The 2026 Season | Sept. 27 – Nov. 21, 2026
Jiu-jitsu
League
Eight teams. One champion. Tiger Schulmann’s team-based Jiu-Jitsu competition — bringing together students and instructors from nearly 60 schools across the Northeast.
Match Schedule
Five rounds of competition from September through November. Every match counts.
Standings & Results
Live standings updated after each match day. Top two teams from each division advance to the Semi-Finals.
- Pre Season
North Division
| # | Team | W | L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Choke Cartel Bayside Region | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Mat Mafia Upper East Region | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  New Choke City Syosset Region | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Tap Out Tigers Yonkers Region | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
South Division
| # | Team | W | L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mat Control New Dorp Region | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Orange Fury Cherry Hill Region | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Submission Syndicate North Plainfield Region | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Takedown Titans Wayne Region | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About the League
The Tiger Schulmann’s Jiu-Jitsu League is a competitive, team-based grappling competition designed to unite students and instructors from across the organization. Eight regional teams — drawn from nearly 60 schools spanning New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania — compete through a structured season of matches, semifinals, and a championship final.
This is more than a tournament. It’s a season-long campaign that builds team identity, sharpens competitive skills, and strengthens the bonds within the Tiger Schulmann’s community. Every match matters. Every point counts. One team will be crowned champion.
Season Overview
A structured path from opening day to the championship final.
01
Regular Season
02
Semi-Finals
03
Finals
TRYOUTS
2026 Season
Format
Includes
Divisions & Teams
Eight teams across two divisions — North and South — representing regions from Long Island to Philadelphia.
North Division
New Choke City
SCHOOLS
Syosset · Rockville Centre · Merrick · Huntington · Hauppauge · Smithtown · Garden City· Farmingdale
Choke Cartel
SCHOOLS
Bayside • Rego Park• Fresh Meadows • Bellerose • Manhasset • Astoria • Jackson Heights
Mat Mafia
SCHOOLS
Tap Out Tigers
SCHOOLS
South Division
Takedown Titans
SCHOOLS
Submission Syndicate
SCHOOLS
Mat Control
SCHOOLS
New Dorp · Tottenville · Freehold · Eatontown · East Brunswick · Red Bank · East Hanover · Bulls Head
Orange Fury
SCHOOLS
League Format
From regular season battles to the championship final — here’s how the path to glory unfolds.
Regular Season
Semi-Finals
Championship
Playoff Bracket:
Semi-Finals • Nov 7
Finals • Nov 21
North #1
South #2
Winner SF1
Winner SF2
South #1
North #2
3rd Place
Loser SF1 vs Loser SF2
Scoring
Individual matches follow COC Rules. Team scores are determined by the outcome of each bout.
Individual Matches
- Scored using COC Rules with a 6-minute time limit
- Start from feet
- Continuous time
- No resets unless safety issue
Team Scoring
DECISION
1–7 point differential
MAJOR DECISION
8–14 point differential
TECHNICAL STOPPAGE
15 point differential — ends the match
SUBMISSION / FORFEIT
Submission, Forfeit, Medical Forfeit, Missed Weight, or Disqualification
Weight Classes
Athletes compete within their designated weight class. All weights are in pounds.
15 & Under (Boys & Girls Combined)
WOMEN 16+
MEN 16+
Sponsors
Partner with the Tiger Schulmann’s Jiu-Jitsu League. Reach hundreds of athletes, families, and spectators across the Northeast.
Current Sponsors
Title Sponsors
Big City Interiors(Mat Control)
D&S Abatement, Inc.(Takedown Titans)
Elite Garage Floors(Takedown Titans)
Global Shipping LLC(Submission Syndicate)PPPrestige Pullz LLC
Prestige Pullz LLC(Orange Fury)Referee Sponsors
Amsterdam Electric(Choke Cartel)
Hospital for Special Surgery – HSS(Takedown Titans)
NAGA(Submission Syndicate)Partner Sponsors
Beyond Tone Instruments(Mat Control)
Clark Construction Corporation(Choke Cartel)
County TV & Appliance(Tap Out Tigers)
Dairy Queen(Tap Out Tigers)
DJ Gold(Tap Out Tigers)
Edge Pro(Tap Out Tigers)
Engine 63 Port Chester NY(Tap Out Tigers)
eScript360 Pharmacy(Choke Cartel)
Fermi Solutions(Tap Out Tigers)
Galaxy Home Care(Mat Control)
Gellerman Orthodontics(New Choke City)
GS Barber Studio(Takedown Titans)HFHaddon Flooring
Haddon Flooring(Orange Fury)
Island Watch(New Choke City)
IVTOLOGY(Mat Control)
Jamz Home Improvement(Submission Syndicate)
Johnny Cannoli
Keyport Coffee Cafe(Mat Control)
Keyport PBA 223(Mat Control)
Naudain Montesori Academy(Orange Fury)
Nexa Lending(Submission Syndicate)
Prime Parking Systems(Mat Control)
RCA Asphalt LLC(Tap Out Tigers)
Re Cafe(Orange Fury)
Regen Health Physicians(Tap Out Tigers)
SevaServe(Submission Syndicate)
Silfa Dental(New Choke City)
State Farm(Choke Cartel)
The Manuel shop(Choke Cartel)
Vicario’s Market Gourmet(Choke Cartel)
VRI Homes(Mat Control)
Worldwide Restoration LLC(Orange Fury)WRWorldwide Restoration LLC
Ziedan Real Estate(Tap Out Tigers)Title Sponsors
Referee Sponsors
Partner Sponsors
Sponsorship Opportunities
Put your brand in front of hundreds of athletes, families, and fans. Multiple sponsorship tiers available starting at $200.
Step on the Mat
Join the League
Represent your school. Compete for your team. Be part of Tiger Schulmann’s Jiu-Jitsu League season. Express your interest below and we’ll be in touch with tryout details and next steps.
Athlete Interest Form
TRY OUT SCHEDULE
| Team | Date | Time | Location | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Choke City | Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 11:45 AM | TSMA Rockville Centre | 274 Sunrise Hwy. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 |
| Choke Cartel | Sunday, August 30, 2026 | 11:00 AM | TSMA Jackson Heights | 8710 Northern Blvd. Suite 210 Jackson Heights, NY 11372 |
| Mat Mafia | Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 4:30 PM | TSMA Carroll Gardens | 562 Court Street, Brooklyn NY, 11231 |
| Tap Out Tigers | Sunday, August 30, 2026 | 10:00 AM | TSMA Yorktown Heights | 2013 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 |
| Takedown Titans | Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 3:00 PM | TSMA Elmwood Park | 485 Mola Boulevard, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407 |
| Submission Syndicate | Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 4:00 PM | TSMA North Plainfield | 579 Rt 22 West, North Plainfield, NJ 07060 |
| Mat Control | Sunday, August 30, 2026 | 10:00 AM | TSMA Tottenville | 2955 Veterans Road West, 2nd Floor, Staten Island, NY 10309 |
| Orange Fury | Sunday, August 30, 2026 | 10:00 AM | TSMA Cherry Hill | 226 Haddonfield Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 |
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