[WATCH] John Wick Invitational 2 Delivers Viral Suit-Jitsu Spectacle

Mat Force Fightwear

John Wick Invitational 2, hosted by Pit Boss Grappling, featured a viral Suit-Jitsu tournament where BJJ athletes competed in full formalwear.
The event delivered high production value, cinematic flair, and widespread community praise across Reddit and YouTube.
While lighthearted in concept, Suit-Jitsu is being embraced as a legitimate, entertaining twist on traditional grappling competition.

In a sport defined by rashguards and regulation kimonos, Pit Boss Grappling John Wick Invitational 2 brought something refreshingly absurd to the mats: full formalwear. Hosted on April 20, 2025, the second installment of the now-viral “Suit-Jitsu” concept saw Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes ditch traditional gis for tailored suits—while keeping the submissions deadly serious.

Whether you saw it as performance art, parody, or simply elite-level grappling with a tuxedo twist, the event captivated audiences across YouTube, Reddit, and niche corners of the BJJ internet. And with good reason—this wasn’t just cosplay. It was a high-production, submission-only tournament that fully embraced chaos and creativity.

Mayhem in Tailored Threads: A Sequel That Dialed Up the Drama

Building off the momentum of the original John Wick Invitational, the second edition raised the stakes with better lighting, cleaner cinematography, and a bolder presentation. T

The visual style borrowed heavily from the John Wick film franchise—complete with cinematic walkouts, dark noir aesthetics, and a soundtrack worthy of a fight scene at The Continental.

This latest event not only expanded its bracket but also attracted a significantly larger online audience, with clips circulating widely across Instagram and Reddit within hours of going live.

The Rules (and Suits) Still Apply

As with the previous edition, matches followed a submission-only format, with no points awarded and a focus on decisive finishes.

What made it truly unique, however, was the required attire: competitors were mandated to wear full suits—jackets, shirts, ties, belts, and slacks—with many opting for full three-piece ensembles.

No rashguards, no gis—just fashion and violence. Some wore loafers, others chose hard-soled dress shoes. Wardrobe malfunctions were a given, but everyone stayed committed to the look.

Though no individual matches or athletes were highlighted by name in the official coverage, what stood out most was the surging popularity of the format.

The videos uploaded by Pit Boss Grappling drew thousands of views within a day, and Reddit’s r/jiujitsu lit up with reactions ranging from amused disbelief to genuine excitement.

Users on the Reddit thread here praised the event’s originality and execution:

__

“Better than most professional cards I’ve seen recently.”
“This should be the new gi division.”
“Can someone tell me where to buy a submission-proof tux?”

While some traditionalists shrugged it off as a novelty, many in the BJJ scene saw Suit-Jitsu as a breath of fresh air in a competition scene that can often feel rigid and repetitive.

Turning Grappling Into a Cinematic Universe

Pit Boss Grappling has hit a sweet spot between combat sport and stylized entertainment. The event wasn’t just a tournament—it felt like a theatrical production. From the lighting to the walkouts, the entire vibe was built for virality.

What’s most striking is that this could be a new blueprint for growing niche combat sports: blending skill, style, and spectacle into something digestible for both hardcore fans and casual viewers alike.

With such a strong reception, it seems inevitable that Suit-Jitsu will return—possibly even as a traveling concept. The groundwork is already there for a series of invitationals in other cities or countries, all under the signature aesthetic of John Wick-style grappling.

What’s Better: Gun Jitsu, Knife Jitsu, or Suit Jitsu?

Fans of the John Wick universe know the assassin world is full of deadly styles—Gun-Fu, Knife-Fu, even car-based takedowns. But in the real world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Suit-Jitsu may be the most practical and watchable evolution yet.

The John Wick Invitational 2 opened the door to matches that include grappling for control over a toy gun or knife, effectively bringing crazy viral videos we’ve seen to a competition format. We know we want more of it!

If anything, the John Wick Invitational series proves that martial arts don’t always have to take themselves so seriously to be taken seriously.