Parent Competition Guide

Local BJJ Tournaments Near Tannersville

Competition is optional. Growth is not. We help kids and teens build confidence, composure, and resilience, on and off the mats. Use this guide to find local tournaments that fit your family's goals and your child's experience level.

Verify before registering: Tournament dates, brackets, rules, refund policies, and division availability can change. Always verify the official event page before registering. Talk with Coach Sandy first.

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 small-group class (capped at 12 students, structured to provide direct coaching), 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.

The Sensei Sandy Rule

“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.

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