Rules & Categorys

GI Weigh Classifications

All weights are in Kilograms (kg)

NO-GI Weigh Classifications

All weights are in Kilograms (kg)

Fight Times

CategoryAgeFight Time
Pee Wee 14 & 5 yrs2 Minutes
Pee Wee 26 & 7 yrs3 Minutes
Junior 18 & 9 yrs3 Minutes
Junior 210 & 11 yrs4 Minutes
Teen 112 & 13 yrs4 Minutes
Teen 214 & 15 yrs4 Minutes
Juvenile 116 yrs5 Minutes
Juvenile 217 yrs5 Minutes

Respect Rules

This event has a zero-tolerance policy regarding inappropriate behavior by coaches, parents/guardians, spectators and competitors.

All in attendance must show some restraint when their students or team mates are fighting.

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.

Important Information

Please note we do not 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.

All competitors will fight in there own age, weight and grade where possible.  Competitors may be asked to move up a weight category but will not be allowed to move up to a higher belt category.
Orange & Green belt categories will be merged.

**Please note there will be NO amendments and NO moving category on the day**

The schedule will be released prior to the event.

Elite BJJ Events Rule Sets

All Elite BJJ Events follow the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) Ruleset. Please follow the link below to the latest rule document.

IBJJF Rules

Technical Fouls & Illegal Moves

Please ensure all competitors and coaches are aware of IBJJF technical fouls & illegal moves

https://ibjjf.com/books-videos

Refunds

The registration fee is non-refundable.