RIGA BJJ OPEN 2026 - BJJ Tournament in Rīga 2026

RIGA BJJ OPEN 2026

Saturday, December 12, 2026 Rīga, Latvia

At a Glance

Divisions
Gi Absolute Kids
Ruleset
IBJJF
Entry
€20 - €40
Prizes
€200

Description

Competition Details

  • Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
  • Time: Competition starts at 11:00 AM (doors open at 08:00)
  • Location: Vsevoloda Zelonija Sports School, 5th floor large hall, Birznieka UpīŔa 21e, Riga, Latvia

Vsevoloda Zelonija Sports School

Participant Requirements

  • Weigh-in: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM on December 12. Participants must wear their kimono (GI) during weigh-in. You can also come for the weigh-in on December 11th, at 20:00 (8:00 PM) on the first floor of the school.
  • Equipment: Appropriate BJJ kimono.
  • Identification: A valid identification document is required.
  • Rules: The competition will follow the official International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) rules.

https://ibjjf.com/books-videos

Registration and Payment

  • Registration: €40 (ends December 7)
  • Registration for the Absolute Division: €20 (ends December 7) Only available if you are registered in your weight division
  • Bank: Swedbank
  • Account: LV67HABA0551054226758
  • Recipient: Strela Jiu Jitsu
  • Registration No.: 40008322386

Category Merging Policy

           In case of a low number of participants (fewer than three (3) competitors) in a registered category, the organizers reserve the right to merge that category with the next available and most appropriate division. Merges will generally prioritize belt level, then weight, then age (kids - age, then weight, then belt level).

Important Notes

  • Participants who exceed their weight limit will be moved to the next higher weight category.
  • First aid will be provided at the event, but the organizer is not responsible for other medical expenses.
  • We will present the competition schedule and the brackets as soon as possible after registration has closed.

šŸ’° The winner of the Male Absolute, Adult, Colored Belts  receives a cash prize of €200.

šŸ„‹Good luck in the competition!

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Pamatinformācija par sacensībām

  • Datums: Sestdiena, 2026. gada 12. decembris
  • Laiks: SacensÄ«bu sākums plkst. 11:00. Durvis atvērtas no plkst. 8:00
  • Vieta: Vsevoloda Zelonija Sporta Skola, 5. stāva lielā zāle, Birznieka UpīŔa iela 21e, RÄ«ga

Vsevoloda Zelonija Sports School

Prasības dalībniekiem

  • SvērÅ”anās: Notiks 12. decembrÄ« no plkst. 8:30 lÄ«dz 10:00. Sportistiem jābÅ«t ģērbtiem kimono (GI). JÅ«s varat ierasties arÄ« uz svērÅ”anos 11. decembrÄ«, pulksten 20:00 skolas pirmajā stāvā.
  • AprÄ«kojums: JābÅ«t atbilstoÅ”am BJJ kimono.
  • Identifikācija: JābÅ«t derÄ«gam personu apliecinoÅ”am dokumentam.
  • Noteikumi: SacensÄ«bas notiks pēc Starptautiskās BrazÄ«lijas Džiu Džitsu federācijas (IBJJF) oficiālajiem noteikumiem. Papildu informāciju var atrast Å”eit: 

https://ibjjf.com/books-videos

Reģistrācija un maksa

  • ReÄ£istrācija: 40 €, jāreÄ£istrējas lÄ«dz 7. decembrim.
  • ReÄ£istrācija absolÅ«tajā kategorijā: 20 € (beidzas 7. decembrÄ«). Pieejama tikai tad, ja esat reÄ£istrējies savā svara kategorijā.
  • Banka: Swedbank
  • Konta numurs: LV67HABA0551054226758
  • Saņēmējs: Strela Jiu Jitsu
  • ReÄ”istrācijas numurs: 40008322386

Kategoriju ApvienoŔanas Politika

           GadÄ«jumā, ja reÄ£istrētajā kategorijā ir zems dalÄ«bnieku skaits (mazāk nekā trÄ«s (3) dalÄ«bnieki), organizatori patur tiesÄ«bas apvienot Å”o kategoriju ar nākamo pieejamo un vispiemērotāko divÄ«ziju. ApvienoÅ”anā parasti prioritāte tiks dota jostas lÄ«menim, pēc tam svaram, un visbeidzot vecumam (berneiem - vecumam, pēc tam svaram, un visbeidzot jostas lÄ«menim).

Svarīgas piezīmes

  • DalÄ«bnieki, kuri pārsniegs savu svara kategoriju svērÅ”anās brÄ«dÄ«, tiks pārcelti uz nākamo, augstāko svara kategoriju.
  • Pasākuma laikā bÅ«s pieejama pirmā medicÄ«niskā palÄ«dzÄ«ba, bet organizators nesedz citus medicÄ«nas izdevumus.

šŸ’° Krāsaino jostu absolÅ«tās kategorijas vÄ«rieÅ”iem (Male Absolute, Adult, Colored Belts) uzvarētājs saņem naudas balvu €200 apmērā.

šŸ„‹ Lai veicas sacensÄ«bās! 

Event Details

Registration
Registration €40 (ends December 7). Absolute registration €20 (ends December 7).
Schedule
Doors open 08:00; competition starts 11:00 on Saturday, December 12, 2026.
Weigh-In
Weigh-in 8:30 AM–10:00 AM on Dec 12 (participants must wear kimono/GI). Optional weigh-in on Dec 11 at 20:00 (8:00 PM) on the school's first floor.
Prize Details
€200 cash prize to the winner of the Male Absolute (Adult, Colored Belts) division.

Divisions

  • Boys Gi€40
  • Girls Gi€40
  • Juvenile Boys Gi€40
    16-17 years
  • Juvenile Girls Gi€40
    16-17 years
  • Male Gi€40
    18 years and above
  • Female Gi€40
    18 years and above
  • Male Absolute Gi€20
  • Female Absolute Gi€20

Organizer

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is RIGA BJJ OPEN 2026 taking place?
Saturday, December 12, 2026; competition starts at 11:00 AM and doors open at 08:00; Vsevoloda Zelonija Sports School, 5th floor large hall, Birznieka Upīša 21e, Riga, Latvia.
When and where are the weigh-ins, and what must I wear?
Weigh-in is 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM on December 12 and participants must wear their kimono (GI); you may also weigh in on December 11 at 20:00 (8:00 PM) on the first floor of the school.
What equipment and identification are required to compete?
An appropriate BJJ kimono (GI) is required and a valid identification document must be presented.
Which rules will the competition follow?
The competition will follow the official International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) rules.
How much is registration and what are the registration deadlines?
General registration is €40 and ends December 7; registration for the Absolute Division is €20 and also ends December 7, and is only available if you are registered in your weight division.
How do I pay my registration fee?
Payment details: Bank: Swedbank; Account: LV67HABA0551054226758; Recipient: Strela Jiu Jitsu; Registration No.: 40008322386.
What is the category merging policy if there are few competitors?
If a registered category has fewer than three (3) competitors, organizers may merge it with the next available and most appropriate division, prioritizing belt level, then weight, then age (for kids: age, then weight, then belt level).
What happens if I exceed my weight limit at weigh-in?
Participants who exceed their weight limit will be moved to the next higher weight category.
Will medical aid be available and who covers medical expenses?
First aid will be provided at the event, but the organizer is not responsible for other medical expenses.
When will the competition schedule and brackets be published?
The competition schedule and the brackets will be presented as soon as possible after registration has closed.

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