Your Ultimate Guide to Winning at Fuji BJJ Tournaments!

Are you looking for a way to elevate your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills and challenge yourself against some of the best in the sport? Fuji BJJ Tournaments are highly acclaimed in the BJJ community and present a unique opportunity for amateur and professional grapplers.

These tournaments are structured to accommodate a broad spectrum of participants, allowing them to demonstrate their prowess and refine their techniques under the authentic pressures of competitive combat.

Whether stepping onto the mat for the first time or looking to assert your dominance, Fuji BJJ Tournaments provide the perfect stage to test your skills and push your limits. Continue reading for more!

2024 Fuji Tournament Events

Understanding Fuji BJJ Tournaments is crucial if you’re interested in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

These events are organized into divisions by weight, skill level, age, gender, and rank to ensure fairness.

Below is an overview of the 2024 Fuji Tournaments, designed to provide a platform for competitors to showcase their skills.

Date	Event Name	Location
July 12	Judo for BJJ Seminar	Charlotte
July 13	Charlotte Open	Charlotte, NC
July 14	NY/NJ Summer Open	Mahwah, NJ
July 14	Wilmington Summer Championship	Wilmington, NC
July 20	Kansas City Summer Open	Kansas City, Missouri
July 20	Pittsburgh Summer Championship	Monroeville, PA
July 20	Knoxville Summer Championship	Dandridge, TN
July 27	Madison Summer Open	Verona, WI
August 3	Philadelphia Summer Championship	Downingtown, PA
August 3	Northern Ohio Championship	Sandusky, OH
August 10	Grand Rapids Summer Championship	Grand Rapids, MI
August 11	Albany State Championship	Delmar, NY
August 17	Fort Wayne Summer Championship	Fort Wayne, IN
August 17	Port Lucie Summer Championship	Vero Beach, FL
August 24	Terre Haute Summer Championship	Terre Haute, IN, USA
August 24	Fayetteville Fall Championship	Fayetteville, NC
September 7	Springfield, IL Fall Open	Springfield, IL
September 7	Cincinnati Fall Championship	Hamilton, OH
September 14	Kentucky State Championship	Bowling Green, KY
September 21	Chicago Fall Open	Barrington, IL
September 21	Ft Myers Summer Championship	Fort Myers
September 22	Massachusetts Fall Open	Fitchburg, MA
October 5	Quad Cities Open	Bettendorf, IA
October 5	Indianapolis Fall Championship	Noblesville, IN
October 5	Virginia Beach Fall Championship	Virginia Beach, VA
October 12	Allentown Fall Championship	Allentown, PA
October 12	St. Louis Fall Classic	St Louis, MO
October 19	Wisconsin State Championships	Milwaukee, Wisconsin
October 19	Auburn Fall Championship	Opelika, AL
October 19	Charleston Fall Championship	Hurricane, WV
October 26	Raleigh Fall Championship	Raleigh, NC
November 16	Cincinnati Winter Championship	Hamilton, OH
November 23	Springfield, MO Fall Open	Springfield, MO
December 7	Allentown Winter Championship	Allentown, PA
December 14	Pittsburgh Winter Championship	Monroeville, PA

FUJI Tournaments Divisions

FUJI divides its competitors into several categories by competitor’s weight, skill level, age, gender, and rank.

They are committed to putting each contender in the most appropriate bracket.

Men Adult/Masters/Executive

Adult male contestants in the various FUJI BJJ Tournaments are grouped into seven weight divisions ranging from 0 to over 216 pounds (0 to over 98 kg), as described below:

Men Competitor’s Weight Class	Weight Limit in Pounds	Weight Limit in Kilograms
Strawweight	0 to 140 lbs	0 to 63.9 kg
Flyweight	141 to 155 lbs	64 to 70.9 kg
Lightweight	156 to 170 lbs	71 to 76.9 kg
Welterweight	171 to 185 lbs	77 to 83.9 kg
Middleweight	186 to 200 lbs	84 to 90.9 kg
Heavyweight	201 to 215 lbs	91 to 97.9 kg
Unlimited	Over 216 lbs	Over 98 kg

Women Adult/Masters/Executive

Adult women contestants in the various FUJI Tournaments are separated into four weight classes ranging from 0 to over 150 pounds (0 to over 68 kg), as described below:

Men Competitor’s Weight Class	Weight Limit in Pounds	Weight Limit in Kilograms
Flyweight	0 to 115 lbs	0 to 52.4 kg
Lightweight	116 to 130 lbs	52.5 to 58.9 kg
Welterweight	131 to 150 lbs	59 to 67.9 kg
Heavyweight	Over 150 lbs	Over 68 kg

Adult GI Skill Divisions

In Gi BJJ FUJI events, competitors are classified into five skill groups, as shown in the table below.

