XCITE BJJ Championships
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Description
Xcite BJJ Championships 2026
Xcite BJJ is proud to present the Xcite BJJ Championships 2026, taking place on Saturday, 21st November 2026, at Bellahouston Leisure Centre, 31 Bellahouston Dr, Glasgow, G52 1HH.
This event will follow the IBJJF ruleset (see below for exceptions) and utilise a system to ensure all competitors receive multiple matches whenever possible.
Event Highlights
✅ Cash prizes (follow @xcite.bjj on instagram for details and updates)
✅ Fantastic medals
✅ Athlete focussed event, with an emphasis on fairness and athlete experience
✅ We will review match video to resolve disputes (dispute must be raised before next match starts)
✅ Gi and No-Gi divisions for Juniors, Juvenile, Adult, and Masters competitors
✅ Divisions for all belt levels in both Gi and No-Gi, with No-Gi divisions organised by BJJ rank or time served
✅ Divisions formatted to ensure multiple matches for all competitors where possible
✅ Absolute divisions available in Gi and No-Gi
Division Details
White Belt (under 9 months training): IBJJF White Belt rules apply
White belt (standard): IBJJF White Belt rules apply. No competitors previously ranked above Grey Belt at junior level, nor Black Belts in Judo, national-level wrestlers, or MMA fighters at any level.
Blue Belt: IBJJF Blue Belt rules.
Purple Belt: IBJJF Purple Belt rules.
Brown Belt: IBJJF Brown Belt rules.
Black Belt: IBJJF Black Belt rules.
Age Categories
Juniors: Ages 4-15
Juvenile: Ages 16–17
Adult: Ages 18–29
Masters 1 & 2: Ages 30–39
Masters 3 & 4: Ages 40–49
Master 5: 50 and above
Competition Information
All kids, juvenile & masters matches will be timed as per IBJJF rules
All adult matches will be timed for 5 minutes
Competitors can wear any colour of Gi (Gis must fit as per ibjjf rules)
Double guard pulls are not timed (inactivity will result in standing restart)
Deliberate fouls will result in DQ (*whitebelts will be advised and reset where possible)
Weigh-ins will commence from 8:30am (test scales will be available)
Competitors entered in both Gi and No-Gi divisions will only weigh in once.
If a competitor has registered for only Gi or only No Gi, they will have to weigh in in the appropriate uniform for that division.
If a competitor has registered for both Gi and No Gi, they only weigh in once, in the uniform of their choice.
Pricing
Juniors & Juveniles (16–17)
Early Bird
• £30 (1 Division)
• £40 (2 Divisions)
Normal
• £40 (1 Division)
• £50 (2 Divisions)
Late
• £50 (1 Division)
• £60 (2 Divisions)
Adults & Masters
Early Bird
• £40 (1 Division)
• £50 (2 Divisions)
Normal
• £50 (1 Division)
• £60 (2 Divisions)
Late
• £60 (1 Division)
• £70 (2 Divisions)
Absolute Divisions
➕ £10 per Absolute division
Available at all belt levels in both Gi and No-Gi.
Coach passes: 1 coach pass issued on arrival per 5 competitors, per academy.
(max 3 coach passes per academy)
Spectators: £5 on the door (cash only)
Team Award
🏆 Best Academy – Trophy awarded to the individual club scoring the highest number of points.
Registration & Event Policies
- Competitors may update their weight category through Smoothcomp until the published deadline.
- No changes can be made after registration closes.
- Competitors who fail to make weight will be disqualified from their division without refund.
Organizer & merchant
Xcite BJJ
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xcite.bjj/
• Email: xcitebjj@gmail.com
Location:
• Bellahouston Leisure Centre, 31 Bellahouston Dr, Glasgow, G52 1HH
Timezone: Europe/London
Cancel/Refund policy:
On or before 23/10/2026: 100% refund
After 23/10/2026 - registration closing: 100% credit for future event
After registration closes (15/11/2026): No refund or credit
Zero tolerance policy for inappropriate conduct from anyone - this can result in DQ, banning, and/or worse depending on the severity.
Divisions
- Boys Gi£30
- Boys No-Gi£30
- Girls Gi£30
- Girls No-Gi£30
- Juvenile Boys No-Gi£30
- Juvenile Boys Gi£30
- Juvenile Girls No-Gi£30
- Juvenile Girls Gi£30
- Male No-Gi£40
- Male Gi£40
- Female No-Gi£40
- Female Gi£40
- Male Absolute No-Gi£10
- Male Absolute Gi£10
- Female Absolute No-Gi£10
- Female Absolute Gi£10
Organizer
XCITE Grappling
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Xcite BJJ Championships 2026?
The event takes place on Saturday, 21st November 2026, at Bellahouston Leisure Centre, 31 Bellahouston Dr, Glasgow, G52 1HH. The timezone is Europe/London.
What time do weigh-ins start?
Weigh-ins commence from 8:30am, and test scales will be available.
What divisions are available?
Gi and No-Gi divisions are available for Juniors, Juvenile, Adult, and Masters competitors. Absolute divisions are available in Gi and No-Gi at all belt levels for an additional £10 per Absolute division.
What are the age categories?
Juniors are ages 4-15, Juvenile ages 16–17, Adult ages 18–29, Masters 1 & 2 ages 30–39, Masters 3 & 4 ages 40–49, and Master 5 is 50 and above.
How much does registration cost for Juniors and Juveniles?
Juniors and Juveniles cost £30 for 1 division or £40 for 2 divisions at Early Bird, £40 for 1 division or £50 for 2 divisions at Normal, and £50 for 1 division or £60 for 2 divisions at Late.
How much does registration cost for Adults and Masters?
Adults and Masters cost £40 for 1 division or £50 for 2 divisions at Early Bird, £50 for 1 division or £60 for 2 divisions at Normal, and £60 for 1 division or £70 for 2 divisions at Late.
What are the weigh-in uniform requirements?
Competitors entered in both Gi and No-Gi divisions only weigh in once, in the uniform of their choice. Competitors registered for only Gi or only No-Gi must weigh in wearing the appropriate uniform for that division.
Can competitors change their weight category?
Competitors may update their weight category through Smoothcomp until the published deadline. No changes can be made after registration closes, and competitors who fail to make weight will be disqualified from their division without refund.
What is the refund or credit policy?
On or before 23/10/2026, competitors receive a 100% refund. After 23/10/2026 until registration closing, they receive 100% credit for a future event; after registration closes on 15/11/2026, there is no refund or credit.
How much are spectator tickets and coach passes?
Spectators are £5 on the door, cash only. One coach pass is issued on arrival per 5 competitors, per academy, with a maximum of 3 coach passes per academy.
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