San Antonio Fall International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026
Organized by IBJJF
The San Antonio Fall International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship will take place on September 27, 2026, at Mission Concepcion Sports Park. This gi event is organized by IBJJF and adheres to IBJJF rules.
Event Description
The San Antonio Fall International Open is an official IBJJF-sanctioned gi championship, run under the sport's dominant points-and-advantages ruleset with strict one-attempt weigh-ins -- missing weight means disqualification. IBJJF's 22 age divisions span from age 4 through 61 and up, and every competitor must hold an active IBJJF membership in addition to event registration. The tournament takes place Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Mission Concepcion Sports Park in San Antonio, TX. Gis must be white, black, or royal blue in IBJJF-approved fabric weight. Entry fees typically run $50 to $120 depending on registration tier. Register through the IBJJF event page linked on this listing.
Divisions
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- When and where is the San Antonio Fall International Open?
- Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Mission Concepcion Sports Park in San Antonio, TX.
- Is this gi or no-gi?
- Gi only.
- Do I need an IBJJF membership?
- Yes, an active annual IBJJF membership plus event registration are both required.
- What happens if I miss weight?
- Disqualification -- IBJJF weigh-ins allow one attempt with no allowance.
- What gi colors are allowed?
- White, black, or royal blue, in IBJJF-approved fabric weight.
- How do I register?
- Through the IBJJF event page linked on this listing.
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