IN-HOUSE Tournament | Friendly Series
June 20, 2026
Saturday · Doors open 8:00 AM · Tournament starts 10:00 AM
Gi Only
Ethos Jiu-Jitsu · East LA Jiu-Jitsu · Boyle Heights Jiu-Jitsu
📍 Location
East Los Angeles Area
Exact venue being finalized — confirmation coming soon
Venue TBD
💰 Registration Pricing
Early Bird
Dates TBD
Kids$40
Adults (18+)$50
Regular
Dates TBD
Kids$50
Adults (18+)$60
Late
Closes ~Jun 15
Kids$55
Adults (18+)$65
All registration through Smoothcomp only. No on-site or same-day registration accepted.
👦👧 Age Divisions
Age is based on year of birth, not age on event day. Boys and girls do not compete together.
| Division | Birth Year | Age in 2026 | Match Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pee Wee | 2019–2020 | 6–7 | 2 min |
| Kids I | 2017–2018 | 8–9 | 3 min |
| Kids II | 2015–2016 | 10–11 | 4 min |
| Kids III | 2013–2014 | 12–13 | 4 min |
| Teen I | 2011–2012 | 14–15 | 4 min |
| Juvenile | 2009–2010 | 16–17 | 5 min |
| Adult | 2008 & earlier | 18+ | 5 min |
| Master 1/2 | — | 30+ | 5 min |
| Master 3+ | — | 41+ | 5 min |
🔀 Division Merges & Changes
We guarantee every athlete a minimum of 2 matches. When a division is too small, we follow this exact process — published here so there are no surprises.
Rules that never change: White belt athletes never compete against color belts. Boys never compete against girls. No athlete moves to a younger age group by more than 1 year.
1
Automatic move — notification email sent
If your athlete is the only one in their division, we automatically merge them with an adjacent birth year (±1 year) with the same belt, gender, and weight. No approval needed. You'll receive a notification email.
Example: solo 2016 white belt boy at 82.9 lbs → merged with 2015 or 2017 white belt boy at same weight.
2
One weight class up — 24-hour email notice
If no same-weight match exists within ±1 birth year, we look for a match 1 weight class up. Parents are emailed with a 24-hour response window. No response = move happens automatically.
Example: no match at 82.9 lbs → email sent about moving to 91.9 lbs. Auto-approved after 24 hrs if no reply.
3
More than 1 year difference — explicit approval required
If a match requires moving more than 1 birth year, the athlete may only move to an older age group. Explicit parent approval required. No response = registration credit offered.
4
No match found → registration credit
If no appropriate match can be found, the athlete receives a full registration credit toward any future Friendly Series event.
Weight on event day — up only. Athletes who weigh over their registered class are automatically moved to the next weight class up (and age group up if needed). No down moves on event day. It is the responsibility of athletes, parents, and coaches to register in the correct division and make weight.
🏅 Bracket Format
4+ competitors
Double Elimination — minimum 2 matches guaranteed
3 competitors
Round Robin — everyone competes against everyone
2 competitors
Best 2-of-3 series — first to win 2 matches wins
⚖️ Ruleset
IBJJF-inspired rules with the following modifications:
No Advantages
Matches decided by points, penalties, or referee decision only.
Double Guard Pull Rule
If both athletes pull guard, the first to stand and hold top position for 3 seconds receives 2 points.
Last Score Wins (Points Tie)
If a match ends tied on points, the athlete who scored last is declared the winner.
0–0 Score
Referee decides based on activity, positional control, and engagement.
Age-appropriate submissions
All techniques follow IBJJF age-appropriate safety guidelines.
⚖️ Weigh-Ins
Kids & Teens
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM on event day
Adults, Juvenile & Masters
After 12:00 PM — exact window TBD closer to event
Without Gi
Shirt and shorts required minimum. No shirtless weigh-ins.
Zero allowance
82.9 lbs limit means 83.0 lbs misses weight. No exceptions.
🥋 Uniform Requirements
Gi ColorsWhite, Blue, or Black only
BeltMust match registered rank
HygieneTrimmed nails, no contagious skin conditions
🏅 Awards
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Custom medals awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in every division.
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📝 Waiver & Liability
By registering on Smoothcomp, all participants agree to: the inherent risks of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition · release of liability for organizers, referees, coaches, and staff · use of photos and videos for promotional purposes · compliance with all event rules and demonstration of sportsmanship.