Trident Grappling 7 - The NI Open
Antrim, Northern Ireland
Description
Date: 12th September 2026
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🔥🔥Adult GI/Nogi Entries:
Early entry fee - £40
Standard Entry fee - £45
Late entry fee - £50
Discount for multiple entries
Blacks Belts - 50% discount - get in touch for your unique code.
Pro MMA fighters (3+ Pro Fights) - 50% discount - get in touch for your unique code.
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🔥🔥 Kid/Teen GI/Nogi Entries:
Early entry fee - £25
Standard Entry fee - £30
Late entry fee - £35
Discount for multiple entries
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Ruleset:
All brackets will be run using IBJJF rules, please familiarise yourself with these rules prior to competition.
Rashguard and grappling shorts must be worn, these do not have to be colour coded with belt rank.
*kids brackets and timings may vary from IBJJF timing, weight and age in order to accommodate matches and for safety & improvement of the overall experience for the young competitors.
** Competitors who have not received an official belt rank but have competed in MMA at any amateur level must compete in a minimum of Blue belt for Gi or Nogi (Adults & Juvenile) and Yellow/Green/Orange (Kids/Teens).
** Competitors who have not received an official belt rank and have had at least one Professional MMA fight, must compete at Purple belt as a minimum.
** Judo Black belts must compete at minimum of blue belt level.
Any violation of these rules will result in immediate disqualification without refund and could result in a ban from all Trident events for the disqualified party and/or associated team.
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Venue:
Antrim Forum
20 Lough Road, Antrim
BT41 4DQ
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Time:
First matches no later than 9:45 start
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Further info:
*event capped at 400 adult competitors
*If there are less than 3 entries in a division, competitors will be merged divisions. This is to prevent competitors being left with no matches in their division. If this is not an option, and there is no one in a competitors division, and they are unable to compete in a higher category, then a credit to another event or default medal will be offered.
Divisions
- Boys/Teens/Juvenile Gi£30
- Boys/Teens/Juvenile No-Gi£30
- Girls/Teens/Juvenile Gi£30
- Girls/Teens/Juvenile No-Gi£30
- Female Gi£45
- Male Gi£45
- Male No-Gi£45
- Female No-Gi£45
Organizer
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Trident Grappling 7 - The NI Open?
The event date is 12th September 2026.
Where is the event being held?
The venue is Antrim Forum, 20 Lough Road, Antrim, BT41 4DQ.
What time do matches start?
First matches will start no later than 9:45.
What are the adult Gi/No-Gi entry fees?
Adult Gi/No-Gi entry fees are £40 for early entry, £45 for standard entry, and £50 for late entry. A discount is available for multiple entries.
What are the kid and teen Gi/No-Gi entry fees?
Kid and teen Gi/No-Gi entry fees are £25 for early entry, £30 for standard entry, and £35 for late entry. A discount is available for multiple entries.
Are any competitor discounts available?
Black belts and Pro MMA fighters with 3+ pro fights can receive a 50% discount by getting in touch for a unique code.
What ruleset will be used?
All brackets will use IBJJF rules. Kids brackets and timings may vary from IBJJF timing, weight, and age to accommodate matches and for safety and experience.
What clothing is required for No-Gi?
Rashguard and grappling shorts must be worn. They do not have to be colour coded with belt rank.
What rank restrictions apply to MMA and judo competitors without an official belt rank?
Competitors without an official belt rank who have competed in amateur MMA must compete at a minimum of Blue belt for Gi or No-Gi in Adults and Juvenile, and Yellow/Green/Orange for Kids/Teens. Those with at least one Professional MMA fight must compete at Purple belt as a minimum, and Judo Black belts must compete at minimum blue belt level.
What happens if a division has fewer than 3 entries?
Competitors will be merged divisions where possible to prevent competitors having no matches. If merging is not an option and a competitor cannot compete in a higher category, a credit to another event or a default medal will be offered.
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