Description
MAT MASTERS INVITATIONAL.
Mat Masters Invitational is a submission-only showcase event built to give young athletes the opportunity to compete in exciting, high-level matchups against some of the best rising talent around.
This event follows the official IBJJF ruleset based on each athlete’s age and belt level, however all matches will be run under a submission-only format.
There are NO points.If no submission occurs within the allocated match time, the winner will be decided by a panel of 3 referees based on:
• Submission attempts
• Aggression and forward pressure
• Positional control
The focus of this event is to reward athletes who actively look to finish the match and push the pace.
EVENT FORMAT
• Gi & No-Gi superfights
• Kids of all ages
• 5 minute prelim matches
• 6 minute main card matches
• No overtime
• Professional athlete walkouts and introductions
• 8-man divisions featured on the card
OFFICIATING
There will be 3 referees overseeing all matches to ensure fair and consistent decisions throughout the event.The head referee will also go over all rules with athletes before matches begin.
RULESET
All legal and illegal techniques are based on the official IBJJF ruleset for your age and belt level:
Additional event rules:
• No slams
• No points
• No flying submissions below blue belt
• Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in disqualification
SUBMISSION BONUSESEvery match is eligible for a submission bonus:
• £100 submission bonus for prelim fights
• £150 submission bonus for main card fights
Athletes are only eligible for submission bonuses if full ticket sale requirements have been met.
WEIGH-INSWeigh-ins will take place:
• On the day of the event
• The day before at Studio Martial Arts Athletes may weigh in at any point before their match on event day.
Studio Martial Arts St George's Shopping Centre 19–22 St Georges Sq Gravesend DA11 0TB An open mat session will also take place after the day-before weigh-ins.
EVENT DETAILS Location:
Woodville Theatre Gravesend, DA12 1DD Date: May 30th, 2026 Medic on site throughout the event.
COACHING & REFUNDS
• Side coaching is allowed
• Maximum 2 coaches per athlete mat-side
• Full refunds available in cases of injury or pull outs IMPORTANT
• Athletes must arrive on time for rules briefing
• Matchups may be adjusted if necessary
• All referee decisions are final
CONTACT: info@matmastersuk
