# Chewjitsu Open Gatlinburg 2025 & Professional Grappling Federation (PGF) Season 9 Qualifiers > Competition in Arlington, Texas, United States | December 06, 2025 – December 07, 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/21712/page/60928/rules) tab to learn more! [Register](https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/21712/register) | [Divisions](https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/21712/page/60927/divisions) | [Rules](https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/21712/page/60928/rules) | [Pricing](https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/21712/page/60929/pricing) | [Frequently Asked Questions](https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/21712/page/60930/frequently-asked-questions) [Chewjitsu Seminar](https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/21712/page/60931/chewjitsu-seminar) | [History & Testimonials](https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/21712/page/60932/history-testimonials) | [Chewjitsu Open Website](https://chewjitsu.nuwaycombat.com/) Download the event flyer. The Chewjitsu Open is teaming up with the [Professional Grappling Federation](https://www.pgf.world/) to bring you an electrifying qualifier event in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. Taking place near the end of the Chewjitsu Open Tournament in the same space on the same mats, this is your shot to earn a place in the PGF Season 9 roster and showcase your skills on a national stage. Winners and top performers of PGF Qualifiers have a chance to earn their spot in the hottest jiu-jitsu program in the world and compete for up to $100k in Las Vegas next year. Do both the Chewjitsu Open and the PGF Qualifiers for a discount! [Click here for more info](https://nuway.smoothcomp.com/en/event/21712/page/82166/pgf-season-9-qualifier). **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! Gatlinburg Convention Center 234 Historic Nature Trail Gatlinburg, TN 37738 **Location**: Gatlinburg Convention Center **Friday, December 5th**: Early weigh-ins, 1 - 3 pm.**No evening weigh-ins due to Christmas Parade shutting down the road**Weigh in early to skip the line and avoid the Saturday morning rush. **Saturday, December 6th**: 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**: 1:30 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/21712/page/60931/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 $1,000! **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! Wodify helps Jiu-Jitsu academy owners run smoother, more scalable businesses. With effortless belt tracking, automated operations, and tools that make every client interaction seamless, our all-in-one platform takes the admin work off your plate so you can stay focused on your students and your craft. 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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:** December 06, 2025 **End:** December 07, 2025 ## Location **Venue:** Convention Center Drive **Location:** Arlington, Texas, United States ## Pricing **Price Range:** $75 – $114 ## Links - Registration: https://chewjitsu.nuwaycombat.com - Source: https://nuway.smoothcomp.com/en/event/21712 - 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-gatlinburg-2025-professional-grappling-federation-pgf-season-9-qualifiers)