BJJ Dutch Open 2026 GI
's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
Description
THIS EDITION WILL BE A 2 DAY TOURNAMENT
SATURDAY (DAY 1): Blue, Purple, Brown, Black belts and the Grand Prix
SUNDAY (Day 2): White belts and Kids
AT WHAT TIME .... ?
Doors open 8.30
Weigh in from 9.00 - 12.00
First matches begin at 10.00
End of the event at 18.00
BRACKETS
All brackets will serve as a simple elimination system (K.O. system), where the losing athlete from each match is eliminated and the winner goes through to the next stage of the bracket. Brackets can be combined into one bracket if there are not enough registrations.
Brackets have a maximum capacity and can be merged together if there are not enough registrations.
NEW: KIDS FROM 6+ YEARS
Boys and girls will compete separate, unless there aren't enough opponents than brackets can be merged together.
GRAND PRIX MALE & GRAND PRIX FEMALE
With a maximum of 32 athletes and the condition that the athlete also participates in the normal belt/weight bracket. All belts will be mixed up in 1 bracket. IBJJF Black Belt rules but in 7 minute fights. The Grand Prix brackets will serve again as a simple elimination system (K.O. system), where the losing athlete from each match is eliminated and the winner goes through to the next stage. The costs are €30,- per person but both winners (Male and Female) will get €500,-.
RULES
REGISTER IN OWN BELT LEVEL, DO NOT CHOOSE A HIGHER BELT LEVEL.
At the Dutch Open we follow the IBJJF Rules:
MATCH DURATION Kids (5+ years old)
3 minutes - Kids Girls and Boys from 5 to 12 years
4 minutes - Kids Girls and Boys from 13 to 15 years
MATCH DURATION Adults (16+ years old)
5 minutes - Adult Female and Male White belts
6 minutes - Adult Female and Male Blue belts
7 minutes - Adult Female, Male Purple belts and the Grand Prix
8 minutes - Adult Female and Male Brown belts
10 minutes - Adult Female and Male Black belts
MATCH DURATION Masters (30+ and 40+ years old)
5 minutes - Master Female and Male White belts
5 minutes - Master Female and Male Blue belts
5 minutes - Master Female and Male Purple belts
6 minutes - Master Female and Male Brown belts
6 minutes - Master Female and Male Black belts
WEIGH-IN
Weigh-in from 9.00 - 12.00 in full gear (no stripping down to make weight).
Show your passport or ID at the weigh-in, your age and name will be checked.
DO NOT CHANGE OUTFIT AFTER WEIGH-IN! Finger and toe nails will be checked too.
ZERO TOLERANCE: If you didn't make weight, you will be disqualified as a Walk-Over.
EVERY COMPETITOR has to check in at the weigh-in, even Ultra Heavy, to verify your presence.
Please note that you can switch weight/belt division untill Sunday, November 29th.
How to change weightclass or cancel
UNIFORM
The Gi should be completely white, blue or black. No Gi’s will be accepted with different colored jackets or pants nor will we allow the use of Gis with different colored collars. It is not allowed for athlete’s to wear rashguards beneath their Gi (except for females).
Use of any foot gear, headgear, hair pins, jewelry, cups (genital protectors), or any other protector fashioned of hard material that may cause harm to an opponent or the athlete him/herself is forbidden. Also forbidden is the use of eyes protectors, even if they are made for sports practices. The use of joint protectors (knee, elbow braces, etc.) that increase body volume to the point of making it harder for an opponent to grip the Gi are also forbidden.
FIGHT TIME
Stay updated before and during the tournament on Smoothcomp, follow the live brackets on the screens or on your phone. It is your own responsibility to show up on time at the Warming Up Area. Find out your dynamic starting time.
NO REFUNDS, NO COUPONS
After registration it will not be able to get your registration fee back.
We understand the frustration about the no refund policy. For an organizer it is a big risk to organize a tournament, all income is needed for this day. There will always be dozens of cancellations. If we have to take this into account, it will not be possible to organize a tournament again. We hope that it is also understandable from our side.
COACHES
For adults: 5 competitors: 1 coach, 10 competitors: 2 coaches, 15 competitors: 3 coaches, with a maximum of 8 coaches.
For kids: 3 competitors: 1 coach, 6 competitors: 2 coaches, 9 competitors: 3 coaches, with a maximum of 8 coaches.
Each coach will get a keycord with badge, only one coach is allowed to go to the coach-lanes. Please note: we can also confiscate the badge in case of improper/bad behavior.
VISITORS
Saturday: Visitors are welcome, €10,- entrance fee in cash
Sunday: Visitors are welcome, €5,- entrance fee in cash
Divisions
- Adult Female White Belt (16+ years) SUNDAY€60
- Master Female White Belt (30+ years) SUNDAY€60
- Adult Female Coloured Belt (16+ years) SATURDAY€60
- Master Female Coloured Belt (30+ years) SATURDAY€60
- Adult Male White Belt (16+ years) SUNDAY€60
- Master Male White Belt (30+ years) SUNDAY€60
- Master Male White Belt (40+ years) SUNDAY€60
- Adult Male Coloured Belt (16+ years) SATURDAY€60
- Master Male Coloured Belt (30+ years) SATURDAY€60
- Master Male Coloured Belt (40+ years) SATURDAY€60
- Grand Prix Male SATURDAY€30
- Grand Prix Female SATURDAY€30
- Girls (5+ years) SUNDAY€30
- Boys (5+ years) SUNDAY€30
Organizer
Frequently Asked Questions
When is each group competing at BJJ Dutch Open 2026 GI?
This is a 2-day tournament. Saturday, Day 1 is for Blue, Purple, Brown, and Black belts and the Grand Prix; Sunday, Day 2 is for White belts and Kids.
What are the door, weigh-in, match, and event times?
Doors open at 8.30. Weigh-in is from 9.00 - 12.00, first matches begin at 10.00, and the event ends at 18.00.
What is the weigh-in procedure?
Weigh-in is from 9.00 - 12.00 in full gear, with no stripping down to make weight. Competitors must show a passport or ID, must not change outfit after weigh-in, and finger and toe nails will be checked.
What happens if I miss weight?
There is zero tolerance: if you do not make weight, you will be disqualified as a Walk-Over. Every competitor, including Ultra Heavy, must check in at the weigh-in to verify presence.
Can I change my weight or belt division?
You can switch weight/belt division until Sunday, November 29th. Competitors must register in their own belt level and must not choose a higher belt level.
What is the competition format?
All brackets use a simple elimination K.O. system, where the losing athlete is eliminated and the winner advances. Brackets have a maximum capacity and can be combined or merged if there are not enough registrations.
What are the Grand Prix details?
The Grand Prix has a maximum of 32 athletes and requires the athlete to also participate in the normal belt/weight bracket. All belts are mixed into one bracket, fights are 7 minutes under IBJJF Black Belt rules, the cost is €30,- per person, and both the male and female winners get €500,-.
What uniform rules apply?
The Gi must be completely white, blue, or black; different colored jackets, pants, or collars are not accepted. Rashguards under the Gi are not allowed except for females, and foot gear, headgear, hair pins, jewelry, cups, hard protectors, eye protectors, and certain bulky joint protectors are forbidden.
Are visitor tickets available?
Visitors are welcome. The entrance fee is €10,- cash on Saturday and €5,- cash on Sunday.
What is the refund policy?
There are no refunds and no coupons. After registration, the registration fee cannot be returned.
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