IN-HOUSE Tournament | Friendly Series | Fall 2026
Organized by Friendly Series
September 19, 2026 in Los Angeles brings the Friendly Series In-House Tournament, a fall jiu-jitsu event built around a lower-pressure, community format. Competitors of all skill levels are welcome at this stop in the ongoing Friendly Series.
Event Description
The Friendly Series In-House Tournament is a year-round community competition circuit organized by East LA Jiu-Jitsu, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit school, with Spring, Summer, Fall, and Finals events held each year. All events are gi-only under an IBJJF-inspired ruleset, run with certified referees and Smoothcomp bracket management to keep the day organized. Every registration helps fund the nonprofit's affordable youth jiu-jitsu programs at Boyle Heights Jiu-Jitsu and East LA Jiu-Jitsu. This Fall 2026 edition takes place September 19, 2026 in Los Angeles, California, with divisions from Pee Wee through Masters. It's built to be a low-pressure, welcoming environment for kids, teens, and adults alike — recent editions have drawn 200-plus competitors from 20-plus teams. Register through the event's Smoothcomp page linked on this listing.
Divisions
Registration deadline: September 15, 2026
Community results
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Frequently asked questions
- When and where is the Friendly Series In-House Tournament Fall 2026?
- September 19, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
- Who organizes it?
- East LA Jiu-Jitsu, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit school.
- Is it gi or no-gi?
- Gi only, under an IBJJF-inspired ruleset.
- What divisions are offered?
- Divisions from Pee Wee through Masters.
- Does registration support a cause?
- Yes, proceeds help fund East LA Jiu-Jitsu's affordable youth BJJ programs.
- How do I register?
- Register through the event's Smoothcomp page linked on this listing.
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