INTERNACIONAL JIU JITSU CHALLENGE

Saturday, January 30, 2027 Lisboa, Portugal

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Absolute

Ruleset

IBJJF

Entry

€35 - €55

Prizes

€400

Description

*Beginning of the championship

09h00

*Fight schedules

Athletes must arrive 1 hour before the scheduled fights.

*Each category can only have a maximum of 2 athletes from the same team.

*In all categories there will only be one third place.

*The registration fee will be refunded upon presentation of proof of injury.

*Fight schedules may change depending on the development of the championship.

*There will be a restricted access area for athletes, teachers and authorized personnel only.

*The athletes' kimonos and weight will be checked a few minutes before the fight.

* If the athlete does not have anyone registered in their category, the athlete can:

a) Change his category;

b) Receive the medal in the podium and register for the absolute;

c) If none of the previous options is in the best interest of the athlete, he can still have his registration automatically transferred to the organization's next event.

*GI + NO-GI registrations are €65.

*It is mandatory for the athlete to present an identification document with photo.

This championship will follow IBJJF rules.

https://ibjjf.com/rules/

*ADULT OPEN WEIGHT AWARD M/F - GI e NO-GI

Black 400€

Brown 200€

Purple 200€

Blue 200€

White 200€

(In order to athletes to have access to the final prize, each category must have at least 4 athletes and they will have to fight against each other.)

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Only in case of an injury, with a medical certificate, the athlete will be entitled to a full refund of the registration fee.

Attention: In the absence of opponents there are no refunds.

Event Details

Schedule

Championship begins 09:00; athletes must arrive 1 hour before scheduled fights; fight schedules may change depending on championship progress.

Weigh-In

Kimonos and weight will be checked a few minutes before each fight; athletes must arrive 1 hour before their scheduled fights.

Prize Details

Adult open-weight cash prizes: Black €400; Brown, Purple, Blue, White €200 each. Prize eligibility requires each category to have at least 4 athletes who must fight each other.

Rules

This event runs under IBJJF rules.

Two points for a takedown, sweep or knee on belly, three for a pass, four for mount or back, with advantages and penalties to split the close ones. Know the scoreboard before you're the one staring at it.

How IBJJF scoring works

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Divisions

Boys Gi€35
Girls Gi€35
Juvenile Boys Gi€43
16-17 years
Juvenile Boys No-Gi€43
16-17 years
Juvenile Girls Gi€43
16-17 years
Juvenile Girls No-Gi€43
16-17 years
Male Gi€55
18 years and above
Male No-Gi€55
18 years and above
Female Gi€55
18 years and above
Female No-Gi€55
18 years and above
Male Absolute Gi€0
Male Absolute No-Gi€0
Female Absolute Gi€0
Female Absolute No-Gi€0

Organizer

ASSOCIAÇÃO PORTUGUESA BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does the championship start?

The championship begins at 09h00.

When should athletes arrive for their fights?

Athletes must arrive 1 hour before their scheduled fights. Fight schedules may change depending on the development of the championship.

What is the GI + NO-GI registration fee?

GI + NO-GI registrations are €65.

When are kimonos and weight checked?

Athletes' kimonos and weight will be checked a few minutes before the fight.

What identification is required for athletes?

Athletes must present an identification document with photo.

What happens if an athlete has no one registered in their category?

The athlete can change category, receive the medal on the podium and register for the absolute, or have the registration automatically transferred to the organization’s next event. In the absence of opponents there are no refunds.

What is the refund policy?

Only in case of injury, with a medical certificate, the athlete is entitled to a full refund of the registration fee. There are no refunds in the absence of opponents.

Are there limits on athletes from the same team in a category?

Each category can have a maximum of 2 athletes from the same team.

What open weight awards are listed?

Adult open weight awards for male and female GI and NO-GI are: Black 400€, Brown 200€, Purple 200€, Blue 200€, and White 200€. To access the final prize, each category must have at least 4 athletes and they must fight against each other.

Who can access the restricted area?

The restricted access area is for athletes, teachers and authorized personnel only.