Final Kumite 6

Saturday, October 24, 2026 Brighton, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi

Ruleset

IBJJF

Entry

£38

Description

Final Kumite is an 8 persons bracket style event in Brighton.

Competition Brackets

White Belt – Male: 8-person bracket, up to 100 kg
Blue Belt – Female: 8-person bracket, up to 75 kg
Blue Belt female , 4 person bracket 75 kg and above
Blue Belt – Male: 8-person bracket, up to 100 kg

Format

This is a hybrid Gi / No-Gi tournament. Competitors must be prepared for both formats, as Gi or No-Gi will be randomly decided immediately before the start of each match.

Ruleset

The event will follow standard IBJJF rules, with the following exceptions and clarifications:

Wrist lock submissions are allowed at white belt
A significant submission attempt scores 2 points
Advantages are awarded 1 point
Penalties award 1 point to the opponent
Blue belt and above follow adult black belt rules: In No-Gi, all leg locks are allowed
In the Gi, heel hooks and other illegal techniques remain prohibited
Guard jumping and all flying attacks against a standing opponent are NOT allowed at any level

Withdrawals & Refunds

If you withdraw from the event, refunds will generally not be offered, except in exceptional circumstances. However, you will receive a free entry to a future event.

Venue & Schedule

Location: Brighthelm Centre North Rd, Brighton and Hove Brighton BN1 1YD

Time: 12:00 – 18:00

Event Details

Format

Single elimination

Schedule

Event time 12:00–18:00

Divisions

Male white belt bracket£38
18 years and above
Male Blue Belt£38
18 years and above
Female blue belt bracket (up to 75 kg)£38
18 years and above
Female blue belt bracket 75 kg and above£38
18 years and above

Organizer

Grappling Cooperative

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Final Kumite 6 held?

Final Kumite 6 is held at Brighthelm Centre, North Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1YD.

What time does the event run?

The event time is 12:00 – 18:00.

What competition format is used?

Final Kumite is an 8-person bracket style event in Brighton. One listed division is a 4-person bracket.

Which competition brackets are listed?

The listed brackets are White Belt – Male: 8-person bracket, up to 100 kg; Blue Belt – Female: 8-person bracket, up to 75 kg; Blue Belt female: 4-person bracket, 75 kg and above; and Blue Belt – Male: 8-person bracket, up to 100 kg.

Is the tournament Gi or No-Gi?

This is a hybrid Gi / No-Gi tournament. Competitors must be prepared for both formats, as Gi or No-Gi will be randomly decided immediately before the start of each match.

What ruleset will the event follow?

The event will follow standard IBJJF rules with listed exceptions and clarifications, including wrist locks allowed at white belt, significant submission attempts scoring 2 points, advantages scoring 1 point, and penalties awarding 1 point to the opponent.

Are leg locks allowed?

Blue belt and above follow adult black belt rules, and in No-Gi all leg locks are allowed. In the Gi, heel hooks and other illegal techniques remain prohibited.

Are guard jumping and flying attacks allowed?

Guard jumping and all flying attacks against a standing opponent are not allowed at any level.

What is the withdrawal and refund policy?

Refunds will generally not be offered for withdrawals, except in exceptional circumstances. A withdrawn competitor will receive a free entry to a future event.