WE DEFY/ FUJI BJJ Las Vegas Open

Saturday, October 24, 2026 Las Vegas, NV, United States

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Kids

Entry

$85

Description

TOURNAMENT DETAILS:

Date: 10/24/2026

Venue: The Expo at World Market Center

Address: 435 S. Grand Central Parkway Las Vegas NV 89106

Format: Depending on the bracket size we offer best of three, round robin, and modified double elimination brackets to ensure everyone gets more than one match.

Age Standards: Age 4 and Up

All States Welcome!

IMPORTANT DATES

Early Bird registration deadline: 10 Sep (11:59 pm)

Normal registration deadline: 08 Oct (11:59 pm)

Late registration deadline: 22 Oct (11:59 pm)

Check Day (last day to change weight without fee) is the Wednesday before the event.

Merging of uncontested divisions will happen the Wednesday before the event.

The schedule will be published the Thursday before the event.

Doors Open/Weigh-ins begin: Day of event (8:00 am)

Matches Begin: Day of event (9:00 am)

SPECTATOR FEE:

All spectators over the age of 12 years old must have a spectator pass. Passes may be purchased at the door upon entry of the venue.

Spectator fee: $20.

Each academy will receive at least 1 free coaches pass. The amount of free passes depends on how many students from that academy are registered for the event. At least 1 free pass per 5 students will be available. Coaches do not need to message in before the event.

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QUESTIONS/NEED HELP:

• For all inquiries regarding making edits to your registrations, weigh-ins, division merging, etc. please see our FAQ HERE

• For rules info see our full Rule Set HERE

For Questions not answered in the links given above:

Email Elizabeth Cesta at efcesta@gmail.com

Event Details

Format

Other

Registration

Early: 10 Sep (11:59 pm); Normal: 08 Oct (11:59 pm); Late: 22 Oct (11:59 pm).

Schedule

Doors open and weigh-ins begin day of event at 8:00 am; matches begin day of event at 9:00 am; schedule will be published the Thursday before the event.

Weigh-In

Weigh-ins begin day of event at 8:00 am; Check Day (last day to change weight without fee) is the Wednesday before the event.

Spectator Fee

Spectator fee $20; passes may be purchased at the door; required for spectators over age 12.

Divisions

Kids Gi$85
Kids Division - Athletes 17 Years Old & Under
Kids Gi Elite$85
Kids Division - Athletes 17 Years Old & Under
Kids NOGi$85
Kids Division - Athletes 17 Years Old & Under
Kids NOGi Elite$85
Kids Division - Athletes 17 Years Old & Under
Adult Black Belt GI$85
Black Belt Athletes Aged 18 & Up
Adult GI Black Belt Elite$85
Black Belt Athletes Aged 18 & Up
Adult GI$85
Athletes Aged 18 & Up
Adult GI Elite$85
Athletes Aged 18 & Up
Adult NOGI$85
Athletes Aged 18 & Up
Adult NOGI Elite$85
Athletes Aged 18 & Up

Organizer

FUJI BJJ - Corp

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the WE DEFY/ FUJI BJJ Las Vegas Open?

The event is on 10/24/2026 at The Expo at World Market Center, 435 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89106.

What time do doors open, weigh-ins begin, and matches start?

Doors open and weigh-ins begin at 8:00 am on the day of the event. Matches begin at 9:00 am.

What are the registration deadlines?

Early Bird registration deadline is 10 Sep at 11:59 pm. Normal registration deadline is 08 Oct at 11:59 pm, and Late registration deadline is 22 Oct at 11:59 pm.

When is the last day to change weight without a fee?

Check Day, the last day to change weight without a fee, is the Wednesday before the event.

When will uncontested divisions be merged?

Merging of uncontested divisions will happen the Wednesday before the event.

When will the schedule be published?

The schedule will be published the Thursday before the event.

What is the spectator fee?

All spectators over the age of 12 years old must have a spectator pass. Passes cost $20 and may be purchased at the door upon entry of the venue.

Are coaches passes available?

Each academy will receive at least 1 free coaches pass. The number of free passes depends on how many students from that academy are registered, with at least 1 free pass per 5 students available; coaches do not need to message in before the event.

What competition formats may be used?

Depending on bracket size, the event offers best of three, round robin, and modified double elimination brackets to help ensure everyone gets more than one match.

Who can I contact with questions?

For questions not answered in the provided links, email Elizabeth Cesta at efcesta@gmail.com.