The Ultimate White belt Challenge Vol.3
Copenhagen, Denmark
Description
Invitation
We welcome you to this special edition of our SIAM Submission Challenge Tournaments on September 5th 2026. Once again we invite all adult(+16 years old) white belts to test themselves in the third edition of the Ultimate White Belt Challenge as we crown the ultimate white belt(s) ! The event will be held at SIAM's academy located in Kampsportens Hus in Copenhagen, Denmark. The event is open for competitors from all countries and academies.
Divisions
ADULTS GI:
White belt ONLY
ADULTS NOGI:
Beginner/White belt ONLY
Weight classes
Weight classes for Men:
-70kg, -75kg, -80kg, -85kg, -90kg, -100kg, +100kg
Weight classes for Women:
-60kg, +60kg
Note that you DO NOT have to wear your gi at weigh-in
FORMAT
ALL WEIGHT DIVISIONS WILL FOLLOW A ROUND-ROBIN FORMAT
ABSOLUTE DIVISIONS WILL BE A SINGLE-ELIMINATION TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE
Match Duration
The time limit for every adult match will be 5 minutes.
Match Scoring
The match scoring will follow the Grappling Industries guidelines meaning the following:
-Matches follow traditional BJJ point scoring: 4 for the mount, 4 for the back, 3 for a guard pass, 2 for a sweep, 2 for a takedown, 2 for knee on stomach, and 2 for a solid submission attempt that was stopped out of bounds.
-All positions must be held and controlled for 3 seconds.
-There is no “Advantage” scoring.
-A first penalty will result in a warning, a second penalty will result in the opponent being given 2 points, a third penalty will result in disqualification.
-If a match finishes in a draw, the referee of the match will declare a winner by Referee Decision at their discretion.
-A match will be deemed over immediately if a competitor taps out, screams, or verbally gives up during the match.
Rules
A list of the allowed techniques in each division is available at the following link
Schedule
We offer every competitor the opportunity to weigh in either the day before competition or on the day of the competition.
Day before weigh-in (September 4th) at SIAM BJJ in Kampsportens hus: 18.00-19.00
Competition day
Weigh-in: 8.45-9.30
Welcome/Rules meeting: 9.00-9.30
Match start: 10.00
Uniform
Gi: Athletes have to wear a BJJ gi/kimono that fits their body along with a belt colored to match their rank in BJJ(White, Blue, Purple, Brown or Black). The Gi must be clean without visible tears and not obviously too short or too long. The top and pants must be of the same color and patches are allowed as long as the patches on the Gi do not prevent the opponent from gripping it
NoGi: Athletes have to wear board shorts without pockets or with pockets entirely stitched shut. Spats can be worn under the shorts if selected. Athletes also have to wear a rashguard or a shirt of elastic fabric (clings to body). This rash guard or shirt does not need to meet any color requirements.
Registration
Adult
Normal Registration: 250 DKK (Gi and NoGi: 350 DKK)
Late Registration 350 DKK (Gi and NoGi: 450 DKK)
Absolute Division: 100 DKK
Prizes
The 1st, 2nd and 3rd placing athletes of each division will recieve medals.
---TROPHY FOR THE ABSOLUTE DIVISION WINNER---
---ABSOLUTE DIVISION WINNERS ALSO GET FREE REGISTRAION FOR OUR NEXT EVENT---
Divisions
- Gi Adult250 DKK
- NoGi Adult250 DKK
- Absolute Gi100 DKK
- Absolute No Gi100 DKK
Organizer
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is The Ultimate White belt Challenge Vol.3?
The tournament is on September 5th 2026 at SIAM's academy located in Kampsportens Hus in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Who can compete in this event?
The event is open to adult competitors aged 16+ from all countries and academies. Gi divisions are white belt only, and No-Gi divisions are beginner/white belt only.
What divisions are offered?
The event offers Adults Gi for white belts only and Adults No-Gi for beginner/white belt only. Absolute divisions are also offered.
What are the weight classes?
Men's weight classes are -70kg, -75kg, -80kg, -85kg, -90kg, -100kg, and +100kg. Women's weight classes are -60kg and +60kg.
When are weigh-ins?
Day-before weigh-in is on September 4th at SIAM BJJ in Kampsportens Hus from 18.00-19.00. Competition day weigh-in is from 8.45-9.30, and competitors do not have to wear their gi at weigh-in.
What is the competition day schedule?
On competition day, weigh-in is 8.45-9.30, the welcome/rules meeting is 9.00-9.30, and matches start at 10.00.
What is the registration price?
Normal registration is 250 DKK, or 350 DKK for Gi and No-Gi. Late registration is 350 DKK, or 450 DKK for Gi and No-Gi. Absolute division registration is 100 DKK.
What is the tournament format and match duration?
All weight divisions use a round-robin format. Absolute divisions use a single-elimination tournament structure, and every adult match has a 5-minute time limit.
What uniform is required?
For Gi, athletes must wear a clean BJJ gi/kimono that fits their body, with a belt matching their BJJ rank; the top and pants must be the same color. For No-Gi, athletes must wear board shorts without pockets or with pockets stitched shut, and a rashguard or elastic shirt.
What prizes are awarded?
The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placing athletes of each division receive medals. Absolute division winners receive a trophy and free registration for the next event.
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