# PRIDE 53 > Competition in St. James, New York, United States | March 29, 2025 – March 30, 2025 ## Overview **Event Type:** Competition **Description:** **Important pricing offer available for early registration!** We are offering early pricing discounts for athletes that sign up early for the event. Please see below deadlines for registration pricing on each date: Register by Jan. 29 - $59 (save $70) Register by Feb. 5 - $69 (save $60) Register by Feb. 26 - $79 (save $50 Register by Mar. 12 - $89 (save $40) Register by Mar. 19 - $99 (save $30) Register by Mar. 26 - $129 Registering for both Gi and No Gi will apply a 13% discount at checkout off of your total. Spectator tickets can be purchased, for $15 over 7 years old and $10 for seniors and veterans: https://www.ticketor.com/pridebjjchampionship/tickets/pride-53-308228#buy Everyone requires a spectator ticket except for competitors and coaches who are pre-registered. **Be the first one to register in your division and be surprise seeing other competitors follow you!** This event will run on time, according to the schedule which is available online throughout the tournament. Competitors are expected in the bullpen to be called to fight at the time according to the online schedule. Competitors not present will be disqualified if they are not present within 5 minutes of their scheduled fight time. By IBJJF regulations, youths 12 and younger can be grouped in the same bracket. When possible, we will split into separate boys and girls brackets, but depending on the size of the bracket, they may be combined. Generally, juveniles (16-17 years old) are not permitted to fight in the adults bracket. However, we will try to offer an extra fight for juveniles, if we also have a willing 18 year old fighter that is the same weight and belt. If both parties agree, we will attempt to arrange a special fight. For the**Weight In**competitor must have the uniform on. Weigh in will be at the check in station when you check in to the event, 60 minutes before the start of your division. Gi (pants, jacket and belt) - Males, no rash guard under the Gi. No Gi (short and rash guard) Clean Uniform in proper condition by PRIDEBJJ.com/Rules Avoid disqualifications, we will have uniform checker **Athletes with incomplete registration will be removed from the competitor list before the brackets release, with no guarantee to be re-included.** - Competitors will be grouped in age divisions not by the actual age, but by the year's birthday. So, for events in 2024, consider the competitor age in 2024. - Any competitor overweight will be disqualified (Kids, teens or Adults) - The last chance to make changes to your registration is the Wednesday prior to the event. 1. All Divisions with 4 or more competitors will have a ‘fight for 3rd’ place match. We ensure at least two matches for competitors. 2. By the International Federation rules, MMA fighters, College Wrestlers and Judo Black Belts can not compete as a White belts. 3. ALL COMPETITORS MUST HAVE VALID ID TO COMPETE (Before each fight, athletes will be asked to show their valid form of photo identification(ID) to the officials) 4. It is the parents responsibility to bring valid ID for their child competitors. ( Examples: Birth Certificate or copy, Passport, IBJJF Card, School ID with Birth Date ) 5. The brackets will be organized by software, so that athletes from the same team will face each other no later than the semi final match. For the points system calculation, register under the same team name. Ex: Super Man BJJ is not the same as Super Man Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. 6. All the medals will be awarded only on the podium at the completion of the division, for athletes who place in 1st, 2nd and 3rd in their division. Please note we will not mail medals. 7. ONLY competitors with Early and Regular registration will receive a FREE event t-shirt 8. PRIDE BJJ reserves the right to close registration when we reach full capacity, or on the day of the appointed event registration deadline, whichever comes first. 9. For Kids and Adults with special needs, please register and contact us ASAP with further info. 10. Until, 48 hours before the event, anyone that does not has a fight is entitled to get a credit for a future event or a refund, if it is requested by [pridebjjt@gmail.com](mailto:pridebjjt@gmail.com) Cancellation will be accept until the Late registration deadline, minus 20% cancellation fee, Injuries are not exceptions. 11. Pre-schedule (Kids morning - Adults afternoon) Competitors will receive, until Friday at the event week, the ring number and estimation fight time at the cell phone provided at the registration form. 12. Competitors must keep the kimono and belt tied all times while in the waiting or competition area. For your safety and others, please don't jump the barricades. 13. Keep checking the schedule because estimation time could be updated anytime. When your name shows up at the TV Screen you must stay in the concentration area, warmed up and wearing the specific uniform to be inspected. There will be a Ring Coordinator wearing a colete with your Ring Number. To avoid disqualifications, present yourself otherwise he/she will call your name three times only. 14. LOYAL CLUB Rebate request are acceptable only by email until Regular Registration deadline. **Status:** Scheduled ## Dates **Start:** March 29, 2025 **End:** March 30, 2025 ## Location **Venue:** St. James **Location:** St. James, New York, United States ## Pricing **Price:** $129 ## Links - Registration: https://pridebjj.com/ - Source: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/21935 --- **Last Updated:** March 06, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/pride-53)