Description
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THE PROGRESS OPEN: 128 – WINNER'S PRIZE PACKAGE
One Openweight Bracket. One Winner. One Fully Funded Path to No-Gi Euros.
| Prize | What's Included |
| 🏆 12-Month Progress Sponsorship | Official 12-month Progress Athlete contract. |
| 💪 Strength & Conditioning Coaching | A bespoke training programme designed by Mark Macqueen to prepare and bridge the winner towards No-Gi Euros. |
| 🥋 Professional Competition Opportunities | Guaranteed spot on 1x Gorilla Invitational Main Card plus 3x free entries to Empire Grappling events. |
| 🎯 Athlete Mentorship | 3-month mentorship with a Progress Athlete, including bi-weekly support calls and 1x private training session. |
| ✈️ Fully Funded No-Gi Euros Campaign | Progress will cover event registration, accommodation and travel expenses for No-Gi Euros. |
WHAT IS THIS EVENT?
| Item | Information |
| Event | The Progress Open: 128 |
| Powered By | Empire Grappling |
| Format | 128 Athletes: Straight Knockout Tournament |
| Division | No-Gi / Male / Adult / Blue Belt |
| Ruleset | Submission Only |
| Weight Class | Openweight |
| Goal | To identify and showcase Europe’s top Male Adult Blue Belt athlete in a high-level, single-day tournament format |
| Final | No Time Limit |
| Coaches | 1x Coach Pass per academy with 1–3 athletes competing. |
| 2x Coach Passes per academy with 4 or more athletes competing. |
| Spectators | Only 100x Spectator Passes available. |
| Spectators may enter the venue from the Round of 16 onwards (approximately 2:00pm). |
| Spectator passes must be purchased via Smoothcomp. |
EVENT DETAILS
| Item | Information |
| Date | Saturday, 25th July 2026 |
| Venue | Central Performance Centre, Unit 7A, Heapriding Mill, Ford Street, Stockport, SK3 0BT |
QUICK IMPORTANT INFO
| Item | Information |
| Division | Male Adult Blue Belt |
| Format | 128 Athlete Straight Knockout |
| Rules | Submission Only |
| Weight Classes | Openweight |
EVENT SCHEDULE
| Activity | Time |
| Doors Open | 9:00am |
| Check-in Begins | 9:00am |
| Check-in Ends | 10:30am |
| Rules Meeting/Bracket Draw | 10:45am |
| Bouts Begin | 11:00am |
VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE
Only registered athletes and approved staff/referees/coaches along with Spectators with purchased tickets are authorised inside the venue.
By registering, you confirm you understand and agree to this policy.
📧 Still have questions? Contact us at events@progressjj.co.uk
