BELGIAN CHAMPIONSHIP BJJ GI 2026 - KIDS YOUTH & ADULTS
Brussels, Belgium
Description
GI ONLY
BRUSSELS : November 21, 2026
LOCATION : ULB Erasme Sports Hall - Building O, 1070 Brussels
DOORS OPEN AT 09:00 – EVENT STARTS AT 10:00
Free entrance for spectators.
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REGISTRATION FEE
| REGISTRATION DATE | KIDS & YOUTH (4-15 yo) | ADULTS |
| Early Bird : before 31/08/2026 at 11:59 pm | 40€ | 45€ |
| Normal : before 31/10/2026 at 11:59 pm | 40€ | 50€ |
| Late : before 18/11/2026 at 11:59 pm | 45€ | 55€ |
THIS TOURNAMENT IS PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY!
We do not take registrations after after 18/11/2026 at 11:59 pm.
NO REFUNDS, only when you are alone in your category and no merge is possible.
CASH PRIZES !
🏆 New Prize : CHAMPIONS FORMULA! IBJJF European Support
Gold medalists in adult GI divisions (blue belt & above) with at least 5 competitors will have their IBJJF European GI Championship 2027 registration fee reimbursed (up to $134 USD). Let’s help Belgian athletes shine internationally!
🏆 New Prize : NEW BEST TEAMS RANKING!
The top 3 teams in the championship ranking will also be rewarded:
🥇 1st Best Team: 300€ 🥈 2nd Best Team: 200€ 🥉 3rd Best Team: 100€
WEIGH-IN
KIDS & YOUTH: From 09:00 until 60 minutes prior to their division start time.
ADULTS: From 11:30-12:00 until 60 minutes prior to their division start time. NO Adults weigh-in before 11:30.
Weigh in WITH GI for BJJ GI
Weigh in once before first match. (max 60 minutes prior to their division start time)
BELGIAN NATIONAL REGISTRATION NUMBER REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE!
ACADEMY REGISTRATION
To register please verify that your account is added to a registered academy. You can join an academy on the academy's page (approval by an academy manager could be required).
If your academy is not in the list of registered academies yet, you can ask an academy manager to register the academy free of charge on our federation platform in order to register for our events.
RULES
IBJJF rules are applied, with following modifications:
KIDS (4–12 years old): NO submissions.
YOUTH (13–15 years old): No leg-stretching submissions, spinal lock chokes, straight foot locks, Ezequiel chokes, frontal guillotines, or triangles with head pulling. All other IBJJF-allowed techniques remain permitted. Click on the link for more detailed info.
ADULTS Women (Purple & up): the rules of the lower belt apply.
ADULTS Men Elite (Purple & up): the rules of the lower belt apply.
COACHING PASSES - Available at the main entrance
ONLY REGISTERED COACHES AND ATHLETES ALLOWED IN THE FIGHTING ZONE!
| +5 Athletes | 2 coaches |
| +10 Athletes | 4 coaches |
| +15 Athletes | 6 coaches |
| +25 Athletes | 8 coaches |
MATCH DURATION
| 4–5 yo | 2 min |
| 6-7 yo | 3 min |
| 8-9 yo | 3 min |
| 10-11-12 yo | 4 min |
| 13-15 yo | 4 min |
| Adults white belts | 5 min |
| Adults blue belts | 6 min |
| Adults Elite (purple & up) | 7 min |
FORMAT:
With 2 athletes: best of 3. (min 2 matches) With 3 athletes: round robin (min 2 matches). With 4 or more athletes: double elimination format. (min 2 matches for KIDS&YOUTH, second-chance for final-8 for ADULTS)
SCHEDULE
Brackets and the event schedule will be published two days before the competition (on Thursday) via the “Schedule” section on the event page. As timings are subject to change, division start times may be adjusted throughout the day. Athletes are responsible for checking their brackets and schedule regularly before and during the event. For the most accurate and updated match time, please consult: https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/90-find-out-your-dynamic-starting-time
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Divisions
- Boys Gi€40
- Girls Gi€40
- Boys Youth Gi€40
- Girls Youth Gi€40
- Male Gi€45
- Female Gi€45
Organizer
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is BELGIAN CHAMPIONSHIP BJJ GI 2026?
The event is in Brussels on November 21, 2026 at ULB Erasme Sports Hall - Building O, 1070 Brussels.
What time do doors open and when does the event start?
Doors open at 09:00 and the event starts at 10:00.
Is this a Gi or No-Gi tournament?
This tournament is GI ONLY.
How much does registration cost and what are the deadlines?
Early Bird before 31/08/2026 at 11:59 pm costs 40€ for Kids & Youth (4-15 yo) and 45€ for Adults. Normal before 31/10/2026 at 11:59 pm costs 40€ for Kids & Youth and 50€ for Adults. Late before 18/11/2026 at 11:59 pm costs 45€ for Kids & Youth and 55€ for Adults.
Can I register at the event or after the deadline?
No. This tournament is pre-registration only, and registrations are not accepted after 18/11/2026 at 11:59 pm.
Are refunds available?
No refunds are given, except when you are alone in your category and no merge is possible.
Is spectator entrance free?
Yes. Entrance is free for spectators.
When are weigh-ins?
Kids & Youth weigh in from 09:00 until 60 minutes prior to their division start time. Adults weigh in from 11:30-12:00 until 60 minutes prior to their division start time, with no Adults weigh-in before 11:30. Weigh-in is with Gi and is done once before the first match.
When will brackets and the schedule be published?
Brackets and the event schedule will be published two days before the competition, on Thursday, via the “Schedule” section on the event page. Timings are subject to change, and athletes are responsible for checking their brackets and schedule regularly before and during the event.
What competition format will be used?
With 2 athletes, the format is best of 3 with a minimum of 2 matches. With 3 athletes, it is round robin with a minimum of 2 matches. With 4 or more athletes, it is double elimination, with a minimum of 2 matches for Kids & Youth and second-chance for final-8 for Adults.
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