Kids BJJ Seasonal Local Competitions Guide

For all Kids BJJ Coaches, Youth Competitors, and Parents.

Getting Started

Step 1

Step 2

Register your child separately for each Season 7 competition they want to participate in.

About Season 7: The Trial Part I

The Jaguar Warrior — Ocēlōtl

Season 7: The Trial Part 1 centers on the idea that growth is not achieved by defeating others, but by becoming stronger when we show up for each other. Every training partner and every match is an opportunity to grow.

In Aztec tradition, the Ocēlōtl (Jaguar Warrior) represented courage, commitment, and steely resolve. They earned their place in the elite warrior class through discipline, skill, and the willingness to face challenges.

Sign up for Season 7 and embody the spirit of the Jaguar Warrior! Face the challenge, show up for each other, and make everyone better!

Requirements To Earn a Patch :

Tournament Preparation

Rules, Legal Techniques, and Points

It is recommended that both parents and competitors read through the rules before participating in any event. Be aware that rules and legal submissions may change if a competitor is moved to a different bracket than the one they registered for. Please speak with your coach if you have any questions.

Tournament Rules

Student, Parent, and Coach Expectations

We all represent Easton and expect everyone to behave in accordance with our core values and exemplary sportsmanship.
Poor sportsmanship will not be tolerated and may result in consequences that extend beyond the tournament.
You can inform the referee that you just had a match and need rest or a specific coach before your match.

Coaching Guidelines for Parents

Parents' Role: Be the emotional support for your child.
Coaches’ Role: Provide the technical advice.
Please do not coach over our coaches or provide technical instruction from the sidelines, as it can confuse students and disrupt the flow of coaching.
We understand you may want to cheer for your kid, and we don’t blame you. However, keep in mind that you may be escalating what can already be an intense experience for the kids—more voices = more chaos and adrenaline.
The students will perform their best when they can hear and focus on their coach's support. Additional voices are not helpful; they just make things more confusing.
Avoid focusing on negative outcomes, such as bad calls, controversial decisions, or submission disputes, with your child. Encourage them to focus on what they can control: their response to adversity.

Referee Expectations

Refs are humans and WILL make mistakes.
Respect the refs at all times. Questions are ok. Yelling, arguing, and disrespect are not.
Refs will err on the side of safety and call some submissions before kids tap. Students can be disappointed or upset when this occurs. We are okay with disappointment – we’re not OK with an injury.
Refs will have to decide matches in the event of a tie. This can be nuanced and difficult. We will accept whatever decision the refs make.

What to bring on comp day!

Bring a camping chair, a small cooler with plenty of snacks, food, and drinks. Focus on light foods and fruit to keep energy up without causing stomach upset.
Please wear Easton rash guards. While Solid Gis are preferred, please have an Easton patch on your gi at a minimum. This helps coaches identify Easton students and ensure they have the support they need from us.

Competition Day

How to use smoothcomp.com–the tournament software.

Please note: Brackets may appear finished, but larger divisions are often grouped. Stay near your assigned mat until your child’s bracket is officially closed to ensure you don’t miss a later match.

Warming Up

Team Easton organizes a group warm-up for all of our youth competitors approximately 30 min before the event starts. We invite everyone to participate!
Competitors should still warm up starting at least 30-45 minutes before their match is scheduled to start. Avoid participating in the group warm-up, then waiting multiple hours before a first match. The body needs to warm up again.

FAQ & Season Details

It is my child's first time competing. What should they focus on?

It might sound cliché, but we mean it–have fun and do your best! We want kids to enjoy the experience, motivating them to join more tournaments. We learn and grow by challenging ourselves. Too much pressure can make it negative. Encourage kids to have fun, show their effort, and enjoy playing with friends!

Is it ok for my child to participate in other activities after a jiujitsu tournament?

It’s your choice, but remember that a jiu-jitsu tournament is intense, with a real adrenaline rush that can exhaust a child’s nervous system. We recommend avoiding other activities on competition day, as many children have trouble relaxing and sleeping afterward, especially if they immediately engage in more activities.

What should I say to my kid if they are nervous? Or upset after they lose a match?

Nerves and fear before a match are completely normal. The most accomplished world champions are still human and experience the same biological reactions we all do. It never fully goes away; we just get used to it. A tournament is about challenging ourselves to grow–and facing the uncertainty requires bravery. We can’t be brave unless there is an unknown.
Focus on a child’s effort, not outcome. Praise effort, avoid criticizing or giving advice. Aim for a positive experience, celebrate wins low-key, and commend effort in losses. We influence effort, not results.