CANADIAN OPEN - International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championship Gi & No-Gi - OTTAWA 2027

Saturday, June 26, 2027 Ottawa, ON, Canada

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Absolute Kids

Entry

$50 - $115

Prizes

Cash

Description

CANADIAN OPEN 2027

International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Gi & No-Gi

Saturday, June 26, 2027 | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Celebrating 30 Years of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Canada | 1997–2027

Officially sanctioned and hosted by the Sport Jiu-Jitsu Canada Federation (SJJCANF).

EVENT OVERVIEW

Welcome to the Canadian Open 2027, an international Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu championship bringing together athletes from across Canada and around the world.

Hosted by SJJCANF as part of the Sport Jiu-Jitsu International Federation (SJJIF) competition network, the Canadian Open promotes athlete development, fair competition, international standards and opportunities for competitors of all levels.

As a non-profit federation, our mission is to provide affordable, professionally organized competitions that put athletes first.

This year's championship introduces three new Gi divisions, expanding competitive opportunities for athletes of different abilities.

The event will also feature a 2027 SJJIF World Championship Black Belt Qualifier for Brazil.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Saturday, June 26, 2027
Venue: Raven's Nest, Carleton University
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Competition: Gi & No-Gi
Rules: SJJIF

COMPETITION DIVISIONS

Kids (4–15 years)
Juvenile (16–17 years)
Adults (18+)
Masters
Male and Female divisions
Gi and No-Gi
Open Weight divisions, where offered
Deaf Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi (NEW)
Para Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi (NEW)
Special Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi (NEW)

Standard divisions follow applicable SJJIF age, belt, weight and competition regulations.

NATIONAL BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU RANKING SYSTEM

The Canadian Open 2027 is an official Level 5 National Ranking Event under the SJJCANF National Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Ranking System.

Athletes will earn 5× national ranking points based on their competition results.

Placement	Ranking Points
Gold — 1st Place	75
Silver — 2nd Place	35
Bronze — 3rd Place	15

Ranking points will contribute toward the official SJJCANF National Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rankings.

Compete. Earn Points. Climb the National Rankings.

NEW FOR 2027 — ADAPTED BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU

One Sport. Every Ability.

DEAF BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU GI (NEW)

For Deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes.

Competition will include appropriate visual communication, officiating procedures and eligibility requirements under applicable SJJIF rules.

PARA BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU GI (NEW)

For athletes with eligible physical disabilities or impairments.

Divisions will be organized according to applicable SJJIF classification requirements, with consideration for age, experience, functional ability and athlete safety.

SPECIAL BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU GI (NEW)

For athletes with eligible intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Competition will emphasize appropriate skill assessment, safe matchmaking and adapted procedures in accordance with applicable SJJIF rules.

Important: All three categories are Gi-only for 2027. Divisions are subject to eligibility, classification, registration numbers and suitable opponent availability.

For accommodation or eligibility questions, contact info@sjjcanf.com.

2027 SJJIF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP — BLACK BELT QUALIFIER

Destination: Brazil 2027

The Canadian Open 2027 will serve as a qualifying event for eligible Canadian Adult Black Belt athletes.

First-place finishers in designated qualifying divisions will qualify for the 2027 SJJIF World Championship in Brazil and receive a paid flight to Brazil.

REGISTRATION PRICING

Registration Tier	Gi or No-Gi	Combo (Gi + No-Gi)
Early Bird — Until March 1	$80	$150
Regular — March 2 to June 15	$100	$170
Late — June 16 to June 22	$110	$180
Open Weight — Early/Regular	$50	—
Open Weight — Late	$65	—
SJJIF World Championship Black Belt Qualifier — Brazil 2027	$115	—

All prices are in Canadian dollars.

Adapted division pricing will be confirmed before registration opens.

Registration may close early if event capacity is reached.

SPECTATOR INFORMATION

General Admission: $10 (cash only)
Children 12 and under: Free
Adults 65 and older: Free
BJJ Black Belts: Free

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

A full refund is available for cancellation requests received by Wednesday, June 23, 2027, at 12:00 PM (noon) Eastern Time.

No refunds will be issued after the deadline. No exceptions or extensions.

All cancellation requests must be submitted by email to info@sjjcanf.com.

Please do not delete your Smoothcomp account while your refund is being processed.

WEIGH-IN RULES

KIDS DIVISIONS

No weight allowance.
Athletes must meet their registered weight limit.
Athletes exceeding their weight limit will be disqualified.
Weigh-ins must be completed in full competition attire.
Parents and coaches are responsible for registering children in an appropriate weight division.

JUVENILE, ADULT & MASTERS DIVISIONS

No weight allowance.
Athletes must meet their registered weight limit.
Athletes exceeding their weight limit will be disqualified.
Weigh-ins must be completed in full competition attire.

GI UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

Only standard Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi colors are permitted:

White
Royal Blue
Black

All Gi uniforms must comply with SJJIF uniform regulations regarding fit, material, patches and overall appearance.

Non-approved Gi colors will not be permitted.

NO-GI UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

Athletes must wear competition-approved No-Gi attire in accordance with SJJIF regulations.

ADAPTED BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU GI DIVISIONS

All adapted Gi divisions must comply with applicable SJJIF classification, weigh-in, uniform and safety requirements.

