Sussex Open 2027 - Winter Edition

Welcome to the Sussex Open
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tournament - Adults and Masters Gi and No Gi and Kids Gi divisions -

Match times and Schedules updated in real time

4 - 7 years old No Submissions, points only matches. 2 minute matches.

Please arrive at least one hour before your scheduled fight time to register and get weighed in, the schedule will be updated throughout the day so it is likely your fight times will change as the day goes on. We ask all competitors to make sure they keep track of fight times via Smoothcomp. If you are not present when you are due to fight you will be disqualified.

All in attendance must show some restraint when their students or team mates are fighting.

If a coach, parent or team mate encroaches onto the mat, or past any barriers that are in place, or man handles an official in any way, that person will be asked to leave the venue and the whole team will not be permitted to take any further part in the competition.

The Sussex Open will be held at the Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre in Brighton on Saturday 24th January 2027 and will be open to all belt levels with both adults and kids divisions.

FREE Entry for Male and Female Black Belts - Please make your registration and contact us via email to approve 

This event will be open to all belt levels - Kids divisions Adults divisions Masters (30+) and Seniors (40+) divisions 

Kids Gi and No Gi divisions (4 - 7 year olds No Submissions) (8 years and older submissions allowed - IBJJF RULES )

Absolute divisions 

Adults Gi and No Gi divisions (18+)  

Masters Gi and No Gi divisions (30+) 

In order to enter into the Gi or No Gi Absolute division you will first need to register for the Male or Female Gi or No Gi division respectively.

Kids Gi and No Gi - please be sure to enter the correct weight, age and experience level. Failure to enter correct details will result in disqualification.

8 - 12 years old IBJJF rules, submissions allowed. 3 minute matches.

13 - 15 years old IBJJF rules, submissions allowed. 4 minute matches.

16 - 18 years old IBJJF rules, submissions allowed. 5 minute matches 

Adult and Masters Gi: IBJJF RULES

Beginner (less than 1 years experience, No BJJ Blue belts, No Professional MMA fighters, No Judo Blackbelts) IBJJF white belt ruleset

Intermediate (less than 3 years experience, No BJJ Purple belts) IBJJF blue belt ruleset

Advanced (3 years experience plus) IBJJF black belt ruleset. (Heel hooks and Reaping permitted in Adult division only) 

Please be sure to enter your correct weight, if you do not make weight you will be disqualified

Please be sure to enter your correct weight, if you do not make weight you will be disqualified

At this tournament we follow the RESPECT RULE

This event has a zero tolerance policy regarding inappropriate behaviour by coaches, parents/guardians, spectators and competitors.

There will be competitors and spectators of all ages at this event and we are here to set an example. Any swearing, inappropriate gestures, violence (towards person or property) or berating the officials (regardless of any decisions they make) will not be tolerated.