THRONE Brazilian Jiu Jitsu GI Championship
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Description
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BJJ GI Tournament following Round Robin system!
Saturday - October 31, 2026
Location: "Ramiz Salcin" Mojmilo Hall, Semira Frašte 21, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Registrations are open until 29.10.2026 - 23:59
Event Timeline
Weigh-in 8:00 - 9.00 | Referee Briefing 9:00 | Fights Starts at 10:00
Weighing will also be possible on Friday (30.10.2026), in the premises of the "Fitness Skenderija - Ledena Dvorana" from 17:00 - 20:00
NOTE: The weigh-in will be done in a kimono!
RULES and GUIDELINES: KLIK
DIVISIONS:
Male/Female, Kids/Adult/Master, White/Blue/Purple/Brown/Black belt, Weight Class
Kids: under 16 years
Adult: 16+ years
Master: 35+ years
Adult & Master:
Male/Female, Adult/Master, Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced
Male weight categories: -57, -61, -66, -70, -77, -85, -94, -104, 104+
Female weight categories: -48, -54, -61, -68, -75, 75+
Master weight categories: -57, -61, -66, -70, -77, -85, -94, -104, 104+
Kids:
Kids sections: U16 (15/14 years old), U14 (13/12 years old), U12 (11/10 years old), U10 (9/8 years old), U8 (7/6/5/4 years old)
Male Kids weight categories: -21, -24, -27, -30, -34, -38, -42, -46, -50, -55, -60, -66, 66+
Female Kids weight categories: -20, -22, -25, -28, -32, -36, -40, -44, -48, -52, -57, 57+
FORMAT and PROTOCOL:
Adults & Master - Round Robin into Single Elimination (groups fill up to 4 competitors)
Kids - Single elimination (bronze match)
In the case of tiebreakers, the following algorithm will be used in order: Most Wins > Most Submissions > Head To Head Match > Sum of all match points > Sum of match penalties (lower is better) > Shortest total time in won matches.
The time limit for every Adult fight in the tournament, including the round robin & the finals, will be 5 minutes. Kids fight time may vary depending on years (3-4-5 mins).
PRICES:
Adult / Master / Female Gi - €35
Kids Gi - €25
Male and Female Gi Absolute Division – Free
Spectators - Free
NOTE: BLACK BELTS - FREE OF CHARGE (no payment required)
NOTE FOR ABSOLUTE CATEGORY REGISTRATIONS: After you register to your Male/Female division, you will be able to register also for absolute categories. You can't register for the absolute category only!
PAYMENTS: There will be NO online payments. You can pay in CASH, during the weigh-in on the day of the tournament or the day before.
MEDALS and AWARDS for FIGHTERS:
- Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded to all podium finishers
- CASH PRIZES FOR ABSOLUTE CATEGORY WINNERS (Depending on the number of competitors):
Male Beginer: 2-8 Trophy | 9-16 Trophy + 100€ | 16+ Trophy + 150€
Male Intermediate: 2-8 Trophy | 9-16 Trophy + 150€ | 16+ Trophy + 200€
Male Pro: 2-8 Championship Belt | 9-16 Championship Belt + 200€ | 16+ Championship Belt + 250€
BEST OVERALL TEAMS and AWARDS:
- Best 3 teams will be awarded with a Team Trophy! (Adults and Kids separately)
BEST FIGHTER OF THE TOURNAMENT:
Awarded points for match wins by category:
- Advanced: 3 points
- Intermediate: 2 points
- Beginner: 1 points
Fighter with most points will be the best fighter of the tournament. In case of tiebreaks (same number of points), the following algorithm will be used in order: Most Submissions > Sum of all match points > Sum of match penalties (lower is better) > Shortest total time in won matches.
COMPETITOR LISTS: Competitor Lists will be LIVE throughout the registration process and can be viewed by checking out the registrations tab on the event page.
BRACKETS and SCHEDULE: On the day of the tournament, the event brackets and schedule will be released. You will be able to locate both on the event page brackets and schedule tab. We will also make a courtesy call for you on the microphone to come to the mat if you also haven’t already presented yourself for the bracket. Please be at the mat on time for your matches. We ask that you make sure to be present in the venue at least 60 minutes prior your division start time as well in case we are able to get head starts on certain division. You can also tell when your matches are coming up by checking the tab on your mobile device during the competition: https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/90-find-out-your-dynamic-starting-time
COACH CHAIR and CROWD CONTROL: We will have 1 chair on each side of every score table, 1 for each coach of the competitor on the mat. The only other people allowed within the barricades during the tournament are the competitors on the mat having their match and the competitors on deck.
WARM UP MATS: We will provide a warm up mat area for our competitors during the tournament.
TV SCOREBOARDS: Competitor’s name, team, and flag are displayed, along with the match’s division and match number.
DIVISION RESULTS: Division brackets along with their final placements are live updated to and readily available on the results tab of the event page.
CONTACT: If you have any questions regarding the organization and the event, you can contact us at info@brotherhood.ba. We will be glad to help!
YOUTUBE LIVE STREAM ACROSS 8 MATS!
CHECK HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PREVIOUS TOURNAMENTS:
https://www.youtube.com/@sgc-submissiongrapplingcha5075/videos
Special thanks to SPONSORS of the tournament
BH Sigurnost
Grad Sarajevo
Ministarstvo kulture i sporta Kantona Sarajevo
TuristiÄŤka zajednica Kantona Sarajevo (Visit Sarajevo)
Telemach
Fitness Skenderija
Fontele.ba
Media Gallery
Earth Soul Shilajit
BWT - VODA KOJA MIJENJA IGRU
Proteini.si
Divisions
- Male Gi€35
- Female Gi€35
- Male Absolute Gi€0
- Female Absolute Gi€0
- Kids Male No-Gi€25
- Kids Female No-Gi€25
Organizer
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the THRONE Brazilian Jiu Jitsu GI Championship?
The tournament is on Saturday - October 31, 2026 at "Ramiz Salcin" Mojmilo Hall, Semira Frašte 21, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What are the weigh-in and start times?
On event day, weigh-in is 8:00 - 9.00, referee briefing is at 9:00, and fights start at 10:00. Weighing is also possible on Friday (30.10.2026) at "Fitness Skenderija - Ledena Dvorana" from 17:00 - 20:00.
What is the registration deadline?
Registrations are open until 29.10.2026 - 23:59.
How much does registration cost?
Adult / Master / Female Gi costs €35, and Kids Gi costs €25. Male and Female Gi Absolute Division is free, spectators are free, and black belts are free of charge with no payment required.
How can competitors pay?
There will be no online payments. Payment can be made in cash during weigh-in on the day of the tournament or the day before.
Can competitors register only for the absolute category?
No. After registering for a Male/Female division, competitors can also register for absolute categories, but they can't register for the absolute category only.
Do competitors weigh in with the kimono?
Yes. The weigh-in will be done in a kimono.
What divisions are listed for the tournament?
Divisions include Male/Female, Kids/Adult/Master, White/Blue/Purple/Brown/Black belt, and weight class. Kids are under 16 years, Adult is 16+ years, and Master is 35+ years.
What competition format will be used?
Adults & Master use Round Robin into Single Elimination, with groups filling up to 4 competitors. Kids use single elimination with a bronze match.
When will brackets and the schedule be released?
The event brackets and schedule will be released on the day of the tournament on the event page brackets and schedule tab. Competitors are asked to be present in the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their division start time.
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