BJJFourLIfe's Outdoor Battle Tournament
Thunder Bay, Canada
Description
This Tournament will be held Outdoors
Test your skills and gain valuable experience in Thunder Bay, NWO.
(to compete in Nogi, you must be registered in Gi)
(Woman compete for free in Gi, only before late registration)
(Woman compete in Nogi for free, but mandatory to compete in Gi, only before late registration)
· Free parking
· Spectator seating is limited, $10 entry fee for the family, coaches free
· All kids/teen divisions will be split by boys & girls (if there are not enough boys or girls in a specific division, they may be merged with other divisions).
· Adults will be merged depending on the size of their division.
· Brackets posted 1 day in advance.
1 -DAY EVENT (LIMITED CAPACITY)
Welcome and inviting all academies to participate in this tournament.
* THIS IS A PRE-REGISTRATION TOURNAMENT ONLY * ... with late fee penalties
Saturday September 12, 2026
Teen, Adults, Masters BJJ Tournament, Gi/Nogi (16 & over)
Test your skills and gain valuable experience in Thunder Bay, NWO.
(Awards/Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th place's only)
(Team Award, for most points)
DOUBLE ELIMINATION or ROUND ROBIN (Registration Dependent)
· Competitor list will be updated on the fly.
· Changes to registration can be made up until the day listed.
· We will be following the Manitoba Jiujitsu Open Rules, which follow OJA & IBJJF's.
· Details on rules, weight classes and more http://www.manitobajiujitsu.com
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
LOCATION
·MacGregor Recreation Centre
·800 Lakeshore Dr, Shuniah, ON P7A 0S1
EVENT DATE: Saturday September 12, 2026
· Doors open 8 am for weigh-ins.
· 9:30 am start (Tentatively).
Spectator seating is limited, $10 entry fee for the family, coaches free
WEIGH-INS
· All competitors will be weighed in when they arrive at the venue. There is only one opportunity to check the weight. If the competitor does not make weight, they will be immediately disqualified. (no weight allowance for teens, adults, & masters).
· Everyone can choose to weigh in a gi or nogi, only if they are competing in nogi
· Please make sure that you are in the correct weight division. You can not change divisions if you do not make your designated division. No changes will be accepted on the tournament day, no refund.
· Competitors 15 and younger will have a 1-4 lb. weight allowance.
Divisions
- Girls Gi$50
- Girls No-Gi$20
- Boys Gi$50
- Boys No-Gi$20
- Juvenile Girls Gi$50
- Juvenile Girls No-Gi$20
- Juvenile Boys Gi$50
- Juvenile Boys No-Gi$20
- Female Gi$0
- Female No-Gi$0
- Male Gi$50
- Male No-Gi$20
- Female Absolute Gi$0
- Female Absolute No-Gi$0
- Male Absolute Gi$50
- Male Absolute No-Gi$20
Organizer
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is BJJFourLIfe's Outdoor Battle Tournament?
The tournament is on Saturday September 12, 2026 at MacGregor Recreation Centre, 800 Lakeshore Dr, Shuniah, ON P7A 0S1.
What time do doors open and when does the tournament start?
Doors open at 8 am for weigh-ins. The start time is 9:30 am tentatively.
Is this an outdoor event?
Yes, the tournament description states that this tournament will be held outdoors.
Can competitors register for No-Gi only?
No. To compete in Nogi, competitors must be registered in Gi.
Are there special registration rules for women?
Women compete for free in Gi only before late registration. Women can also compete in Nogi for free, but they must compete in Gi, only before late registration.
What is the spectator fee?
Spectator seating is limited. The entry fee is $10 for the family, and coaches are free.
How do weigh-ins work?
All competitors are weighed in when they arrive at the venue, and there is only one opportunity to check weight. If a competitor does not make weight, they are immediately disqualified, with no weight allowance for teens, adults, and masters.
Can competitors change divisions on tournament day?
No. No changes will be accepted on the tournament day, and there is no refund if a competitor does not make their designated division.
When will brackets be posted?
Brackets will be posted 1 day in advance.
What competition format will be used?
The tournament will use double elimination or round robin, depending on registration.
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