Las Vegas Silver State Jiu-Jitsu Open
Organized by NABJJF
October 3, 2026 brings NABJJF's Silver State Jiu-Jitsu Open to Las Vegas, a gi tournament run under IBJJF rules for every belt level. The event is one of NABJJF's flagship stops on the Western tournament circuit.
Event Description
NABJJF's Silver State Jiu-Jitsu Open brings the North American BJJ Federation's 20-plus-year tournament circuit to Las Vegas. Rules are based on the SJJIF ruleset, with weight classes set by a maximum-weight ceiling and a single ranking system across all NABJJF events. The tournament is held Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Las Vegas, NV, in gi competition for all belts. Registration runs through Smoothcomp at the link on this page.
Divisions
Registration deadline: September 23, 2026
About NABJJF
NABJJF (the North American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation), founded in Los Angeles in 2005, runs 10+ gi and no-gi tournaments a year for all ages and belts. Its flagship North American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament reached its 20th annual edition in 2026.
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 the Las Vegas Silver State Jiu-Jitsu Open?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Las Vegas, NV.
- What rules does NABJJF use?
- Rules based on the SJJIF ruleset, with weight classes set by a maximum-weight ceiling.
- Does NABJJF have a national ranking system?
- Yes, a single ranking system spans all NABJJF tournaments.
- How do I register?
- Through Smoothcomp at the link on this page.
- Is this event gi or no-gi?
- Gi.
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