International Veluwe Open Jiu Jitsu Championship 2027 GI & NO-GI
Ede, Netherlands
Description
On this 9th edition, there will be an opportunity for everyone to try out their skills during the competition. All competitors will be guaranteed to fight at least 2 fights. This event will be contested under IBJJF standards.
!!! 27 & 28 MARCH GI & NO GI !!!
2 FIGHTS GUARANTEED
All competitors will be guaranteed to have at least 2 fights.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF COMPTITORS
1000 adult/masters competitors
400 kids competitors
REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Early registrations:
01-02-2026 - 31-08-2026 23:59 Costs: € 45,-
Normal registrations:
01-09-2026 - 31-01-2027 23:59 Costs: € 60,-
Late registrations:
01-02-2027 - 21-03-2027 23:59 Costs: € 70,-
Black belt registrations:
Costs: Free
Kids registrations:
01-02-2026 - 31-08-2026 23:59 23:59 Costs: € 27,50
Normal registrations:
01-09-2026 - 31-01-2027 23:59 Costs: € 30,-
Late registrations:
01-02-2027 - 21-03-2027 23:59 Costs: € 40,-
Discount with both divisions
€20,- discount for adults/ masters with both divisions.
€15,- discount for kids with both divisions.
REFUND
When your registration has peen paid it will not be able to get your fee back, everything will be used to bring the other competitors the best service as possible.
WEIGH-IN
All competitors must have done their weigh-in 1.5 hours before the start of their first match.
DIVISIONS
Kids will compete in a round-robin system with a maximum of 4 fights.
Adults & Masters will compete
- In a round-robin - up to 5 competitors
- In a round-robin with elimination round - up to 10 competitors
- Double K.O. bracket - more then 10 competitors
- The Open Class will be a single knock-out system
We've divided the masters into two masters divisions, Masters 1 (30-40) & Masters 2 (40+).
White belts will be divided in two divisions, White belt beginners (0 - 6 months experience) White belt advanced (6+ months years experience).
Kids:
Belt: White, Grey, Yellow, Orange, Green
Age: 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-12 & 13-15
Note: if there are to few competitors in a kids division (belt, age or weight) the organization will try to merge the brackets for the kids.
Men:
Age: 16 and older (adults)
Weight class: -57,5kg, -64kg, -70kg, -76kg, -82,3kg, -88,3kg, -94,3kg, -100,5kg & +100,5
Female:
Age: 16 and older (adults)
Weight class: -48,5kg, -53,5kg, -58,5 kg, -64kg, -69kg, -74kg, -79,3kg & +79,3kg
Note: if there are to few competitors in a division (belt or weight) the organization will move the competitor up to the next available higher division (weight divisions will be merged with the division below).
MATCH DURATION
Kids:
2 minutes - Kids: 4-7
3 minutes - Kids 8-12
4 minutes - Kids 13-15
Adults:
5 minutes - White belts
6 minutes - Blue belts
7 minutes - Purple belts
8 minutes - Elite belts (brown & black)
Masters 1:
5 minutes - White belts
5 minutes - Blue belts
6 minutes - Purple belts
7 minutes - Elite belts (brown & black)
Masters 2:
5 minutes - All belts
Note: if there are combined brackets with different belt levels, the match duration of the lowest belt level will be applied.
GETTING READY
COACHING
- Each competitor may have one coach with them inside the competition area.
- There will be one chair on each side of the score table — one for each coach.
- Coaches must wear and show their coach wristband to gain access to the competition area.
To keep the floor organized, the number of allowed coaches per team is as follows:
- 1 coach for 1–2 competitors
- 2 coaches for 3–4 competitors
- 3 coaches for 5–6 competitors
- 4 coaches for 7 or more competitors
RULES
This event will be contested under IBJJF standards. You can find the rules on www.ibjjf.com/rules/
Note: In all situations that recall a belt difference, the lower belt rules will be applied.
UNIFORM
All participants have to follow IBJJF Uniform rules: IBJJF Uniform Requirements
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.
SUPPORTERS
LOCATION INFORMATION
Location name: Sporthal 'Van der knaaphal'
Street name: Burgemeester Cees van der Knaapweg 10
Zip code: 6717 VZ
City: Ede
SCHEDULE
Saturday: GI competition
08:00 Doors open
08:00 Start weigh-in
09:00 Start first matches
08:00 Doors open
08:00 Start weigh-in
09:00 Start first matches
Sunday: NO GI competition
08:00 Doors open
08:00 Start weigh-in
09:00 Start first matches
08:00 Doors open
08:00 Start weigh-in
09:00 Start first matches
Divisions
- Female GI€45
- Female black belt GI€0
- Male GI€45
- Male black belt Gi€0
- Kids GI€27.50
- Female No-GI€45
- Female black belt No-GI€0
- Male No-GI€45
- Male black belt No-GI€0
- Kids No-GI€27.50
- 1 Coaching ticket (coaches have to register separately for their tickets)€0
- 2 Coaches tickets (coaches have to register separately for their tickets)€0
- 3 Coaches tickets (coaches have to register separately for their tickets)€0
- 4 Coaches tickets (coaches have to register separately for their tickets)€0
Organizer
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the International Veluwe Open Jiu Jitsu Championship 2027 GI & NO-GI?
The event takes place on 27 & 28 March. Saturday is the GI competition and Sunday is the NO GI competition.
Where is the tournament located?
The tournament is at Sporthal 'Van der knaaphal', Burgemeester Cees van der Knaapweg 10, 6717 VZ Ede.
What time do doors open and matches start?
On both Saturday and Sunday, doors open at 08:00, weigh-in starts at 08:00, and the first matches start at 09:00.
What are the adult and masters registration deadlines and prices?
Early registration is 01-02-2026 to 31-08-2026 23:59 and costs € 45,-. Normal registration is 01-09-2026 to 31-01-2027 23:59 and costs € 60,-. Late registration is 01-02-2027 to 21-03-2027 23:59 and costs € 70,-. Black belt registration is free.
What are the kids registration deadlines and prices?
Kids early registration is 01-02-2026 to 31-08-2026 23:59 and costs € 27,50. Normal registration is 01-09-2026 to 31-01-2027 23:59 and costs € 30,-. Late registration is 01-02-2027 to 21-03-2027 23:59 and costs € 40,-.
Is there a discount for registering in both divisions?
Yes. Adults and masters receive a €20,- discount for both divisions, and kids receive a €15,- discount for both divisions.
What is the refund policy?
Once registration has been paid, the fee cannot be refunded.
When do competitors need to weigh in?
All competitors must complete weigh-in 1.5 hours before the start of their first match.
What competition formats will be used?
All competitors are guaranteed at least 2 fights. Kids compete in a round-robin system with a maximum of 4 fights. Adults and Masters use round-robin up to 5 competitors, round-robin with elimination round up to 10 competitors, Double K.O. bracket for more than 10 competitors, and Open Class is single knock-out.
What are the capacity limits?
The maximum number of competitors is 1000 adult/masters competitors and 400 kids competitors.
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