PBJJF Orlando Fall Internacional Open 2026
Organized by PBJJF
The PBJJF Orlando Fall Internacional Open will take place on October 3, 2026, at Cypress Creek High School in Orlando, Florida. This event will feature both Gi and NoGi competitions governed by IBJJF rules.
Event Description
The PBJJF Orlando Fall International Open is run by the Professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, offering both gi and no-gi divisions under a rules structure modeled closely on IBJJF standards -- youth divisions run from Mighty-Mite (ages 4-5) through Juvenile (16-17), with adult and master brackets above that. Gis must be solid white, royal blue, or black. The tournament takes place Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Cypress Creek High School in Orlando, FL. It is open to competitors of all ages and belts. Registration is through Smoothcomp at the link on this page.
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 Orlando Fall Internacional Open?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Cypress Creek High School in Orlando, FL.
- What divisions does PBJJF offer for kids?
- Age-based youth divisions from Mighty-Mite (4-5) through Juvenile (16-17), plus adult and master brackets.
- What gi colors are allowed?
- Solid white, royal blue, or black -- no mixed-color jackets or pants.
- Is this gi or no-gi?
- Both gi and no-gi divisions are offered.
- How do I register?
- Through Smoothcomp at the link on this page.
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