2027 Nationals Jiu-Jitsu Open
Organized by NABJJF
The 2027 Nationals Jiu-Jitsu Open is scheduled for February 28, 2027. Organized by NABJJF, the event will take place at Hope International University in Fullerton, CA.
Event Description
The 2027 Nationals Jiu-Jitsu Open is organized by NABJJF and features both Gi and No-Gi competitions. The event follows the IBJJF ruleset and includes divisions for Adults, Kids, Teens, Masters, and Absolute categories. The tournament will take place on Sunday, February 28, 2027, at Hope International University located at 2500 Nutwood Ave, Fullerton, CA. Registration is available through the link on this page, with entry fees starting at $49.99. NABJJF members can register at a reduced price, with early access options available for the first 100 participants.
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.
Community results
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Frequently asked questions
- When and where is 2027 Nationals Jiu-Jitsu Open?
- The 2027 Nationals Jiu-Jitsu Open will be held on Sunday, February 28, 2027, at Hope International University, 2500 Nutwood Ave, Fullerton, CA.
- What is the cost to compete?
- The lowest standard entry fee is $49.99, with various pricing tiers for NABJJF members and early registrants.
- 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, with options for both NABJJF members and non-members.
- What are the weigh-in procedures?
- Kids weigh-ins use a 2-pound allowance, and there are specific guidelines for matching kids in brackets.
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