Sussex Open 2027 - Winter Edition

Sunday, January 24, 2027 Brighton, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Absolute Kids

Ruleset

IBJJF

Entry

£20 - £40

Description

The Sussex Open will be held at the Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre in Brighton on Saturday 24th January 2027 and will be open to all belt levels with both adults and kids divisions.

£40 entry until 1st Nov 2026

£50 entry until 1st Jan 2027

£60 entry until 18th Jan 2027

FREE Entry for Male and Female Black Belts - Please make your registration and contact us via email to approve

This event is free for spectators

This event will be open to all belt levels - Kids divisions Adults divisions Masters (30+) and Seniors (40+) divisions

Spacious Venue with changing rooms and shower facilities.

On site parking

Match times and Schedules updated in real time

Qualified Medic on site

Bespoke medals

Qualified referees

Kids Gi and No Gi divisions (4 - 7 year olds No Submissions) (8 years and older submissions allowed - IBJJF RULES )

Absolute divisions

Adults Gi and No Gi divisions (18+)

Masters Gi and No Gi divisions (30+)

Cafe available on site

In order to enter into the Gi or No Gi Absolute division you will first need to register for the Male or Female Gi or No Gi division respectively.

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Kids Gi and No Gi - please be sure to enter the correct weight, age and experience level. Failure to enter correct details will result in disqualification.

4 - 7 years old No Submissions, points only matches. 2 minute matches.

8 - 12 years old IBJJF rules, submissions allowed. 3 minute matches.

13 - 15 years old IBJJF rules, submissions allowed. 4 minute matches.

16 - 18 years old IBJJF rules, submissions allowed. 5 minute matches

Adult and Masters Gi: IBJJF RULES

Adults and Masters No Gi:

Beginner (less than 1 years experience, No BJJ Blue belts, No Professional MMA fighters, No Judo Blackbelts) IBJJF white belt ruleset

Intermediate (less than 3 years experience, No BJJ Purple belts) IBJJF blue belt ruleset

Advanced (3 years experience plus) IBJJF black belt ruleset. (Heel hooks and Reaping permitted in Adult division only)

Please be sure to enter your correct weight, if you do not make weight you will be disqualified

Please arrive at least one hour before your scheduled fight time to register and get weighed in, the schedule will be updated throughout the day so it is likely your fight times will change as the day goes on. We ask all competitors to make sure they keep track of fight times via Smoothcomp. If you are not present when you are due to fight you will be disqualified.

Please be sure to enter your correct weight, if you do not make weight you will be disqualified

At this tournament we follow the RESPECT RULE

This event has a zero tolerance policy regarding inappropriate behaviour by coaches, parents/guardians, spectators and competitors.

All in attendance must show some restraint when their students or team mates are fighting.

There will be competitors and spectators of all ages at this event and we are here to set an example. Any swearing, inappropriate gestures, violence (towards person or property) or berating the officials (regardless of any decisions they make) will not be tolerated.

If this happens, the referee/organiser has the right to disqualify that competitor, or to ask the coach to leave the area. If those concerned do not comply with the referee/organisers request the competitor will be disqualified from the event.

If a coach, parent or team mate encroaches onto the mat, or past any barriers that are in place, or man handles an official in any way, that person will be asked to leave the venue and the whole team will not be permitted to take any further part in the competition.

Event Details

Registration

£40 entry until 1st Nov 2026; £50 entry until 1st Jan 2027; £60 entry until 18th Jan 2027. FREE entry for Male and Female Black Belts (must register and contact organisers to approve).

Weigh-In

Arrive at least one hour before your scheduled fight time to register and be weighed in; competitors must enter correct weight or will be disqualified.

Spectator Fee

Free for spectators

Divisions

Kids and Juvenile Entry - Girls No Gi£40
Kids and Juvenile Entry - Girls Gi£40
Kids and Juvenile Entry - Boys No Gi£40
Kids and Juvenile Entry - Boys Gi£40
Male Gi£40
18 years and above
Male Absoloute - Gi£20
Male No-Gi£40
18 years and above
Female No-Gi£40
18 years and above
Female Gi£40
18 years and above
Male Absolute No-Gi£20
Female Absolute No-Gi£20
Female Absoloute - Gi£20

Organizer

Sussex Open

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the Sussex Open 2027 - Winter Edition held?

The event is on Saturday 24th January 2027 at the Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre in Brighton.

What are the entry fees and registration deadlines?

Entry is £40 until 1st Nov 2026, £50 until 1st Jan 2027, and £60 until 18th Jan 2027.

Is there free entry for black belts or spectators?

Male and female black belts enter free but must register and contact the organisers via email to be approved; the event is free for spectators.

Which divisions are offered?

The event offers Kids divisions, Adults divisions (18+), Masters divisions (30+), Seniors divisions (40+), Gi and No Gi divisions, and Absolute divisions.

How do I enter an Absolute division?

To enter a Gi or No Gi Absolute division you must first register for the corresponding Male or Female Gi or No Gi division.

What are the kids division rules and match times?

4–7 years: no submissions, points only, 2 minute matches; 8–12 years: IBJJF rules, submissions allowed, 3 minute matches; 13–15 years: IBJJF rules, submissions allowed, 4 minute matches; 16–18 years: IBJJF rules, submissions allowed, 5 minute matches.

What rules apply to Adult and Masters Gi divisions?

Adult and Masters Gi divisions follow IBJJF rules.

What are the Adult and Masters No Gi experience categories and restrictions?

No Gi is split into Beginner (less than 1 year experience; no BJJ blue belts, no professional MMA fighters, no judo blackbelts; IBJJF white belt ruleset), Intermediate (less than 3 years experience; no BJJ purple belts; IBJJF blue belt ruleset), and Advanced (3 years plus; IBJJF black belt ruleset). Heel hooks and reaping are permitted in the Adult division only.

What are the weigh-in and scheduling requirements for competitors?

Arrive at least one hour before your scheduled fight time to register and be weighed; the schedule is updated throughout the day in real time and competitors must track fight times via Smoothcomp, otherwise you risk disqualification, and failing to make weight will result in disqualification.

What behaviour is expected and what are the consequences for misconduct?

The event enforces a RESPECT RULE with zero tolerance for swearing, inappropriate gestures, violence, or berating officials; referees/organisers may disqualify competitors, ask coaches to leave, and the whole team can be barred if requests are not complied with or if someone encroaches onto the mat or manhandles officials.