Newcastle BJJ Open - NoGi, Gi and Sub Only Autumn 2026
Organized by Newcastle BJJ Open
The Newcastle BJJ Open will take place at Benfield Sport Centre. Competitors can participate in various divisions including Adult, Teens, and Masters.
Event Description
The Newcastle BJJ Open is organized by Newcastle BJJ Open and will feature Gi, No-Gi, and Submission Only competitions under IBJJF rules. Competitors can enter various divisions including Adult, Teens, Masters, Gi, No-Gi, and Absolute. The event will take place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Benfield Sport Centre, located at Benfield Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 4NU, United Kingdom. The lowest standard entry fee is £25, with specific fees for different divisions. Weigh-ins will occur on the day of the competition starting from 9 am, and 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 Newcastle BJJ Open - NoGi, Gi and Sub Only Autumn 2026?
- The Newcastle BJJ Open will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Benfield Sport Centre in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
- What is the cost to enter?
- The lowest standard entry fee is £25, with specific fees for different divisions.
- What divisions are available?
- Divisions include Adult, Teens, Masters, Gi, No-Gi, and Absolute.
- How do I register?
- Registration is through the link on this page (Smoothcomp).
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