GENERAL INFORMATION
The BJJ Nottingham Open will take place Sunday 7th – November 2021 at the Wildcats Arena for it’s eighth year. This established event promises to be even bigger and better!
All schools are welcome to compete. Competitors from all belt ranks in the Male, Female, Kids, Juvenile, Adult and Master Age Divisions may compete.
CHECK IN
Check-in will be at the Wildcats Arena , the location of the Nottingham BJJ Open onSunday 7th – November 2021.
Bring valid identification such as a driver’s license, passport or IBJJF ID.
Kids checking in will need a BIRTH CERTIFICATE, PASSPORT or IBJJF ID.
All competitor without valid identification will be disqualified and will not compete. No refunds.
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18 Years and Over (Adult, Master 1, Master 2 & Master 3+)
WEIGHT CATEGORIES
Over 18s will be divided by the weight categories shown below.
The weight categories correspond to the maximum weight permitted in each division.
| WEIGHT CATEGORY | Adult, Master 1, Master 2 & Master 3+ | FEMALE |
|---|---|---|
| Rooster | 57.5 Kg | N/A |
| Light Feather | 64 Kg | 53.5 Kg |
| Feather | 70 Kg | 58.5 Kg |
| Light | 76 Kg | 64 Kg |
| Middle | 82.3 Kg | 69 Kg |
| Medium Heavy | 88.3 Kg | 74 Kg |
| Heavy | 94.3 Kg | No Maximum Weight |
| Super Heavy | 100.5 Kg | N/A |
| Super Super Heavy | No Maximum Weight | N/A |
| Absolute | Open Weight | Open Weight |
Males will also be sub-divided into the following age brackets:
- Adult -> 18-29 years
- Master 1 -> 30-35 years
- Master 2 -> 36-40 years
- Masrter 3+ -> 41 yeas and above
Female:
Adults Only
Match Durations:
18 Years and Over (Adult, Master 1, Master 2 & Master 3+)
| Adult | Master 1 | Master 2 & Master 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Minutes - White Belt | 5 Minutes - White and Blue Belt | 5 Minutes |
| 6 Minutes - Blue Belt | 6 Minutes - Purple, Brown and Black Belt | |
| 7 Minutes - Purple Belt | ||
| 8 Minutes - Brown Belt | ||
| 10 Minutes - Black Belt | ||
17 Years and Under
WEIGHT CATEGORIES
The weight categories correspond to the maximum weight permitted in each division.
| Pee Wee1 (4 & 5 yrs) | Pee Wee2 (6 & 7 yrs) | Junior 1 (8 & 9 yrs) | Junior 2 (10 & 11 yrs) | Teen 1 (12 & 13 yrs) | Teen 2 (14 & 15 yrs) | Juvenile (16 & 17 yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 30 Kg | Under 38 Kg | Under 42 Kg | Under 55 Kg | |||
| Under 24 Kg | Under 34 Kg | Under 42 Kg | Under 46 Kg | Under 60 Kg | ||
| Under 27 Kg | Under 38 Kg | Under 46 Kg | Under 50 Kg | Under 65 Kg | ||
| Under 21 Kg | Under 30 Kg | Under 42 Kg | Under 50 Kg | Under 55 Kg | Under 70 Kg | |
| Under 24 Kb | Under 34 Kg | Under 46 Kg | Under 55 Kg | Under 60 Kg | Under 75 Kg | |
| Under 27 Kg | Under 38 Kg | Under 50 Kg | Under 60 Kg | Under 65 Kg | Under 80 Kg | |
| Under 21 Kg | Under 30 Kg | Under 42 Kg | Under 55 Kg | Under 65 Kg | Under 70 Kg | Under 85 Kg |
| Over 21 Kg | Over 30 Kg | Over 42 Kg | Over 55 Kg | Over 65 Kg | Over 70 Kg | Over 85 Kg |
Match Durations:
17 Years and Under
| Pee Wee1 (4 & 5 yrs) | Pee Wee2 (6 & 7 yrs) | Junior 1 (8 & 9 yrs) | Junior 2 (10 & 11 yrs) | Teen 1 (12 & 13 yrs) | Teen 2 (14 & 15 yrs) | Juvenile (16 & 17 yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Minutes | 3 Minutes | 3 Minutes | 4 Minutes | 4 Minutes | 4 Minutes | 5 Minutes |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We cannot guarantee that the division in which your child is registered will have competitors on the day of the event. If your child has at least one other competitor in his/her division, the category will run. If your child has no suitable opponent once registration closes, you will be offered a refund.
Where possible, all competitors will fight in their own belt, age and weight division. Competitors may be invited to move up a weight category but will not normally be permitted to move up to a higher belt category. Depending on the number of competitors, White and Grey belt categories, and Orange and Green belt categories may be merged.
Matches may start 30 minutes in advance. We recommend all athletes are at the venue at least 1 hour before the time assigned for his/her division on the timed schedule.
The official weight measurements of this event is in KILOGRAMS.
Any false information provided during registration such as, but not limited to, DOB, may lead to immediate disqualification.
We will try to accommodate as many athletes as possible in our events.
BJJ Nottingham Open Team reserves the right to close registration when we reach full capacity, or on the day of the appointed event registration deadline, whichever comes first.
We strongly suggest that athlete registration is confirmed before making any travel arrangements.
Refund Policy: The registration fee is non-refundable.
Respect Rule
This event has a zero tolerance policy regarding inappropriate behaviour by coaches, parents/guardians, spectators and competitors.
All in attendance must show some restraint when their students or team mates are competing. There will be competitors and spectators of all ages at this event and we are here to set an example. Any swearing, inappropriate gestures, violence (towards person or property) or berating the officials (regardless of any decisions they make) will not be tolerated.
If this happens, the referee/organiser has the right to disqualify that competitor, or to ask the coach to leave the area. If those concerned do not comply with the referee/organisers request the competitor will be disqualified from the event.
If a coach, parent or team mate encroaches onto the mat, or past any barriers that are in place, or man handles an official in any way, that person will be asked to leave the venue and the whole team will not be permitted to take any further part in the competition.
COMPETITION RULES
Please click the rule book to visit the official IBJJF website and review the rules.
