Santiago leads Chile for jiu-jitsu competition, and torneos de BJJ en Santiago outnumber those in any other city. Every event we list for the area takes place in the capital itself, from local submission grappling nights to national opens, so there is usually something on the calendar within a short trip across town.
Luta Fest Tournament and R2B Fight Club are the most active organisers, with Luta Fest running several editions and R2B Fight Club hosting its own submission grappling tournament. Jiu-Jitsu Fest returns regularly, including its Santiago volume, and The Forge of Champions runs a winter edition. The Santiago Spring National Open and Conquesta Del Cerro also appear on the calendar, and CBJJD Chile, ADCC South America and RAAD have organised events in the city.
Santiago is one of the more balanced scenes for Gi and No-Gi, with both offered at roughly half of events. IBJJF and ADCC rules are both used, around one in five tournaments has an absolute division and kids divisions appear at roughly one in ten. August is the busiest month, followed by October, July, November and May, so winter and spring are the peak of the season.
