UK Grapplers 9 - BJJ Open (Gi, No-Gi & Teams)

Welcome to the UKGCC – the UK's fastest-growing grassroots BJJ competition.
Whether you’re here for your first match or chasing gold, we guarantee fair brackets, a minimum of 2 matches, and a professionally run experience.
Let’s roll!

Friendly but competitive atmosphere
Well-structured day with no long delays
Great value: fair matches, clean venues, pro-level organization
Growing grassroots UK BJJ community

Alone in your bracket and no merge available? You get a full cash refund.
Cancel up to 2 weeks before the event? You get a full cash refund.
Cancel up to 3 days before the event? You get a full coupon refund.
No-show on event day? If your opponent doesn’t show up and you have no matches, you’ll still receive a coupon refund for your next UKGCC competition.

Team sign-ups are simple:

Friends and family can watch your match from the bleachers positioned just in front of the mats. 

Doors will open at 8.30 am for competitors and spectators.

Weigh in is available from 8.30 am, but you can weigh in at anytime during the day.

Matches will begin at 8.45 am.

Arrive at least 90 mins before your match.
For first matches of the day, arriving at doors open is fine.

Match times update live on Smoothcomp — check regularly. Brackets will shift due to submissions or no-shows, by one hour or more.

Be at the mat, weighed in, and ready to go when called. You’ll be called 3 times — no-shows are disqualified with no refund.

Weigh-ins are open all day.
Gi is not required to weigh in.

Weigh in at least 60 minutes our actual match time (On event day, check you match time regularly on Smoothcomp)

No overtime

Thank you for promoting grappling and setting a positive example for your athletes and children.

Coaches enter through the spectator entrance. Each team receives coach passes based on the number of registered athletes on Smoothcomp:

All teams must register their gym correctly on Smoothcomp. No disputes will be entertained by event staff.

A team of professional medics is available throughout the day. We hire professionals specialised in combat sport events, for everybody's peace of mind.

We believe in fairness and flexibility. Here’s how our policy works:

Early registration not only saves you money but also helps attract more opponents — most competitors prefer signing up for divisions that already have entries.

Don’t wait — lead the pack and sign up now!
Our generous refund policy gives you peace of mind if your plans change.

🥋 Free entry for brown and black belts in weight class divisions. Please, reach out via email or any other contact methods listed in Smoothcomp to get your free entry voucher. This offer is not applicable to Warriors League and Quintet Cash entries.

Moving up in weight, or
Moving down in age

Male and female adult divisions are never merged.

We generally do not merge by belt.

Keep competitors within their registered weight category, allowing up to a 15–20% weight difference within a bracket, based on the expected weight declared at registration.
Merge boys and girls up to Year 6 (11 years old), with parental approval.
Merge belts by no more than one grade difference (for example, a white belt may compete against a grey belt).

As with adult divisions, all kids’ merge proposals may be refused, with the same refund policy applying.

Each competitor registers individually and selects their team.
And if your team does not exist, you have the option to create it.
The team’s total weight is cumulative — you can mix lighter and heavier athletes.
You’ll be asked to submit your final team lineup within 48 hours of the event (we’ll remind you).

If your team can’t be completed before registrations close, you may move into individual weight divisions — the same refund and cancellation policy applies.

The 2-Match Guarantee also applies to Team Divisions.

📏 Weight classes are listed on the registration form.

Custom UKGCC Medals for Top 3
Best Academy Trophy
UK Grapplers Warriors League Champion Belt
Quintet team winner trophy

Professional photography on-site
Free post-event photo gallery, to download and share.
Optional video package upgrade (full matches)

👉 IBJJF Rules for Weight class divisions. 👈

👉 UKGCC Rules for Warriors League and Team Clash. 👈

Kids divisions will go first, followed by the Adults.

0.5kg weigh allowance — missing weight = disqualification (no refund).

You can change weight class within the edit window on Smoothcomp.

Category
Age
Fight Time
Pee Wee 1
4 and 5 yrs
2 Minutes
Pee Wee 2
6 and 7 yrs
3 Minutes
Junior 1
8 and 9 yrs
3 Minutes
Junior 2
10 and 11 yrs
4 Minutes
Teen 1
12 and 13 yrs
4 Minutes
Teen 2
14 and 15 yrs
4 Minutes
Juvenile 1
16 yrs
5 Minutes
Juvenile 2
17 yrs
5 Minutes
Adults
18+ yrs
5 Minutes
Warriors League
18+ yrs
6 Minutes
Team Clash
18 + yrs
3 Minutes

For experienced grapplers hunting for Champion Belts, we've created the UKGCC Warriors League Absolute NoGi division, which will follow the UKGCC ruleset. This ruleset prioritises fighting for submissions over positional control.

Champion belt for the winner!

All grapplers can sign up regardless of experience and belt.

No advantages

Please keep in mind that this is an elite division. It often features seasoned competitors and coaches aiming for the belt.

If you haven’t competed in an absolute division before or don’t have significant competition experience, we recommend sitting this one out.

Each team is composed of 5 elements.
Ascent division: white and blue belts with at least 2 white belts.
Apex division: any combination of purple, brown and black belts. Can also be all purple or brown or black.
The max cumulative weight for the team is 425kg for Men and 360kg for Women

👉 For full details, check the related page on Smoothcomp.

Coaches and spectators must follow rules strictly; violations may lead to competitor disqualification without exceptions.

Passes are first-come, first-served at reception on event day. Coaches must show valid photo ID, Smoothcomp gym affiliation, and hold at least a BJJ Blue Belt.