2026 Kentucky BJJ Tournaments – Your Complete Guide
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2026 Kentucky BJJ Tournaments – Your Complete Guide
Want to find all Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments in Kentucky in 2026?
This guide shows exactly where to look, step by step—with live, officially verified links you can trust.
Step 1: Start with Smoothcomp (Main Event Calendar)
Most BJJ tournaments post registrations and details here:
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Search for “Kentucky”, or city names like Louisville, Bowling Green, Lexington.
Step 2: Watch FUJI BJJ Kentucky Events
FUJI BJJ runs these main Kentucky tournaments:
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Kentucky State Championship (Bowling Green, date TBD)
See this listing:
👉 FUJI Kentucky State Championship (Fujibjj) -
Western Kentucky Championship (venue and date TBD)
View more here:
👉 FUJI Western Kentucky Championship (Fujibjj) -
Lexington Summer Championship (June 14, 2025) – early model for timing
👉 FUJI Lexington Summer Championship (Fujibjj)
Monitor these regularly—2026 editions typically drop 3–6 months before.
Step 3: Check the Good Fight Kentucky Open
Good Fight hosts a sub-only event in Kentucky:
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Good Fight: Kentucky Open – April 19, 2025
👉 Good Fight Kentucky Open (goodfight.smoothcomp.com)
This is a staple for no-gi competitors in Kentucky—there’s likely a 2026 date too.
Step 4: Track ADCC US Open—Louisville
ADCC Opens also organizes a tournament in Kentucky:
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ADCC US Open – Louisville – Held September 13, 2024
👉 ADCC Louisville 2024 (adcc.smoothcomp.com)
Watch for 2026 date updates—this is one of the highest-profile events in the region.
Step 5: Look at NAGA—Louisville City Page
NAGA brings grappling events to Louisville and may return in 2026:
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Access their hub for city-specific updates:
👉 NAGA Louisville City Page (NAGA Fighter)
When a new date is posted, it shows here first.
Step 6: Monitor Venue Calendars
Venues often post tournament listings before registration pages go live:
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Bowling Green Convention Center (common for FUJI State events)
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Louisville Convention Center (KICC)—hosted ADCC 2024
👉 ADCC at KICC Calendar (events.kyconvention.com)
Scan their event listings for “BJJ,” “grappling,” or “martial arts” to catch early signals.
How to Use This Guide (Super Easy Steps)
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Go to [Smoothcomp] and search for “Kentucky” or specific cities.
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Watch FUJI BJJ Kentucky events—State, Western, and Lexington Opens.
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Check Good Fight: Kentucky Open for no-gi action.
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Watch for ADCC Louisville on ADCC’s listings.
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Monitor NAGA Louisville for future entries.
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Check local venue calendars for early event postings.
This helps ensure you find every BJJ tournament in Kentucky in 2026.
Quick-Tip Search Phrases
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site:smoothcomp.com Kentucky BJJ -
FUJI Kentucky State Championship -
Good Fight Kentucky Open -
ADCC Louisville 2026 -
NAGA Louisville KY
FAQ – Kentucky BJJ 2026
How many tournaments happen in Kentucky?
Usually a handful: FUJI State & Western Opens, Good Fight Kentucky Open, ADCC Louisville, and potential NAGA dates.
When are 2026 dates posted?
Most appear 3–6 months before the event—so check regularly from late 2025.
How do I verify an event is real?
Ensure it has a live Smoothcomp registration or appears on an official organizer or venue site.
Bottom Line
To track all 2026 Kentucky BJJ tournaments:
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Start with [Smoothcomp]
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Follow FUJI BJJ, Good Fight, ADCC, NAGA
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Keep an eye on venue listings in Bowling Green and Louisville
Bookmark this guide and check back often—you’ll be ready for every tournament Kentucky has to offer in 2026.