Summer Sunninghill No Gi Open
At a Glance
Description
The Sunninghill Gi Open is back β and itβs OPEN TO ALL!
Continue your 2026/2027 competition season in style at this exciting IBJJF rules-based tournament hosted at QuanWessels Sunninghill. Whether itβs your first time stepping onto the mats or youβre a seasoned competitor preparing for future competitions, this event offers the perfect opportunity to test your skills, gain experience, and challenge yourself in a safe, professional environment.
Cash prizes will be awarded to all gold medalists.
This competition is designed to help athletes of all levels grow through competition, learn under pressure, and enjoy the experience of testing themselves on the mats. We strongly encourage first-time competitors to enter, as this is one of the best and safest ways to gain valuable tournament experience.
Please note: This is an official IBJJF No Gi rules competition. Any athlete who misses weight will be disqualified. IBJJF rules are available here: https://ibjjf.com/news/new-rules-updates
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Date: Saturday, 27 February 2027
π Venue: QuanWessels Sunninghill
π₯ Why compete?
- Ideal platform for first-time competitors
- Gain experience under official IBJJF rules
- Sharpen your skills for the season ahead
- Build confidence, composure, and momentum
- Experience the excitement and challenge of competition
Start your season strong β weβll see you on the mats!
π° Registration Fees
Early Bird Registration (Ends Monday, 25 January 2027): R200
Regular Registration (From 26 January): R300
Late Registration (From 23 February): R400
Registration closes Thursday, 28 January at 23:59.
π Important Competition Information
Weigh-ins close: 08:30am (Kids may weigh in during the week of the event. Missed weights will result in disqualification.)
Kids Rules Briefing & Warm-Up: 08:45am β 09:00am
Kids Divisions Start.
Adult Divisions Start: Immediately after the kids divisions conclude
Weigh-ins will take place in the common area of the Oleilu Restaurant at Moove.
Please note: No food or drinks are permitted inside QuanWessels, except water in sealed water bottles.
π Contact Information
Guy 072 397 3577 guy@quanwessels.co.za info@quanwessels.co.za
π³ Entry Fee Payment Details. Send pop to above contacts.
Fightfit Militia
FNB Bank
Account Number: 62269271369
Branch Code: 250655
No-GI Jiu-Jitsu Uniform RequirementsShirts and Rash Guards:
Both genders must wear a shirt of elastic material (skin tight) long enough to cover the torso all the way to the waistband of the shorts, colored black, white, or black and white, and with at least 10% of the rank color(belt) to which the athlete belongs. Shirts 100% the color of the athleteβs rank (belt) are also permitted.
Shorts & compression shorts/tights (skin-tight):
Board shorts colored black, white, black and white, and/or the color of the rank (belt) to which the athlete belongs, without pockets or with the pockets stitched completely shut, without buttons, exposed drawstrings, zippers or any form of plastic or metal that could present a risk to the opponent, long enough to cover at least halfway down the thigh, and no longer than the knee.
Compression shorts or tights made of elastic material (skin tight) worn beneath the shorts, in the colors black, white, black and white, and/or the color of the rank (belt) to which the athlete belongs.
Event Details
Rules
This event runs under IBJJF rules.
Two points for a takedown, sweep or knee on belly, three for a pass, four for mount or back, with advantages and penalties to split the close ones. Know the scoreboard before you're the one staring at it.
How IBJJF scoring worksDivisions
- Boys No Gi200 ZAR
- Girls No Gi200 ZAR
- Juvenile Boys No-Gi200 ZAR
- Juvenile Girls No-Gi200 ZAR
- Male No-Gi200 ZAR
- Female No-Gi200 ZAR
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