LONG ISLAND TCG BJJ OPEN
West Hempstead, United States
Description
LONG ISLAND TCG BJJ OPEN
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Venue: Cherry Valley Sports 45 Cherry Valley Ave West Hempstead, NY 11552
Instagram: @tcg.bjj.open
Email: TcgBjjLLC@gmail.com
REGISTRATION
Registration deadline: September 11 at 11:59 PM
Last day to change weight divisions: September 11 at 11:59 PM
Brackets and the event schedule will be released on September 12.
Competitors are responsible for registering in the correct age, belt, and weight division.
REFUND IF YOU HAVE NO COMPETITORS IN YOUR BRACKET AND YOU ARE UNWILLING TO MOVE UP IN WEIGHT OR UP IN AGE DIVISION
WEIGH-INS
Weigh-ins will be available beginning at 9:30 AM.
Competitors must weigh in wearing the uniform they will compete in.
Athletes competing in both Gi and No-Gi only need to make their Gi weight.
Kids divisions will have a 2 lb weight allowance.
RULES & SCORING
The Long Island TCG BJJ Open will follow the IBJJF ruleset for scoring, advantages, penalties, and legal/illegal techniques.
Points
4 Points
- Mount
- Back Mount
- Back Control
3 Points
- Guard Pass
2 Points
- Takedown
- Sweep
- Knee on Belly
For most scoring positions, the athlete must establish and control the position for 3 seconds before points are awarded.
Submissions
A successful submission ends the match immediately.
Legal submissions and techniques will follow IBJJF restrictions based on the competitor's age and belt/rank.
Advantages
Advantages may be awarded for near-completed scoring positions or legitimate submission attempts that place an opponent in danger but do not result in a submission.
Penalties
Penalties may be given for violations including:
- Stalling or lack of combativeness
- Fleeing the competition area
- Illegal techniques
- Other prohibited actions under IBJJF rules
Repeated penalties may result in points being awarded to the opponent or disqualification.
Determining the Winner
Matches may be won by:
- Submission
- More points at the end of regulation
- More advantages if points are tied
- Fewer penalties if points and advantages are tied
- Referee decision if the match remains completely tied
For the complete IBJJF rules, visit:
https://ibjjf.com/books-videos
MATCH TIMES
Match times will vary by age and belt division.
Masters divisions will be 5-minute matches.
There will be no third-place matches.
KIDS DIVISIONS
Kids divisions will be grouped by age, weight, and belt/experience.
Tournament organizers reserve the right to combine adjacent divisions when necessary to provide athletes with matches.
When combining kids divisions, athlete safety and competitive fairness will be the priority.
Parents/coaches may be contacted before significant age, weight, or experience adjustments are made.
BRACKET FORMAT
Bracket format may vary depending on the number of competitors registered in each division.
Smaller divisions may use a round-robin format to provide athletes with additional matches.
Larger divisions may use an elimination-style bracket.
There will be no third-place matches.
ADMISSION
Adults: $5
Kids: Free
Admission will be collected at the venue.
**All athletes will be permitted one coach’s pass**
SCHEDULE
Brackets and estimated match times will be published on September 12.
Competitors should arrive with enough time to check in, weigh in, and prepare before their scheduled division.
Match times are estimates and may change as the tournament progresses.
Please continue to monitor Smoothcomp for the most up-to-date schedule.
PRE SCHEDULE
The schedule below is a preliminary estimate only and is intended to help competitors, parents, and coaches plan their day.
Final division start times will not be confirmed until registration closes and brackets are completed. Actual times may move earlier or later depending on registration numbers, bracket sizes, and how quickly matches progress.
9:30 AM — Weigh-Ins Begin
10:00 AM — Kids Divisions Begin
11:30 AM — Teen & Juvenile Divisions Begin
12:45 PM — Adult & Masters Gi Divisions Begin
2:30 PM — Adult & Masters No-Gi Divisions Begin
4:15 PM — Absolute Divisions Begin
5:00 PM — Competition Concludes
Please do not rely on these times as your official match time.
Once brackets are released, competitors should refer to Smoothcomp for their official estimated start time and continue checking the schedule throughout the event for updates. We recommend arriving early enough to complete check-in and weigh-in without rushing.
IMPORTANT
Competitors, parents, and coaches are responsible for reviewing the applicable IBJJF rules and understanding which techniques are legal for their age and belt division.
Tournament organizers reserve the right to make reasonable bracket adjustments when necessary to provide fair and competitive matches.
Questions regarding registration or divisions can be directed to:
Instagram: @tcg.bjj.open
Email: TcgBjjLLC@gmail.com
Divisions
- Kids/Teens Gi$60
- Kids/Teens Nogi$60
- Male Adult/Masters Gi$60
- Male Adult/Masters NoGi$60
- Female Adult/Masters Gi$60
- Female Adult/Masters NoGi$60
- Men's Absolute Gi$20
- Men's Absolute Nogi$20
- Women's Absolute NoGI$20
- Women's Absolute GI$20
Organizer
TCG BJJ
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the LONG ISLAND TCG BJJ OPEN?
The event is on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Cherry Valley Sports, 45 Cherry Valley Ave, West Hempstead, NY 11552.
What is the registration deadline?
Registration closes on September 11 at 11:59 PM. The last day to change weight divisions is also September 11 at 11:59 PM.
When will brackets and the schedule be released?
Brackets and the event schedule will be released on September 12. Competitors should monitor Smoothcomp for the most up-to-date schedule because match times are estimates and may change.
When do weigh-ins begin and what are the weigh-in requirements?
Weigh-ins begin at 9:30 AM. Competitors must weigh in wearing the uniform they will compete in, and athletes competing in both Gi and No-Gi only need to make their Gi weight. Kids divisions have a 2 lb weight allowance.
What is the preliminary event schedule?
The preliminary schedule is: 9:30 AM weigh-ins begin, 10:00 AM kids divisions begin, 11:30 AM teen and juvenile divisions begin, 12:45 PM adult and masters Gi divisions begin, 2:30 PM adult and masters No-Gi divisions begin, 4:15 PM absolute divisions begin, and 5:00 PM competition concludes. These times are estimates only and are not official match times.
How much is admission for spectators?
Adult admission is $5, kids are free, and admission will be collected at the venue. All athletes will be permitted one coach’s pass.
What rules and scoring system will be used?
The tournament will follow the IBJJF ruleset for scoring, advantages, penalties, and legal or illegal techniques. Competitors, parents, and coaches are responsible for reviewing the applicable IBJJF rules for their age and belt division.
What bracket formats may be used?
Bracket format may vary based on the number of competitors registered in each division. Smaller divisions may use round-robin format, larger divisions may use an elimination-style bracket, and there will be no third-place matches.
Can divisions be combined?
Kids divisions may be combined with adjacent divisions when necessary to provide athletes with matches, prioritizing safety and competitive fairness. Parents or coaches may be contacted before significant age, weight, or experience adjustments are made.
What is the refund policy for empty brackets?
A refund is available if you have no competitors in your bracket and are unwilling to move up in weight or up in age division.
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