South West Championship - 2026
Busselton, Australia
Description
Round Robin event both Gi and No-Gi, Kids 6+, Teens (all belts) Adults (White, Blue, Purple, Brown and Black Belt divisions)
- Round Robin - Kids, Teens, Adults.
- Male / Female Divisions.
- Gi and No-Gi.
- IBJJF Rules.
- Kids 6 years and older - All Belts
- Teens All Belts.
- Adult White, Blue and Purple Belt divisions.
- Adult Male Brown and Black Belt divisions - 85kgs and + 85kgs
- Adult Female Brown and Black Belt divisions
- Medals awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each division.
- "Fastest Submission" of the event Trophies (Male and Female)
- Junior "Male Fighter of the day" and "Female Fighter of the day" and x 2 "Sportsmanship Award" (Male and Female) Trophies will be awarded after all Kids divisions have ended.
- Adults "Best Male Fighter " and " Best Female Fighter" Trophies
- Top Academy Trophies 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Points System
Competitors will be awarded points for each fight based on the below.
- Submission Win - 5 points.
- Win by points - 4 points.
- Win by Referee Decision ( When score is tied) - 2 points.
- Win by opponent Disqualification (DQ) - 2 points
- Walkover - 1 point to remaining fighter
- Loss - 0 points.
The Competitor with the highest points tally per division will be awarded 1st Place, the second and third highest points scorer will be awarded 2nd and 3rd place respectively.
In the event of an overall points Draw, the winner will be decided by -
- Most number of Submissions, if this is tied then the fastest submission will win.
- Highest points tally, if this is tied then the largest individual winning margin.
- Sum of all Advantages.
- If still a Draw, then two medals will be awarded.
Weigh In
- Weigh in on arrival for all Competitors, minimum of 1 hour before first fight.
- Weigh ins will be in No-Gi attire only (covers Gi divisions), Competitors must be equal to or less than their entered weight division.
Divisions
Coaches/Parents will be contacted if divisions need to be mixed (Belts), or Kids put up into the next weight or age divisions.
Refunds will be given if Coaches/Parents decline the division changes from the original entered divisions.
Adult divisions - Competitors may be moved up in weight class depending on numbers, Masters divisions may be grouped together or with Adult divisons, please review when brackets are released, if a move up in weight does not suit, then a refund can be requested.
Competition Rules
- All Junior Competitors must have a mouth-guard.
- Finger and Toenails must be trimmed.
- All jewelry, piercings etc must be removed or covered up.
- Clean and well presented Gi with no mending or tears, must be dry and not emanate unpleasant odors.
- No rash guards under Gi attire - Male.
- Rash guards under Gi are mandatory for all Female competitors.
- No Groin Guards.
- Kids matches - Stoppages at the Referees discretion with safety above all else.
- No arguing with Referees, Spectators or Coaches.
- Good sportsmanship required at all times.
- x 1 Coach per team only allowed mat side (additional Coach allowed if multiple fighters are on different mats at the same time), spectators must be behind barricading.
- Footwear required on the Podium when receiving medals.
Spectator Fees
- Adults $12.
- Child $7.
- Family $22 (2 Adult 2 Kids) Additional costs as above.
- Kids under 5 are free.
- Black belts are free.
- 1 nominated Coach per club free, to sign in on entry.
- Additional coaches $12.
Divisions
- Boys Gi$60
- Boys No-Gi$60
- Girls Gi$60
- Girls No-Gi$60
- Juvenile Boys Gi$60
- Juvenile Boys No-Gi$60
- Juvenile Girls Gi$60
- Juvenile Girls No-Gi$60
- Male Gi$70
- Male No-Gi$70
- Female Gi$70
- Female No-Gi$70
Organizer
South West Jiu Jitsu Championship
Frequently Asked Questions
What divisions are offered at South West Championship - 2026?
The event offers Gi and No-Gi divisions for kids 6 years and older, teens, and adults, with male and female divisions. Adult divisions include White, Blue, Purple, Brown, and Black Belt divisions, with adult male Brown and Black Belt divisions at 85kgs and +85kgs.
What competition format and rules are used?
The event is a round robin tournament for kids, teens, and adults. IBJJF Rules are used.
How are round robin points awarded?
Submission win is 5 points, win by points is 4 points, win by referee decision when score is tied is 2 points, win by opponent disqualification is 2 points, walkover is 1 point to the remaining fighter, and a loss is 0 points.
How are placements decided if there is a points draw?
Draws are decided first by most submissions, then fastest submission if tied. If still tied, the highest points tally and then largest individual winning margin are used, followed by the sum of all advantages; if still drawn, two medals will be awarded.
When and how do competitors weigh in?
All competitors weigh in on arrival, at least 1 hour before their first fight. Weigh-ins are in No-Gi attire only, including for Gi divisions, and competitors must be equal to or less than their entered weight division.
Can divisions be changed or merged?
Coaches or parents will be contacted if divisions need to be mixed by belt, or if kids need to move up into the next weight or age division. Adult competitors may be moved up in weight depending on numbers, and Masters divisions may be grouped together or with Adult divisions.
Are refunds available if a division change does not suit?
Refunds will be given if coaches or parents decline division changes from the original entered divisions. For adults, if a move up in weight does not suit after brackets are released, a refund can be requested.
What are the spectator fees?
Spectator fees are Adults $12, Child $7, and Family $22 for 2 adults and 2 kids, with additional costs as above. Kids under 5, black belts, and 1 nominated coach per club are free; additional coaches are $12.
What equipment and attire rules are stated?
All junior competitors must have a mouth-guard, finger and toenails must be trimmed, and jewelry or piercings must be removed or covered. Gi attire must be clean, dry, well presented, and without mending, tears, or unpleasant odors; male competitors may not wear rash guards under Gi attire, while rash guards under Gi are mandatory for all female competitors.
Who is allowed mat side?
Only 1 coach per team is allowed mat side. An additional coach is allowed if multiple fighters are on different mats at the same time, and spectators must stay behind barricading.
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