Description
📅 EVENT DATE
Saturday, June 20th, 2026
Tournament begins at 10:00 AM Doors open at 8:45 AM
📍 LOCATION
East Los Angeles Area — Venue TBD
Full details at www.eastlajiujitsu.org/friendlyseries-summer26
🚗 PARKING
TBD
💰 REGISTRATION
Smoothcomp only. No on-site or same-day registration accepted.
Early Bird — Mar 23 to Apr 6
- Kids: $45
- Adults: $55
Regular — Apr 7 to Jun 1
- Kids: $50
- Adults: $60
Late — Jun 2 to Jun 15
- Kids: $55
- Adults: $65
Refund policy:
- 100% refund until May 31
- 50% refund until June 10
- No refund after June 10
🎯 EVENT PURPOSE
The IN-HOUSE Tournament | Friendly Series is organized by East LA Jiu-Jitsu, a 501(c)3 nonprofit jiu-jitsu school. This is a Gi-only tournament created to:
- Provide a safe and positive match experience
- Prepare kids, teens, and adults for future tournaments
- Build confidence, resilience, and composure under pressure
- Strengthen community across academies
- Keep competition development-focused and accessible
Every registration supports youth programs in East LA and Boyle Heights.
🏅 CUSTOM MEDALS
Custom medals awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in every division.
👦👧🧑 AGE DIVISIONS
Age is based on the age turning this year. Boys and girls do not compete together.
Kids & Teens
- Pee Wee: Age 5, 6, 7
- Kids I: Age 8, 9
- Kids II: Age 10, 11, 12
- Teen: Age 13, 14, 15
Juvenile & Adults
- Juvenile: Age 16, 17
- Adult: 18+
- Master 1/2: 30+
- Master 3+: 41+
⚠️ If a division has low registration, nearby divisions may be merged. Every athlete is guaranteed a minimum of 2 matches. Full merge policy at www.eastlajiujitsu.org/friendlyseries-summer26
⚖️ WEIGHT CLASSES
All weigh-ins without Gi. Zero weight allowance. No exceptions.
Full weight class tables at www.eastlajiujitsu.org/friendlyseries-summer26
Pee Wee (Age 5–7) Light Feather · Feather · Light · Middle · Heavy · Super Heavy
Kids I (Age 8–9) Light Feather · Feather · Light · Middle · Heavy · Super Heavy
Kids II (Age 10–12) Strawweight · Rooster · Light Feather · Feather · Light · Middle · Medium Heavy · Heavy · Super Heavy · Ultra Heavy
Teen (Age 13–15) Strawweight · Rooster · Light Feather · Feather · Light · Middle · Medium Heavy · Heavy · Super Heavy · Ultra Heavy
Juvenile, Adult, and Masters follow standard IBJJF weight classes in lbs.
⚠️ Athletes who miss weight are automatically moved up. No down moves on event day.
🏅 BRACKET FORMAT
- 4+ athletes: Double Elimination
- 3 athletes: Round Robin
- 2 athletes: Best 2 of 3
Every athlete guaranteed minimum 2 matches.
⏱ MATCH TIMES
- Pee Wee (Age 5–7): 2 minutes
- Kids I (Age 8–9): 3 minutes
- Kids II (Age 10–12): 3 minutes
- Teen (Age 13–15): 4 minutes
- Juvenile, Adult & Masters: 5 minutes
⚖️ RULESET
IBJJF-inspired with these modifications:
- No Advantages — decided by points, penalties, or referee decision only
- Double Guard Pull — first to stand and hold top 3 seconds gets 2 points
- Points Tie — athlete who scored last wins
- 0–0 — referee decides based on activity and engagement
Age-appropriate submissions follow IBJJF safety guidelines.
🥋 UNIFORM
- Gi only — White, Blue, or Black
- Belt must match registered rank
- Trimmed nails, no contagious skin conditions
👨👩👧 SPECTATORS
Free entry. Parents and family welcome. Must remain behind barriers and not interfere with matches or staff.
📝 WAIVER
By registering you agree to:
- Inherent risks of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition
- Release of liability for organizers, referees, coaches, and staff
- Use of photos and videos for promotional purposes
- Compliance with all event rules and sportsmanship standards
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