IN-HOUSE Tournament | Friendly Series | Spring 2026

Official medal mockup – IN-HOUSE Tournament | Friendly Series | Spring 2026

Organized by Ethos Jiu-Jitsu, East LA Jiu-Jitsu, and Boyle Heights Jiu-Jitsu — inviting friends and academies.

📅 EVENT DATE

Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Start Time: Tournament begins at 10:00 AM

📍 LOCATION

Boyle Heights Jiu-Jitsu
2420 E Cesar Chavez Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90033

🚗 PARKING

• Valet parking available: $5

• Parking Lot Address: Matthew Street parking lot

• Entrance: In front of the parking lot

• Limited street parking may also be available

💰 REGISTRATION (Smoothcomp Only)

All registrations must be completed through Smoothcomp.

🔗 Register here:
https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/28983

Pricing

Early Bird (until January 18, 2026 – 11:59 PM)

• Kids: $40

• Adults: $50

Regular Registration (January 19 – February 28, 2026)

• Kids: $50

• Adults: $60

Late Registration (until March 5, 2026 – 12:00 PM)

• Kids: $55

• Adults: $65

⚠️ No on-site or same-day registration.

🎯 EVENT PURPOSE

The Friendly Series is a seasonal tournament series designed to:

• Provide a safe and welcoming competition environment

• Help kids, teens, and adults gain tournament experience

• Build confidence, composure, and resilience

• Strengthen community across our academies and invited friends

• Keep competition respectful, development-focused, and accessible

This is a Gi-only tournament.

👦👧🧑 AGE DIVISIONS

Age divisions are determined by year of birth.
Athletes compete in the age they turn during the 2026 calendar year.

Kids & Teens

• Pee Wee II: 6–7

• Kids I: 8–9

• Kids II: 10–11

• Kids III: 12–13

• Teen I: 14–15

Juvenile

• Juvenile: 16–17

Adults & Masters

• Adult: 18+

• Master 1/2: 30+

• Master 3+: 41+

⚠️ Boys and girls do not compete together.
⚠️ If a division has low registration, nearby divisions may be merged for safety and match quality.

🏅 BRACKET FORMAT

• Double Elimination (minimum two matches guaranteed)

• Some divisions may run Round Robin to provide additional mat time

⏱ MATCH TIMES

• Pee Wee II (6–7): 2 minutes

• Kids I (8–9): 3 minutes

• Kids II & III (10–15): 4 minutes

• Juveniles, Adults & Masters: 5 minutes

⚖️ RULESET

This event follows IBJJF standards with the following event-specific modifications:

• No Advantages
  Matches are decided by points, penalties, or referee decision only.

• Double Guard Pull Rule
  In the event of a double guard pull, the first athlete to stand up and stabilize top position for 3 seconds will receive 2 points.

• Last Score Wins (Points Tie)
  If a match ends tied on points, the athlete who scored last will be declared the winner.

• 0–0 Score
  If no points are scored, the referee will decide the winner based on activity, positional control, and engagement.

All techniques and submissions follow age-appropriate IBJJF safety guidelines.

⚖️ WEIGH-INS (PROPOSED – SUBJECT TO ADJUSTMENT)

All weigh-ins will take place on the day of the event.
The schedule below is proposed and may be adjusted based on final registration numbers and bracket structure. Final confirmation will be posted closer to the event date.

⚠️ Weigh-ins are without the Gi. Athletes must wear at minimum shorts and a T-shirt.

Proposed Weigh-In Windows

Ages 6–7
🕘 9:00 AM – 9:40 AM
⚠️ No weigh-ins after 9:45 AM (to allow time for bracket finalization)

Ages 8–9
🕥 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Ages 10–15
🕚 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Juvenile, Adult & Masters
🕧 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Athletes who weigh over their registered division may be moved to a nearby division if permitted by the bracket structure.

⏱️ FIGHT SCHEDULE (PROPOSED FLOW – NOT FINAL)

The following schedule is a projected competition flow to help families plan their day.
Times may shift earlier or later depending on mat flow and final brackets.

Proposed Competition Blocks

Ages 6–7
🕙 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Ages 8–9
🕚 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM

Ages 10–15
🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Juvenile, Adult & Masters
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

⚠️ Athletes should be ready at least 1 hour before their estimated competition block.

Final fight times and weigh-in confirmations will be posted closer to the event once brackets are finalized.

🥋 UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

• Clean, properly fitted Gi

• Allowed colors: White, Blue, Black

• Belt must match registered rank

• Proper hygiene required (trimmed nails, no contagious skin conditions)

👨‍👩‍👧 SPECTATORS

Parents, family, and friends are welcome.
Spectators must remain behind barriers and avoid interfering with referees, staff, or matches.

🏅 AWARDS

Custom medals awarded for:

• 1st Place

• 2nd Place

• 3rd Place

(Some divisions may run as round robin.)

📝 WAIVER & LIABILITY

By registering on Smoothcomp, all participants agree to:

• The inherent risks of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

• Release of liability for organizers, referees, coaches, and staff

• Use of photos/videos for promotional purposes

• Follow all event rules and demonstrate sportsmanship

📣 CONTACT

For questions, division adjustments, or support:
📧 info@elajj.com