IN-HOUSE Tournament | Friendly Series | The Finals 2026

Saturday, December 5, 2026 Los Angeles, CA , United States

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Kids

Entry

$45 - $55

Prizes

Team

Description

🏆 THE FINALS • GI + NO-GI • EVERY MEDAL = 2X TEAM POINTS

Choose how you want to compete:

🥋 GI ONLY

🤼 NO-GI ONLY

🔥 GI + NO-GI COMBO — SAVE $30

Saturday, December 5, 2026

GI + NO-GI

2X POINTS TOWARD THE 2026 TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

The Finals close out the 2026 IN-HOUSE Tournament | Friendly Series.

This is the only Friendly Series event of the year offering BOTH Gi and No-Gi divisions — and every medal earned at The Finals counts DOUBLE toward the final 2026 team standings.

Whether this is your first competition or you have competed throughout the season, The Finals is designed to provide a professional, organized and family-friendly competition experience for kids, teens and adults.

The Friendly Series is organized by East LA Jiu Jitsu, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit jiu-jitsu school. Tournament proceeds directly support our nonprofit youth programs at East LA Jiu Jitsu and Boyle Heights Jiu Jitsu.

When you compete, you help give the gift of jiu-jitsu.

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📅 EVENT DATE

Saturday, December 5, 2026

Competition schedule: TBD

Final brackets and individual match times will be published before tournament day through Smoothcomp.

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📍 LOCATION

ELAC Women’s Gym E9

East Los Angeles College

1200 W Floral Dr.

Monterey Park, CA 91754

🚗 PARKING

Parking Structure 3

Avenida Cesar Chavez & Schoolside Avenue

Parking: $5 — CASH ONLY

Spectator admission is FREE.

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🔥 OPENING WEEKEND REGISTRATION

Saturday & Sunday, September 19–20

Kids & Adults:

ONE DIVISION

$45

Choose Gi OR No-Gi

GI + NO-GI

$60

Compete in both divisions and save $30.

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💰 REGULAR REGISTRATION

September 21 – November 22

KIDS

One Division: $55

Gi + No-Gi: $80

ADULTS 18+

One Division: $65

Gi + No-Gi: $100

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⏰ LATE REGISTRATION

November 23 – December 1 at 12:00 PM

KIDS

One Division: $65

Gi + No-Gi: $100

ADULTS 18+

One Division: $75

Gi + No-Gi: $120

REGISTRATION CLOSES:

Tuesday, December 1 at 12:00 PM

LAST DAY TO EDIT REGISTRATION:

November 29

There will be NO on-site or same-day registration.

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💳 REFUND POLICY

100% refund through November 15.

50% refund through November 24.

No refunds after November 24.

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🏆 THE FINALS — 2X POINTS

Every medal earned at The Finals counts DOUBLE toward the final 2026 Friendly Series team standings.

Both Gi AND No-Gi medals count.

Represent your academy and help your team finish the season strong.

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⚖️ WEIGH-INS

All athletes weigh in WITHOUT the Gi.

Rash guard and shorts are required at weigh-in.

No shirtless weigh-ins.

There is ZERO weight allowance.

Example:

An athlete weighing 90.0 lbs DOES NOT qualify for an 89.9 lb division.

If an athlete misses weight, they will automatically be moved to the next available weight class.

If an appropriate bracket does not exist, the athlete may also be moved up in age.

Moving DOWN in weight or age is only permitted before brackets are published and requires confirmation.

No downward division changes will be made on tournament day.

Athletes, parents and coaches are responsible for making sure the athlete is registered in the correct weight class.

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🥋 GI UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

Approved Gi colors:

WHITE

BLUE

BLACK

The athlete’s belt must match the rank registered in Smoothcomp.

Athletes must arrive with proper hygiene, trimmed nails and no contagious skin conditions.

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🥋 NO-GI UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

A compression-style rash guard is REQUIRED for every athlete.

Regular T-shirts are not permitted.

No bare torso.

GIRLS & WOMEN:

Leggings/spats are required.

Shorts may be worn over the leggings but are optional.

BOYS & MEN:

Shorts are required.

Leggings/spats may be worn underneath, but shorts must always be worn over them.

GI PANTS ARE NOT PERMITTED FOR NO-GI.

Shorts and leggings must have ZERO POCKETS.

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🏅 AWARDS

Custom medals will be awarded for:

🥇 1st Place

🥈 2nd Place

🥉 3rd Place

Every medal at The Finals counts double toward team standings.

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👨‍👩‍👧 SPECTATORS

Spectator admission is FREE.

Parents, family and friends are welcome.

A voluntary $2–$3 donation at the entrance is appreciated and directly supports our nonprofit jiu-jitsu programs, but admission remains free.

