FUJI BJJ Kentucky State Championship

Saturday, June 19, 2027 Lexington, KY, United States

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Kids

Entry

$105

Description

TOURNAMENT DETAILS:

Date: 2027/06/19

Venue: The Yard

Address: 117 Westhampton Dr, Lexington, KY 40511

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: 08 May (11:59 pm)

Normal registration deadline: 05 Jun (11:59 pm)

Late registration deadline: 15 Jun (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: 08 May (11:59 pm); Normal: 05 Jun (11:59 pm); Late: 15 Jun (11:59 pm).

Schedule

Doors open/weigh-ins begin 8:00 am (day of event). Matches begin 9:30 am (day of event). Event schedule will be published the Thursday before the event.

Weigh-In

Doors open/weigh-ins begin day of event at 8:00 am. You have up to one hour to weigh-in prior to the start of your division. Check Day (last day to change weight without fee) is the Wednesday before the event.

Spectator Fee

Spectator fee $20; passes may be purchased at the door; required for all spectators over age 12.

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

Where to Stay Near the Venue

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Divisions

Kids Gi$105
Kids Division - Athletes 17 Years Old & Under
Kids Gi Elite$105
Kids Division - Athletes 17 Years Old & Under
Kids NOGi$105
Kids Division - Athletes 17 Years Old & Under
Kids NOGi Elite$105
Kids Division - Athletes 17 Years Old & Under
Adult Black Belt GI$105
Black Belt Athletes Aged 18 & Up
Adult GI Black Belt Elite$105
Black Belt Athletes Aged 18 & Up
Adult GI$105
Athletes Aged 18 & Up
Adult GI Elite$105
Athletes Aged 18 & Up
Adult NOGI$105
Athletes Aged 18 & Up
Adult NOGI Elite$105
Athletes Aged 18 & Up

Organizer

Tim Morthland - FUJI BJJ Region 4

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the FUJI BJJ Kentucky State Championship?

The event is on 2027/06/19 at The Yard, 117 Westhampton Dr, Lexington, KY 40511.

What are the registration deadlines?

Early Bird registration deadline: 08 May (11:59 pm); Normal registration deadline: 05 Jun (11:59 pm); Late registration deadline: 15 Jun (11:59 pm).

What time do doors open and when do 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 is the weigh-in policy?

You have up to one hour to weigh-in prior to the start of your division; Check Day (last day to change weight without fee) is the Wednesday before the event.

What competition formats will be used?

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

What age groups are allowed to compete?

Age standards: Age 4 and Up.

How are division merges and the schedule handled?

Merging of uncontested divisions will happen the Wednesday before the event and the schedule will be published the Thursday before the event.

What are the spectator rules and fees?

All spectators over the age of 12 must have a spectator pass purchased at the door upon entry; spectator fee: $20.

How many coaches passes does each academy receive and do coaches need to request them?

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

Who do I contact for questions or registration edits?

For registration edits and related inquiries see the provided FAQ links, and for other questions email Tim Morthland at support@fujibjj.com.