Grappling Series - Cork Open Fall 2026
Organized by Grappling Series
The Grappling Series - Cork Open Fall 2026 will showcase Gi and No-Gi competitions. Participants can compete in multiple divisions including Adults and Kids.
Event Description
The Grappling Series - Cork Open Fall 2026 is organized by Grappling Series and features both Gi and No-Gi competitions under IBJJF rules. Participants can enter various divisions including Adult, Kids, Teens, Masters, Gi, No-Gi, and Absolute. The event will take place on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at Neptune Stadium in Cork, Ireland. The lowest standard entry fee is €50, with special discounts available for early registration. Registration is through the link on this page (Smoothcomp).
Divisions
Rules
IBJJF rules are the standard most BJJ competition rules descend from. Matches are scored on positional progress: 2 points for a takedown, sweep, or knee-on-belly; 3 points for passing the guard; and 4 points for mount, back mount, or back control with hooks. Advantages are awarded for near-scores and close submission attempts and act as the first tiebreaker, followed by penalties and finally referee decision. Match length scales with rank, from 5 minutes for adult white belts up to 10 minutes for black belts.
Legal techniques expand with age and belt. White belts face the tightest restrictions (no wrist locks, slicers, or kneebars); jump to purple and brown/black and more leg attacks and pressure submissions open up. Since the 2021 rule change, heel hooks and inside knee reaping are legal — but only in the adult brown/black no-gi divisions. Kids divisions run shorter matches with a much more restrictive legal-technique list.
Uniform rules are enforced: gis must be white, royal blue, or black, properly fitted, with a rank-appropriate belt; no-gi divisions require rash guards displaying the competitor's belt color. Referees can disqualify for illegal gear, so check the uniform checklist before stepping on the scale.
Always confirm the official rulebook before you compete — organizations update rules between seasons. See the official event page for current rules.
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Frequently asked questions
- When and where is Grappling Series - Cork Open Fall 2026?
- The Grappling Series - Cork Open Fall 2026 will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at Neptune Stadium in Cork, Ireland.
- What is the cost to enter the tournament?
- The lowest standard entry fee is €50, with varying fees for different divisions and early bird prices available.
- What divisions are available?
- Divisions include Adult, Kids, Teens, Masters, Gi, No-Gi, and Absolute.
- How do I register for the event?
- Registration is through the link on this page (Smoothcomp).
- What are the weigh-in details?
- Official weigh-ins occur just before the first match, and competitors are allowed only one attempt to make weight.
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