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New Jersey
2026Youth BJJ Tournaments
12 upcoming · 15 this year · 893 registered competitors
Find youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments in New Jersey. 12 upcoming events from NAGA, JJWL, PBJJF, NEWBREED across Trenton, Wildwood, Madison, Metuchen, New Jersey. New Jersey punches above its weight in youth BJJ, with a high density of academies and frequent IBJJF and JJWL events in the NYC metro corridor. Browse competitor brackets, past results, and JITS ratings for every registered fighter.
Organizations in New Jersey
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Upcoming Tournaments
| Sign Up | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25 | NAGA | NAGA World Grappling Championship Kids & Teens | — | NJ | Register | 152 |
| May 2 | JJWL | New Jersey V Nogi | NoGi | NJ | Register | 56 |
| May 2 | JJWL | New Jersey V Gi | Gi | NJ | Register | 69 |
| Jun 21 | IBJJF | New Jersey Spring Kids International Open IBJJF Jiu-jitsu Championship 2026 | Gi | NJ | Register | 12 |
| Jul 12 | FUJIBJJ | Fuji BJJ NJ Summer Open | — | NJ | Register | TBD |
| Aug 1 | NAGA | NAGA Battle At the Beach Kids & Teens | — | NJ | Register | TBD |
| Aug 8 | PBJJF | Pbjjf North American Jiu-jitsu Championship 2026 | — | NJ | Register | TBD |
| Aug 10 | ADCC | ADCC Us Open - New Jersey | NoGi | NJ | Register | 604 |
| Sep 5 | NEWBD | Newbreed Metuchen Fall Championship | — | NJ | Register | TBD |
| Dec 13 | NEWBD | Newbreed Rahway Winter Championship | — | NJ | Register | TBD |
Past Results
| Mar 14 | PBJJF | Pbjjf New Jersey Spring International Open 2026 | — | NJ | 168 | 182 |
| Mar 2 | PBJJF | Pbjjf New York Winter International Open | — | NJ | 62 | TBD |
| Feb 8 | GRAP | Grappling Industries New Jersey | — | NJ | 1,117 | TBD |
| Dec 14 | NEWBD | Newbreed New Jersey Winter Championship | — | NJ | 145 | TBD |
| Nov 23 | IBJJF | New Jersey Fall Kids 2025 | Gi | NJ | — | TBD |
| Nov 22 | JJWL | The Finals East Nogi Youth | NoGi | NJ | 230 | 278 |
| Nov 22 | JJWL | The Finals East Gi Youth | Gi | NJ | 401 | 395 |
| Nov 22 | NAGA | NAGA North American Grappling Championship | — | NJ | 680 | TBD |
| Oct 11 | ADCC | ADCC Us Open - New Jersey | NoGi | NJ | 760 | 604 |
| Oct 5 | GRAP | Grappling Industries New Jersey | — | NJ | 745 | TBD |
| Sep 16 | PBJJF | Pbjjf New Jersey Fall Open | — | NJ | 70 | TBD |
| Sep 13 | JJWL | New Jersey IV Gi Youth | Gi | NJ | 503 | 608 |
| Sep 13 | JJWL | New Jersey IV Nogi Youth | NoGi | NJ | 221 | 608 |
| Sep 6 | NEWBD | Newbreed New Jersey Fall Championship | — | NJ | 128 | TBD |
| Aug 2 | NAGA | NAGA Battle At the Beach Kids (13 & Under) Grappling Championship | — | NJ | 893 | TBD |
| Jul 26 | GOOD-FIGHT | Good Fight: NJ Summer Classic | — | NJ | 149 | TBD |
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Popular Tournament Cities in New Jersey
Trenton (6 events), Wildwood (4 events), Madison (3 events), Metuchen (3 events), New Jersey (3 events), Morristown (2 events), Manalapan (2 events), Rahway (2 events)
Nearby States
Frequently Asked Questions
The next youth BJJ tournament in New Jersey is NAGA World Grappling Championship Kids & Teens on April 25, 2026. There are 12 upcoming tournaments currently scheduled in New Jersey.
Youth BJJ tournaments in New Jersey are hosted by NAGA (7 events), JJWL (6 events), PBJJF (4 events), NEWBREED (4 events), IBJJF (2 events). Each organization has its own rules, age divisions, and registration process.
The most active tournament cities in New Jersey are Trenton, Wildwood, Madison, Metuchen, New Jersey. Browse the full list of upcoming New Jersey tournaments on this page to find events near you, and check competitor lists to see who else is registered.
Entry fees for youth BJJ tournaments in New Jersey typically range from $60 to $120 per division. Some organizations offer early-bird discounts or multi-division packages. Check each tournament's registration page for current pricing.
Youth BJJ tournaments in New Jersey offer divisions for white, grey, yellow, orange, and green belts. Age divisions typically start at 4 years old, with weight classes to ensure fair matchups. Some tournaments also offer beginner/intermediate/advanced skill-level divisions for No-Gi.
Gi tournaments require the traditional jiu-jitsu uniform (kimono), which allows grip-based techniques. No-Gi tournaments use rash guards and shorts, creating a faster-paced style. Many New Jersey tournaments offer both formats, and some youth competitors train and compete in both.
The most active BJJ tournament cities in New Jersey by event count: Trenton (6), Wildwood (4), Madison (3), Metuchen (3), New Jersey (3). 15 total tournaments have been tracked in New Jersey this year.
Start by checking the competitor list on Jits.gg to understand the bracket size and competition level. Make sure your child knows the rules for their age and belt division. Arrive early for weigh-ins, bring snacks and water, and focus on the experience rather than the outcome. Most New Jersey tournaments have divisions specifically for first-time competitors.