# Harvard Jiu Jitsu Invitational > Competition in Boston, Massachusetts, United States | April 12, 2025 ## Overview **Event Type:** Competition **Description:** **Location:**Harvard Quadrangle Recreational Athletic Center 66 Garden St, Cambridge, MA 02138 **Doors Open:**11:30 AM **Event Starts:**12:30 PM The Harvard Jiu Jitsu Invitational is a**university-only tournament open to any university affiliated:** All competitors must show a valid university ID at the door. No exceptions will be made. Please ensure you bring your ID or digital proof of university affiliation. Join us for an exciting day of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Harvard University, hosted by the Harvard Jiu-Jitsu Club. This is your chance to showcase your skills, connect with the New England collegiate BJJ community, and compete in a respectful and competitive environment. THIS TOURNAMENT IS PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY No same-day registrations will be accepted. Registration must be paid in full before the deadline to be considered complete. Unfortunately, we are limited in space and will only allow 1-2 spectators per team. If you want to bring any spectators, please send an email to harvardbjj@gmail.com or have your university president send a message to Andrew Lim in the WhatsApp group chat. We will allow 2 coaches per team; after that, they will be counted as spectators. If your university is not in the group chat, please send a message to Andrew at 607-229-4098 to be added. Weigh-ins begin when doors open and close 1 hour before your division's start time. Competitors in multiple divisions only need to weigh in once. Missing weight = disqualification, so plan accordingly! We will allow a 2-pound allowance for weigh-ins. We follow an IBJJF ruleset: clear, safe, and fair. Visit the [IBJJF website](https://ibjjf.com/news/new-rules-updates) for full rules and prohibited techniques. Round Robin Format: All competitors are guaranteed 3 matches per division. At the end of the round-robin, the top 4 athletes will advance to a single-elimination bracket. During the round-robin, more weight is placed on wins in the following order: win by submission, win by points, win by DQ, and win by walkover. • Registration Deadline: 09 April 2025 (15:00) • Last Day for Refunds: 09 April 2025 (15:00) • Change Deadline: 10 April 2025 (10:00) • Brackets & Schedule Release: 10 April 2025 (19:00) We’re working on custom tournament merch for sale! Winners of each bracket will get a free tournament shirt! Email us at [harvardbjj@gmail.com](mailto:harvardbjj@gmail.com). Follow us on Instagram at [@harvardjiujitsu] for updates and announcements. **Status:** Scheduled ## Dates **Start:** April 12, 2025 ## Location **Venue:** Boston **Location:** Boston, Massachusetts, United States ## Pricing **Price:** $20 ## Links - Source: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/23626 --- **Last Updated:** March 06, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/harvard-jiu-jitsu-invitational)