PBJJF Charleston Fall International Open 2026
Organized by PBJJF
The PBJJF Charleston Fall International Open will take place on November 1, 2026, at Philip Simmons High School in Charleston, SC. This event features both Gi and NoGi divisions under IBJJF rules.
Event Description
PBJJF's Charleston Fall International Open brings the federation's IBJJF-style ruleset to the South Carolina Lowcountry, with the same uniform standards used at its other events -- strict gi pants rules for men, permitted compression layers for women, and rashguard requirements for no-gi. It draws competitors from academies across the Charleston area for a full gi-and-no-gi card. This year's open is held November 1, 2026, at Philip Simmons High School in Charleston, SC, open to all ages and belt levels. Registration runs through PBJJF's Smoothcomp event page, linked on Let's Roll.
Divisions
Registration deadline: October 29, 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- When and where is the PBJJF Charleston Fall International Open 2026?
- November 1, 2026, at Philip Simmons High School in Charleston, SC.
- Is this gi, no-gi, or both?
- Both.
- What ruleset does PBJJF use?
- An IBJJF-style points and uniform system, including specific gi pants and no-gi rashguard requirements.
- What ages and belts can compete?
- All ages and belt levels.
- How do I register?
- Through the PBJJF Smoothcomp registration link on Let's Roll.
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