HELIOS

Saturday, October 17, 2026 Oostende, Belgium

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi

Ruleset

IBJJF

Entry

€5 - €50

Prizes

Cash

Description

Welcome to HELIOS

Get ready for an exciting day of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition, where athletes of all levels come together to test their skills, challenge themselves, and enjoy the spirit of the sport. 🥋

Whether you're stepping onto the competition mats for the first time or you're an experienced competitor, our event is designed to provide a professional, fair and well-organized experience for everyone.

Our goals is to create an event where competitors can perform at their best, gain valuable experience, and enjoy a great day of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

AT WHAT TIME ... ?

Doors open 9.00

Weigh in from 9.00 - 12.00

First matches begin at 10.00

End of the event at 17.00

BRACKETS

The brackets will be online and visible for you some days before the start of the competition.

RULES

At HELIOS we follow the rules of IBJJF :

IBJJF Rule Book

IBJJF YouTube Rules Tutorials

MATCH DURATION

5 minutes - Adult White belts

6 minutes - Adult Blue belts

6 minutes – Adult Advanced belts

WEIGH-IN

Weigh-in from 9.00 - 12.00.

Show your passport or ID at the weigh-in, your age and name will be checked.

Finger and toe nails will be checked too.

EVERY COMPETITOR has to check in at the weigh-in, to verify your presence.

If you haven't been weighed-in on time you will be disqualified and put as walk over.

UNIFORM

All participants have to wear a ranked rashguard: IBJJF Uniform Requirements.

Everyone must wear a shirt of elastic material (skin tight) long enough to cover the torso all the way to the waistband of the shorts.

Use of any foot gear, headgear, hair pins, jewelry, cups (genital protectors), or any other protector fashioned of hard material that may cause harm to an opponent or the athlete him/herself is forbidden. Also forbidden is the use of eyes protectors, even if they are made for sports practices.

FIGHT TIME

Stay updated before and during the tournament on Smoothcomp, follow the live brackets on the screens or on your phone. It is your own responsibility to show up on time at the Warming Up Area.

Prices

Every competitor is going to get a goodie bag!

There is a special price for the fastest fight!

NO REFUNDS

After registration it will not be possible to get your registration fee back.

We understand the frustration about the no refund policy. For an organizer it is a big risk to organize a tournament, all income is needed for this day.

The no-refund policy also has the advantage that you are more certain of your opponent, that there are fewer late cancellations and allows us to keep our participation prices low.

There will always be late cancellations. If we have to take this into account, it will not be possible to organize a tournament again. We hope that it is also understandable from your side.

VISITORS

Visitors are welcome! An enrance fee of 5 euros applies.

Event Details

Schedule

Doors open 9:00; first matches begin 10:00; event ends 17:00.

Weigh-In

Weigh-in from 9:00–12:00. Show passport or ID; age and name will be checked. Finger and toe nails will be checked. Every competitor must check in at weigh-in. Missed weigh-in = disqualification / walkover.

Prize Details

Every competitor receives a goodie bag; there is a special prize for the fastest fight.

Spectator Fee

Entrance fee of 5 euros applies.

Divisions

Male Gi€50
18 years and above
Male No Gi€50
18 years and above
Spectator Ticket€5
If you don't have a specialty yourself, please select any specialty—for example, white BJJ belt—otherwise you won't be able to proceed with ordering your ticket.

Organizer

HELIOS

Frequently Asked Questions

What time do doors open and when do matches start?

Doors open at 9.00. First matches begin at 10.00, and the event ends at 17.00.

When is weigh-in?

Weigh-in is from 9.00 - 12.00. Every competitor must check in at weigh-in to verify their presence.

What do competitors need for weigh-in?

Competitors must show a passport or ID at weigh-in so their age and name can be checked. Finger and toe nails will also be checked.

What happens if I am not weighed in on time?

If you have not been weighed-in on time, you will be disqualified and put as walk over.

When will brackets be available?

The brackets will be online and visible some days before the start of the competition.

What rules and match durations are used?

HELIOS follows IBJJF rules. Match durations are 5 minutes for Adult White belts, 6 minutes for Adult Blue belts, and 6 minutes for Adult Advanced belts.

Are there uniform requirements?

All participants have to wear a ranked rashguard. Everyone must wear a skin-tight elastic shirt long enough to cover the torso to the waistband of the shorts.

What gear or protective equipment is forbidden?

Foot gear, headgear, hair pins, jewelry, cups, hard protectors, and eye protectors are forbidden.

Are refunds available after registration?

No. After registration, it will not be possible to get your registration fee back.

Can visitors attend, and is there a fee?

Visitors are welcome. An entrance fee of 5 euros applies.