Please review this checklist before you register...
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If you are a seasoned competitor, please skip down to “If You’re a Returning Competitor”


​If you’re not competing, but are curious about it, please read the following:

Saturday, July 4th, 2026 - Chemainus, BC 
If you’re new to competing, here’s what you should know:
  1. You must have an active Jiu-Jitsu membership with us.
  2. Please don't enter the rank you currently have in our Jiu-Jitsu program.  Since these tournaments are Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, their ranking system is a little bit different than our Japanese one.  Please register as a White Belt, even if you are yellow, orange, or green….you MUST register as a BJJ White belt. This is your competition rank and requires a new BJJ White Belt.  You will receive separate promotions on this belt (there are 4 white stripes given out based on your experience).  New BJJ white belts are $15 + tax.
  3. You will need a Smoothcomp account. You will always log in  to this account to sign up for tournaments and it will hold your child's fight record.  Follow the links to register through Smoothcomp.  You will select Warrior Arts Academy as your school.
  4. If you’re a child/youth, it is imperative to sign up for Tournament Prep classes offered seasonally on Sundays from 12-1pm.  There is a separate fee for this class (about $6.50 per session paid up front).
  5. If you are an adult, it is advised that you sign up for BJJ on Tuesday/Thursday nights at 7:30pm. You will only be charged $25/month for this add-on program.
  6. You or your child will need to know your exact weight for the competition (with the gi on). We will periodically weigh your child to ensure they are registered in the right weight category.  Your child will be weighed-in the morning of the tournament.
  7. Kids competing with the gi usually start in the morning. They start with the youngest first and then work up the ages from there.  Schedules are posted the day before competition.
  8. If you’re interested in no-gi, you MUST attend no-gi sessions on Wednesdays because it’s a different pace with different grips on the opponent.  You must also wear appropriate no-gi clothing.  Talk to us if you are interested in no-gi competition.  ​
If you are a returning competitor:
  1. Please use your Smoothcomp profile to register for this tournament.  DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT.  It is just more admin work for us to contact Smoothcomp and merge the accounts.  Your (or your child’s) fight record is saved in your profile. We need this data for stripe and belt promotion.  If you forgot your login, follow the prompts to reset your password.
  2. Please weigh yourself BEFORE registration. This is imperative.  Don’t guess!  We’ve had so many last minute changes and disqualifications due to “guessing” your weight.  Try to be exact!
  3. Please DO choose the right weight category. IT MATTERS!!  Especially for kids.  When they are in a division with heavier opponents, it can make or break their experience.  Be mindful of this.
  4. If you’re 13 and under, please sign up for Kids Tournament Prep on Sundays from 12-1pm (offered seasonally). The front desk is the only place you can sign up.  It is not available online.
  5. Choose the correct rank. Your competition rank is different than the one from class.  You are a white belt until you're not :)


If you are not competing this time, but you’re curious about it:
We strongly encourage non-competitors to join the Kids Tournament Prep classes on Sundays from 12-1pm offered seasonally.  Or if you’re an adult or age 14 and above, to join BJJ on Tuesday and Thursdays at 7:30pm or Open Mat on Sundays from 1-3pm.  Just because you’re not competing, doesn’t mean you can’t help someone who is!  We always need extra bodies and rolling partners.
You can also come to the tournament to be a spectator and get a feel for it.  Cheer on your teammates!
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Talk to us if you'd like more info!
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