Nova Grappling - Youth Open 12
Organized by Nova Grappling
The Youth Open 12 is a Jiu-Jitsu tournament for children organized by Nova Grappling. It will feature both Gi and No-Gi competitions under IBJJF rules.
Event Description
Nova Grappling - Youth Open 12 is organized by Nova Grappling and features both Gi and No-Gi competitions under IBJJF rules. The event is open to children in various divisions including Kids, Gi, and No-Gi. The tournament will take place on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Trinity School in Croydon, United Kingdom. The lowest standard entry fee is £45, and registration must be completed by October 14, 2026. Weigh-ins will occur from 9 am, and spectators are welcome to attend.
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 Nova Grappling - Youth Open 12?
- The event is on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Trinity School in Croydon, United Kingdom.
- What is the cost to enter?
- The lowest standard entry fee is £45.
- What divisions are available?
- Divisions include Kids, Gi, and No-Gi.
- How do I register for the event?
- Registration is through the link on this page via Smoothcomp.
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