Description
SELECTION OF GI AND NO-GI NATIONAL TEAMS FOR IBJJF EUROPEANS
CASH PRIZES – CONSENT FOR MINOR ATHLETES
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
NOVARA, Viale Kennedy, 34, 28100 (STEFANO DAL LAGO SPORTS HALL)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu GI and NO-GI competition open to all athletes (no membership required), Italian and foreign (including non-residents in Italy), aged 4 and over.
The event revenue will be used to support the expenses of the National Team athletes who will participate in the IBJJF European Championships and for cash prizes for the Teams.
BJJ ITALIA is able to cover the expenses of the Italian National Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Team athletes (Gi and No-Gi) thanks to the proceeds from the national Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitions it organizes. Therefore, all athletes who participate in BJJ ITALIA competitions contribute to the expenses of the Italian National Team athletes, to cash prizes for the most deserving Teams, and to the promotion and development of a more merit-based and accessible Brazilian jiu-jitsu for everyone.
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CASH PRIZES FOR TEAMS
In both the Gi and No-Gi tournaments, the top 3 ranked Teams will win the following cash prizes.
Prize pool: Minimum €1,200 – Maximum €3,200.
* With at least 400 registrations → Prize pool €1,200:
• €300 to the 1st place Team in Gi;
• €300 to the 1st place Team in No-Gi;
• €200 to the 2nd place Team in Gi;
• €200 to the 2nd place Team in No-Gi;
• €100 to the 3rd place Team in Gi;
• €100 to the 3rd place Team in No-Gi.
* With at least 600 registrations → Prize pool €2,400:
• €600 to the 1st place Team in Gi;
• €600 to the 1st place Team in No-Gi;
• €400 to the 2nd place Team in Gi;
• €400 to the 2nd place Team in No-Gi;
• €200 to the 3rd place Team in Gi;
• €200 to the 3rd place Team in No-Gi.
* Over 1200 registrations → Prize pool €3,200:
• €800 to the 1st place Team in Gi;
• €800 to the 1st place Team in No-Gi;
• €500 to the 2nd place Team in Gi;
• €500 to the 2nd place Team in No-Gi;
• €300 to the 3rd place Team in Gi;
• €300 to the 3rd place Team in No-Gi.
* The total number of registrations is considered (Gi tournament + No-Gi tournament).
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NATIONAL TEAM GI (10 ATHLETES)
The Adult Gi divisions will serve as selection trials for the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi National Team that will participate, with expenses covered by BJJ ITALIA, in the 2026 IBJJF European Championships.
NATIONAL TEAM NO-GI (8 ATHLETES)
The Adult No-Gi divisions will serve as selection trials for the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi National Team that will participate, with expenses covered by BJJ ITALIA, in the 2026 IBJJF European Championships.
NATIONAL TEAM KIDS GI AND NO-GI (4 ATHLETES)
The Kid 4 (10–11 years), Kid 5 (12–13 years) and Kid 6 (14–15 years) divisions will serve as selection trials for the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids National Team that will participate, with expenses covered by BJJ ITALIA, in the 2026 IBJJF European Kids Championships.
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POINTS
Academy/Team rankings (one in the Gi tournament and one in the No-Gi tournament) and rankings for National Team selection (Gi and No-Gi) are based on the following points earned by athletes for participation and results in the various tournaments (Gi and No-Gi weight categories and Gi and No-Gi Openweight):
* Black Belts and Colored Belts in Kid 4, 5 and 6:
25 points to the 1st place athlete, 10 points to the 2nd place athlete, 5 points to 3rd place athletes
(+3 points for each match fought and won and +1 point for each submission).
* All other belts:
5 points to the 1st place athlete, 2 points to the 2nd place athlete, 1 point to 3rd place athletes
(+1 point for each match fought and won and +1 point for each submission).
* Participation:
1 point to each athlete for participation in each tournament (if an athlete is the only registered competitor in a weight category, no points are awarded).
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NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION CRITERIA:
https://bjjitalia.it/national-team/
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REGISTRATION
BJJ ITALIA is the only Italian Brazilian jiu-jitsu organization that, in order to allow all athletes to take part in national and international competitions, has a national competition registration fee of only €28 and covers the expenses of the Italian Gi and No-Gi National Teams participating in the IBJJF European Championships.
