Sydney Grappling Championship - 10 Oct 2026

THINGS WE DO DIFFERENTLY

RULES AND FORMAT: 

1. All matches for both adults and kids follow the IBJJF competition ruleset. 
2. We guarantee a minimum of 2 matches per athletes for each division, provided you have an opponent in the bracket and your opponent is present at the competition. 
3. All competitors are expected to be familiar with the IBJJF rules, weigh in and uniform requirements prior to arriving at the competition. 

You are welcome to read through the IBJJF Rule Book, Technical Fouls and Illegal Moves. CLICK HERE to access the IBJJF Rules Book.

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REGISTRATIONS: Registration must be completed and paid in full before the event's deadline. Unpaid registrations by the deadline will be considered incomplete.

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PRICING

*Black belts compete for free.

LAST DAY TO CHECK, CHANGE AND WITHDRAW:  5th October 2026, 11:59pm

BRACKETS RELEASE: Between 7-9 October 2026

EVENT TIME: 9AM - 5PM

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SPECTATOR FEES

Adults: $15 per person

• All spectators under 12 are free, however they must be accompanied by 1 adult.

• One (1) parent or guardian per child can enter for free if their kids have participated in the Kids and Juvenile Divisions.

• Only One (1) coach per team can enter for free, no other coaches can enter for free. Coaches must register to get the free ticket. REGISTER HERE

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WEIGHT DIVISION:  All competitors will be weighing in no gi uniform for either division. Once you have passed weigh in, you will be passed for both divisions.

*No additional weight allowance will be given. If the competitor is over their weight division, they will be disqualified.

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AGE DIVISION: Sydney Grappling Championship calculates the competitor's age category based on the birth year of the athlete. If you are born in 2000, you will be calculated as 26 years old. 

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COMPETITOR LIST: The competitor list will be updated live throughout the day. Please check the 'Athletes' tab to view it.

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WEIGH IN: 

• Competitors must be weighed in, pass uniform check and wait in the warm up area at least 60min before their scheduled match. Competitors are required to stay inside the competition area once weighed in.

• Competitors who are competing at 9am - 9:30am will be given priority check in on the day of event.

• Please check your bracket time regularly as the schedule is dynamic and frequently changes.

• You will be disqualified if you miss your weigh in.

• It is the responsibility of the athlete to be able to hear your mat's marshall when you are in the warm up area. Your marshall will call 3 times. Failure to hear all 3 callouts will result in disqualification. 

IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION IF YOU:

• Leave the mat area you are scheduled to compete on.

• Not responding when called to compete due to usage of ear phones, or similar devices.

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UNIFORM REQUIREMENT: 

For Gi Divisions

• You are welcome to wear gi of any colour
• Belt colour must match the belt rank you have registered for
• We follow IBJJF Gi measurements
• Rashguards underneath your gi is allowed
• Undergarments are mandatory for all competitors and it must be worn under the uniform for all competitors

For No Gi Divisions

• You are welcome to wear rashguard of any colour (it doesn’t have to be ranked)
• No shirtless, T-shirts or loose rashguards
• Undergarments are mandatory for all competitors and it must be worn under the uniform
• No pockets, zippers, metals and plastics
• Spats and fight shorts are permitted, however sport shorts or board shorts are not allowed. 

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JUNIORS TRANSITIONING INTO JUVENILE/ADULTS BELT RANKS

• Under the IBJJF guidelines, teenagers who are turning 16 this year must be transitioned to the Juvenile division before the day of competition.
• Competitors in the Juvenile division must wear either Blue or Purple belts based on their rank.
• Juveniles are not allowed to compete wearing Junior coloured belts (Grey, Yellow, Orange or Green)
• Juveniles will not be permitted to change to a white belt rank if they have previously achieved a junior colour ranking.

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TEAM/ACADEMY: It is the Athlete's responsible to ensure they have registered under the correct academy/team name. Once registration is completed, this cannot be altered.

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MEDALS AND GIFTS: Competitors must receive their medals on the podium alongside the other athletes who placed in their division. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the medal, and may lead to disciplinary action, including potential disqualification from other divisions in the same tournament for unsportsmanlike conduct. Any gifts, prizes, T-shirts or other awards must be collected on the day of the competition. Unclaimed items will not be distributed later and will be forfeited.

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RISK AND INSURANCE: 

The competitor and/or their guardian (if under 18) acknowledges and agrees that the competitor is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary insurance for loss, medical, hospital, life, income protection, personal, property, or any other risks or damages they may suffer or cause, either directly or indirectly. The competitor understands that failure to secure proper insurance against accidents, injuries, damage, or loss is at their own risk.

Additionally, the competitor and/or their guardian agrees to indemnify the Sydney Grappling Championship against any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from the competitor’s participation in the event.

The competitor also agrees to make themselves available for pre and post-bout medical examinations, including drug testing, at the discretion of the Sydney Grappling Championship. Participation in the event will be subject to the interpretation of these test results and the sole discretion of the event organizers.

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PARAMEDICS: We have qualified first aid team on site who can treat injuries and provide pain relief immediately. If escalated medical attention is required, the necessary arrangements will be made.