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FUJI BJJ presents the St. Louis Fall Classic. We are dedicated to bringing you the best tournament experience possible. Our tournament series offer divisions for any age, weight, skill level, as well as GI and NOGI divisions.

**TOURNAMENT DETAILS:** 

### This is a two day event.

#### Day 1 (Saturday):

-Male - Adult/Master Divisions - Gi & Nogi (16+)

#### Day 2 (Sunday):

##### -Female - Adult/Master Divisions - Gi & Nogi (16+)

-Kids Divisions - Gi & Nogi (4-15)

##### All Day 2 competitors have the option to weigh in early, on Saturday from noon to 3pm.

**Date:** 10/10-10/11/2026  

**Venue:** Steel Shop Athletics & Events

**Address:** 49 Lawrence St, St Charles, MO 63301

**Format:** Depending on the bracket size we offer best of three, round robin, and modified double elimination brackets to ensure everyone gets more than one match.

**Age Standards:** Age 4 and Up

**All States Welcome!**

## IMPORTANT DATES

Early Bird registration deadline: 29 Aug (11:59 pm)

Normal registration deadline: 26 Sep (11:59 pm)

Late registration deadline: 06 Oct (11:59 pm)

Check Day (last day to change weight without fee) is the Wednesday before the event.

Merging of uncontested divisions will happen the Wednesday before the event.

The schedule will be published the Thursday before the event.

Doors Open/Weigh-ins begin: Day of event (8:00 am)

Matches Begin: Day of event (9:00 am)

## SPECTATOR FEE:

All spectators over the age of 12 years old must have a spectator pass.  Passes may be purchased at the door upon entry of the venue.

* Spectator fee: $20.

**Each academy will receive at least 1 free coaches pass. The amount of free passes depends on how many students from that academy are registered for the event. At least 1 free pass per 5 students will be available. Coaches do not need to message in before the event.** 

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## QUESTIONS/NEED HELP:

• For all inquiries regarding making edits to your registrations, weigh-ins, division merging, etc. please see our [FAQ HERE](https://fujibjj.com/pages/competition-rules)

 • For rules info see our full [Rule Set HERE](https://fujibjj.com/pages/competition-rules) 

For Questions not answered in the links given above:

Email Cori Hardy at [cori@fujibjj.com](mailto\:cori@fujibjj.com)

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