FUJI BJJ Cincinnati Winter Championship
Organized by FUJI BJJ
Cincinnati hosts the FUJI BJJ Winter Championship on November 14, 2026. FUJI BJJ runs gi and no-gi divisions across all belts, opening the winter tournament season for southern Ohio competitors.
Event Description
The FUJI BJJ Cincinnati Winter Championship follows FUJI's standard tournament format, with divisions organized by age, belt, and weight class across both gi and no-gi competition. Competitors get a 2lb weigh-in allowance, and anyone entering both the gi and no-gi brackets qualifies for FUJI's combo registration discount, making it a practical option for athletes who want two shots at hardware in a single day. The championship takes place Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Cincinnati, OH. Spectators over the age of 12 pay a $20 gate fee, and each competitor is allotted one coach pass for their corner. Bracket formats scale with division size to help guarantee competitors get more than one match; register through the FUJI BJJ Smoothcomp event page linked from this listing.
Divisions
Registration deadline: November 10, 2026
About FUJI BJJ
FUJI BJJ is the tournament series run by Fuji Sports, the martial-arts gi and apparel brand, launched in 2007. It runs gi and no-gi events for kids through adults across roughly ten US regions, using IBJJF-style point scoring.
Rules
FUJI BJJ runs one of the larger tournament circuits in the United States, with gi and no-gi divisions for kids and adults and a reputation for beginner-friendly, well-organized events.
FUJI's scoring is closely based on IBJJF rules: the same positional point values, advantages for near-scores and submission attempts, and a similar penalty structure. Match times scale with belt — roughly 5 minutes at white belt up to 8 minutes for brown and black belts — so IBJJF competitors will find the format immediately familiar.
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 this event?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Cincinnati, OH.
- Is this gi or no-gi?
- Both gi and no-gi divisions are offered.
- Is there a weigh-in allowance?
- Yes, FUJI allows a 2lb weigh-in allowance.
- Is there a discount for entering both formats?
- Yes, a combo discount applies for competitors entering both gi and no-gi.
- What is the spectator cost?
- $20 for anyone over age 12.
- Do I get a coach pass?
- Each competitor gets one coach pass for their corner.
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