# PBJJF Philadelphia Winter Open > Competition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | March 11, 2023 ## Overview **Event Type:** Competition **Description:** **Location:**601 Righters Ferry Rd. Bala Cynwyd, PA **FORMAT**: Professional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation **DOUBLE ELIMINATION FORMAT:** The basic concept of double elimination is similar to single elimination, in which there are rounds, and the winners advance in the brackets. The difference is that when the athlete loses a fight, he goes to another bracket which he will have the opportunity to keep competing for the 3rd place. In this system, the athlete who wins all fights receives the gold medal, the competitor who loses in the final receives the silver and the winner of the bracket of the athletes who suffered a defeat receives the bronze medal. **THIS TOURNAMENT IS PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY!** We do not take late registrations or registrations at the event! Early Registration - $99 -2nd division + $40 Normal Registration – $109 -2nd division + $40 Per Absolute Division – $20 Spectator fee -- $15 **REFUNDS** -NO REFUNDS will be given at any time for any reason. **CREDITS** -You can receive a credit for a future PBJJF event. -You need to contact the office by email before the registration deadline ends to receive or use your credit. **RULES** **RULES**: 1.1 Only white, royal blue, and black Gis are allowed. 1.2 Gi with two colors will not be allowed. No Gi’s will be accepted with different colored jackets or pants, nor will we allow the use of Gis with different colored collars. 1.3 If necessary, your Gi will be checked, and you will be required to change it. 1.4 Use of any kind of shirt under the Gi jacket is prohibited, except for women. In the female divisions, it is mandatory for the use of a stretchy or elastic shirt that hugs the body beneath the Gi; It can be short or long sleeved. It is also permitted for athlete’s to use sports bras. 1.5 Athletes must use undergarments. The use of thong-type undergarments is not permitted; only briefs-type undergarments. 1.6 Gis may not exhibit mending or tears, be wet or dirty or emanate unpleasant odors. 2.1 For**Adults NoGi**both genders must wear a shirt of elastic material (skin tight) long enough to cover the torso all the way to the waistband of the shorts, colored black, white, or black and white, and with at least 10% of the rank color(belt) to which the athlete belongs. Shirts 100% the color of the athlete’s rank (belt) are also permitted. 2.2 For**Kids NoGi**both genders must wear a shirt of elastic material (skin tight) long enough to cover the torso all the way to the waistband of the shorts, colored black, white, or black and white. **Note: For black belts a small red area will be tolerated, but must not decharacterize the athlete’s rank color.** 2.3**SHORTS FOR KIDS, MEN AND WOMEN**: Board shorts colored black, white, black and white, without pockets or with the pockets stitched completely shut, without buttons, exposed drawstrings, zippers or any form of plastic or metal that could present a risk to the opponent, long enough to cover at least halfway down the thigh, and no longer than the knee. Compression shorts under the shorts made of elastic material (skin tight) worn beneath the shorts, in the colors black, white, black and white is permitted. For more information about NoGi uniform check the following link: https://www.instagram.com/p/ClotKUoJAD4/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D **Weigh in** 1. Athletes will be allowed check their weight 1 hour before their first match. 2. Athletes who are competing Gi and NoGi will weight twice, one with the Gi and another one with the NoGi. 3. The uniform will be inspected during in the weigh in. Athletes have to make sure their the uniform complies with the tournament policies. 4. Before his/her first fight, the athlete will check his/her weight with the Gi on. There is only one opportunity to check the weight. If the competitor does not make his/her weight,they will be immediately disqualified. Please make sure that you are in the correct weight division. 