Tim Morthland - FUJI BJJ Region 9

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the FUJI BJJ Birmingham Winter Championship?

Date: 2027/01/03 - Sunday. Venue: Campus Recreation Center, 1501 University Blvd Birmingham, AL 35294.

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

Doors open and weigh-ins begin on the day of the event at 8:00 am, and matches begin at 9:30 am.

What are the registration deadlines?

Early Bird registration deadline: 22 Nov (11:59 pm). Normal registration deadline: 20 Dec (11:59 pm). Late registration deadline: 30 Dec (11:59 pm).

What is Check Day and when will divisions be merged or the schedule published?

Check Day (the last day to change weight without fee) is the Wednesday before the event; merging of uncontested divisions happens the Wednesday before the event, and the schedule will be published the Thursday before the event.

What competition formats will be used?

Depending on bracket size the event offers best of three, round robin, and modified double elimination brackets to ensure everyone gets more than one match.

Who is eligible to compete?

Age standards: Age 4 and Up. All states welcome.

What are the spectator rules and fees?

All spectators over the age of 12 must have a spectator pass, which may be purchased at the door; spectator fee: $20.

How many free coaches passes does each academy receive?

Each academy will receive at least 1 free coaches pass, with at least 1 free pass provided per 5 students; coaches do not need to message in before the event.

How long do I have to weigh in before my division and where can I get help?

You have up to one hour to weigh in prior to the start of your division and should update/check Smoothcomp as times may change; for inquiries not answered in the event FAQ or rule set, email Tim Morthland at support@fujibjj.com.