2026 Caribbean International Championship
Bridgetown, Barbados
Description
PLEASE CREATE A SEPARATE PROFILE FOR EACH COMPETITOR WHEN REGISTERING IN ORDER TO AVOID DISQUALIFICATION!
Please read the general rules below carefully. For all rules please go here: https://caribbeanbjj.com/championship/, If you do not understand something or you have any questions, please email us or ask for clarification. All competitors are expected to understand and respect the tournament rules. Please also be familiar with our medal rank tie-breaker rules below.
SCHEDULE- Please be there at least 30 minutes early for your fight.
We will run the divisions in order of ascending age whenever possible.
9:00 AM – Official start of Check-in for all Junior competitors
9:45 AM- Rules Meeting for all Kids divisions and National Anthem
10:00 AM- Start of all Kids' and Juveniles' Gi and No-Gi BJJ divisions
11:00 PM- Official start of Check-in for all adult competitors
12:00 PM- Start of all Adult and Masters Gi and No-Gi BJJ divisions
5:00 PM- End of event
SPECTATOR ENTRANCE- Entrance is free and we welcome anyone to come and watch.
DISCLAIMER- Always make sure to get travel insurance or refundable flight tickets because the organizer is not responsible for any travel or accommodation cost in the event of the cancellation or change of date of the tournament due to unforeseen circumstances.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL DIVISIONS
The Caribbean BJJ Association respects the principles of empathy and equality as part of our Martial Arts, and this tournament will not discriminate based on appearance, gender, religion, or disability, nor will we allow any form of violence or discrimination.
Always show respect and shake hands with your opponent before and after each fight.
We expect all competitors to act in a sportsmanlike fashion at all times. If you lock in a submission do not apply it instantly trying to force a tap but look at the referee to make sure (s)he recognizes the submission and give her/him a chance to step in to break off the fight even if your opponent does not tap.
All division weight-in without a uniform for simplicity. We reserve the right to merge divisions in order to give everyone the best experience and maximum of matches. Because of this, you should not try to cut weight only to find yourself exhausted in the next higher division.
EXPERIENCE LEVELS
Novice– Any competitor with less than six months of experience (white belts only) is considered a Novice
Intermediate– Any competitor with less than two years of experience (white belts only) should be in these divisions
Advanced– Any competitor with less than four years of experience (or any colored belt or any other Martial Arts brown belt or higher) is in the Advanced divisions
Expert- Any competitor with more than four years of experience (or any colored belt or any other Martial Arts brown belt or higher) is in the Expert divisions
For the complete rules, visit https://caribbeanbjj.com/championship
Divisions
- Kids w/kimono (3-10 years)$70
- Female Juveniles w/kimono (10-17 years)$70
- Male Juveniles w/kimono (10-17 years)$70
- Female Adults w/Kimono (18-34 years)$70
- Male Adults w/kimono(18-34 years)$70
- Female Masters w/kimono (35 Years +)$70
- Male Masters w/kimono (35 years +)$70
- Female Juveniles No Kimono (10-17 years)$70
- Male Juveniles No kimono (10-17 years)$70
- Female Adults No Kimono (18-34 years)$70
- Male Adults No kimono (18-34 years)$70
- Female Masters No kimono (35 Years +)$70
- Male Masters No kimono (35 years +)$70
Organizer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the schedule for the 2026 Caribbean International Championship?
Check-in for Junior competitors starts at 9:00 AM. Kids divisions rules meeting and National Anthem are at 9:45 AM, Kids' and Juveniles' Gi and No-Gi BJJ divisions start at 10:00 AM, adult competitor check-in starts at 11:00 PM, Adult and Masters Gi and No-Gi BJJ divisions start at 12:00 PM, and the event ends at 5:00 PM.
When should competitors arrive for their fights?
Competitors should be at the event at least 30 minutes early for their fight.
Which divisions are offered?
The schedule lists Kids' and Juveniles' Gi and No-Gi BJJ divisions, and Adult and Masters Gi and No-Gi BJJ divisions.
Is there a spectator entrance fee?
No. Spectator entrance is free.
How are weigh-ins handled?
All division weigh-ins are without a uniform.
Can divisions be merged?
Yes. The organizer reserves the right to merge divisions in order to give everyone the best experience and maximum number of matches.
What are the experience levels for competitors?
Novice is for white belts with less than six months of experience. Intermediate is for white belts with less than two years of experience. Advanced is for competitors with less than four years of experience, or any colored belt or any other Martial Arts brown belt or higher. Expert is for competitors with more than four years of experience, or any colored belt or any other Martial Arts brown belt or higher.
What should competitors do when registering?
A separate profile must be created for each competitor when registering in order to avoid disqualification.
Is the organizer responsible for travel or accommodation costs if the event is cancelled or the date changes?
No. The organizer is not responsible for any travel or accommodation cost in the event of cancellation or change of date due to unforeseen circumstances.
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