# Intro to Competition - White Belt Tournament

> Competition in Elk Grove, California, United States | February 15, 2026 – February 16, 2026

## Overview

**Event Type:** Competition

**Description:** ***Please note that we are aiming to ensure each person has 2 matches, but this is not guaranteed. It depends on the planned timing of the event. This might be done via bronze matches, consolation matches, creating an open class, or putting together exhibition matches.  Also, please note that the brackets will be changing throughout the week, so please don't rely on the bracket information and ETAs until Friday 2/13/26.***

This tournament is intentionally designed as an introductory competition experience for white belts.

Our goal is to help athletes:

This is a low-cost, low-pressure event that prioritizes development over medals, while still maintaining the structure and professionalism of a real tournament.

Not intended for:

Exact match length and bracket format will be finalized based on registrations, but plan on 6-minute matches.

*Please note that this tournament is run purely by volunteers and is intended to benefit jiu jitsu practitioners who are in early in their BJJ journey.  The registration cost was intentionally kept low so that individuals would have the opportunity to practice competing, and get a feel for what competition-level rounds are like.  Given the lower cost of entry, and volunteer nature of the event, please give the organizers some grace throughout the event as this will not be run as formally as a large-scale jiu jitsu promotion where you're paying $80-$200 to compete.*

This is a learning-focused event, not a points race or ranking competition.

Registration will be completed through Smoothcomp.

Please arrive early and be ready to compete.

Spectators are welcome. Please be respectful of athletes, referees, and staff.

Attendance is on a donation-basis. Any donations will first go toward direct costs for running the event (smoothcomp fees, misc costs, etc.), then go to a non-profit Sierra Summit Foundation which supports giving underserved individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities, access to the outdoors and outdoor-education for personal growth, mental wellness, and physical health.

More information on the foundation:

[SSF Homepage — Sierra Summit Expeditions](https://www.sierrasummitexpeditions.com/ssf)

Direct Donation Link:

[Donate Here!](https://givebutter.com/fyVkjS)

Because this is a low-cost developmental event, registration fees are non-refundable.

**Status:** Scheduled

## Dates

**Start:** February 15, 2026
**End:** February 16, 2026
## Location

**Venue:** Elk Grove

**Location:** Elk Grove, California, United States


## Pricing

**Price:** $5
## Links

- Source: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/29049
## Tags

Multi-Day

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**Last Updated:** March 06, 2026

**Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/intro-to-competition-white-belt-tournament)