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Bushido Zionsville Youth Competition Guide
Kids BJJ Local Competitions Guide
For Bushido kids, parents, and coaches preparing for local Indiana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments.
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Getting Started
Register separately for each competition your child wants to participate in.
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Local Indiana Competitions
Before The Event
Tournament Preparation
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Rules, Legal Techniques, and Points
Parents and competitors should review the rules before participating in any event. Rules, points, and legal submissions can vary by tournament, age group, belt, and division. If you are unsure about anything, speak with your coach before the event.
Tournament Rules
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Student, Parent, and Coach Expectations
- We represent Bushido and expect everyone to show respect, discipline, and strong sportsmanship.
- Poor sportsmanship will not be tolerated and may result in consequences beyond the tournament.
- If your child needs rest or a specific coach before a match, calmly communicate with the referee or table staff.
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Coaching Guidelines for Parents
- Parents’ Role: Be the emotional support for your child.
- Coaches’ Role: Provide the technical advice.
- Please do not coach over Bushido coaches or provide technical instruction from the sideline.
- Cheering is encouraged, but too many voices can overwhelm kids during an intense match.
- Students perform best when they can hear and focus on their coach’s support.
- Help your child focus on effort, attitude, and response to adversity.
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Referee Expectations
- Refs are human and will make mistakes.
- Respect the refs at all times. Questions are okay. Yelling, arguing, and disrespect are not.
- Refs will usually err on the side of safety and may stop submissions before kids tap.
- Some matches may be decided by points, advantages, or referee decision. We will accept the result with respect.
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What To Bring On Comp Day
- Bring a camping chair, small cooler, snacks, food, and drinks.
- Focus on lighter foods and fruit to keep energy up without causing stomach issues.
- Wear your Bushido rash guard or Bushido gi when possible.
- If wearing a plain gi, make sure your child is easy for coaches to identify.
Event Day
Competition Day
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How To Use Smoothcomp — The Tournament Software
Please note: Brackets may appear finished, but larger divisions are sometimes grouped. Stay near your assigned mat until your child’s bracket is officially closed so you do not miss a later match.
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Warming Up
- Bushido may organize a group warm-up for youth competitors before the event begins.
- Competitors should still warm up 30–45 minutes before their match is scheduled to start.
- Avoid warming up too early, then sitting for hours before the first match.
Questions
FAQ & Season Details
Have fun and do your best. We want kids to enjoy the experience, challenge themselves, and feel proud of their effort. Too much pressure can make the experience negative. Encourage them to compete hard, listen to their coach, and enjoy the day.
Yes, but use common sense. Tournaments can be physically and emotionally draining. Make sure your child eats, hydrates, rests, and has time to recover.
Remind them that competing takes courage. Focus on effort, attitude, and what they learned. Winning is great, but learning how to handle pressure, adversity, and disappointment is a major part of growth.
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Before registering, ask a coach which tournament, division, and preparation plan makes the most sense for your child.