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❤️ OUR MISSION

BUILDING CHARACTER THROUGH JIU-JITSU

The IN-HOUSE Friendly Series is organized by East LA Jiu Jitsu, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to making jiu-jitsu affordable and accessible to youth and families throughout East Los Angeles and Boyle Heights.

Every tournament registration directly supports these programs.

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📧 QUESTIONS / REGISTRATION HELP

info@elajj.com

(833) 725-3615

East LA Jiu Jitsu

3660 1st Street

Los Angeles, CA 90063

Instagram: @east_la_jiujitsu

Boyle Heights Jiu Jitsu

2420 E. Cesar E Chavez Avenue, Unit B102

Los Angeles, CA 90033

Instagram: @boyleheightsjiujitsu

Tournament Information:

https://www.eastlajiujitsu.org/friendlyseries-thefinals26

Event Details

Registration

Opening weekend registration: Sep 19–20; Regular registration: Sep 21–Nov 22; Late registration: Nov 23–Dec 1 at 12:00 PM; Registration closes Tue, Dec 1 at 12:00 PM; Last day to edit: Nov 29.

Weigh-In

Athletes weigh in WITHOUT the Gi; rash guard and shorts required; no shirtless weigh-ins; zero weight allowance (example: 90.0 lbs does NOT qualify for 89.9 lb); missed weight moved to next available weight class or possibly up in age; moving down in weight/age only before brackets published; no downward changes on tournament day.

Prize Details

Every medal at The Finals counts double toward the final 2026 Friendly Series team standings (2X team points).

Spectator Fee

Spectator admission free; voluntary $2–$3 donation appreciated at entrance; parking $5 (cash only).

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Divisions

KIDS GI$45
Turning between 5 and 15 years olds this year
KIDS NO-GI$45
Turning between 5 and 15 years olds this year - NO-GI
Juvenile Boys Gi$45
Athletes turning 16 or 17 years old this year
Juvenile Boys NO-Gi$45
Athletes turning 16 or 17 years old this year - NO-GI
Juvenile Girls Gi$45
Athletes turning 16 or 17 years old this year
Juvenile Girls NO-GI$45
Athletes turning 16 or 17 years old this year
Male Gi$45
Athletes turning 18 or older this year
Male NO-Gi$45
Athletes turning 18 or older this year
Female Gi$45
18 years and above
Female NO-Gi$55
18 years and above

Organizer

East LA Jiu Jitsu

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is IN-HOUSE Tournament | Friendly Series | The Finals 2026?

The event is Saturday, December 5, 2026, at ELAC Women’s Gym E9, East Los Angeles College, 1200 W Floral Dr., Monterey Park, CA 91754.

What divisions are offered at The Finals 2026?

The event offers Gi and No-Gi divisions. Competitors may register for Gi only, No-Gi only, or a Gi + No-Gi combo.

When will brackets and match times be available?

The competition schedule is TBD. Final brackets and individual match times will be published before tournament day through Smoothcomp.

What are the registration periods and prices?

Opening weekend registration is September 19–20: one division is $45 and Gi + No-Gi is $60 for kids and adults. Regular registration is September 21 – November 22: kids are $55 for one division or $80 for Gi + No-Gi; adults 18+ are $65 for one division or $100 for Gi + No-Gi. Late registration is November 23 – December 1 at 12:00 PM: kids are $65 for one division or $100 for Gi + No-Gi; adults 18+ are $75 for one division or $120 for Gi + No-Gi.

When does registration close, and can I register on-site?

Registration closes Tuesday, December 1 at 12:00 PM. There will be no on-site or same-day registration, and the last day to edit registration is November 29.

What is the refund policy?

A 100% refund is available through November 15, a 50% refund is available through November 24, and there are no refunds after November 24.

What are the weigh-in rules?

All athletes weigh in without the Gi, and rash guard and shorts are required. There is zero weight allowance, no shirtless weigh-ins, and athletes who miss weight will automatically be moved to the next available weight class; if an appropriate bracket does not exist, they may also be moved up in age.

What uniform requirements apply for Gi and No-Gi?

Approved Gi colors are white, blue, and black, and the athlete’s belt must match the rank registered in Smoothcomp. For No-Gi, a compression-style rash guard is required, regular T-shirts and bare torsos are not permitted, Gi pants are not permitted, and shorts and leggings must have zero pockets.

Is spectator admission free, and what is the parking cost?

Spectator admission is free, with an optional voluntary $2–$3 donation at the entrance. Parking is at Parking Structure 3 at Avenida Cesar Chavez & Schoolside Avenue and costs $5 cash only.

Who can I contact for questions or registration help?

For questions or registration help, contact info@elajj.com or (833) 725-3615.