6162 Open III: IBJJF European Championship Sponsorship Prize
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
🏆EXTENDED Sponsorship
- Absolute division winners will receive a sponsorship to compete at any IBJJF Open of their choice worldwide.
📊 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
- 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
- IBJJF Open Sponsorship for all Absolute division winners
- Gold, Silver and Bronze medals for all podium finishers
📘 Ruleset
- All divisions follow IBJJF rules
Weigh-Ins
- Starts 08:00AM (matches begin 09:00AM)
- Gi competitors do NOT need to weigh in wearing their Gi
Gi Divisions
- All Gi colours permitted
- Gi's must be of an appropiate size. Very short and/or tight Gis will not be permitted.
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£35
- Boys No-Gi£35
- Girls Gi£35
- Girls No-Gi£35
- Juvenile Boys Gi£35
- Juvenile Boys No-Gi£35
- Juvenile Girls Gi£35
- Juvenile Girls No-Gi£35
- Male Gi£35
- Male No-Gi£35
- Female Gi£35
- Female No-Gi£35
- Male Absolute Gi£5
- Male Absolute No-Gi£5
- Female Absolute Gi£5
- Female Absolute No-Gi£5
Organizer
6162 BJJ
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do weigh-ins and matches start?
Same-day weigh-ins start at 08:00AM. Matches begin at 09:00AM.
What divisions are offered?
The event has Gi and No-Gi divisions. Absolute division winners will receive a sponsorship to compete at any IBJJF Open of their choice worldwide.
How is the IBJJF European Championship 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.
What does the IBJJF European Championship sponsorship include?
The sponsorship includes flights, accommodation, the IBJJF registration fee, and additional support related to the competition trip.
Are competitors guaranteed multiple matches?
Yes. The description states that everyone is guaranteed multiple matches.
Can divisions be merged?
Yes. Divisions may be merged where necessary to ensure fair and competitive brackets.
What are the Gi uniform requirements?
All Gi colours are permitted. Gi competitors do not need to weigh in wearing their Gi, but Gis must be an appropriate size; very short and/or tight Gis will not be permitted.
What are the No-Gi uniform requirements?
No-Gi 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 can academies request coach passes?
Coach passes are limited to a maximum of 2 per academy. Academies must email at least 2 weeks before the event to receive passes.
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