JJWL New Jersey VI
Organized by Jiu-Jitsu World League
The Jiu-Jitsu World League brings adult no-gi grappling to Trenton on September 12, 2026 for JJWL New Jersey VI. The event runs no-gi divisions across weight classes as part of the JJWL national ranking circuit.
Event Description
JJWL — the Jiu-Jitsu World League — ranks competitors across its tournament series, and New Jersey VI is the latest stop for adult no-gi competitors chasing points. First-timers get a break from stacked brackets thanks to JJWL's Level 1 division, reserved for competitors with three or fewer wins in that format, and brackets of four or more run double elimination so one early loss doesn't end the day. The event takes place September 12, 2026 in Trenton, NJ, open to adult no-gi competitors across weight classes. Weigh-ins happen in competition uniform — no separate gi or no-gi weigh-in kit needed. Register through jjworldleague.com; registration closes the Saturday one week before the event, so don't wait until the last minute.
Divisions
Registration deadline: September 9, 2026
About Jiu-Jitsu World League
Jiu Jitsu World League (JJWL) was founded in 2014 by BJJ black belt Rigan Machado and Mathew Tinley, debuting its first event in January 2015. Rather than single-elimination brackets, it runs a season-long points-league model — individual, team, and academy standings accumulate across a series of gi and no-gi events for youth and adult competitors, run mainly in California, Texas, Florida, and the Northeast US.
Rules
Jiu Jitsu World League (JJWL) runs gi and no-gi tournaments for kids and adults using IBJJF-style positional points — but with no advantages. Removing advantages is the ruleset's defining feature: tied matches can't be won on near-misses, which pushes competitors to actually score or finish.
JJWL also operates a season-long league ranking across its events, where wins, submissions, and podium finishes earn ranking points — submission wins are weighted extra. Check the JJWL rulebook for current match rules and division details.
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 JJWL New Jersey VI?
- September 12, 2026 in Trenton, NJ.
- How do I register?
- Through jjworldleague.com/events/new-jersey-vi-nogi-adults. Registration closes the Saturday one week before the event.
- Is this gi or no-gi?
- No-gi, adult divisions.
- What is JJWL's Level 1 division?
- A beginner division reserved for competitors with three or fewer wins in that format, designed to protect newer competitors from stacked brackets.
- What's the bracket format?
- Double elimination for brackets of four or more competitors.
- What do I wear to weigh-in?
- Your competition uniform — for this no-gi event, that means your no-gi competition gear.
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