ApexZone Grappling Zurich - 1500€ Cash Pool

The tournament will take place at ASVZ Sport Center Irchel (Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zurich) on Sunday (31.1.2026). Weigh-ins will start at 8:30, weigh-ins close at 13:00.

Divisions include Novice, Beginner, Advanced and Professional categories in Gi and No Gi.

The AJP Rulebook serves as the fundament for this competition. Adjustments or competition-specific modifications are outlined in the information below. AJP Jiu-Jitsu Rules - Abu Dhabi Jiu Jitsu Pro

The Novice division is for athletes with up to 6 months of Grappling experience and follows the Beginners AJP ruleset. All the 11-14 years Divisions follow the AJP 13-15 years ruleset. All the 15-17 years Divisions follow the Adult Beginners ruleset. All matches have a duration of five minutes. The Beginners Division is for athletes who have less than 2 years of grappling experience and do not hold a blue belt or higher. The Intermediate/Advanced Division if for athletes with less than 5 years of grappling experience excluding brown and black belts. The Professional division is for athletes with more than 5 years of grappling experience and a belt higher than purple. There will be Single Elimination Brackets or Round Robin systems depending on the amount of athletes per division.

ABSOLUTE DIVISIONS & CASH PRIZES:

-Boys 15-17 years Absolute: 300€ Cash Pool ; 150 for No Gi & 150 for Gi

-Men +18 years Absolute Beginner: 500€ Cash Pool ; 250 for No Gi & 250 for Gi

-Men +18 years Absolute Pro: 700€ Cash Pool ; 350 for No Gi & 350 for Gi

Each Absolute Divisions should acquire a minimum of 10 participants. If this number is not reached, the organizer can decide to not let the Absolute Division being held and in that case to refund the concerning entrees.

Points are active for the whole duration of the match. Advantages are rewarded with 1 point and Penalties award the opponent with 1 point. Referee decisions are made if both athletes finish the match with the same amount of points and are final. The Referee has the authority to extend the duration of the match if no clear or reasonable decision can be made at the end of regulation time.

Weigh-ins take place on the day before the event from 15.30 to 17.00 and on the day of the event from 8.30 to 13.00. Competitors have to weigh in minimum 30 minutes before their division start and they may weigh in wearing only shorts if necessary. There will be a weight tolerance of 0.5kg. If an athlete misses weight, this usually results in a disqualification from that division.

Unique medals are awarded for first, second, and third place in all divisions. The Absolute Division winners receive a Cash Prize.

The schedule will be announced closer to the event. Doors open at 8:30 and matches will start at 9:30. Please use entrance Y30.

Viewer fee:  (order online on eventfrog: https://eventfrog.ch/de/p/sport-fitness/kampfsport/apexzone-grappling-zurich-7468233633502896523.html)

-Adults (16+): CHF 20 (CHF 15 if ordered online on Eventfrog)

-Juveniles (under 16): CHF 15 (CHF 10 if ordered online)

-Children (under 12): Free, but must be supervised by someone at least 16 years old

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