Nashville Fall International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 2026
Organized by IBJJF
The Nashville Fall International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship will take place on October 24, 2026, in Franklin, TN. This event is organized by IBJJF and will follow IBJJF rules.
Event Description
The Nashville Fall International Open's no-gi championship brings IBJJF's scoring system to Middle Tennessee, with takedowns, guard passes, mount, back control, and submissions all counting toward the federation's standard points-and-advantages format across its 22 age divisions. The championship takes place Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Williamson County AG Expo Park in Franklin, TN. Competitors need an active annual IBJJF membership plus event registration, and the no-tolerance weigh-in policy applies. Registration is through the event's IBJJF listing.
Divisions
Registration deadline: October 16, 2026
Venue & travel
4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN 37064, at I-65 Exit 61
25+ acres of lots, roughly 4,500 spaces, including a dedicated 64-space ADA lot at the main entrance.
Nearest airport: Nashville International (BNA) — about 22 miles / 30 minutes.
Franklin is a Nashville suburb just south on I-65, right off the exit.
About IBJJF
The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), founded in 2002 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is widely regarded as the largest and most prominent sanctioning body in competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It organizes the sport's most prestigious tournaments, including the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship, European Open, and World No-Gi Championship, drawing thousands of competitors to its largest events each year.
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.
Community results
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Frequently asked questions
- When and where is the Nashville Fall International Open No-Gi Championship?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Williamson County AG Expo Park, Franklin, TN.
- Do I need an IBJJF membership?
- Yes, an active annual membership plus event registration is required.
- Is there a gi version of this event?
- Yes, a companion Nashville Fall International Open gi championship runs the same weekend at the same venue.
- What happens if I miss weight?
- IBJJF allows one weigh-in attempt; missing weight disqualifies you from that division.
- How do I register?
- Through the event's IBJJF listing, which has current pricing and division details.
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