The Black Fly Kids Northeast Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship - BJJ Tournament in Maine 2027

The Black Fly Kids Northeast Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship

Sunday, June 27, 2027 Rangeley, ME, United States

At a Glance

Divisions
Gi No-Gi Absolute Kids
Ruleset
Points
Entry
$25 - $85
Prizes
Cash

Description

Located in the beautiful lake-town of RANGELEY in Maine's western mountains, THE BLACK FLY KIDS NORTHEAST BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP has been New England's best tournament just for kids since 2013. CANADIAN CHALLENGERS Welcome!

COST = $85 Early Registration thru MAY 26 for both Gi & No Gi Divisions. $25 for Absolute Belt Division. Normal Registration = $100 thru JUNE 18.  3 (or more) chances to go home Champion! Spectators = $15 (8 and under Free).

SCHEDULE: (Optional) NIGHT-BEFORE WEIGH-IN = Saturday 5:30 - 7PM.

Weigh-Ins 7:45- 9:00. Matches begin 9:45. GI FIRST.

DRIVE TIMES: QUEBEC = 3 hrs., MONTREAL = 3.5 hrs., AUGUSTA/WATERVILLE = 1.5 hrs., PORTLAND = 2.5 hrs. & BOSTON=4.5 hrs.

PRIZES: Custom Medals for Gi & No-Gi, plus 10 CHAMPIONSHIP BELTS (5 Boys / 5 Girls). All BELT winners receive a FREE Registration to our next event to DEFEND THEIR TITLE. 

ROUND ROBIN FORMAT

MATCH DURATION: Ages 4-12 = 3 Minutes. Ages 13-17 = 4 Minutes

LEGAL SUBMISSIONS: Armbar, Armlock, Gi Chokes, Triangle Choke, Guillotine (on ground for Ages 8+), Omoplata, RNC, Kimura & Americana. Teens (Ages 13+) can also do the Arm Triangle & "Ezekial" Choke. NO STANDING GUILLOTINES OR LEG-LOCKS ALL AGES.

POINTS: Back = 4, Full Mount = 4, Guard Pass = 3, Takedown/ Sweep = 2, Knee on Belly = 2 and Takedown = 2. NO ADVANTAGES.

CHAMPIONSHIP BELT WEIGHT CLASSES: This is an Open-Age Division contested in the GI.

Fly = < 65 LBS. Feather = < 66-85 LBS. Light = 86-110 LBS. Middle = 111-140 LBS. & Heavy = 141+ LBS. Separate divisions for BOYS & GIRLS.

          *BELT CHAMPIONSHIP matches are single-elimination format. 

Event Details

Format
Round robin
Registration
Early registration $85 thru May 26; Absolute Belt Division $25; Normal registration $100 thru June 18.
Schedule
Optional night-before weigh-in Saturday 5:30–7:00 PM; day-of weigh-ins 7:45–9:00; matches begin 9:45; Gi divisions first.
Weigh-In
Optional night-before weigh-in: Saturday 5:30–7:00 PM. Weigh-ins (day of): 7:45–9:00.
Prize Details
Custom medals for Gi & No-Gi; 10 championship belts (5 boys / 5 girls). All belt winners receive a free registration to the next event to defend their title.
Spectator Fee
$15 (8 and under free)

Divisions

  • GI & NO-GI$85
    2 DIVISIONS
  • CHAMPIONSHIP BELT DIVISION$25
    *Must be registered for GI and/or NO-GI

Organizer

The Black Fly Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championship

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is The Black Fly Kids Northeast Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship located?
The event is in Rangeley, Maine, in Maine's western mountains.
How much does registration cost and what are the deadlines?
Early registration is $85 through MAY 26 for both Gi & No Gi divisions. Normal registration is $100 through JUNE 18. The Absolute Belt Division costs $25.
How much are spectator tickets?
Spectators are $15. Children 8 and under are free.
When are weigh-ins and when do matches start?
Optional night-before weigh-in is Saturday 5:30 - 7PM. Event-day weigh-ins are 7:45- 9:00, and matches begin at 9:45.
Which division competes first?
Gi divisions compete first.
What is the competition format?
The tournament uses a round robin format. Belt Championship matches are single-elimination format.
How long are matches?
Matches for ages 4-12 are 3 minutes. Matches for ages 13-17 are 4 minutes.
What are the Championship Belt weight classes?
Championship Belt weight classes are Fly = < 65 LBS., Feather = < 66-85 LBS., Light = 86-110 LBS., Middle = 111-140 LBS., and Heavy = 141+ LBS. There are separate divisions for boys and girls, and this is an Open-Age Division contested in the Gi.
What submissions are legal or prohibited?
Legal submissions are Armbar, Armlock, Gi Chokes, Triangle Choke, Guillotine on ground for Ages 8+, Omoplata, RNC, Kimura, and Americana. Teens ages 13+ can also do the Arm Triangle and Ezekial Choke. Standing guillotines and leg-locks are not allowed for all ages.
What points system is used?
Points are Back = 4, Full Mount = 4, Guard Pass = 3, Takedown/Sweep = 2, Knee on Belly = 2, and Takedown = 2. No advantages are used.

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