PBJJF Baltimore Fall International Open 2026
Organized by PBJJF
December 5, 2026 in Laurel, Maryland brings PBJJF's Baltimore Fall International Open, a gi tournament with divisions across all belts and ages. The event draws competitors from the Mid-Atlantic region for PBJJF's international ruleset competition.
Event Description
The PBJJF Baltimore Fall International Open brings the Professional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation's gi ruleset to Laurel, Maryland. PBJJF scores matches by awarding points whenever an athlete stabilizes a position for three seconds, with ties broken first by advantage points and then by fewest penalties; competitors must be ready for weigh-in and uniform inspection two hours before their scheduled match time. This event runs December 5, 2026 in Laurel, MD, with divisions open to all belts and ages. PBJJF also enforces a strict safety rule: any athlete who loses consciousness from head trauma is withdrawn from the rest of the day's competition. Register through the Smoothcomp link on Let's Roll.
Divisions
Registration deadline: December 2, 2026
About PBJJF
PBJJF (the Professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation) is a Brazil-rooted federation running gi and no-gi championships across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, including its flagship Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship, with its own ranking and academy-affiliation system.
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 PBJJF Baltimore Fall International Open?
- December 5, 2026, in Laurel, MD.
- How does PBJJF score matches?
- Points are awarded when an athlete stabilizes a position for three seconds; ties are broken by advantage points, then by fewest penalties.
- When do I need to arrive for weigh-ins?
- PBJJF requires athletes to be ready for weigh-in and uniform inspection two hours before their scheduled match.
- What happens if a competitor is knocked out?
- PBJJF withdraws any athlete who loses consciousness from head trauma from the rest of that day's competition.
- How do I register?
- Through the Smoothcomp link on Let's Roll.
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