World Jiu Jitsu Tour

May 23, 2026St. John’s University – Taffner Field House, 80-00 Utopia Pkwy, Jamaica, NY 11439

World Jiu Jitsu Tour (WJT) is a premier Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition circuit built to deliver a professional, athlete-first tournament experience. Our events are designed to give competitors meaningful mat time, fair divisions, smooth scheduling, and a well-organized competitive environment. Whether you are competing for the first time or are a seasoned athlete, WJT provides a high-quality platform to test yourself, represent your academy, and grow in the sport.

The World Jiu Jitsu Tour debuts in New York on May 23, 2026 at St. John’s University’s Taffner Field House for a full day of elite Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition.

This event is pre-registration only and has a strict capacity limit. Once capacity is reached, registration will close and no additional entries will be accepted. There will be no registrations accepted on the day of the event.

All official event information, updates, and schedules will be posted at: worldjiujitsutour.com

For questions or support, contact:info@worldjiujitsutour.com

Event Information

• Date: May 23, 2026
• Location: St. John’s University – Taffner Field House
• Doors Open: 7:30 AM 
• Event Start: 9:00 AM

Detailed division schedules and brackets will be released prior to the event.

Registration Policy

• This event is pre-registration only
• All registrations must be completed and paid in full before the deadline
• Any registration not fully paid by the deadline will be considered incomplete and invalid
• Registration may close early if the event reaches capacity
• Do not make travel arrangements until your registration is finalized

Competition Format

WJT events are structured to prioritize real competition experience. Whenever possible, athletes will receive multiple matches to ensure meaningful mat time and proper division value.

Brackets and schedules will be published before the event. Schedules are dynamic and may shift on event day. Athletes are responsible for monitoring their division times.

Weigh-Ins

• Weigh-ins open when doors open
• Athletes must weigh in no later than 60 minutes before their division start time
• Athletes need to wear their uniform to weigh in for gi divisions only
• Failure to weigh in or failure to make weight will result in disqualification without refund or credit

Brackets, Division Changes, and Mergers

• Divisions may be merged when necessary to ensure matches
• If no suitable merge is available, competitors may be offered a credit per policy
• Athletes are responsible for reviewing their brackets and contacting WJT with any issues before deadlines

Team Awards

Awards will be presented for:

• Top Overall Adult Academy
• Top Overall Youth Academy

Refund & Credit Policy

By registering for this event, all competitors agree to the following policy:

1. Event Cancellation or Postponement

If World Jiu Jitsu Tour (WJT) cancels or postpones this event for any reason, all registered competitors will be offered one of the following options:

• A full refund, or
• An event credit to be used toward a future WJT tournament

A response window will be announced via email and Smoothcomp for competitors to select their preferred option.

Refunds are only guaranteed in cases of full event cancellation or postponement.

2. Credit-Only Situations

In the following situations, competitors may receive event credit only (no refunds):

• If your division ends up with zero matches
• You may move divisions if available or request event credit
• If you request a withdrawal or division change before posted deadlines

3. No Refund or Credit Situations

The following situations do not qualify for refunds or credits:

• No-shows or failure to attend the event
• Missing weight or failing to make weight for your division
• Requests submitted after posted deadlines

Competitors who fail to make weight will be disqualified without refund or credit.

We understand that emergencies, injuries, and unexpected situations can happen. If something serious comes up, please reach out to us and we will do our best to work with you:

info@worldjiujitsutour.com