Relentless Grappling Championship - Christmas open

Sunday, December 6, 2026 Mullingar , Ireland

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Absolute Kids

Ruleset

IBJJF

Entry

€20 - €33

Description

Relentless events presents the CHRISTMAS GRAPPLING OPEN

This is a Gi and No Gi round Robin competition with lots of exciting matches on the day. This is a very affordable competition. Weigh ins will start at 8.30am and will be available until 12pm. Please make sure to arrive on time to weigh in and warm up for your match. For Gi entries you do NOT need to weigh in, in the GI.

We will be scoring matches based on points not submission only.

Boys and Girls under the age of 12 maybe put in the same division, or you can request a refund. Yellow, Orange and Green belts will be mixed together.

Under 12s will be matched within 4kg of their weight or one year of their age, if they are on their own in a division when the brackets are created or else will be given a refund at your request.

Check out the rules below. This will be one of the final grappling events to finish out 2026! See ye all on the 6th of December.

Rules

IBJJF RULES FOR KIDS & TEENS

WHITE BELTS - IBJJF RULES

BLUE BELT- BLACK BELT - ALL SUBMISSIONS ALLOWED NO SLAMMING.

ALL MATCHES WILL BE SCORED ON POINTS

TIME LIMIT.

3 MINUTE MATCHES FOR KIDS

4 MINUTE MATCHES FOR TEENS

5 MINUTE MATCHES FOR WHITE BELTS

6 MINUTE MATCHES FOR BLUE AND PURPLE BELTS

7 MINUTE MATCHES FOR BROWN AND BLACK BELTS.

See ye on the mats!

Event Details

Format

Round robin

Schedule

Match time limits: 3 minute matches for kids; 4 minutes for teens; 5 minutes for white belts; 6 minutes for blue and purple belts; 7 minutes for brown and black belts. Event date: 6 December.

Weigh-In

Weigh-ins start 8:30am and available until 12:00pm; arrive on time. Gi entries do NOT need to weigh in in the Gi.

Divisions

Kids No-Gi€30
Kids Gi€30
Juvenile Boys No-Gi€30
16-17 years
Juvenile Girls No-Gi€30
16-17 years
Juvenile Boys Gi€30
16-17 years
Male No-Gi€33
18 years and above
Juvenile Girls Gi€30
16-17 years
Female No-Gi€33
18 years and above
Male Gi€33
18 years and above
Male Absolute No-Gi€20
Female Gi€33
18 years and above
Female Absolute No-Gi€20

Organizer

Relentless martial arts

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Relentless Grappling Championship - Christmas Open?

The event takes place on the 6th of December 2026.

What competition format will be used?

This is a Gi and No Gi round robin competition.

How will matches be scored?

All matches will be scored on points rather than submission only.

When are weigh-ins and are there special weigh-in rules for Gi entries?

Weigh ins will start at 8.30am and will be available until 12pm; for Gi entries you do NOT need to weigh in in the Gi.

What are the match time limits for each division?

3 minute matches for kids; 4 minute matches for teens; 5 minute matches for white belts; 6 minute matches for blue and purple belts; and 7 minute matches for brown and black belts.

What rules govern kids, teens, and the various belt levels?

IBJJF rules apply for kids and teens and white belts; blue belt through black belt allow all submissions but no slamming.

How are under-12 competitors matched and what refund options exist?

Boys and girls under 12 may be put in the same division or you can request a refund; under-12s will be matched within 4kg or one year of age if they are on their own in a division when the brackets are created, otherwise a refund can be given at your request.

Are youth color belts separated or mixed together?

Yellow, Orange and Green belts will be mixed together.