10th Planet Fullerton team with medals at a Jiu Jitsu World League tournament at Cal State Fullerton
Compete close to home

Jiu-Jitsu Tournaments in Fullerton

Fullerton is one of Orange County's busiest no-gi competition hubs — including events at Cal State Fullerton, minutes from our academy. Here's how to compete or watch.

Home/Guides/Jiu-Jitsu Tournaments in Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Where jiu-jitsu tournaments happen in Fullerton

The Jiu Jitsu World League (JJWL) regularly runs no-gi jiu-jitsu tournaments at Cal State Fullerton (CSUF), 800 N State College Blvd — just a few minutes from 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Fullerton at 601 S Euclid St. Because most local brackets are now no-gi, they're exactly what our team trains for every day.

VenuePromotionFormatDistance from us
Cal State Fullerton (CSUF)Jiu Jitsu World LeagueNo-gi divisions (kids, adults, masters)~5 minutes

Dates rotate through the year, so check the JJWL schedule for the next Fullerton/CSUF date before you register.

Thinking about competing? How we prepare you

  • Tournament-format rounds — match-length sparring with referee scoring in mind, so day one feels familiar.
  • No-gi divisions — most local tournaments run full no-gi brackets, which is all we train.
  • Game-planning & corner coaching — our coaches help you build a plan and corner you at local events.
  • First-timer guidance — weight classes, rulesets and registration walked through before you sign up.

Not sure you're ready? Come train with the competition team — your first class is free and there's zero pressure to compete until you want to.

Just want to watch?

Local tournaments are open to spectators and are one of the best ways to understand the sport before you try it. Bring the family — the kids' divisions are a great intro to what our kids program builds toward.

No-gi division
A tournament bracket contested without the gi — rash guard and shorts.
Submission-only
A format won only by submission (no points), common in modern no-gi events.
Absolute
An open-weight division where any weight class can enter.
Good to know

Fullerton tournament FAQs

Yes. The Jiu Jitsu World League regularly holds no-gi jiu-jitsu tournaments at Cal State Fullerton (800 N State College Blvd), minutes from 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Fullerton. Dates rotate through the year, so check the JJWL schedule for the next Fullerton event.

No. Plenty of members train with the competition team purely to sharpen their no-gi game. If and when you do want to compete, our coaches handle game-planning, weight classes, registration and cornering you on tournament day.

Most Orange County tournaments now run full no-gi brackets, including the JJWL events at Cal State Fullerton. That's exactly what we train at 10th Planet Fullerton, so our competitors step onto familiar ground.

Yes — local events like the JJWL at CSUF are open to spectators and are a great way to see the sport (including kids' divisions) before trying it yourself. Your first class with us is free if you decide to start.