Local BJJ Tournaments Near Tannersville

Competition is optional. Learning under resistance happens in every class. For students who want another test, tournaments change the partner, rules, pace, stakes, and amount of coach control so families can see what remains reliable and what should return to training.

Showing 3 verified events · Last checked August 31, 2026

NAGA Springfield Grappling Championship tournament banner — Springfield, MA, October 10, 2026
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NAGA Springfield Grappling Championship

October 10, 2026

MassMutual Center, 1277 Main St, Springfield, MA, 01103 · kids · teens · adults · Gi + No-Gi · Regional

Two-match bracket formats · Registration closes October 9, 2026.

Use the Friday weigh-in option if helpful, and review the current bracket with Sandy before registering.

FUJI BJJ Middletown Fall Championship tournament banner — Middletown, CT, October 25, 2026
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FUJI BJJ Middletown Fall Championship

October 25, 2026

Vale Sports Club, 1280 Newfield Street, Middletown, CT · kids · teens · adults · Gi + No-Gi · Regional

Double elimination · Registration closes October 20, 2026.

Check the current division, match length, and weigh-in time with Sandy before registering.

GOOD FIGHT NY Winter Open tournament banner — Hillburn, NY, December 5, 2026
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GOOD FIGHT: NY Winter Open

December 5, 2026

JTS Sports Center, 115 Torne Valley Rd, Hillburn, NY, 10931 · kids · teens · adults · Gi + No-Gi · Regional

Submission-only; two matches per division guaranteed · Registration closes December 3, 2026.

Plan for same-day weigh-ins and ask Sandy whether the submission-only ruleset fits the student.

Pre-Tournament Preparation

Parent Registration Checklist +

Before registering, confirm these key details on the official tournament page:

  • Correct age group, division criteria varies by birth year or actual age.
  • Correct belt or experience level, verify match time lengths.
  • Realistic weight class, verify if weigh-ins are with or without Gi.
  • Gi and No-gi division availability
  • Weigh-in rules, check if there is a weight allowance or if missing weight means DQ.
  • Refund policy, check if they offer credits or refunds if injured.
  • Registration edit deadline, normally 3-5 days before the event.
  • Uniform rules, check gi color allowances and patch regulations.
  • Start time and arrival window, usually brackets are published 1-2 days prior.
  • Parking and travel plan, some venues have parking fees or limited spaces.
What to Bring (Tournament Bag) +

Pack these items the night before the tournament to ensure a stress-free day:

  • Clean gi, washed, dry, with no tears and of legal length.
  • Belt, matching division belt level.
  • Slides or sandals, mandatory to wear off the competition mats.
  • Water & electrolytes
  • Simple snacks, fruit, honey, energy bars.
  • Hoodie or warm layer, gyms can get cold between brackets.
  • Phone charger & power bank, brackets updates are live.
  • Something calm to do between matches, book or headphones.
“Win, lose, or learn, we come back to class better.”

The best tournament outcome is a student who stays safe, learns something real, and wants to keep training.

What a tournament can teach

A tournament is an optional testing environment, not a required step or a promotion requirement. Sandy considers the student’s willingness, ability to stop safely, comfort with unfamiliar partners and external rules, and readiness to recover after a difficult round.

Afterward, the useful questions are: What felt different? What stayed reliable? Where did the first answer stop working? What should return to class next?

  1. Does the student want this experience?
  2. What should this environment test?
  3. Is the ruleset, division, and matchup appropriate?
  4. What would we like to learn, regardless of the result?

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