Description
Ireland BJJ invites you to The National Indoor Arena in Blanchardstown for the 2026 Emerald Cup.
This is a Single Elimination event with qualified referees and staff. The tournament is open to all Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners. We use IBJJF rules, so please familiarise yourself with these rules and read the entry requirements in full before entry. You can check in the IBJJF website: https://ibjjf.com/books-videos
There are divisions for Kids, Juveniles, Adults and Masters to Masters 4 in the Gi event, and for Adult Male and Female Adults and Masters 1 in NoGi, with combination pricing available, so get your registration in now for a great weekend of Jiu Jitsu this September.
Combination Discounts
We offer a discounted rate when both Gi and NoGi tournaments are entered.
Tournament Schedule
We will endeavour to provide a Schedule as soon as possible to help with your logistical arrangements.
THE ORGANISER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCHEDULE OR ALTER TIMES IN THE INTERESTS OF RUNNING AN EFFICIENT TOURNAMENT.
*Any athlete who has proven to be a black belt in judo, has fought MMA professionally, has an amateur MMA record or has proven experience in wrestling, Olympic wrestling or Greco-Roman wrestling, can not participate in any event as a white belt.
Proven experience in the U.S. consists of having competed at the collegiate level or higher and in other countries, having competed in nationwide events.
COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
While we envision a full event, new Covid-19 RESTRICTIONS are always possible. Ireland BJJ will always follow government guidelines regarding participation and spectators.
In the case of POSTPONEMENT of the 2024 Irish Open, no refunds will be issued, and your entry will be carried over to the future date.
IMPORTANT INFO
Registration
We try to accommodate as many athletes as possible in our events comfortably, but there is a limit on the number of athletes in order to guarantee a high quality event.
Ireland BJJ reserves the right to close registration when we reach full capacity, or on the day of the appointed event registration deadline, whichever comes first.
We strongly suggest that athlete registration is finalized before making any travel arrangements.
Any false information provided during registration such as, but not limited to, DOB, may lead to immediate disqualification. Such actions are subject to suspension or even banishment from future Ireland BJJ events.
Athletes Under 18 Years Old
Athletes 18 years old or younger, which have previously worn a belt from a belt rank that does not exist for their current age range, according to the IBJJF Graduation System, will only be allowed to compete in a belt rank that matches that athlete's current age group.
Competition Day - Show up Time and Weigh-in
It is the responsibility of the athlete to be knowledgeable of the rules and guidelines pertaining to the sport (as outlined in the IBJJF Rules Book).
It is mandatory to have an official government photo ID or an IBJJF membership card at all times. Before each fight, athletes will be asked to show their valid form of photo identification (ID) to the officials. Make sure you have it on hand.
If you have any issues regarding your ID documents, please go to the Customer Service booth when it is available, or the Administration Table.
Refer to the schedule link in order to know when you should be at the event ready to compete and inside the warm up area.
Competitors must be at the venue ready to compete, one hour prior to the start time for their division in the case the tournament is running earlier than expected.
The division start time posted in the event’s schedule it’s an estimated start time only. The division start time can vary throughout the event day due to several factors that are beyond our control.
The official weight measurements of this event is in KILOGRAMS.
Official weigh-in will occur immediately before the first fight. Only one attempt to make weight is allowed.
Be advised the athletes will be disqualified in their division if they weigh in heavier than the weight listed for the division they registered in.
Black Belt Coaching Area
This tournament will not have a coaching area available
Coaching will be prohibited within the barricaded area/competition area. Coaching will be allowed outside of the barricaded area only.
Teams
Each team can only have two athletes in the same division bracket of age/weight/belt. If your team has more than two athletes in the same division, the Professor needs to email info@irelandbjj.com prior to the Correction Period deadline in order to edit their student’s registration. This rule does not prevent you from registering for the event.
Athletes from the exact same team will not fight against each other before the final match, except in a three athletes bracket.
Medals and Trophy
Athletes who place in 1st, 2nd and 3rd in their division will receive a medal at the event.
All the medals should be picked up at the event's podium. Ireland BJJ does not mail out unclaimed or lost medals after the tournaments.
Ireland BJJ does not mail out unclaimed medals after the tournaments.
Please note that video recording for social media live streaming of fights will not be allowed at any time.
Media Professionals
Media applications should be made to info@irelandbjj.com with MEDIA APPLICATION in the subject line.
Media passes are not guaranteed upon application. All applications are up to review. The number of passes granted are limited.
Approval and denial emails will be sent approximately 2 weeks prior to the event.
A government issued photo ID will be required to claim the press vest in case of approval. The Ireland BJJ staff will hold your ID until you return the press vest.
Doors will open approximately one hour before the first match. Please check the schedule day release above to find this information.
Please note that video recording and social media live streaming of fights will not be allowed at any time.