Gi Competitor’s Skill Division	Divison’s Criteria
Novice White Belt	BJJ white belt practitioners under six months on the mat.
Advanced White Belt	BJJ practitioners over six months on the mat.
Blue Belt	BJJ practitioners who achieved the blue belt rank.
Purple Belt	BJJ practitioners who achieved the purple belt rank.
Brown/Black Belt	BJJ practitioners who have the brown or black rank.

Adult No-Gi Skill Divisions

In No-Gi BJJ FUJI competitions, competitors are classified into three skill groups, as shown in the table below.

No-Gi Competitor’s Skill Division	Divison’s Criteria
Beginner	Competitors under one year of jiu-jitsu training have no prior wrestling experience.
Intermediate	Competitors with over one year and less than three years of Jiu-Jitsu training.
Expert	Competitors have over three years of jiu-jitsu training and competition experience.

Fuji BJJ Adult Age Divisions

In addition to the skill category, FUJI events divide their contestants into many age divisions, as illustrated in the table below.

FUJI Age Division	Age Limit
Adult (men and women)	Competitors aged between 18 and 29
Masters (men and women)	Competitors aged between 30 and 45
Executives (men and women)	Competitors aged over 46

Children and Teen Divisions

FUJI BJJ provides fair competition for all youth competitors by carefully evaluating aspects like age, weight, and rank. They focus on children’s safety. Thus, they take the bracketing procedure very seriously.

Here are the different FUJI Jiu Jitsu tournament categories for children:

• Beginner: Youth competitors with less than one year of training experience or have competed in less than four events. In this division, they will be partnered with opponents weighing little more than 10 pounds.
• Intermediate: Youth competitors with 1 to 4 years of training experience. In this category, the weight differential between opponents is restricted to 10 pounds for youngsters aged 5 to 12 and 15 pounds for those aged 13 and above.
• Expert: Youth Competitors with an exceptional level of training and competitive experience. The weight differential between opponents is limited to 15 pounds for youngsters aged 5 to 12 and 20 pounds for those aged 13 and above.

Fuji Tournament Rules and Regulations

Fuji has solid rules and regulations to ensure fair and safe competition events. The following are some standards that FUJI tournament Competitors must obey.

General Rule

Fuji BJJ Tournaments operate under strict rules to ensure fairness and safety.

Matches are designed to have definitive outcomes, with victory achievable through submissions, points, referee decisions, disqualifications, or competitor injuries.

Point System

In Fuji tournaments, points are awarded for control positions and successful techniques, such as 4 points for achieving mount or back control with hooks.

This system encourages competitors to strive for technical excellence and match control.

Technique or Position	FUJI Scoring System
Mount,	4 points
Back control with hooks	4 points
Passing the guard	3 points
Takedown	2 Points
Sweep	2 Points
Knee-On-Belly	2 Points
Submission attempts that go beyond the mat without apparent reason.	2 Points

Submission and Conduct Rules

Victory by submission can be declared through physical tapping or verbal submission.

Moreover, competitors’ conduct is highly regulated, with disqualifications for dangerous or unsportsmanlike actions, such as striking or eye gouging.

Overtime Rules

To decide a winner in the event of a draw, Fuji tournaments employ a one-minute sudden-death overtime, in which the first to score wins.

If the match is still tied, the outcome is determined by the competitor who demonstrated greater aggression in seeking positional advancements and submission attempts.

Faults, Warnings, and Disqualifications

Faults such as illegal grips or fleeing the match area lead to warnings and potential disqualification if repeated.

This system reinforces the importance of sportsmanship and adherence to the rules.

Foul	Description
Eye Gouging	Prohibited use of fingers, other body parts, or objects to squeeze or tear the eye.
Striking	Delivering a strike using any body part (e.g., fist, elbow, knee) is forbidden.
Minor Joint Manipulation	Handling of three or more digits simultaneously is required; single-digit manipulation is banned.
Hair Yanking	Pulling hair or using it to control an opponent is not allowed.
Biting or Spitting	These actions are strictly prohibited.
Fish Hooking	Inserting fingers to stretch the skin of the opponent’s face (lips, nose, ears) is banned.
Slamming and Spiking	Illegal to slam or spike an opponent on their head or neck from the guard or during a takedown.
Scissor Takedowns	This maneuver is prohibited.
Disrespectful Behavior	Actions showing disrespect towards referees, opponents, or spectators are not allowed.
Post-Match Attacks	Attacking an opponent after the match has concluded is forbidden.
Back Arch Takedowns	This type of takedown is prohibited.
Attacking During Treatment	Attacking an opponent under the care of a referee or doctor is prohibited.
Clavicle Grabbing	Prohibited.
Attacking During a Break	Engaging an opponent during a break is not allowed.

Conclusion

Participating in Fuji BJJ Tournaments offers competitors a unique platform to test and enhance their skills, garner experience, and grow in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

These events are more than just competitions; they celebrate skill, strategy, and the enduring spirit of BJJ.