NEWBREED, an esteemed American organization, has carved its presence in the combat sports industry with unwavering dedication since its inception in 2006. A pivotal moment in the organization’s history arrived in 2012, when the NEWBREED Jiu Jitsu Federation (NJJF) was established. This marked a significant turning point, as the NJJF embarked on a mission to foster and promote the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu within the United States and beyond. On the memorable 28th of April 2012, the NJJF hosted its inaugural event in the vibrant city of Orlando, Florida, initiating its status as a leading authority in the world of Jiu-Jitsu. This event not only showcased the incredible talent and passion of the athletes but also signaled the beginning of a new era in the sport, as NJJF sought to expand its influence and share the art of Jiu-Jitsu with a global audience. Fast forward to the year 2022, a remarkable milestone was reached – it was the NJJF’s 10th anniversary, a momentous celebration that signified an entire decade of dedication to the art of Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling. Over the course of those ten years, NJJF had played an integral role in shaping the landscape of Jiu-Jitsu in the United States, providing a platform for both seasoned practitioners and budding talents to showcase their skills, learn from each other, and, most importantly, build a community bonded by their shared love for the sport. NEWBREED Jiu Jitsu Federation. For those who roll.

ABOUT

With over 80 nationwide events per year NJJF is one of the largest Jiu Jitsu organizations in the industry. The tournaments are open to all ages and you do not have to be on a team to compete.

The NJJF difference:

• Unsurpassed customer service.
• No guessing where and when you compete.
• Real time bracket & schedule displayed on Large TV monitors.
• Real time bracket & schedule information available on your mobile device.
• Professional scoreboards displayed on large TV monitors for optimal viewing.
• Clean sanitized custom mats.
• Professional qualified referees and staff.
• Venues that reflect the highest quality standards.

MISSION

NJJF is fully committed to enhance the sport of competitive Jiu Jitsu. Our team of professionals are dedicated to the relentless pursuit of providing the best tournament experience possible.

Experience a new standard that is unmatched in the industry. We’ll see you on the mat!

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RULES

All rules set forth are designed with the health and safety of the competitor in mind. Please read carefully and understand these rules before participating.

Divisions without submissions are available for youth competitors ages 11 and under.

Click on the button below to view the NJJF Illegal and Allowable techniques.

Any rule not covered will be left at the discretion of the tournament management.

ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES

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POINT SCORING SYSTEM 

4 Points: Full mount, Back mount.

3 Points: Passing the guard, Passing the half guard.

2 Points: Takedown, Guard sweep, Half guard sweep, Knee on belly.

Advantages only count if the match ends in a tie.

GI & NO-GI UNIFORMS 

Any color Gi is allowed.

Rash guards are allowed to be worn under the Gi.

Competitors are not allowed to compete shirtless in No-Gi divisions.

A rash guard must be worn in No-Gi divisions.

Any color rash guard is allowed.

Any color Spats or Vale Tudo shorts are allowed.

Any color “board short” style shorts are allowed.

WEIGH-INS 

Weigh ins are only on the same day of the event.

You only have to weigh in once even if you are competing in Gi and No-Gi.

Gi competitors do not have to weigh in with their Gi on.

A one pound allotment will be given to competitors at weigh in to allow for calibration tolerances.

You must be weighed in 60 minutes prior to your match start time.

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COMPETITION AREA 

Competition areas are indicated by a 16’ x 16’ black square.

Competitors are not limited to staying within the boundary of the black square.

If the competitors are outside of the designated black square the match will continue until the referee deems that they are in danger of colliding with other competitors or leaving the edge of the mat.

The referee can call “STOP” and restart the competitors in the same established position or from a standing position (if position was not established) in the center of the competition area.

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HOW DO I WIN THE NJJF CHAMPION BELT? 

Champion belts are reserved for the first place winners of “advanced” divisions.

For adults this means purple, brown, and black belt divisions in the gi, and advanced divisions in nogi.

