PBJJF World Youth Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026

Divisions / Ages: MIGHTY-MITE (4 + 5 years old) - PEE-WEE 1 (6 & 7 years old) - PEE-WEE 2 (8 & 9 years old) - JUNIOR 1 (10 & 11 years old) - JUNIOR 2 (12 & 13 years old) - JUNIOR 3 (14 & 15 years old) - JUVENILE (16 & 17 years old)

This page is for the PBJJF World Youth Championship, exclusively for kids'  and juvenile divisions. If you are an adult or master competitor, please register through the PBJJF World Championship for Adults & Masters by clicking here.

Location: 401 Thomas Run Road - Bel Air, MD 21015 - USA

Doors open at 8:00am
Event starts at 9:00am

PBJJF RULES BOOK

FORMAT - DOUBLE ELIMINATION

• In the double elimination format, the tournament proceeds through rounds where winners advance in the main bracket. However, unlike single elimination, athletes who lose a match move to a secondary bracket. This gives them the opportunity to compete for third place.

• In this system, the athlete who wins all their matches will receive the gold medal, the runner-up in the final match will earn the silver medal, and the winner of the secondary bracket will be awarded the bronze medal.

• Please note, the double elimination format is guaranteed only if all athletes in the bracket attend and compete. PBJJF cannot ensure the attendance of all registered athletes.

THE TOURNAMENT IS PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY.

We do not take late registrations or registrations at the event!

Early Registration - $109

Normal Registration – $119

Late Registration – $139

Spectator fee -- $20 (Please note that payment for spectator fees will only be accepted via card.Cash payments will not be available at the event. Be sure to bring a valid debit or credit card to ensure smooth entry).

REGISTRATION:

• We strive to ensure that our events can comfortably host as many participants as possible. However, to maintain a high standard of quality, there is a maximum capacity.

• PBJJF reserves the right to close registration either when full capacity is reached or by the specified registration deadline, whichever occurs first.

• Providing false information during registration, including but not limited to date of birth, can result in immediate disqualification. Such actions may lead to suspension or even permanent exclusion from future PBJJF events.

REFUND POLICY

• The registration fee is not refundable. PBJJF cannot assure that all athletes will attend the tournament. Consequently, PBJJF will not provide refunds to athletes who are left without a match due to their opponent's absence.

• The registration fee is non-refundable. However, athletes who cancel their registration before the deadline will receive a coupon code equivalent to the registration fee. This coupon can be used as a credit for any future PBJJF tournament. Cancellation requests made after the deadline will not be eligible for a coupon code.

ATHLETE RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCHEDULE

• Athletes are responsible for understanding and adhering to the sport's rules and guidelines. Please refer to the schedule section to determine when you need to be at the event, prepared to compete, and in the warm-up area.

• Competitors should be at the venue and ready to compete at least one hour before their division’s scheduled start time, as the tournament may run ahead of schedule. The posted start times in the event’s schedule are approximate and can vary throughout the day due to factors beyond our control.

MEDALS AND TROPHIES

• Athletes who place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in their division will receive a medal at the event. All medals must be collected at the event's podium. PBJJF does not mail out unclaimed or lost medals after the tournaments.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A STAFF MEMBER WITH PBJJF DURING THE EVENTS, PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM. CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:

CLICK HERE