5. You can not change divisions, if you do not make your designated division. No changes will be accepted in the tournament day, no**refund**. Mighty-Mite / 2017 and 2018 (White and Gray) Pee-Wee / 2015 and 2016 (White, Gray and Yellow) Pee-Wee II / 2013 and 2014 (White, Gray and Yellow) Junior / 2011 and 2012 (White, Gray, Yellow and Orange) Junior II / 2009 and 20010 (White, Gray, Yellow and Orange) Teen / 2007 and 2008 (White, Gray, Yellow, Orange and Green) Juvenil / 2005 and 2006 (White and Blue)) Adult / 2004 and before (White, Blue, Purple, Brown and Black) Master 1 / 1992 and before (White, Blue, Purple, Brown and Black) Master 2 / 1986 and before (White, Blue, Purple, Brown and Black) Master 3 / 1982 and before (White, Blue, Purple, Brown and Black) • Athletes who place in 1st, 2nd and 3rd in their division will receive a medal at the event. All the medals should be picked up at the event's podium • There will be one group trophy for first, second and third place teams. • Before his/her first fight, the athlete will check his/her weight with the Gi. There is only one opportunity to check the weight. If the competitor does not make his/her weight,they will be immediately disqualified. Please make sure that you are in the correct weight division **Weight** Kids Juvenile Boys Juvenile Girls Male (Adult, Master 1, Master 2, Master 3) Female (Adult, Master 1, Master 2, Master 3) * The weight division described above corresponds to the maximum weight allowed in each division. * The weights are in Kilograms Ages / Ranks: -**4 to 12 years old**: **- 13 to 15 years old** **- 16 & 17 years old (all ranks) and white belts (Adult to Master 7)** **- Adult to Master 7 (blue & purple belts)** **- Adult (brown & black belts) No Gi** Location: 601 Righters Ferry Rd. Bala Cynwyd, PA Doors open at 8:00am Event starts at 9:00am**FORMAT**: Professional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation**DOUBLE ELIMINATION FORMAT:**The basic concept of double elimination is similar to single elimination, in which there are rounds, and the winners advance in the brackets. The difference is that when the athlete loses a fight, he goes to another bracket which he will have the opportunity to keep competing for the 3rd place.In this system, the athlete who wins all fights receives the gold medal, the competitor who loses in the final receives the silver and the winner of the bracket of the athletes who suffered a defeat receives the bronze medal.**THIS TOURNAMENT IS PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY!**We do not take late registrations or registrations at the event!Early Registration - $99Normal Registration – $109Per Absolute Division – $20Spectator fee -- $15**RULES**1. GI / UNIFORM 1.1 Only white, royal blue, and black Gis are allowed. 1.2 Gi with two colors will not be allowed. No Gi’s will be accepted with different colored jackets or pants, nor will we allow the use of Gis with different colored collars. 1.3 If necessary, your Gi will be checked, and you will be required to change it. 1.4 It will not be allowed to wear casual shirt under the Gi, only rash guard or sports bras.NOGI / UNIFORM2.1 For**Adults NoGi**both genders must wear a shirt of elastic material (skin tight) long enough to cover the torso all the way to the waistband of the shorts, colored black, white, or black and white, and with at least 10% of the rank color(belt) to which the athlete belongs. Shirts 100% the color of the athlete’s rank (belt) are also permitted.2.2 For**Kids NoGi**both genders must wear a shirt of elastic material (skin tight) long enough to cover the torso all the way to the waistband of the shorts, colored black, white, or black and white.**Note: For black belts a small red area will be tolerated, but must not decharacterize the athlete’s rank color.**2.3**SHORTS FOR MEN**: Board shorts colored black, white, black and white, and/or the color of the rank (belt) to which the athlete belongs, without pockets or with the pockets stitched completely shut, without buttons, exposed drawstrings, zippers or any form of plastic or metal that could present a risk to the opponent, long enough to cover at least halfway down the thigh, and no longer than the knee.Also permitted are compression shorts made of elastic material (skin tight) worn beneath the shorts, in the colors black, white, black and white, and/or the color of the rank (belt) to which the athlete belongs.2.4**SHORTS, COMPRESSION SHORTS AND PANTS FOR WOMEN**: Shorts, compression pants (skin-tight spats) and/or compression shorts colored black, white, black and white, and/or the color of the rank (belt) to which the athlete belongs. The shorts must not have pockets or have the pockets stitched completely shut, must not have buttons, zippers or any kind of plastic or metal that could present a risk to the opponent, and must be long enough to cover halfway down the thigh and no longer than the knee.AGE DIVISION YOUTH / YEAR OF BIRTH Mighty-Mite / 2017 and 2018 (White and Gray)Pee-Wee / 2015 and 2016 (White, Gray and Yellow)Pee-Wee II / 2013 and 2014 (White, Gray and Yellow)Junior / 2011 and 2012 (White, Gray, Yellow and Orange)Junior II / 2009 and 20010 (White, Gray, Yellow and Orange)Teen / 2007 and 2008 (White, Gray, Yellow, Orange and Green)Juvenil / 2005 and 2006 (White and Blue))AGE DIVISION ADULT / YEAR OF BIRTHAdult / 2004 and before (White, Blue, Purple, Brown and Black)Master 1 / 1992 and before (White, Blue, Purple, Brown and Black)Master 2 / 1986 and before (White, Blue, Purple, Brown and Black)Master 3 / 1982 and before (White, Blue, Purple, Brown and Black)• Athletes who place in 1st, 2nd and 3rd in their division will receive a medal at the event. All the medals should be picked up at the event's podium• There will be one group trophy for first, second and third place teams.