Description
There's now over 30,000 people doing Jiu Jitsu in Missouri alone. That tells us that we're well overdue for a large, multiday Jiu Jitsu Expo right here in the Midwest. This will be a first of it's kind event in the heart of America.
With cash prizes, sponsorship giveaways, free seminars, vendors, and more, this event seeks to bring the Midwest Jiu-Jitsu community together like never before!
TOURNAMENT DETAILS:
This is a two day event.
Day 1 (Saturday): Adult/Master Divisions (16+)
Day 2 (Sunday): Kids Divisions (4-15)
Date: 01/17-18/2026
Venue: KCI Expo Center
Address: 11730 N Ambassador Dr, Kansas City, MO 64153, USA
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: 05 Dec (11:59 pm)
Normal registration deadline: 02 Jan (11:59 pm)
Late registration deadline: 12 Jan (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: Both Days (9:00 am)
SPECTATOR FEE:
TBD
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 Clinton Grider at clinton@fujibjj.com
