Lake Arrowhead Jiu Jitsu Open

Kids, Teens, Adults & Absolute Divisions | No Gi & Gi

Submission Only & Points (flip a coin to find out)

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Date:

Saturday, August 26, 2026

Doors Open: 8:00 AM The official tournament schedule will be released on Smoothcomp in the days leading up to the event.

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Location:

Sandals Church Gymnasium

1103 CA-173 Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352

Venue Notice:

This tournament is currently scheduled for Sandals Church Gymnasium.

If we end up needing additional space, we may move the tournament to the Rim of the World High School Gymnasium, located just 5.5 miles away (approximately 14 minutes).

If a venue change is made, all registered competitors will be notified by email, and the updated location will be posted on Smoothcomp.

Competitors are responsible for monitoring their email and Smoothcomp for event updates and for reporting to the correct venue on the day of the tournament. No refunds will be issued for missed matches, late arrivals, or non-attendance resulting from a venue change.

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Registration Fees:

Early Bird Registration: $65 until June 30th @ 11:59 pm Second Division: 50% Off

Regular Registration: $75 Second Division: 50% Off

Late Registration: $85 Second Division: 50% Off

Black Belts compete FREE in Gi and No-Gi divisions.

To register:

1. Complete your registration through Smoothcomp
2. Do not submit payment
3. Email info@lakearrowheadjiujitsu.com

We will verify your rank and mark your registration as paid.

Absolute Division entry fees still apply.

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Spectator Admission

Spectator Tickets: $15 (may be purchased at the door).

Children under 5 years old enter free.

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Weigh-In Rules

Kids Divisions

• 2-pound weight allowance.
• Competitors exceeding the allowance may be moved to an appropriate division.
• Please register your child at a weight they can safely make.

Teen & Adult Divisions

• No weight allowance.
• Competitors who fail to make weight will be charged a $20 re-bracketing fee and may be moved to the next available weight class.
• Re-bracketing is not guaranteed and depends on bracket availability.
• No refunds will be issued for missed weight.

All Competitors

• Competitors may weigh in anytime after doors open.
• All competitors must complete their weigh-in no later than one (1) hour before their scheduled division start time.
• Competitors who fail to weigh in at least one hour before their division begins may be disqualified from the tournament.
• No refunds will be issued for missed weigh-ins, late arrivals, or disqualifications.
• Competitors only have to weigh in one time and do NOT weigh in with a Gi on.

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Bracket Adjustments

If there are no other competitors in your division, we will automatically move you to the closest division. Our goal is for every registered competitor to get matches.

may combine or move divisions based on age, weight, rank, and experience level to create appropriate matchups.

Every reasonable effort will be made to ensure all competitors receive matches.

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Tournament Schedule (Estimated)

8:00 AM: Doors Open & Weigh-Ins Begin* *Competitors can weigh in up to 1 hour before their division.

9:00 AM: Rules Meeting

10:00 AM: Competition Begins

Estimated Order of Events:

1. Kids Divisions
2. Teen Divisions
3. Intermediate Adult Divisions
4. Advanced Adult Divisions
5. Adult Absolute Division
6. Beginner Adult Divisions

Important Schedule Information:

The schedule above is an estimate only.

Official match times and mat assignments will be posted on Smoothcomp once registration closes and brackets are finalized.

Match times may change throughout the day depending on division sizes and event pace. Competitors are responsible for monitoring their schedule through Smoothcomp.

We strongly recommend arriving at least 90 mins before your scheduled division start time.

If your name is called and you fail to report to the bullpen or competition area promptly, you may be disqualified.

No refunds will be issued for missed matches, late arrivals, or disqualifications.

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Ruleset:

Modified UWW Submission Grappling & Submission Only (PGF Overtime Rules)

All Gi, No-Gi, and Absolute Division matches will be contested under one of two formats:

• Modified UWW Submission Grappling Rules
• Submission Only with PGF Overtime Rules

Immediately before each match, competitors will report to the mat, and a tournament official will conduct a coin flip. The result of the coin flip will determine which ruleset will be used for that match.

• Heads: Modified UWW Submission Grappling Rules
• Tails: Submission Only with PGF Overtime Rules

Both competitors will compete under the same randomly selected ruleset for that match.

Competitors are responsible for understanding both rulesets prior to the event. Detailed information will be listed on our Rules Page, and a rules meeting will be held at 9 AM before the competition begins.

Every match is a surprise. Competitors must be prepared to win under both a points-based format and a submission-focused format, rewarding well-rounded grapplers who can adapt to any situation.

MATCH LENGTHS:

• Kid Boys/Girls - 4-minute matches
• Juvenile Boys/Girls - 5-minute matches
• Adult Men/Women - 6-minute matches
• Adult Absolute - 6-minute matches

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USA Grappling Membership & Benefits

The Lake Arrowhead Jiu Jitsu Open is sanctioned by USA Grappling, the largest grappling organization in the United States. As a result, all competitors are required to have a current USA Grappling membership to participate. Your membership is more than just an event requirement—members receive secondary sports accident insurance coverage and the opportunity to compete nationwide and represent Team USA on the world stage.

If you do not already have a USA Grappling membership, one can be purchased quickly online before completing registration: Join USA Grappling

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Refund Policy:

All registrations are final.

No refunds. No exceptions.

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Questions?

For general inquiries, call/text (909) 744-4614 or send a message to info@lakearrowheadjiujitsu.com

We look forward to seeing you on the mats.

- Lake Arrowhead Jiu Jitsu