Milton Keynes has a regular BJJ competition calendar, with events also held in nearby Bedford, Kettering and Wellingborough. Ultimate Martial Arts Championships (UMAC) and MMAX Ground Up are the most active organisers.
UMAC runs the Milton Keynes BJJ Open and the UMAC BJJ Nationals, while MMAX Ground Up holds a numbered series of events. All Stars BJJ Milton Keynes and the Trixel Sport Grappling League are also on the calendar.
Gi and No-Gi divisions are offered in equal measure, around a third of events include an absolute and about a quarter run kids divisions. Rulesets vary, with both IBJJF and submission-only events. September is the busiest month, followed by December.
