2027 All Americas Jiu Jitsu Tournament
Organized by NABJJF
The 2027 All Americas Jiu Jitsu Tournament will be held on January 23, 2027, at Cerritos College in Norwalk, CA. Organized by NABJJF, the event features both Gi and No-Gi competitions across multiple divisions.
Event Description
The 2027 All Americas Jiu Jitsu Tournament is organized by NABJJF and features both Gi and No-Gi competitions under the IBJJF ruleset. This event is open to various divisions including Adults, Kids, Teens, Masters, and Absolute categories. Scheduled for Saturday, January 23, 2027, the tournament will take place at Cerritos College located at 11110 Alondra Blvd, Norwalk, CA. Registration is available through the link on this page, with entry fees starting at $49.99 for non-members and lower rates for NABJJF members. Early registration is encouraged to take advantage of the best pricing options and to secure a free rash guard if registered by December 2.
Divisions
About NABJJF
NABJJF (the North American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation), founded in Los Angeles in 2005, runs 10+ gi and no-gi tournaments a year for all ages and belts. Its flagship North American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament reached its 20th annual edition in 2026.
Rules
IBJJF rules are the standard most BJJ competition rules descend from. Matches are scored on positional progress: 2 points for a takedown, sweep, or knee-on-belly; 3 points for passing the guard; and 4 points for mount, back mount, or back control with hooks. Advantages are awarded for near-scores and close submission attempts and act as the first tiebreaker, followed by penalties and finally referee decision. Match length scales with rank, from 5 minutes for adult white belts up to 10 minutes for black belts.
Legal techniques expand with age and belt. White belts face the tightest restrictions (no wrist locks, slicers, or kneebars); jump to purple and brown/black and more leg attacks and pressure submissions open up. Since the 2021 rule change, heel hooks and inside knee reaping are legal — but only in the adult brown/black no-gi divisions. Kids divisions run shorter matches with a much more restrictive legal-technique list.
Uniform rules are enforced: gis must be white, royal blue, or black, properly fitted, with a rank-appropriate belt; no-gi divisions require rash guards displaying the competitor's belt color. Referees can disqualify for illegal gear, so check the uniform checklist before stepping on the scale.
Always confirm the official rulebook before you compete — organizations update rules between seasons. See the official event page for current rules.
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Frequently asked questions
- When and where is 2027 All Americas Jiu Jitsu Tournament?
- The 2027 All Americas Jiu Jitsu Tournament will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2027, at Cerritos College, 11110 Alondra Blvd, Norwalk, CA.
- What is the cost to compete?
- Entry fees start at $49.99 for non-members, with various pricing tiers available for NABJJF members.
- What divisions are offered?
- Divisions include Adult, Kids, Teens, Masters, Gi, No-Gi, and Absolute.
- How do I register?
- Registration is available through the link on this page.
- What are the rules for the tournament?
- The tournament will follow the IBJJF ruleset.
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