Frequently Asked Questions
What are the next steps after registration closes?
After registration closes there is a two-day change/cancel window. During this window you can move
divisions (up in weight or down in age for Masters). A common reason for moving division is that a
competitor is alone in their bracket. You can also cancel for a full refund during this window. No changes,
cancels, or refunds after the deadline which is specified on the Smoothcomp event page. You can change
or cancel yourself using Smoothcomp. Here is an article explaining how to do it:
https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/89-how-to-change-weightclass-or-cancel
What if I am alone in my division?
If you are alone in your division, you can move to a division with other competitors (up in weight or down
in age for masters if available). You can check to see if other competitors are in your division on theSmoothcomp event page. If there is nowhere to move, you can cancel for a full refund BEFORE the
change/cancel deadline which is specified on the Smoothcomp event page.
You can change or cancel yourself using Smoothcomp any time BEFORE the change/cancel deadline
which is on the Smoothcomp event page. No changes, cancels, or refunds after this deadline Here is an
article explaining how to do it:
https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/89-how-to-change-weightclass-or-cancel
If you have issues and need assistance, you can email [email protected]
How do I change my weight division?
You can change or cancel yourself using Smoothcomp any time BEFORE the change/cancel deadline
which is on the Smoothcomp event page. No changes, cancels, or refunds after this deadline. Here is an
article explaining how to do it:
https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/89-how-to-change-weightclass-or-cancel
If you have issues and need assistance, you can email [email protected]
How do I cancel for a full refund?
You can change or cancel yourself using Smoothcomp any time BEFORE the change/cancel deadline
which is on the Smoothcomp event page. No changes, cancels, or refunds after this deadline. Here is an
article explaining how to do it:
https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/89-how-to-change-weightclass-or-cancel
If you have issues and need assistance, you can email [email protected]
When are brackets released?
Brackets are typically released the Thursday before the tournament. We communicate the bracket
release via email and our social media channels. Brackets and schedule can be viewed on the
Smoothcomp event page.
What are the uniform requirements?
The WSJJF follows the pre-2024 IBJJF uniform requirements. The IBJJF implemented a few additional
requirements for the 2024 world championships that we will not be requiring. The uniform requirements
that the WSJJF will be requiring can be found here: https://ibjjf.com/uniform
What is the ruleset for the tournament?
At World Star Jiu-Jitsu Federation (WSJJF), we follow the official IBJJF ruleset, with custom No-Gi divisions to promote safety and progression. Please refer to the rules page here.
What time should I arrive to the venue?
We suggest being at the venue 90 minutes before your first match. We suggest being near the bullpen
area approximately 30 minutes before your first match. Once you see you name in the upcoming
matches on the television screens you can proceed to checkin with the gi checker and weigh-in table.
Where can I buy spectator tickets?
Spectator tickets can be purchased at the door on event day or online ahead of the event. We publish the
online ticket purchase link via our social media and via email when brackets are released.
Is there a preschedule before brackets are released?
The schedule varies from event to event due to a number of factors but we are often asked for a rough
schedule for family planning purposes. Our schedule is typically structured as follows:
– The events run roughly from 9am to 6pm.
– Kids in the morning with white belts first youngest to oldest followed by colored belts
youngest to olds. Kids divisions usually finish around 1pm or so.
– The afternoon session is juvenile and adult divisions. We start with juvenile blue belts
and then run adult and masters belts in the following order youngest to oldest: black, blue,
purple, brown, and white
When can I weigh in?
In the morning once doors open at the venue.
What if I miss weight?
For kids competitors if you miss weight, you will not be able to compete in the normal bracket. In order to
keep it fair for all competitors there is a zero-tolerance policy for missed weight.
For kids we do offer an exhibition mat. Exhibitions matches do not count towards team point or medals.
However, we do offer this perk to get kids some additional experience. If a kids competitor misses weight you can proceed to the exhibition mat to try and get an exhibition.
For adult competitors if you miss weight, you will not be able to compete and there are no refunds for
missed weight. Please ensure you are registered for the appropriate weight class prior to event day.
What if my child loses their first match? (exhibition mat)
We run one mat for exhibitions as we always try to get the kids at least 2 matches (one in their division
and one exhibition). Kids wanting additional matches will go to the exhibition check in table and provide
age/belt/weight. We try to find matchups as close in age/belt/weight as possible.
However, there is no guarantee as it depends what kids want exhibitions and what matchups are accepted. These exhibitions do not count towards team points or medals.
Can I compete in the open weight?
Open weight division are available to juvenile, adult, and masters colored belt competitors. You have to
place in your division in order to register for the open weight. Masters competitors can only compete in
the open weight division in the age of your weight bracket.
YOUTH COMPETITORS
Parents, guardians, and youth competitors: please arrive early to the facility, there will be a table for competitors with several lines. Competitors and parents go to this table where your child's name will be checked against our competitor list for entry. Competitors should immediately go weigh in at the test scale, wearing your uniform. This gives you an a chance to check your weight before the official weigh in, there is no tolerance on weight at the official weigh in. If you are over by 1.01 with your Gi on, you will be disqualified.
Watch the screen to tell you when to enter the bullpen area where you will fight. Remember to pick up your competitor T-Shirt as well.
When it is time for your match, your ring coordinator will return to the bull pen and bring you to the mat where you will wait for the referee’s instruction to enter the mats. You can NOT step onto the mats without direction from the referee.
After your match, you cannot leave the mat to celebrate until after the referee has raised your hand and dismissed you from the mats.
Once your match is finished you should either wait mat side for instructions from your ring coordinator or the scorekeeper or return to the bull pen to wait your next match.
If you are a medal winner in your division, you must exit through the bullpen and make your way to the podium to pick up your medal. You
have to wear your Gi when at the podium.
Adult COMPETITORS
Prior to the event, please make note of your division and start time. Please arrive a minimum of 90 minutes prior to your division start time.
At the entrance to the facility, there will be a table for competitors with several lines. Competitors go to this table where your name will be checked against our competitor list for entry.
Competitors should immediately go weigh in at the scale, wearing your uniform. This gives you a chance to check your weight before the official weigh-in. There is no tolerance on weight at the official weigh-in. If you are over by 0.6 with your Gi on, you will be disqualified.
Watch the TV screens for when your match should be in the bullpen area.
Once your division has been called, you may be instructed to remain in the warm-up area (do NOT leave this area) or your ring coordinator will bring you into the bullpen to have your Gi checked and then onto the processed area to await the start of your match. You cannot leave the bullpen or processed area, or you will be disqualified.
When it is time for your match, your ring coordinator will return to the bullpen and bring you to the mat where you will wait for the referee’s instruction to enter the mats. You cannot step onto the mats without direction from the referee.
After your match, you cannot leave the mat to celebrate until after the referee has raised your hand and dismissed you from the mats.
Once your match is finished, you should either wait matside for instructions from your ring coordinator or the scorekeeper, or return to the bullpen to wait for your next match.
If you are a medal winner in your division, you must exit through the bullpen and make your way to the podium to pick up your medal. You have to wear your Gi when at the podium.
If you are an adult medal winner and you wish to go into the open division, you will need to sign up for it at the podium. Tell the podium staff you wish to do so.
Upcoming Events
18
OCT
Las Vegas Cup
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Alexander Dawson, Las Vegas, NV
Upcoming Events
18
OCT
Las Vegas Cup
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Alexander Dawson, Las Vegas, NV
Email: [email protected]