Inland Empire Jiu Jitsu Open 2026
Lake Elsinore, United States
Description
Hello, Competitor!
It’s time to step on the mat and showcase your training. Competing is one of the best ways to challenge your technique, test your mindset, and grow as a martial artist. We’re excited to host you at one of the most established tournaments in the sport.
ANNOUNCEMENT! First-time white belt competitors can compete with other first-timers in our Debut League division. If you have never competed in a BJJ tournament, click on the belt option labeled "White (First Time ONLY)."
DATE: Saturday October 10, 2026
All Kids, Juveniles & Adults
VENUE
Temescal Canyon High School - 28755 El Toro Rd, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
Doors open at 7:30 AM. The official tournament schedule will be released on Smoothcomp in the days leading up to the event.
PRICES
Registration includes Gi and/or No-Gi divisions.
**NEW: Black Belts who compete for FREE must pay a deposit at registration, which will be refunded to them at the tournament day if they show up.
| Tier | Gi or No-Gi |
| EARLY ACCESS | |
| First 100 Kids AND 100 Adults | $49.99 |
| GENERAL REGISTRATION (Opens Jul 4) | |
| Until Jul 22 | $79.99 |
| Until Aug 12 | $89.99 |
| Until Sep 2* | $99.99 |
| Until Sep 17 | $109.99 |
| Until Sept 30 | $119.99 |
| DIVISION CHANGE DEADLINE Oct 3 | Register for Gi and get No-Gi for 30% OFF |
*Register by this date to receive a free rash guard. Otherwise, rash guard can be purchased at the event for a fee.
Spectator Fee: $12 online, $15 at the door. Spectator tickets are card only — no cash will be accepted. Children under 7 enter free.
VIP Mat Access:
- $59.99 Pre-order
- $79.99 At the door
***VIP ticket holders must also buy spectator tickets. Please check in at the weigh-in station to collect your wristband. Only coaches and spectators will be allowed in the mat area.
MAT AREA RULES
- Only spectators who purchased a VIP Mat Access may enter the mat area.
- All Coaches must sign a NABJJF Code of Conduct Agreement before being allowed in the mat area. If you have not received an agreement, please email tournament@nabjjf.com.
- Coaches must check in at the weigh-in station to obtain their wristbands.
WEIGH-IN RULES
- Kids Divisions: 2-pound weight allowance. Athletes exceeding this allowance will be disqualified. Please register your child in a division they can safely make.
- Juvenile and Adult Divisions: No weight allowance.
- Weigh-ins must be done in full competition attire (Gi or No-Gi uniform).
BRACKET FORMAT
- Double Elimination format for all brackets (Kids, Juvenile, and Adult)
- 2 competitors: best 2 out of 3
- 3 competitors: round robin
- 4+ competitors: double elimination with 3rd place match
IMPORTANT DATES
- Free Rash Guard Deadline: Sep 2, 2026
- Division Change Deadline: Oct 3, 2026
- Registration Closes: Sept 30, 2026
- Brackets and Schedule Posted: Oct 8, 2026
No changes to divisions will be allowed after the deadline. Athletes are responsible for reviewing their registration and weight class in Smoothcomp before the division change deadline.
RESOURCES AND SUPPORT
For event rules, uniform guidelines, and additional details, nabjjf.com/faq.
View competitor list: HERE
Brackets and Schedule: HERE
For general inquiries: tournament@nabjjf.com
We look forward to seeing you on the mats.
– The NABJJF Team
Divisions
- Kids (Gi)$49.99
- Kids (No-Gi)$49.99
- Juveniles (Gi)$49.99
- Adults and Masters (Gi)$49.99
- Adults and Masters (Gi) Black Belts$49.99
- Juveniles (No-Gi)$49.99
- Adults and Masters (No-Gi)$49.99
- Adults and Masters (No-Gi) Black Belts$49.99
- Special Adaptive Jiu Jitsu (Exhibition)$49.99