Important: No weight allowance applies to any division. All competitors must make their registered weight while wearing the required competition uniform.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES — 2027

Deadline	Date
Early Bird Ends	March 1, 2027
Regular Pricing Ends	June 15, 2027
Registration Closes	June 22, 2027 — 11:59 PM
Cancellation Deadline	June 23, 2027 — 12:00 PM (noon)
Division Change Deadline	June 23, 2027 — 12:00 PM (noon)
Brackets & Schedule Posted	June 25, 2027
Tournament	June 26, 2027

All times are Eastern Time.

Athletes must review their registration details before the division change deadline.

ANTI-SANDBAGGING & ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY

The Canadian Open follows SJJIF rules to promote fair competition and athlete safety.

Sandbagging, or intentionally competing below one's appropriate skill level, is prohibited.

SJJCANF officials may review registrations and take appropriate action, including:

Reclassification or disqualification
Forfeiture of medals and titles
Loss of World Championship qualification eligibility
Disciplinary action under applicable federation rules

Athletes and coaches are responsible for accurate registration.

EVENT RESOURCES

Official SJJIF Rulebook:

https://files.sjjif.com/public/assets/2026%20SJJIF%20Rulebook_June%20Version.pdf

SJJIF Rules & Regulations:

https://sjjif.com/publicPages/pages?pagesType=rule_book

Competitor List: Coming Soon (Smoothcomp)

Brackets: Coming Soon (Smoothcomp)

Schedule: Coming Soon (Smoothcomp)

SJJCANF MEMBERSHIP — REQUIRED

All competitors, including those entering adapted divisions, must hold an active SJJCANF membership at the time of competition.

Membership Registration:

https://sport-jiu-jitsu-canada-federation.smoothcomp.com/en/federation/370/membership

ABOUT SJJCANF

The Sport Jiu-Jitsu Canada Federation (SJJCANF) is the National Sport Organization (NSO) for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Canada, dedicated to athlete development, fair competition, inclusivity and the growth of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu nationwide.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Sport Jiu-Jitsu Canada Federation (SJJCANF)

Email: info@sjjcanf.com

Website: www.sjjcanf.com

Honouring the Past. Building the Future.

Event Details

Registration

Early Bird — Until March 1, 2027; Regular — March 2 to June 15, 2027; Late — June 16 to June 22, 2027; Registration closes June 22, 2027 — 11:59 PM.

Weigh-In

No weight allowance; athletes must meet their registered weight limit or be disqualified; weigh-ins must be completed in full competition attire; applies to Kids, Juvenile, Adult, Masters and Adapted Gi divisions; parents/coaches responsible for kids' appropriate registration.

Prize Details

First-place finishers in designated qualifying divisions will qualify for the 2027 SJJIF World Championship in Brazil and receive a paid flight to Brazil.

Spectator Fee

General Admission: $10 (cash only); Children 12 and under: Free; Adults 65 and older: Free; BJJ Blac

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Divisions

Kids Gi$80
Kids No-Gi$80
Official Team Canada Black Belt Gi Adult Qualifier$115
Male Gi$80
Male No-Gi$80
Female Gi$80
Female No-Gi$80
Open Weight Gi$50
Open Weight No-Gi$50

Organizer

SJJCANF

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the Canadian Open 2027 held?

Saturday, June 26, 2027 at Raven's Nest, Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

What competition formats and rules are used?

The event features Gi and No-Gi competition and follows SJJIF rules.

What are the registration deadlines and pricing tiers?

Early Bird until March 1, 2027: Gi or No-Gi $80, Combo (Gi + No-Gi) $150; Regular March 2–June 15, 2027: Gi or No-Gi $100, Combo $170; Late June 16–June 22, 2027: Gi or No-Gi $110, Combo $180. Open Weight — Early/Regular $50, Open Weight — Late $65. SJJIF World Championship Black Belt Qualifier registration is $115. All prices are in Canadian dollars.

When does registration close and when will brackets and schedules be posted?

Registration closes June 22, 2027 — 11:59 PM Eastern Time, and brackets & schedule will be posted June 25, 2027.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

A full refund is available for cancellation requests received by Wednesday, June 23, 2027 at 12:00 PM (noon) Eastern Time; no refunds will be issued after that deadline and all cancellation requests must be submitted by email to info@sjjcanf.com.

What are the weigh-in rules and weight allowance?

No weight allowance applies to any division; athletes must meet their registered weight while wearing full competition attire, and athletes exceeding their weight limit will be disqualified.

What are the Gi and No-Gi uniform requirements?

Permitted Gi colors are White, Royal Blue, and Black, and all Gi uniforms must comply with SJJIF regulations regarding fit, material, patches and appearance; No-Gi athletes must wear competition-approved No-Gi attire in accordance with SJJIF regulations.

Are adapted divisions offered and are they Gi or No-Gi?

Three adapted Gi divisions are offered in 2027 — Deaf Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi, Para Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi, and Special Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi — and all three categories are Gi-only for 2027, subject to eligibility, classification, registration numbers and suitable opponent availability.

What are spectator ticket prices and accepted payment methods?

General Admission is $10 (cash only); children 12 and under, adults 65 and older, and BJJ Black Belts are free.

Is a federation membership required to compete and how can I contact the organizers?

All competitors must hold an active SJJCANF membership at the time of competition; contact Sport Jiu-Jitsu Canada Federation (SJJCANF) by email at info@sjjcanf.com or via their website www.sjjcanf.com.