FUJI BJJ Paducah Winter Championship
Organized by FUJI BJJ
The FUJI BJJ Paducah Winter Championship will be held on January 2, 2027. This event features both Gi and No-Gi competitions for various age groups.
Event Description
The FUJI BJJ Paducah Winter Championship is organized by FUJI BJJ and features both Gi and No-Gi competitions under the IBJJF ruleset. The event is open to participants aged 4 and up, with divisions for Adults and Kids in both Gi and No-Gi formats. This tournament will take place on Saturday, January 2, 2027, at the Schroeder Expo Center located at 415 Park St, Paducah, KY. Registration fees start at $85, with early bird registration closing on November 20, normal registration on December 18, and late registration on December 28. Spectator passes are available for $20 at the door, and registration can be completed through the link on this page.
Divisions
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
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 FUJI BJJ Paducah Winter Championship?
- The FUJI BJJ Paducah Winter Championship is on Saturday, January 2, 2027, at the Schroeder Expo Center, 415 Park St, Paducah, KY.
- What is the ruleset for this event?
- The tournament follows the IBJJF ruleset.
- What is the cost to compete?
- The lowest standard entry fee is $85.
- What are the registration deadlines?
- Early bird registration closes on November 20, normal registration on December 18, and late registration on December 28.
- Is there a spectator fee?
- Yes, the spectator fee is $20, and passes can be purchased at the door.
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