Panthers BJJ 2026 Open

Welcome to the Panthers BJJ in house competition, hosted by the University of Brighton’s Brazilian jiu jitsu club.

This event is built for white belts. Whether it is your first ever competition or you just want more mat time under pressure, this is the place to do it in a friendly, supportive environment with your own club mates.

Format

Nogi only. Competitors are split into brackets by weight so every match is fair.

Who can enter

White belts who are University of Brighton students and Panthers BJJ members.

What to bring

Rash guard, grappling shorts or spats, a water bottle, and your student ID. No gi needed.

Rules

All matches follow standard IBJJF white belt No-gi rules. Safety comes first, so please tap early and respect your training partners at all times.

Spectators

Friends, family and club mates are welcome to come and cheer on competitors. £5 fixed spectator fee, kindly reach out to the @panthersbjj Instagram to arrange payment.

Questions

Message the @pantherbjj Instagram or our WhatsApp community and we will get back to you.