Description
2025 London Open GI and No-Gi
October 4th at RBC Place London Ontario
THIS EVENT IS A PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY! This event will be GI and No-Gi for Adults and Gi Only for Kids. Divisions will be for all ages (starting at 4 yrs old), belts and weight classes
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Event is sanctioned by Ontario Jiu Jitsu Association. All athletes are required to have a valid membership.
Note: If you have any issues or questions regarding OJA membership please email us at events@ontariojiujitsuassociation.com
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Tournament Dates
October 4th, 2025 - Adult Gi
October 4th, 2025 - Kid's Gi and Adult No-Gi
RULES: https://www.ontariojiujitsuassociation.com/bjj-tournament-rules/
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BELT & AGE DIVISIONS (Note: Age divisions are based on Year of Birth)
Year of Birth Age Division Belts
2021/2020 Kids 1 (4-5 yrs old) White, Grey
2019/2018 Kids 2 (6-7 yrs old) White, Grey, Yellow
2017/2016 Kids 3 (8-9 yrs old) White, Grey, Yellow
2015/2014 Youth 1 (10-11 yrs old) White, Grey, Yellow & Up
2013/2012 Youth 2 (12-13 yrs old) White, Grey, Yellow & Up
2011/2010 Teen (14-15 yrs old) White, Grey, Yellow & Up
2009/2008 Juvenile (16-17 yrs old) White, Blue
2007 and before Adult Male (18+ yrs old) White, Blue, Purple, Brown, Black
2007 and before Adult Female (18+) White, Blue, Purple, Brown/Black
1995 and before Master 1 (30+ yrs old) White, Blue, Purple, Brown/Black
1985 and before Master 2 (40+ yrs old) White, Blue, Purple, Brown/Black
1975 and before Master 3 (50+ yrs old) White, Blue, Purple, Brown/Black
REGISTRATION FEES
Early Bird Price:
August 19th Kids/Adults $80
Regular Price:
September 19th, Kids/Adults $90
Late Registration Price:
September 30th, Kids/Adults $100
Adults- +$30 to add No-Gi Division
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IMPORTANT DATES
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Last day for Cancellations / Full Refunds: Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Registration Check day (Athlete correction) deadline: Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Schedule Release Date: Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Brackets Release Date: Friday, October 3rd, 2025
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SPECTATOR FEE: $10
Seniors and Kids under 8 are Free
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Coaches - please post this at your gym and refer your parents to this facebook group so they can be informed
-refer to smoothcomp for info / details / reminders / schedule / brackets
-check your emails as well for information
-arrive at the venue at least 1-1.5 hours before the division start time
-spectator fees are typically $10 (cash only) but price may vary from event to event - seniors and kids under 10 usually are free
-listen for your division called to the weigh ins - if you aren’t sure if you’ve been called yet - ask at the weigh in desk
-once you weigh in remain in the bullpen (holding area) until your division is called and the ring coordinator comes to get you
-weigh in is with the Gi on and there is a 1lb weight allowance
- footwear MUST be worn at all times when not competing on the mat
-Gi colours for teens, juveniles and adults are white, blue and black and must be clean and to the right specifications (length)
-NO rashguards or spats for boys/men under your Gi
-please keep your Gi on and tied up at all times when in the warm up and competition areas - even after your matches
-no jumping over the barricades
-once your division is done go to podium and wait for your medal presentation
-ONLY registered coaches with their coaches passes will be allowed matside to coach kids up to youth age 11 - coaching for teens 12 and up will happen outside the barricades
-parents/family members/friends must watch from outside the barricades for all ages - parents your children will be taken to the mats by a ring coordinator and you can follow them to their mat on the outside of the barricades (your child will be in full view at all times)
-no picture taking or video taping inside the barricades / matside by anyone (unless hired by the promoter) - athletes you may put your phone on a tripod on the scorekeepers table and video tape your matches that way
-IMPORTANT- we are trying to keep the mat areas as free from people as possible so the table runners, medics, etc can do their jobs easily - as well as for various other reasons which is why we have the rules for coaches/family members matside
-please be courteous and respectful to all event staff, volunteers etc. they are doing their very best to ensure the event runs smoothly - we have a lot of student volunteers so if there are any issues please speak to the chief official or tournament promoter/organizer
-the referees decision is final - if you have any questions please talk to the head referee or chief official at the event
-it is helpful for all athletes, coaches, parents etc. to know the jiu jitsu rules - the OJA is running rules courses on Friday nights before some tournaments so come and gain some knowledge
-want to become a referee or involved with the tournament scene or the Ontario Jiu Jitsu Association/OJA? contact Tony Isaacs (coaches@ontariojiujitsuassociation.com) for more information - “many hands make light work”
