A BJJ Turnier in Berlin can mean anything from a big international open to a smaller grappling event. Almost all competitions take place inside the city itself, spread across venues in different districts, with Strausberg just outside Berlin hosting the occasional event. With a busy calendar in the capital, most local competitors can get to weigh-ins without an overnight stay.
Grappling Industries Berlin is by far the most frequent event and runs several times a year. The Berlin Open, Berlin Open Championship and Berlin Fall Open, all part of a European Cup series, are regular fixtures, as is the AGF Berlin Open. The Berlin Köpenick Jamboree at Trigoon and the New Horizons No-Gi Festival add smaller formats, and Jiu-Jitsu League Germany and SOLT have also held events here.
Gi and No-Gi divisions are offered equally, and a large share of events include kids divisions, while about a third run an absolute. Grappling Industries rules dominate thanks to the frequency of their Berlin editions, with IBJJF rules used at a smaller number of events. Adult entry usually starts from around €20. November is the busiest month, followed by February, September, October and May.
