IN-HOUSE Tournament | Friendly Series | The Finals 2026
Los Angeles, CA , United States
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
Divisions
- KIDS GI$45
- KIDS NO-GI$45
- Juvenile Boys Gi$45
- Juvenile Boys NO-Gi$45
- Juvenile Girls Gi$45
- Juvenile Girls NO-GI$45
- Male Gi$45
- Male NO-Gi$45
- Female Gi$45
- Female NO-Gi$55
Organizer
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.
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