# Chewjitsu Open Frankenmuth 2025 > Competition in Frankenmuth, Michigan, United States | November 08, 2025 – November 09, 2025 ## Overview **Event Type:** Competition **Description:** Chewjitsu Open is not your average tournament! Get ready for MORE MATCHES at this SUB ONLY, Round Robin, Madison style bracketed tournament, grouping you with your nearest weight and experience/age level. You’ll have up to 4 matches per division and not have to worry about cutting or missing weight! Come back the next day to learn from IBJJF Worlds & three-time Pan Am Champion Nick “Chewy” Albin at a three hour, No Gi seminar. You don’t have to compete to participate in the seminar, but discount rates are available if you do! The Chewjitsu Open offers Gi and No Gi divisions for all ages with medals and championship belt prizes, as well as optional Absolute divisions with cash prizes for adults. Youth ages 8 and under Beginner/White Belt Divisions are points only, no submissions, to provide a safe and competitive event for kids. What is Madison bracketing? Click the [Rules](https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/21711/page/60921/rules) tab to learn more! [Register](https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/21711/register) | [Divisions](https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/21711/page/60920/divisions) | [Rules](https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/21711/page/60921/rules) | [Pricing](https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/21711/page/60922/pricing) | [Frequently Asked Questions](https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/21711/page/60923/frequently-asked-questions) [Chewjitsu Seminar](https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/21711/page/60924/chewjitsu-seminar) | [History & Testimonials](https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/21711/page/60925/history-testimonials) | [Chewjitsu Open Website](https://chewjitsu.nuwaycombat.com/) Download the [event flyer](https://smoothcomp.com/en/files/e6fc/1677) **More standalone jiu-jitsu tournaments**instead of side by side with wrestling tournaments. This tournament will have its own space. This means more space for competitors and guests! **Peewee 8U grey belts/intermediates and up can now do subs!**We are still doing points only, no subs for 8 & under white belts/beginner divisions for a safe experience for the youngest and least experienced kiddos. **Livestreaming and recording of matches**for most tournaments. **New championship beltdesign.**Got one in 2024? Get a different one in 2025! **New seminar material.**Already participated in one in 2024? Come back for new material in 2025! Kern Event Pavilion 599 Weiss St Frankenmuth, MI 48734 Discounts available at the newly remodeled [Bavarian Inn & Bavarian Blast Waterpark](https://book.bavarianinn.com/ecomm/package/packagebuilder/24988433/?packageid=84744&promocode=1405N5&startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&adultcount=2&childCount=0&forcechoice=1) right next to the venue. Click [here](https://book.bavarianinn.com/ecomm/package/packagebuilder/24988433/?packageid=84744&promocode=1405N5&startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&adultcount=2&childCount=0&forcechoice=1) for special rates! Limited quantity available, first come, first served. **Location**: Kern Event Pavilion **Friday, November 7th**: Early weigh-ins, 5 - 7 pm. Weigh in early to skip the line and avoid the Saturday morning rush. **Saturday, November 8th**: Weigh-ins, 7 - 8:30 am for Youth, 7 - 9 am for Adults. No need to weigh in twice if you already weighed in Friday night. *Failing to weigh in will result in a forfeiture of matches. Refunds will not be issued to those missing weigh ins.* **Youth RulesMeeting & Match Start**: 10 am **Adult Rules Meeting & MatchStart**: 2 pm **Matchflow**: Youth No Gi -> Youth Gi -> Adult No Gi -> Adult Gi -> Absolute No Gi (Adults Only) All No Gi matches will complete before Gi matches begin. All Youth matches will complete before Adult matches begin. Adult Expert/Black Belt will be at the start of the Adult divisions so coaches can compete and be available to coach their students afterwards. Click [here](https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/21711/page/60924/chewjitsu-seminar) for more info. We provide high quality awards for individuals and teams. **Medals**: Top 3 finishers in all divisions win a high quality Chewjitsu Open medal. **Belts**: Win your division and receive a**CHAMPIONSHIP BELT!**Must compete in at least two divisions to qualify (Gi, No Gi, Absolute). **Cash**: Absolute No Gi Division Champs also win $350! **Best Team:**Top 3 overall teams will take home a Chewjitsu Open banner to display in their gyms. **Fastest Sub/Most Points**: Top 3 competitors with the fastest submission or the most individual points receive a special award! BJJ pushes your body to the limit—1st Optimal keeps you in peak condition. They provide personalized, science-driven medical care: The 1st Optimal online telehealth platform ensures you perform at your best! Stay sharp, stay strong, stay on the mats. Get started at [1stOptimal.com](https://shop.1stoptimal.com/pages/chewjitsu) and use code "CHEWY" for a 10% discount. We are always looking for experienced referees, scorekeepers and event setup/cleanup! We pay competitively and include water and meal vouchers for most events. Apply online at the [Job Application Here](https://chewjitsu.nuwaycombat.com/job-opportunities/) if interested. Staff receive a 30% discount if they want to compete the same event they work. Staff may also use this discount for their children who are competing. **Referees**: Purple belt and up with competition and/or referee experience preferred. Generally work from 9 am until event close (4 - 6 pm depending on size of tournament). **Scorekeepers**: Basic jiu-jitsu knowledge and computer skills preferred. Generally work from 9 am until event close (4 - 6 pm depending on size of tournament). **Setup**: 4 - 6 hours of work the day before the tournament. Want to help setup in exchange for free registration? Let us know! We provide Refs and Scorekeepers with an event t-shirt they can keep after the tournament. **Status:** Scheduled ## Dates **Start:** November 08, 2025 **End:** November 09, 2025 ## Location **Venue:** Frankenmuth **Location:** Frankenmuth, Michigan, United States ## Pricing **Price Range:** $79 – $114 ## Links - Registration: https://chewjitsu.nuwaycombat.com - Source: https://nuway.smoothcomp.com/en/event/21711 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chewjitsuopen/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554245695895 ## Tags Multi-Day --- **Last Updated:** March 06, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/chewjitsu-open-frankenmuth-2025)