Laurel hosts a number of Baltimore area BJJ tournaments, with events also held in nearby Burtonsville and Landover. PBJJF North America is the main organizer, running the PBJJF Baltimore Fall International Open as well as the PBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship and World Youth Jiu-Jitsu Championship. NAGA has also held its Battleground Baltimore Championship in the area.
Most events offer both Gi and No-Gi divisions, and most also include an absolute division. Around three in ten events have kids divisions. December is the busiest month, followed by October, with events also in July and September.
