NORTHERN GI + NOGI BJJ IBJJF & SUBMISSION ONLY RULESET OPEN 11 IN SHEFFIELD
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Description
Saturday 31st October 2026
Early bird registrations
Juniors and Juveniles 1 division £30 - 2 divisions £35
Adults 1 division £35 - 2 divisions £40
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Normal registrations
Juniors and Juveniles 1 division £35 - 2 divisions £40
Adults 1 division £40 - 2 divisions £45
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Late registrations
Juniors and Juveniles 1 division £40 - 2 divisions £45
Adults 1 division £45 - 2 divisions £50
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Want to do both GI and NOGI or IBJJF and Sub only Ruleset? Add the second division for only £5
A minimum of two matches for all those in the small brackets with 2 or 3 competitors.
Junior and Juveniles ages are from 4yrs old - Teens 15yrs old + Juvenile 16yrs - 17yrs old using the IBJJF Ruleset only.
Adult Belt Categories GI + NOGI are Separated.
White Belts or Equivalent
Blue Belts or Equivalent
Purple Belts & Equivalent.
Brown Belts & Equivalent.
Black Belts & Equivalent.
You can now mix Rulesets with a second division GI + NOGI IBJJF and the Submission Only Ruleset.
All grappling styles and experience levels are welcomed.
STEEL CITY COMBAT SPORTS EVENTS invites COMPETITORS to compete in the
NORTHERN GI + NOGI SUBMISSION OPEN 11 - SHEFFIELD
Registrations are now open!
Saturday 31 October 2026 - English Institute of Sports - Near Meadowhall Shopping Centre, Coleridge Rd, SHEFFIELD S9 5DA
We strongly advise early arrival in case the event runs ahead of schedule.
COMPETITORS ARE NOW TO SHOW THEIR SMOOTHCOMP ID TO BE SCANNED ON RECEPTION AND ON WEIGH-INS.
Parking is free at this event.
Entry for SPECTATORS COSTS £5 on the door (pay by cash or contactless).
All parents accompanying their children must pay the spectators fee on the day of the competition of £5.
It's FREE entry for under 5yrs old.
2 instructors as CORNERMEN per club maximum. Club coaches / Cornermen need to get in contact and put on a list.
Parents accompanied with their own children as CORNERMEN is £5 each.
Spectators will be directed upstairs, turn right, go through the double doors and right again into the seating gallery, which offers a view of all our matted areas and medal presentations.
DOORS OPEN AT 08:00
RULES MEETING AT 09:15-09:30
EVENT STARTS AT 09:30
CATEGORIES
BOYS AND GIRLS GI + NOGI 4 - 15 YEARS OLD ARE BEGINNERS, INTERMEDIATES AND ADVANCED
-20Kg -24Kg -28Kg -32Kg -36Kg -40Kg -44Kg -48Kg -52Kg -56Kg -60Kg -64Kg -68Kg -72Kg -76Kg -80Kg +80Kg
JUVENILE BOYS AND GIRLS GI + NOGI 16-17 YEARS OLD ARE BEGINNERS, INTERMEDIATES AND ADVANCED
-35Kg, -40Kg, -45Kg, -50Kg, -55Kg, -60Kg, -65Kg, -70Kg, -75Kg, -80Kg, +80Kg
MEN'S AND WOMEN'S GI + NOGI IBJJF AND SUBMISSION ONLY +16 YEARS ARE BEGINNERS, INTERMEDIATES, ADVANCED AND EXPERT
-55Kg, -60Kg, -65Kg, -70Kg, -75Kg, -80Kg, -85Kg, -90Kg, -95Kg, +95Kg
This high-spec venue is the largest multi-sports training centre in the UK and has free parking, a restaurant opening from 8am, and the hall we're located in has the capacity for 250 spectators in the gallery seats.
High quality Judo mats will be used for the standard size (6m x 6m) competition areas.
You can expect the following improvements
- JUNIORS, JUVENILES AND ADULTS GI + NOGI USING IBJJF RULESET.
- ADULTS GI + NOGI SUBMISSION ONLY RULESET.
- Updated guidelines for referees.
- Referees can opt for overtime in a difficult match to judge the winner.
- Experience categories have been given direct BJJ belt equivalents - novice is white belt, intermediate is blue belt, advanced is purple belt and expert is brown and black belts.
- Clear rules on acceptable clothing (see the Rules Page).
- 2nd desk at reception splitting spectators and competitors to reduce queues.
- Weigh in from 8am now with 2 weighing scales to speed things up.
- Registration will remain open until 2 days before the event.
- Updated timing settings for better estimation of category start times.
- Staff and Referees again will wear uniforms.
