SW Grappling 4
Organized by South West Grappling
The SW Grappling 4 tournament will showcase Gi and No-Gi competitions. It is open to participants across multiple divisions.
Event Description
SW Grappling 4 is organized by South West Grappling and features both Gi and No-Gi competitions under IBJJF rules. The event is open to various divisions including Adults, Kids, Teens, Masters, Gi, No-Gi, and Absolute categories. The tournament will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Plymouth Life Centre, located at 40 Mayflower Dr, Plymouth, PL2 3DG, United Kingdom. The lowest standard entry fee is £30, with specific fees for different divisions. Registration is available through the link on this page.
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 SW Grappling 4?
- SW Grappling 4 will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Plymouth Life Centre in Plymouth, United Kingdom.
- What is the cost to enter?
- The lowest standard entry fee is £30, with specific fees of £50 for Men and Women in both Gi and No-Gi divisions, and £30 for Boys and Girls.
- What divisions are available?
- Divisions include Adult, Kids, Teens, Masters, Gi, No-Gi, and Absolute categories.
- Is there a spectator fee?
- Entry for spectators is free.
- How do I register?
- Registration is through the link on this page (Smoothcomp).
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