• Before his/her first fight, the athlete will check his/her weight with the Gi. There is only one opportunity to check the weight. If the competitor does not make his/her weight,they will be immediately disqualified. Please make sure that you are in the correct weight divisionEARLY REGISTRATION-$99.00 registration-2nd division + $40NORMAL REGISTRATION-$109.00 registration--2nd division + $40**REFUNDS**-NO REFUNDS will be given at any time for any reason.**CREDITS**-You can receive a credit for a future PBJJF event.-You need to contact the office by email by 3/9/2023 to receive or use your credit.Technical Fouls - Illegal MovesAges / Ranks:-**4 to 12 years old**:Submission on techniques stretching legs apartChoke with spinal lockStraight foot lockForearm choke using the sleeves (Ezequiel choke)Frontal guillotine choke OmoplataTriangle (pulling head)Arm triangle Lock inside the closed guard with legs compressing kidneys or ribsWrist lockSingle leg takedown while the attacking athlete has his head outside his opponent's body Bicep slicer Calf slicerKnee barToe holdHeel hookLocks twisting the knees Knee ReapingIn straight foot lock, turning in the direction of foot not under attackIn toe hold, applying outward pressure on the footSlam Spinal lock without chokeScissor takedownBending fingers backwardsGrab the opponents belt and throws him to the floor on his head when defending a single leg situation while his opponents head in on the outside of his bodySuplex takedown technique, landing with the opponent's head or neck on the ground**- 13 to 15 years old**Choke with spinal lockStraight foot lockForearm choke using the sleeves (Ezequiel choke)Frontal guillotine choke OmoplataTriangle (pulling head)Arm triangle Lock inside the closed guard with legs compressing kidneys or ribsWrist lockSingle leg takedown while the attacking athlete has his head outside his opponent's body Bicep slicer Calf slicerKnee barToe holdHeel hookLocks twisting the knees Knee ReapingIn straight foot lock, turning in the direction of foot not under attackIn toe hold, applying outward pressure on the footSlam Spinal lock without chokeScissor takedownBending fingers backwardsGrab the opponents belt and throws him to the floor on his head when defending a single leg situation while his opponents head in on the outside of his bodySuplex takedown technique, landing with the opponent's head or neck on the ground**- 16 & 17 years old (all ranks) and white belts (Adult to Master 7)**Lock inside the closed guard with legs compressing kidneys or ribsWrist lockSingle leg takedown while the attacking athlete has his head outside his opponent's body Bicep slicer Calf slicerKnee barToe holdHeel hookLocks twisting the knees Knee ReapingIn straight foot lock, turning in the direction of foot not under attackIn toe hold, applying outward pressure on the footSlam Spinal lock without chokeScissor takedownBending fingers backwardsGrab the opponents belt and throws him to the floor on his head when defending a single leg situation while his opponents head in on the outside of his bodySuplex takedown technique, landing with the opponent's head or neck on the ground**- Adult to Master 7 (blue & purple belts)**Heel hookLocks twisting the knees Knee ReapingIn straight foot lock, turning in the direction of foot not under attackIn toe hold, applying outward pressure on the footSlam Spinal lock without chokeScissor takedownBending fingers backwardsGrab the opponents belt and throws him to the floor on his head when defending a single leg situation while his opponents head in on the outside of his bodySuplex takedown technique, landing with the opponent's head or neck on the ground**- Adult (brown & black belts) No Gi**Slam Spinal lock without chokeScissor takedownBending fingers backwardsGrab the opponents belt and throws him to the floor on his head when defending a single leg situation while his opponents head in on the outside of his bodySuplex takedown technique, landing with the opponent's head or neck on the ground* The list of the illegal moves are examples of prohibited techniques and do not represent the full array of prohibited situations and variations. **Status:** Scheduled ## Dates **Start:** March 11, 2023 ## Location **Venue:** Philadelphia **Location:** Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States ## Pricing **Price Range:** $20 – $109 ## Links - Source: https://pbjjf.smoothcomp.com/en/event/7559 --- **Last Updated:** March 30, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/pbjjf-philadelphia-winter-open)