Copa Virginia - Winter 2026
Organized by Copa BJJ
Copa Virginia - Winter 2026 is scheduled for December 19, 2026, in Annandale, VA. Organized by Copa BJJ, the tournament includes both Gi and No-Gi divisions.
Event Description
Copa Virginia - Winter 2026 is organized by Copa BJJ and features both Gi and No-Gi divisions for competitors aged 4 years and older. The tournament follows IBJJF rules and includes divisions for Adults, Kids, Teens, Masters, and Absolute categories in both Gi and No-Gi formats. The event will take place on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at the Ernst Community Gymnasium located at 8333 Little River Turnpike, Wakefield, VA 22003, in Annandale, VA. The lowest standard entry fee is $50, and registration is available through the link on this page. Spectator fees are $15 at the door, with free entry for children under 7 years old and certain coaches.
Divisions
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 Copa Virginia - Winter 2026?
- Copa Virginia - Winter 2026 will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at the Ernst Community Gymnasium, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Wakefield, VA 22003, in Annandale, VA.
- What is the cost to compete?
- The lowest standard entry fee is $50, with specific fees for various divisions and categories.
- What divisions are offered?
- Divisions include Adult, Kids, Teens, Masters, Gi, No-Gi, and Absolute categories.
- What are the spectator fees?
- Spectator fees are $15 at the door, with free entry for children under 7 years old.
- How do I register?
- Registration is available through the link on this page.
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