IBJJF
International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation
GiNo-GiPoints
Competitors who want a widely recognized ruleset, belt divisions and a path toward major championship events.
TapX Competition Guide
Find the right BJJ tournament for you.
Compare major Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling organizations, understand their formats, and learn what to check before you register for your first competition.
Tournament organizations
Dates, prices and rules can change. Use these guides to compare your options, then confirm everything on the organizer’s official event page.
ADCC
ADCC Submission Fighting
No-GiSubmission Grappling
No-Gi grapplers interested in submission-focused competition and the ADCC ruleset.
F2W
Fight 2 Win
Professional GrapplingGiNo-Gi
Competitors looking for either an open tournament or the experience of applying for a professional-style grappling card.
Smoothcomp
Smoothcomp Event Finder
BJJGrapplingMartial Arts
Athletes searching one platform for nearby tournaments from many independent organizers.
TCO
Tap Cancer Out
GiFundraisingPoints
Jiu-Jitsu competitors who want to compete while raising money for cancer-fighting organizations.
NJJF
NEWBREED Jiu Jitsu Federation
GiNo-GiPoints
First-time and experienced competitors looking for regional Gi and No-Gi tournaments.
NAGA
North American Grappling Association
GiNo-GiGrappling
Competitors who want access to a long-running regional grappling tournament circuit.
Tournament Series
Grappling Industries
GiNo-GiRound Robin
Competitors who value a round-robin format and the possibility of several matches.
AGF
American Grappling Federation
GiNo-GiPoints
Families, academy teams and individual competitors seeking organized regional Gi and No-Gi events.
JJWL
Jiu Jitsu World League
GiNo-GiRankings
Competitors who want a tournament series with athlete rankings and professionally presented events.
AJP Tour
Abu Dhabi Jiu Jitsu Pro Tour
GiNo-GiRankings
Competitors interested in an international tournament series and season rankings.
Before you register
Ask your coach
Confirm the right experience, belt, age and weight division.
Check weigh-ins
Timing, clothing and weight allowances differ between organizations.
Read the deadlines
Registration, corrections, refunds and bracket changes close at different times.
Study the rules
Points, penalties and legal submissions can change by age, rank and event.
Competition gear
Make sure your gear meets the rules.
Uniform colors, ranked rashguards, shorts and sponsor placements can be restricted. Confirm the event rules before ordering competition gear.