Eastbourne RAW Open

For those looking to make a statement The Eastbourne RAW Open also hosts the fourth and final trial event for the hugely anticipated RAW Grappling league. The world’s first professional Grappling League, set to change the world of Professional Jiu Jitsu as we know it.  (anyone can enter the trials)

One winner from each weight category of the qualifying brackets will be awarded a coveted contract to compete in the league, competing at the very top. It's your shot at  grappling stardom and an opportunity to become the very best at what you do.

The Eastbourne RAW Open: August 17th, 2024

Location: Old Wish Rd, Eastbourne BN21 4JY

Doors Open @ 10.00am | Event Starts @ 10.30am

**20% OFF** Register for both GI & NO-GI together and receive 20% off total registration

Minimum 2 fights guarantee:

2 players = Best of 3 first player to win twice wins!

3 players= True round robin Everyone plays everyone

4 players= Bronze match Losers from semi finals fights for bronze

5 players= True round robin Everyone plays everyone

6+ players= 2 matches guaranteed Players that lose their first round gets a consolation match before the final **except absolutes**

RULES and GUIDELINES: 

The rule set for Gi divisions will follow IBJJF rules regarding point scoring system and technique/submission permissions.

The Rule set for No-Gi will follow the IBJJF point scoring system and rule set at White Belt level. However, from Blue Belt and above, technique and submission permissions will follow the Raw Grappling rule set below- (but the point scoring system will remain IBJJF at all levels)

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No-Gi legal & Illegal techniques and submission allowances from Blue Belt and above ONLY:  (please note: white belts and all Gi divisions will follow IBJJF standard rules)

LEGAL TECHNIQUES

• Any kind of choke (except for using the hand to close the windpipe)
• Any arm bar, shoulder lock, or wrist lock
• Any Leg Lock or Ankle Lock
• Can Opener is allowed
• Twister is allowed
• Slamming is allowed if you are locked in a submission. (If your opponent lets go of the submission while you are about to slam you must let go of the slam)

ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES

• Slamming from any form of guard or other position is not allowed. Slamming is only allowed if you are locked in a submission. (If your opponent lets go of the submission while you are about to slam you must let go of the slam)
• No “Full Nelson”
• No Neck Crank crucifix
• No cross face guillotine twisting the chin
• No neck cranks that trap both shoulders and puts downward pressure on the neck
• No spiking your opponent on their head while attempting a takedown
• No striking of any kind
• No eye gouging or fish hooking
• No grabbing the ears
• No hair pulling
• No holding of less than 4 fingers or less than 5 toes
• No thumbing
• No scratching or pinching
• No punching of any kind
• No kicking of any kind
• No biting
• No squeezing or putting pressure on the groin area

COMPETITOR LISTS: Competitor Lists will be LIVE throughout the registration process and can be viewed by checking out the registrations tab on the event page.

CHANGING DIVISIONS:  You have until the 5th May 2024 to make any changes to your registration. You can make these changes by logging into your account and modifying your registration details. After this change deadline, the registration will become locked in, and there will no further changes allowed.

DIVISION MERGERS: After change deadline, competitors who do not have anyone in their division group may be merged with another division. 1st merge option will be an age merge with the same weight division. If this is not available you will be merged up a weight but not down a weight. Your belt colour will not be merged. All athletes who remain solo in their divisions once brackets are released means had no default merges available to them, and therefore there are no matches available for that competitor. They will receive a full coupon credit for entry to any future event of ours.

KIDS BRACKETS: We will be merging the kids brackets with more available options if needed and will always endeavour to make sure the kids can get some matches. We will look at male/female mergers. Merging within the colour bracket i.e. white and grey/grey/black and grey if necessary also.

REFUND POLICY: We issue refunds for an event registration until the 28th April 2024. After 28th April, there will be no refunds or future credits issued. Refunds and Credits can be issued by logging into your account and cancelling your event registration. All refunds will be given in the way of a Coupon to use for free entry to a future event.

BRACKETS and SCHEDULE: 48 hours prior to the tournament, the event brackets and schedule will be released. You will be able to locate both on the event page brackets and schedule tab. Please make a note of the start time of your first match and make sure you are at the venue At least 60 minutes before you are due to start to ensure you have weighed in and ready to compete.  During the day please keep an eye on your mobile device to make sure you are aware when your next match is and what mat you should be on. Please be at the mat on time for your matches.  You can also tell when your matches are coming up by checking the tab on your mobile during the competition: https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/90-find-out-your-dynamic-starting-time

WEIGH-INS: Takes place on the day of the event. You only need to weigh-in once if competing in more than one division. You can weigh-in anytime from the event opening until 60 minutes before your scheduled division start time. You must have officially weighed in by this hour before your division time and have made the weight, or you may be disqualified and removed from the bracket.

MEDALS: RAW gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded to all podium finishers.

