6162: London Open
London, England, United Kingdom
Description
🌍 IBJJF Sponsorship
At our last 6162 Open on April 4th 2026, MICHAEL TOMLINSON won the IBJJF Sponsorship as he ranked the top athlete for the event. We promised, and we delivered! Do you love Jiu Jitsu and want to reach the highest of heights? or would you love a chance to enjoy an experience of a lifetime? Winning this sponsorship can get you just that!
🏆 Sponsorship Details
The highest ranked athlete at the event, regardless of belt, age, weight, or division, will be awarded a fully funded trip to compete at the next IBJJF European Championship.
The sponsorship includes:
- ✈️ Flights
- 🏨 Accommodation
- 📝 IBJJF registration fee
- ➕ Additional support related to the competition trip
📊 How the Winner Is Determined
- The official Smoothcomp rankings will be published after the event
- The athlete with the highest overall ranking score across the entire event will receive the IBJJF sponsorship
🧩 Competition Format
- Gi and No-Gi divisions
- Everyone is guranteed multiple matches
- Absolute and Quintet divisions available
- Divisions may be merged where necessary to ensure fair and competitive brackets
🎁 Special Promotion
- FREE RASHGUARD for all Early Bird registrations
- Limited to early bird sign-ups only
- Registration must be approved by the Early Bird deadline to claim the FREE Rashguard
- The FREE Rashguards will be distributed upon arrival on the day of the event
🏆 Medals & Prizes
- IBJJF European Sponsorship prize
- Gold, Silver and Bronze medals for all podium finishers
- A 1 year 6162 Sponsorship for all Absolute Division winners
- Free invite to a private seminar for all Gold medallists
📘 Ruleset
- Rules: All divisions follow IBJJF rules (Quintet divisions will follow Blue belt rules with winner stays on
- Match Format: Round-robin
Weigh-Ins
- Same-day weigh-ins only
- Gi competitors do NOT need to weigh in wearing their Gi
Gi Divisions
- Gi colours: All colours permitted
- Rashguards under the Gi:
- ONLY allowed for girls, juvenile girls and all female divisions
- Not allowed for boys, juvenile boys, and all male divisions
No-Gi Divisions
- Athletes must wear at minimum:
- A rashguard
- Shorts or spats
- Topless competitors WILL NOT be permitted
Conduct & Safety
- We reserve the right to remove from the premises, disqualify, or cancel participation (without refund) of any individual whose behaviour is not conducive to the safe, respectful, and fair running of the event
⏰ Event Notes
- Same-day weigh-ins only
- Coach passes: Maximum 2 coach passes per academy
- Academies must email at least 2 weeks before the event to receive passes
👀 Spectators
- £7 spectator entry fee
Divisions
- Boys Gi£50
- Boys No-Gi£50
- Girls Gi£50
- Girls No-Gi£50
- Juvenile Boys Gi£50
- Juvenile Boys No-Gi£50
- Juvenile Girls Gi£50
- Juvenile Girls No-Gi£50
- Male Gi£50
- Male No-Gi£50
- Female Gi£50
- Female No-Gi£50
- Male Absolute Gi£15
- Male Absolute No-Gi£15
- Female Absolute Gi£15
- Female Absolute No-Gi£15
- Male Quintet No-Gi£10
- Female Quintet No-Gi£10
Organizer
6162 BJJ
Frequently Asked Questions
What divisions and competition format are offered?
The event includes Gi and No-Gi divisions, with Absolute and Quintet divisions available. The match format is round-robin, and everyone is guaranteed multiple matches.
Can divisions be merged?
Yes. Divisions may be merged where necessary to ensure fair and competitive brackets.
When are weigh-ins held?
Weigh-ins are same-day only. Gi competitors do not need to weigh in wearing their Gi.
What are the Gi uniform rules?
All Gi colours are permitted. Rashguards under the Gi are only allowed for girls, juvenile girls, and all female divisions; they are not allowed for boys, juvenile boys, and all male divisions.
What are the No-Gi uniform rules?
Athletes must wear at minimum a rashguard and shorts or spats. Topless competitors will not be permitted.
How much is spectator entry?
Spectator entry is £7.
How do coach passes work?
There is a maximum of 2 coach passes per academy. Academies must email at least 2 weeks before the event to receive passes.
What prizes are listed for the event?
Prizes include an IBJJF European Sponsorship prize, Gold, Silver and Bronze medals for all podium finishers, a 1 year 6162 Sponsorship for all Absolute Division winners, and a free invite to a private seminar for all Gold medallists.
How is the IBJJF sponsorship winner determined?
The official Smoothcomp rankings will be published after the event. The athlete with the highest overall ranking score across the entire event will receive the IBJJF sponsorship.
Who can receive the free rashguard promotion?
The free rashguard is for Early Bird registrations only. Registration must be approved by the Early Bird deadline to claim it, and the free rashguards will be distributed upon arrival on the day of the event.
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