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The Circuit

Submission-Only Pit Format Jiu-Jitsu Tournament Series

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Compete. Submit. Advance.

Tournament Divisions

Compete at
Your Level

Five belt divisions, two weight classes, separate male and female brackets. Same belt vs same belt — no sandbagging, no exceptions.

Black
Black
Championship division
Match Time
7 min
Per Weight Class
6–8
Brown
Brown
Elite division
Match Time
7 min
Per Weight Class
5–7
Purple
Purple
Advanced division
Match Time
6 min
Per Weight Class
4–6
Blue
Blue
Intermediate division
Match Time
5 min
Per Weight Class
3–5
White
White
Beginner division
Match Time
5 min
Per Weight Class
3–4
Weight Classes
Under 180 lbs · 180+ lbs
Gender Divisions
Male & Female
Bracket Rule
Same Belt vs Same Belt
Total Competitors
60–100 Athletes
Match Rules

Submission
Only

01
No Points System
Wins are by submission only. No points, advantages, or judge decisions. The match continues until a tap.
02
Match Duration
White & Blue belts: 5 minutes. Purple belt: 6 minutes. Brown & Black belts: 7 minutes.
03
Sudden Death Overtime
No submission? The attacker chooses a locked RNC or Armbar. 30–60 seconds to finish — or the defender wins.
04
Safety & Waivers
Standard safety rules apply. All competitors must sign waivers before competing. Referee decisions are final.
05
One-Mat Pit Format
All matches on a single central mat. Every competitor and spectator sees every match. Maximum energy.
06
Belt Integrity
Same belt vs same belt only. Competitors must compete at their current rank. No exceptions.
Sudden Death Rule
If no submission occurs in regulation, the attacker selects a locked RNC or Armbar position. 30–60 seconds to finish — or the defender wins. No draws. No decisions. Only submissions.
Event Schedule

4–8 Hour
Event

A full day of competition structured to keep energy high and action constant. From weigh-ins to the final awards ceremony.

0:00
Opening & Weigh-ins
Registration check-in, weigh-ins, bracket confirmation
30 min
0:30
White Belt Block
All white belt divisions compete
~2 hrs
2:30
Blue Belt Block
Blue belt divisions
~1.5 hrs
4:00
Purple → Brown → Black
Higher belt divisions — increasingly intense
~2.5 hrs
6:30
Absolutes
Open weight absolute divisions
~30 min
7:00
Awards Ceremony
Medals, gym trophy, top athlete recognition
30–45 min
Awards & Recognition

Earn Your
Medal

1st
Gold Medal
Awarded to division winner in each belt & weight class.
3Gym Points
2nd
Silver Medal
Awarded to runner-up in each division.
2Gym Points
3rd
Bronze Medal
Awarded to third place in each division.
1Gym Points
Gym Points Trophy
The gym accumulating the most points across all divisions wins the overall Gym Champion Trophy. Points: 3 Gold · 2 Silver · 1 Bronze. Top Athlete per belt level also recognized.
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Enter the
Circuit

Registration opens for each event. All belt levels welcome — from first-time white belts to seasoned black belts. Compete, submit, and earn your place on the podium.

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Location
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Venue announced per event
Format
Submission-Only Pit
One mat — all eyes on every match
Belts
White → Black
All belts, male & female divisions
Entrants
60–100 Competitors
Higher belts: more entrants per class
Contact
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Submission-only pit format BJJ tournament series. Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

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