Yamasaki Academy - 70Th Anniversary In House Tournament

Location: Walt Whitman High School  - 7100 Whittier Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817

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

PBJJF RULES BOOK

FORMAT – DOUBLE ELIMINATION (Mighty Mite through Junior 3)

All Kids divisions, from Mighty Mite through Junior 3, will follow a double elimination format.

In the double elimination format, winners advance through the main bracket. Athletes who lose a match move to a secondary bracket, giving them another opportunity to compete and fight for third place.

Athletes who win all of their matches will receive the gold medal, the finalist will receive the silver medal, and the winner of the secondary bracket will receive the bronze medal.

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

FORMAT – SINGLE ELIMINATION (Juvenile through Master)

All divisions from Juvenile through Master will follow a single elimination format.

In the single elimination format, an athlete is eliminated from the competition after one loss. The athlete who wins all matches in the bracket receives the gold medal, and the finalist receives the silver medal.

Note: The competition format is determined by the athlete's age division and applies regardless of belt rank.

THE TOURNAMENT IS PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY.

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

Early Registration - $99

Per Absolute Division – $20

Normal Registration – $109

Per Absolute Division – $25

Late Registration – $129

Late Per Absolute Division – $30

Spectator Admission: One non-perishable food item or $20 per person. Card payments only for spectator tickets. Cash will not be accepted.

A spectator ticket is required for all spectators ages 5 and older.

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.

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

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