VAUGHAN BJJ INVITATIONAL 2026

This is a Gi only- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Event for White, Grey, Yellow, Orange and Blue belts.

The Vaughan BJJ Invitational In-House Tournament is an in-house event to bring the local jiu-jitsu community closer, introduce new practitioners to competition and to elevate competitive comradery within the bjj competition scene.

The tournament will be hosted at:

Vaughan Jiu-Jitsu Academy

130 Racco Pkwy, Unit 5

Vaughan, ON.

DOORS OPEN AT 9AM. WE ARE AIMING TO HAVE THE FIRST MATCHES READY TO GO BY 10AM.

Weigh-ins/Check-ins will be held on August 9th.

Weigh-ins will be in a gi. There will be a 1 pound allowance.  If you are heavier than what you are registered, we will try to move you to the next weight bracket. (This causes significant lag in time schedule. Please make sure you are within your weight class.)

Failure to weigh-in, in person will result in automatic forfeiture without a refund.

Double Elimination tournament. 

 - With every match won, competitors advance to the next round against another opponent remaining in the upper bracket.

- When a competitor loses a match in the upper bracket, they are not removed from the tournament. Instead, they are moved into a secondary bracket, also referred to as “lower,” “second chance” bracket.

- When a competitor loses their match within the lower bracket, they are officially eliminated from the competition. However, if a competitor wins their match, they continue in the lower bracket to play the next opponent eliminated from the upper bracket.

- Both the upper and lower brackets continue simultaneously until one opponent remains in each of the two brackets. The upper bracket winner will remain as the Champion, while the runner up of upper and lower brackets will fight for 2nd and 3rd Place. 

Registration Price $50 (Early Bird $40 until July 15th)

It is recommended that all coaches & competitors familiarize themselves with the current IBJJF rule book for general competition guidelines.

DIVISIONS:

KIDS 4 - 12 Years Old Division

TEENS 13 - 15 Years Old Division

MALE AND FEMALE Under 39 / Over 40 Years Old Division WHITE and BLUE BELTS

MAXIMUM CAPACITY IS 200 COMPETITORS!

* If there are not enough people registered for a bracket or a division, we will be combining them with the next weight or belt division. 

** We will be using the IBJJF Ruleset BUT without the Advantage points. If the score is tied, the winner is decided by Ref Decision. We will abide by the IBJJF Ruleset for the rest of all competitions*

First Responders will be on-site in case of emergency.

CHANGES / CANCELLATIONS / REFUNDS

Please follow these instructions: https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/89-how-to-change-weightclass-or-cancel

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MORE INFORMATION

• You must check your registration information on the competitor list before the registration check day. Make sure that all the information is correct. If there are any issues contact us immediately.
• Make sure to have a clean gi in proper condition.
• The referee makes the final decision and will not tolerate any complaints or make changes to the decision
• Make sure to get to the event at least 45 minutes prior to your bracket schedule. You should be warmed up by the time your bracket is called.
• Make sure to listen to the division calls.
• Pay attention to the ring coordinator calls. 
• Be respectful to the staff, officials other athletes and coaches. In turn they will show you the same courtesy.
• Be respectful to the referees, showing consideration and appreciation for the performance of his or her duties.
• Any disputes regarding matches are to be settled by the Referee. All decision by the Referee will be final.
• Direct all questions to tournament staff at the administration table. We will do our best to answer your questions as quickly as possible. Please be patient with questions as there are a lot of competitors at the event. As such we remain busy throughout the day.