# Chewjitsu Open Myrtle Beach 2024 > Competition in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States | May 18, 2024 – May 19, 2024 ## 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. 16 and 17 year old participants have the option to compete in youth or adult divisions. Youth ages 8 and under 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/14672/page/35723/rules) tab to learn more! [Register](https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/14672/register)| [Divisions](https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/14672/page/35722/divisions)| [Rules](https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/14672/page/35723/rules)| [Pricing](https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/14672/page/35724/pricing)| [Frequently Asked Questions](https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/14672/page/35725/frequently-asked-questions) [Chewjitsu Seminar](https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/14672/page/35726/chewjitsu-seminar) | [History & Testimonials](https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/14672/page/35727/history-testimonials) | [Chewjitsu Open Website](https://chewjitsu.nuwaycombat.com/) Download the [event flyer](https://smoothcomp.com/en/files/etb6/836) Myrtle Beach Convention Center 2101 North Oak Street Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577 **Location**: Myrtle Beach Convention Center **Friday, May 17th**: Early weigh-ins, 6 - 8 pm **Saturday, May 18th**: Weigh-ins, 7 - 9 am *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 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, unless Youth matches are continuing past noon and mats are available for Adults. 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/14672/page/35726/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 $100! **Best Team:**Top 3 overall teams will take home a Chewjitsu Open banner to display in their gyms. We are always looking for experienced referees, scorekeepers and event setup/cleanup! We pay competitively and include water and meal vouchers for most events. Email the event organizer at [jeff.alexander@threestep.com](mailto:jeff.alexander@threestep.com) if interested. **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/cleanup**: 3 - 4 hours of work the week of the event or immediately following the end of the event. We provide Refs and Scorekeepers with an event t-shirt they can keep after the tournament. **Status:** Scheduled ## Dates **Start:** May 18, 2024 **End:** May 19, 2024 ## Location **Venue:** Myrtle Beach **Location:** Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States ## Pricing **Price Range:** $75 – $85 ## Links - Registration: https://chewjitsu.nuwaycombat.com - Source: https://nuway.smoothcomp.com/en/event/14672 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chewjitsuopen/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554245695895 --- **Last Updated:** March 05, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/chewjitsu-open-myrtle-beach-2024)