All athletes may register for both the Gi and No-Gi tournaments, and for both their weight category and Openweight (where available). All athletes who register for the Openweight will be allowed to compete regardless of the result obtained in their weight category.
Registrations on Smoothcomp by Sunday, March 22 (weight categories) and by Wednesday, March 25 (Openweight). Registration may close earlier if the maximum number of participants is reached.
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REGISTRATION FEES (to be paid on Smoothcomp)
* By Sunday, February 8 (discounted fees):
• €28 for Gi or No-Gi weight category (€20 for ages 4–15; €5 for Adult and Master Black Belts*);
• €18 for each Openweight (€5 for Adult and Master Black Belts*);
• €10 discount for those registering in both Gi and No-Gi tournaments (excluding Black Belts).
* By Sunday, March 22 (standard fees):
• €38 for Gi or No-Gi weight category (€30 for ages 4–15; €10 for Adult and Master Black Belts*);
• €18 for each Openweight (€5 for Adult and Master Black Belts*);
• €10 discount for those registering in both Gi and No-Gi tournaments (excluding Black Belts).
* By Wednesday, March 25:
€18 for each Openweight (only for athletes already registered in a weight category by Sunday, March 22).
At weigh-in, athletes who do not make the registered weight class are disqualified from that weight category but may still compete in Openweight if registered.
Openweight divisions are only available for Kid 4/5/6 colored belts, Juvenile, Adult and Master (in Adult male divisions, two Openweight tournaments per belt).
All athletes must register their Brazilian jiu-jitsu belt on Smoothcomp.
White belts are not allowed to register if they have competed in Pro MMA, national MMA championships, Olympic wrestling, Sambo, if they hold a Judo black belt, or a Grappling or MMA belt equal to or higher than blue.
Team managers must register their Academies/Teams on Smoothcomp and ensure their athletes have selected the correct team.
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REGISTRATION CHANGES
Until Tuesday, March 24, athletes may independently move on Smoothcomp:
• to another weight category;
• minors: to the next higher age class (Adult only if alone in division and by email request);
• Masters: to a lower Master class or Adult;
• Kid 5 and Kid 6: from White to Colored belts.
On Wednesday, March 25, athletes who are alone in their category or in a category composed only of teammates may request changes by email.
Athletes alone in their category may also choose to remain and be awarded gold after weigh-in.
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BRACKETS PUBLICATION
Brackets with estimated match times will be published on Smoothcomp on Friday, March 27 and cannot be changed on site.
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AGE CLASSES
Age classes are defined by the age already completed or to be completed during the year of the event.
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WEIGH-IN
Weigh-in opens at 8:00 and closes at 16:00. Athletes must weigh in at least one hour before their first scheduled match.
ID only is required.
No-Gi: shorts and rashguard of any color.
Gi: white, royal blue or black Gi only (under 16 may weigh in without Gi).
Athletes registered for both divisions may request the same weigh-in to apply for Gi (approx. +2/3 kg).
Kid 1 athletes do not weigh in but must check in.
After weigh-in, athletes must verify the green dot appears on Smoothcomp.
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COMPETITION FORMAT
Competition starts at 9:00.
No-Gi first, then Gi.
Athletes must check Smoothcomp for mat assignments and times (no loudspeaker calls).
Ten minutes before their bout, athletes must enter the competition area.
Green/yellow competitor stands on the referee’s left, wearing green/yellow belt or ankle band.
Athletes not present after the previous match are disqualified.
No food, drinks, or shoes on the mats.
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AWARDS
After each final, the top four athletes must immediately go to the podium area.
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RULESET
IBJJF rules apply, without advantages, except where otherwise stated by BJJ ITALIA.
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UNIFORM
Gi: only all white, royal blue, or black.
No-Gi: shorts and rashguard of any color.
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AFFILIATION TO ASC
Participation is open to all sports bodies and federations under agreement.
All athletes and staff must present ID and insurance card.
The registration fee includes BJJ ITALIA membership.
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REFUND POLICY
Only athletes who:
• are alone in their division on the Thursday before the event and do not wish to attend to receive gold;
• are hospitalized and provide a medical certificate;
may request a voucher valid for one year, minus €2 administrative fee.
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