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New York

2026

Youth BJJ Tournaments

5 upcoming · 10 this year · 1,260 registered competitors

This Weekend in New York

Find youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments in New York. 5 upcoming events from NAGA, IBJJF, JJWL, UNITED across Brooklyn, Bronx, New York, West Hempstead, Hempstead. New York has a competitive youth BJJ circuit with IBJJF and JJWL events in the metro area and growing tournament presence upstate. Browse competitor brackets, past results, and JITS ratings for every registered fighter.

Organizations in New York

NAGA3IBJJF3JJWL2UNITED2GRAPPLING-INDUSTRIES2FUJIBJJ1GOOD-FIGHT1

Upcoming Tournaments

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Mar 21NAGANAGA Long Island Grappling ChampionshipNYRegister356
Mar 22JJWLNew York V NogiNoGiNYRegister274
Mar 22JJWLNew York V GiGiNYRegister520
Apr 12IBJJFNew York Spring Kids International Open IBJJF Jiu-jitsu Championship 2026GiNYRegister104
May 9UNITEDUnited Grappling In Syracuse - NY - May 9NYRegister6

Past Results

Mar 14UNITEDUnited Grappling Brooklyn - NY - March 14NY345
Mar 8FUJIBJJFuji BJJ Albany OpenNY202222
Feb 14GRAPGrappling Industries BrooklynNY946TBD
Feb 7NAGANAGA Albany Grappling ChampionshipNY281TBD
Jan 17GOOD-FIGHTGood Fight: Long Island Sub-only OpenNY105TBD
Nov 30GRAPGrappling Industries BrooklynNY1,229TBD
Nov 9IBJJFNew York Fall Kids 2025GiNYTBD
Aug 23NAGANAGA Buffalo Grappling ChampionshipNY168TBD
Aug 3IBJJFNew York Summer Kids 2025GiNYTBD
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Popular Tournament Cities in New York

Brooklyn (3 events), Bronx (2 events), New York (2 events), West Hempstead (1 events), Hempstead (1 events), Syracuse (1 events), Delmar (1 events), Albany (1 events)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The next youth BJJ tournament in New York is NAGA Long Island Grappling Championship on March 21, 2026. There are 5 upcoming tournaments currently scheduled in New York.
Youth BJJ tournaments in New York are hosted by NAGA (3 events), IBJJF (3 events), JJWL (2 events), UNITED (2 events), GRAPPLING-INDUSTRIES (2 events). Each organization has its own rules, age divisions, and registration process.
The most active tournament cities in New York are Brooklyn, Bronx, New York, West Hempstead, Hempstead. Browse the full list of upcoming New York 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 York 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 York 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 York tournaments offer both formats, and some youth competitors train and compete in both.
The most active BJJ tournament cities in New York by event count: Brooklyn (3), Bronx (2), New York (2), West Hempstead (1), Hempstead (1). 10 total tournaments have been tracked in New York 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 York tournaments have divisions specifically for first-time competitors.