For youth this means orange, green, and blue belt divisions in the gi and advanced divisions in nogi.

If a competitor wins first place in multiple advanced divisions they will be awarded one belt and will receive gold medals for all other divisions won.

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WHEN DO I WEIGH-IN? 

Weigh-ins typically begin at 8AM Saturday when the doors open.

It’s very important that youth competitors weigh-in first since their matches start at 9AM.

Absolute competitors may join the line at 8AM along with youth competitors since their matches start at 9AM as well. They need to check in a the weigh-in booth but their weight does not need to be recorded.

If you miss weight you will not be automatically disqualified. You will have the chance to weigh again up to an hour before your division start time.

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CAN THE VOUCHER/CREDIT BE USED FOR ANY EVENT OR ONLY NEWBREED EVENTS? 

Vouchers can be used for any NJJF event up to one year from the tournament date. Vouchers can not be used for any other organization’s events.

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IF I SIGN UP FOR GI DO I GET NO-GI FOR FREE? 

Our registration price always includes two divisions. This usually means one gi and one nogi division at your weight class and skill level. You can also choose to do two gi or two nogi divisions, one at your weight class and skill level, and the other at a higher weight class or skill level.

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ARE TEENS ALLOWED IN THE ABSOLUTE DIVISION? 

Competitors under the age of 18 are not allowed to enter the absolute division.

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CAN BLACK BELTS COMPETE FOR FREE? 

Black belts can compete for free at any NEWBREED tournament. Just reach out to info@newbreedbjj.com to be verified and receive your personalized Smoothcomp code.

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WHAT IF THERE IS NO ONE ELSE IN MY DIVISION? 

If there are no other competitors in your division you may choose to move up a weight class or skill level to find a match. Athletes in Masters or Executive age groups may choose to move down to the Adult age group. Email info@newbreedbjj.com if you need assistance finding a match.

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HOW DO I USE A COUPON CODE? 

If you have received a coupon code for a future event, access it by logging into your account and navigating to the “Your Coupons” section. During the registration process, the option to apply the coupon code will be available.

For promo codes or coupon codes obtained through email or text, you can enter them before making the payment during the registration process.

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WHEN IS THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE? 

The normal registration deadline is the Tuesday before the tournament. We encourage all athletes to sign up by this time.

The final registration deadline is the day before each tournament at 5PM. No registrations will be accepted after this time.

No registrations will be accepted the day of the tournament.

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HOW DO I REGISTER FOR ABSOLUTE DIVISIONS? 

You can add an absolute division as a third division when registering or you can select “absolute only” as your sole division.

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HOW DO I CHANGE OR CANCEL MY REGISTRATION? 

Contestants have the option to adjust their registration details by accessing their Smoothcomp account before the designated deadline for changes.

Once the change deadline has passed, registrations will be finalized and no further modifications will be permitted.

Participants in a division with no other competitors are advised to either move up to a higher division or cancel their registration to receive a full credit.

If you need assistance please email info@newbreedbjj.com asap with your requested change.

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HOW DO I SEE MY BRACKET? 

Brackets are published the day before the tournament. You will receive an email notifying you of the event schedule and bracket information.

Once published, you can view your bracket on Smoothcomp under the brackets & schedule tab.

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WHAT IS THE LETTER AND NUMBER NEXT TO MY MATCH MEAN? 

Matches are labeled by the mat they are assigned to and the order in which they come up.

A1 is the first match to happen on mat A, D22 is the is the twenty second match to happen on mat D etc.

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HOW DO I GET MY FREE T-SHIRT? 

Competitors who sign up in the early registration period will receive a free t-shirt at the event. T-shirts can be claimed at the NEWBREED merch table during the tournament.

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HOW DO I PURCHASE SPECTATOR TICKETS? 

Spectator tickets can be purchased on Smoothcomp with your registration, or at the door the day of the event. Adult spectator ticket are $15 each.

Youth spectators tickets for ages 8 & under are $5 and can only be purchased at the door.

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