- We'll be using the standard size 6m x 6m matted areas if were busy to accommodate more matches, or the Large 8m x 8m matted areas will be used.
- Each IBJJF matted area will have TV scores boards.
Last chance to cancel 22nd October 23:59 2025
All registrations are refundable until the 10thApril April 2025
Other general info
We have single elimination rounds, round robin elimination rounds and a head 2 head best of three elimination rounds.
If time allows (depending on registration numbers) we may run additional matches within each category for experience only.
Weight and/or age categories may be merged if too few competitors register for any given category. Merges will begin from 26h of October and we will consult with affected competitors in the lower weight/upper age division being merged where possible.
If you are interested in discussing our sponsorship packages or have any general questions about the event, please get in touch via email or social media (see Contact).
On the day, the division timings will be updated live. We may run ahead or behind the current published schedule so please arrive with plenty of time before your division is estimated to start.
Brackets will be generated on the 26th of October.
The last day for signups is on the 29th of October 23:59
Divisions containing only 1 competitor will be merged with the closest possible matching division
VIDEOS + PHOTOS FROM PAST EVENTS
Videos + Photos Northern GI+NOGI Submission Open 10 18/4/2026 HERE
Videos + Photos Northern GI+NOGI Submission Open 9 18/10/2025 HERE
Videos + Photos Northern GI+NOGI Submission Open 7 29/03/2025 HERE
Videos + Photos Northern GI+NOGI Submission Open 6 19/10/2024 HERE
Videos + Photos Northern GI+NOGI Submission Open 5 22/06/2024 HERE
Videos + Photos Northern GI+NOGI Submission Open 4 17/02/2024 HERE
Videos + Photos Northern GI+NOGI Submission Open 3 20/10/2023 HERE
Videos + Photos Northern GI+NOGI Submission Open 2 01/07/2023 HERE
Divisions
- BOYS NOGI IBJJF RULESET£35
- GIRLS NOGI IBJJF RULESET£35
- BOYS GI IBJJF RULESET£35
- GIRLS GI IBJJF RULESET£35
- Juvenile Boys NOGI IBJJF RULESET£35
- Juvenile Girls NOGI IBJJF RULESET£35
- Juvenile Boys Gi IBJJF RULESET£35
- Juvenile Girls Gi IBJJF RULESET£35
- Mens NOGI Sub Only Ruleset + 16 years£40
- Womens NOGI Sub Only Ruleset + 16 years£40
- Mens NOGI + 16 years IBJJF RULESET£40
- Womens NOGI + 16 years IBJJF RULESET£40
- Men GI Sub Only Ruleset + 16 years£40
- Womens GI Sub Only Ruleset + 16 years£40
- Mens GI + 16 years IBJJF RULESET£40
- Womens GI + 16 years IBJJF RULESET£40
Organizer
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the event?
The event is on Saturday 31 October 2026 at the English Institute of Sports, near Meadowhall Shopping Centre, Coleridge Rd, Sheffield S9 5DA.
What time do doors open and matches start?
Doors open at 08:00. The rules meeting is 09:15-09:30, and the event starts at 09:30.
How much does competitor registration cost?
Early bird: Juniors and Juveniles £30 for 1 division or £35 for 2 divisions; Adults £35 for 1 division or £40 for 2 divisions. Normal: Juniors and Juveniles £35/£40; Adults £40/£45. Late: Juniors and Juveniles £40/£45; Adults £45/£50.
What is the last day to sign up?
The last day for signups is the 29th of October at 23:59. The description also states registration will remain open until 2 days before the event.
What divisions and rulesets are offered?
Juniors, juveniles and adults have Gi and No-Gi using the IBJJF ruleset. Adults also have Gi and No-Gi Submission Only ruleset divisions.
What age and weight categories are listed?
Boys and girls Gi and No-Gi ages 4-15 use weight categories from -20Kg to +80Kg. Juvenile boys and girls Gi and No-Gi ages 16-17 use -35Kg to +80Kg, and men’s and women’s Gi and No-Gi +16 use -55Kg to +95Kg.
How much are spectator tickets?
Spectator entry costs £5 on the door, payable by cash or contactless. Entry is free for under 5yrs old, and parents accompanying children must pay the £5 spectator fee.
When are weigh-ins?
Weigh-ins are from 8am. Competitors must show their Smoothcomp ID to be scanned at reception and at weigh-ins.
When will brackets and schedules be available?
Brackets will be generated on the 26th of October. On the day, division timings will be updated live, and the event may run ahead of or behind the published schedule.
Can divisions be merged?
Weight and/or age categories may be merged if too few competitors register. Divisions containing only 1 competitor will be merged with the closest possible matching division.
More BJJ in Sheffield
Find more competitions and academies in the area.
