PBJJF North American Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026

Absolute Gi Division Prizes

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Location: FDU Ferguson Recreation Center - 285 Madison Avenue. Madison, New Jersey 07940

Doors open at 8:00am Event starts at 9:00am

PBJJF RULES BOOK

FORMAT - DOUBLE ELIMINATION (Except Adult & Master Purple, Brown and Black Divisions)

All divisions follow a double elimination format, except for the Adult and Master Purple, Brown and Black Belt divisions (male and female), which are single elimination.

• In the double elimination format, winners advance in the main bracket. Athletes who lose a match move to a secondary bracket, giving them the opportunity to compete for third place.
• In this system, the athlete who wins all matches receives the gold medal, the finalist earns silver medal, and the winner of the secondary bracket earns bronze medal.
• Please note that the double elimination format is guaranteed only if all athletes in the bracket attend and compete. PBJJF cannot ensure the attendance of all registered athletes.
• For the Adult and Master Purple, Brown and Black Belt divisions (male and female), the format is single elimination only.

THE TOURNAMENT IS PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY.

We do not take late registrations or registrations at the event!

Early Registration - $99

Per Absolute Division – $20

Normal Registration – $109

Per Absolute Division – $25

Late Registration – $129

Late Per Absolute Division – $30

Spectator fee -- $20 (Please note that payment for spectator fees will only be accepted via card.Cash payments will not be available at the event. Be sure to bring a valid debit or credit card to ensure smooth entry).

REGISTRATION:

• We strive to ensure that our events can comfortably host as many participants as possible. However, to maintain a high standard of quality, there is a maximum capacity.
• PBJJF reserves the right to close registration either when full capacity is reached or by the specified registration deadline, whichever occurs first.
• Providing false information during registration, including but not limited to date of birth, can result in immediate disqualification. Such actions may lead to suspension or even permanent exclusion from future PBJJF events.

REFUND POLICY

• The registration fee is not refundable. PBJJF cannot assure that all athletes will attend the tournament. Consequently, PBJJF will not provide refunds to athletes who are left without a match due to their opponent's absence.
• The registration fee is non-refundable. However, athletes who cancel their registration before the deadline will receive a coupon code equivalent to the registration fee. This coupon can be used as a credit for any future PBJJF tournament. Cancellation requests made after the deadline will not be eligible for a coupon code.

ATHLETE RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCHEDULE

• Athletes are responsible for understanding and adhering to the sport's rules and guidelines. Please refer to the schedule section to determine when you need to be at the event, prepared to compete, and in the warm-up area.
• Competitors should be at the venue and ready to compete at least one hour before their division’s scheduled start time, as the tournament may run ahead of schedule. The posted start times in the event’s schedule are approximate and can vary throughout the day due to factors beyond our control.

MEDALS AND TROPHIES

• Athletes who place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in their division will receive a medal at the event. All medals must be collected at the event's podium. PBJJF does not mail out unclaimed or lost medals after the tournaments.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A STAFF MEMBER WITH PBJJF DURING THE EVENTS, PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM. CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:

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