Grapple Clash 13 Manchester
Manchester, United Kingdom
Description
Welcome to the BJJ247 Mancheser Grappling Clash a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu micro-competition set in the heart of Manchester's vibrant Northern Quarter! Designed for passionate BJJ practitioners of all levels, this event promises high-energy grappling action, a competitive yet friendly atmosphere, and a chance to showcase your skills in one of the city's most iconic locations. Whether you're here to compete or support, get ready for an unforgettable day of submissions, sweeps, and takedowns as the Manchester BJJ community comes together for an epic showdown!
27-29 Church St,Manchester M4 1PE (Opposite The Unicorn Pub)
BJJ 247 Presents a new monthly grappling competition for the Manchester community.
GUARANTEED two MATCHES PER registration.
This competition is LIMITED to a very small number so therefore, we urge attendees to register early and take advantage of these savings.
Early Bird - 1 Division £25 - 2 Divisions £40
Standard - 1 Division £30 - 2 Divisions £50
Our venue boasts state-of-the-art facilities, premium Mats, scoreboards, and a live results system. Furthermore, our changing division policy allows participants to make modifications to their registration until the week of the bracket release. In exceptional cases where competitors are alone in their division, we may merge them with another fair division, provided one is available.
The brackets and schedule will be released at least 48 hours prior to the tournament. Attendees can view these on the event page under the brackets and schedule tab, as well as via their mobile devices during the competition. However, we implore participants to arrive at least 60 minutes before their division start time to ensure timely commencement.
Weigh-ins will occur on the day of the event, at least 30 minutes before the match start time in uniform. Failure to make weight for a division will result in disqualification. Competitors only need to weigh-in once if participating in several divisions.
All podium finishers will receive bespoke gold, silver, or bronze medals, and we will take podium photos during the post-week of events. Attendees can rest assured knowing a trained and professional medic will be on-site, and warm-up areas will be designated away from the competition arena.
We encourage participants to review the competitor lists, which will be available throughout the registration process on the event page. Team standings, points, and medal counts will be live updated on the results tab of the event page. Similarly, division brackets, along with their final placements, will be readily available.
Mark your calendars, prepare your techniques, and get ready to embark on an incredible Jiu Jitsu journey!
COMPETITOR LISTS: Competitor Lists will be live throughout the registration process and can be viewed by checking out the registrations tab on the event page.
CHANGING DIVISIONS: You will have until the week of the brackets being released to make any changes to your registration. You can make these changes by logging into your account and modifying your registration details. After this change deadline, your registration will become locked in, and there will no further changes allowed. We reserve the right to merge you after change deadline if you are alone in your division into another fair division if available.
BRACKETS and SCHEDULE: at least 48 hours prior to the tournament the event brackets and tentative schedule will be released. You will be able to locate both on the event page brackets and schedule tab. You can also tell when your matches are coming up by checking the tab on your mobile device during the competition. We will also make a Annoucement for you on the microphone to come to the mat. Please be at the mat on time for your matches.
WEIGH-INS: Takes place on the day of the event. You must make weight for your division or else you will be disqualified. You are not required to wear your Gi when weighing in
You only need to weigh-in once if competing in two divisions.
We ask that you make sure to be present in the venue at least 45 minutes prior your division start time as well in case we are able to get head starts on certain division.
MEDIC ON HAND: There will be a trained and professional medic on-site.
WARM UP MATS: We try our best to always provide a warm up area 15 mins before your division start.
TV SCOREBOARDS: State of the art 50 inch score boards. Competitor’s name, team, and flag are displayed, along with the match’s division and match number.
DIVISION RESULTS: Division brackets along with their final placements are live updated to and readily available on the results tab of the event page.
RULE SETS
We will be using a modified IBJJF rule set for this event. Please check out RULES PAGE for more information.
Divisions
- Boys Gi£25
- Boys No-Gi£25
- Girls Gi£25
- Girls No-Gi£25
- Juvenile Boys Gi£25
- Juvenile Boys No-Gi£25
- Juvenile Girls Gi£25
- Juvenile Girls No-Gi£25
- Male Gi£25
- Male No-Gi£25
- Female Gi£25
- Female No-Gi£25
Organizer
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Grapple Clash 13 Manchester being held?
The event is at 27-29 Church St, Manchester M4 1PE, opposite The Unicorn Pub.
How much does registration cost?
Early Bird pricing is 1 Division £25 or 2 Divisions £40. Standard pricing is 1 Division £30 or 2 Divisions £50.
How many matches are guaranteed per registration?
The event guarantees two matches per registration.
When will brackets and the schedule be released?
Brackets and the tentative schedule will be released at least 48 hours prior to the tournament on the event page under the brackets and schedule tab.
When should competitors arrive?
Competitors are asked to be present at least 45 minutes before their division start time. The description also asks participants to arrive at least 60 minutes before their division start time.
When are weigh-ins, and what are the requirements?
Weigh-ins take place on the day of the event. Competitors must make weight for their division or they will be disqualified, and they only need to weigh in once if competing in two divisions.
Do competitors need to wear a Gi for weigh-ins?
No. The description states competitors are not required to wear their Gi when weighing in.
Can competitors change divisions after registering?
Competitors can change their registration until the week of the brackets being released by logging into their account and modifying their registration details. After the change deadline, registrations are locked and no further changes are allowed.
Can divisions be merged?
Yes. If a competitor is alone in their division, the organizer may merge them into another fair division if one is available, including after the change deadline.
What rule set will be used?
The event will use a modified IBJJF rule set.
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