IN-HOUSE Tournament | Friendly Series | Spring 2026

Organized by Ethos Jiu-Jitsu, East LA Jiu-Jitsu & Boyle Heights Jiu-Jitsu — inviting friends

📅 EVENT DATE

Saturday, March 7, 2026
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)

Pricing

Early Bird (Now open – January 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM)

• Kids: $40

• Adults: $50

Regular Registration (January 19 – February 28, 2026)

• Kids: $50

• Adults: $60

Late Registration (Until March 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM)

• Kids: $55

• Adults: $65

⚠️ Registration must be completed through Smoothcomp
⚠️ No on-site or same-day registration

https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/28983

🎯 EVENT PURPOSE

The IN-HOUSE Tournament | Friendly Series is a seasonal competition series created to:

• Provide a safe and positive match experience

• Prepare kids, teens, and adults for future tournaments

• Build confidence, resilience, and composure under pressure

• Strengthen community across our academies and invited friends

• Keep competition development-focused, respectful, 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 I: 4–5 years

• Pee Wee II: 6–7 years

• Kids I: 8–9 years

• Kids II: 10–11 years

• Kids III: 12–13 years

• Teen I: 14–15 years

Juvenile

• Juvenile: 16–17 years

Adults & Masters

• Adult: 18+

• Master 1/2: 30+

• Master 3+: 41+

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

🏅 BRACKET FORMAT

• Double Elimination

• Every athlete is guaranteed at least two matches

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

⏱ MATCH TIMES

• Pee Wee I & II (4–7): 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

• Day-of event only

• Kids & Teens: 9:00 – 9:45 AM

• Adults: Starting at 12:00 PM

• Weigh-ins are without the Gi, unless otherwise specified on Smoothcomp

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

🥋 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

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