Great Britain Jujitsu Nationals 2026
Walsall, United Kingdom
Description
Great Britain Jujitsu Nationals 2026
The event will be held on Sunday with weigh-ins on Saturday evening (8th). Please note Coaches will need to have completed their referee level 1 course to be mat side and we will need to know who they are prior to the event starting.
Saturday 8th August
4pm-6pm - Weigh in - address: Uni of Wolverhampton, WJ Sports Centre, Magdalene Road, Walsall WS1 3TA
Weigh in wearing shorts and a t-shirt. Shorts must be knee-length. Failure to weigh in on weight could mean disqualification. If you are not on weight, you may leave and come back to us before 6pm to retry. Adults will need ID or their accreditation provided by GBJ in order to weigh in.
4pm - 6pm - Accreditation
Accreditation will be provided to athletes and coaches. Coaches must make themselves known to organisers BEFORE the 1st August 2026. Email hello@gbjj.co.uk - Coaches MUST pass the 3 courses - 'JJIF/GBJ General Etiquette and Rules' 'JJIF – Fighting Jujitsu Rules Course' & 'JJIF Ne Waza (BJJ) Rules Course' to qualify as a coach and be allowed mat side in order to challenge the mat referee.
6-6.45pm - Coaches and Athletes Rules Meeting
Here is your opportunity to ask any questions and iron out any confusing rules that you may have questions for. THIS IS THE TIME TO ASK QUESTIONS, AS YOU CANNOT TALK TO THE REFEREE ON THE DAY, UNLESS DISPUTING A DECISION.
Sunday 9th August
Sunday 9th August 2026 - 09.00-17.00 - Ne Waza (BJJ), Fighting Jujitsu and Duo - The Uni of Wolverhampton, WJ Sports Centre, Magdalene Road, Walsall WS1 3TA
The event will have 3 elements, Ne Waza (BJJ), Fighting Jujitsu and Duo. Rule sets are governed by the JJIF. All rules can be found on our website https://gbjj.co.uk - simply head to 'Rules' and select the category you would like to review.
This is not a JJIF Ranking Event, however it is a qualifying event for GBJ Team for the JJIF World Championships 2026 in Rome, Italy at the end of October 2026. Winning or placing in this event will score against your GBJ Ranking.
*Should we have brackets with high entry numbers we reserve the right to split the bracket into Novice/Intermediate and/or Advanced experience levels. We may also need to merge brackets where entries are low, in which case we will check with the athletes before merging brackets. If we are unable to find you a match we will issue a full refund.
Spectators are welcome £5 entry on the door.
Divisions
- Girls Fighting£35
- Boys Fighting£35
- Female Fighting£50
- Male Fighting£50
- Girls Jiu-Jitsu (Ne-Waza)£35
- Boys Jiu-Jitsu (Ne-Waza)£35
- Female Jiu-Jitsu (Ne-Waza)£50
- Male Jiu-Jitsu (Ne-Waza)£50
Organizer
Great Britain Jujitsu
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Great Britain Jujitsu Nationals 2026?
The event is on Sunday 9th August 2026, 09.00-17.00, at The Uni of Wolverhampton, WJ Sports Centre, Magdalene Road, Walsall WS1 3TA.
When are weigh-ins?
Weigh-ins are on Saturday 8th August from 4pm-6pm at Uni of Wolverhampton, WJ Sports Centre, Magdalene Road, Walsall WS1 3TA.
What are the weigh-in requirements?
Athletes must weigh in wearing shorts and a t-shirt, and shorts must be knee-length. Failure to weigh in on weight could mean disqualification; if not on weight, athletes may leave and return before 6pm to retry. Adults need ID or their accreditation provided by GBJ to weigh in.
What elements are included in the event?
The event includes Ne Waza (BJJ), Fighting Jujitsu and Duo. Rule sets are governed by the JJIF.
Are spectators allowed, and what is the entry fee?
Spectators are welcome. Entry is £5 on the door.
What do coaches need to do to be mat side?
Coaches must make themselves known to organisers before the 1st August 2026 by emailing hello@gbjj.co.uk. Coaches must pass the three listed courses to qualify as a coach and be allowed mat side in order to challenge the mat referee.
When is accreditation?
Accreditation is on Saturday 8th August from 4pm-6pm. Accreditation will be provided to athletes and coaches.
Is there a rules meeting?
Yes. The Coaches and Athletes Rules Meeting is on Saturday 8th August from 6-6.45pm.
Can brackets be split or merged?
If brackets have high entry numbers, the organisers reserve the right to split them into Novice/Intermediate and/or Advanced experience levels. Where entries are low, brackets may be merged after checking with the athletes first.
What happens if no match can be found for an athlete?
If the organisers are unable to find an athlete a match, they will issue a full refund.
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