MEDIC ON HAND: There will be  trained and professional medics on site.

WARM UP MATS: We try our best to always provide a warmup mat area for our competitors during tournaments. Please be aware that in some extreme circumstances this may not be an option so please be prepared to encounter all situations on the day.

TV SCOREBOARDS: A Scoreboard screen will be present at mat side of each mat showing Competitor’s name, team, and flag along with the match’s division and match number.

BEST OVERALL TEAMS and AWARDS: Team standings, points, and medal counts are update live and available to see on the results tab of the event page.

Work Experience:

We are always happy to accept requests to work with the RAW team in setting up the events, table staff and runners. If you are interested in getting some experience of running BJJ events under your belt please contact us on [email protected]. We cover lunch and always other freebies up for grabs including Free entry to our tournaments.

We have some fantastic room rates available if you are travelling afar and wanting to stay over. 

The Hydro Hotel, Mount Rd, Eastbourne BN20 7HZ Tel 01323 720643

11 minute walk from venue

Swimming Pool, Free Parking, Free WIFI, Family Rooms, Restaurant, Bar

£180 discounted to £99 Bed and Breakfast on available rooms.

Mention Raw @ Eastbourne College for discount rate.

Devonshire Park Hotel 27-29 Carlisle Road, Eastbourne BN21 4JR Tel: 01323 728144

3 minute walk to venue

Free Parking, Free WIFI, Family Rooms, Restaurant, Bar, Room Service

Single room: £80 down to £60

Double room £160 down to £120

Both include breakfast and VAT

Mention Raw @ Eastbourne College for discount rate.

The Cavendish Hotel (Britannia Group), 38, Parade, Eastbourne BN21 4DH 0871 221 0259

10 minute walk from venue

WIFI, Parking, Bar & restaurant, Seafront

Rack rate £164 per room plus £15 for breakfast

01st April 2022 – 2 nights package

£54.50 Per person per night

£44.00 Single room supplement per night 

25 rooms can be offered per night 

All Guests will need to Book and Pay for their Room and will need to contact their Call Centre on 0161 923 0300  and state you have an Allocation Booking and Quote ReferenceRBCV0104 when making your booking 

02nd April 2022 – 1 night package

£69.00 Per person per night

£59.00 Single room supplement per night 

50 rooms can be offered 

This rate is inclusive of Vat, Service and Full English Breakfast

All Guests  will need to Book and Pay for your Room and will need to contact Our Call Centre on 0161 923 0300  and state you have an Allocation Booking and Quote ReferenceRBCA0204 when making your booking 

How to find The Road to Raw grappling tournament at Eastbourne College

Address: Eastbourne College, Old wish road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 4JX

Arriving by Car:

Eastbourne is entered from the north via the A27 or the A22. If approaching from the A22, at the large roundabout just north of Polegate, follow the signs to Willingdon (third exit) through the traffic lights at Polegate, until you reach the Willingdon roundabout.

If approaching Eastbourne from the A27, at the junction with the A2270 traffic lights, turn right (signposted Polegate and Willingdon) and follow the A2270 until you reach the Willingdon roundabout.

At the roundabout take the second exit directed to the Town Centre (West).  Follow straight on the A2270 until you come to the roundabout with the railway station on your left and Prezzo restaurant on your right. Then turn right into Grove Road, keeping the library on your right. On reaching the Town Hall on your right, go straight over the crossroads following signs for Devonshire Park. The College will appear on your left in Grange Road. Old Wish Road is at the far end of the pitch which is in front of the school and reception is located in the Winn Building at the end of Old Wish Road.

From other directions, head for the seafront and turn inland opposite the Martello Tower (the Wish Tower) joining Carlisle Road. Turn right into Grange Road and immediately right in Old Wish Road.

By Train

Eastbourne railway station is five minutes’ walk from the College. Trains for London Victoria (1hr 26 mins) and Gatwick (51 mins) leave at least once an hour. There is easy access between Gatwick and Heathrow airports by coach.

There is a direct train route from Eastbourne railway station to Ashford International Station (1hr 6mins). 

Car Parks:

Devonshire Park Car Park

Type: Pay and display (cash only) Restrictions: Max stay 12h Spaces: 121 Disabled bays: Yes Height: 2m Street: College Road Postcode: BN21 4JJ

Multi story car park:

Parcare Eastbourne

9 Sheraton Cl, Eastbourne BN21 Sheraton Cl, Eastbourne BN21 4HQ

Eastbourne Parking

4 Grassington Rd, Eastbourne BN20 7BU

NCP Car Park Eastbourne Trinity Place, Eastbourne BN21 3BZ

1 hour £1.45

1 to 2 hours £2.90

2 to 3 hours £4.35

3 to 4 hours £5.80

4 to 24 hours £6.95

There is also street parking on Blackwater Road, College Road, Grange Road and Chapel yard.