English Open Juniors and Juveniles 2023

The English Open BJJ Championship 2022 will be held at the University of East London.

Event date 6th May 2023.

Event is with gi 

The event will have Junior and Juvenile divisions. 

Full refunds available automatically when you withdraw from the tournament up to 11pm on 30th April 2023.   

Changes can be made to registration in your smoothcomp account. 

If you withdraw before 11pm on 30th April you will receive a full refund.

If you stay in the competition then you may be matched in a suitable division by our staff, or they may refund you. There will be a £20 charge for refunds issued by our staff as there are significant costs involved in time and paypal charges. 

THE ORGANISER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR MATCHMAKING IF YOUR DIVISION IS EMPTY BUT MAY MAKE CHANGES IF THEY SEE FIT AND YOU HAVE GIVEN PERMISSION. 

Doors will open at 9:00am both days. First matches will be 10am.

Weigh ins will be on the day you fight, just before your first match. Competitors must weigh in with their gi and belt on. If you fail to make weight you will be DQ'd. You will not be able to move divisions. 

Registration fees will be offered at a discounted rate, then a normal rate, then a late entry rate. Please enter early for the best price. 

Junior entries include one free spectator. 

All competitors will receive a free T shirt

 Team trophies will be given to the top three teams.

Coaches must arrange for coaching passes in advance. Minimum 5 competitors per pass. 

Gis must be correctly sized as per IBJJF rules, with 4 fingers space in the cuff of sleeves and trousers, and no more than 4 fingers space between hand and gi for jacket and ankle and gi for trousers. If your gi or belt are deemed unsuitable you will have to find a replacement or will be disqualified. Jacket and trousers must be colour matched, 

Free car parking is available behind the facility. 

Spectator fees are £10 per person, payable on the day. 

Matches will follow IBJJF rules. 

The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry or admission. The respect rule will be in operation and any competitor, coach or spectator that breaks this rule may be removed from the event.