English Open NoGi 2023

The English Open NoGi Championship 2023 will be held at the University of East London.

The event is the highest ranked competition in the UKBJJA calendar.

Matches will follow IBJJF NoGi rules.

The event will have Juvenile divisions. Adult divisions. Master divisions 1-7. 

All matches will take place on Saturday 6th May.

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

If you are alone in your division at close of registration on Saturday 29th April 2023 you should either move to a suitable divison that you (or your child) are eligible for or withdraw. 

If you withdraw before midnight 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 coats involved in time and paypal charges. 

You can make changes to your registration via your smoothcomp account until midnight on 30th April. 

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF COMPETITORS TO MOVE DIVISIONS.

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. 

It is the athlete's responsibility to process refunds if they wish to withdraw. No refunds will be processed by event staff. In the event that event staff have to process a refund there will be an administration fee. No refunds after midnight on 30th April 2023. 

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

Absolute division registration will take place on the day and will only be open to medallists. 

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. 

All competitors will receive a free T shirt. (subject to availability)

 Team trophies will be given to the top three academies.

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

Rashguard and shorts must be worn. Ranked equipment not required. 

Free car parking is available behind the facility. 

Spectator fees are £20 per person, payable on the day. 

Matches will follow IBJJF NoGi 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.