Description
2026 London Open GI and No-Gi
October 3rd at RBC Place London Ontario
THIS EVENT IS A PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY! This event will be held for both GI and No-Gi divisions, for Adults and kids. Divisions will be for all ages (starting at 4 years old), belts and weight classes
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Event is sanctioned by Ontario Jiu Jitsu Association. All athletes are required to have a valid membership.
Note: If you have any issues or questions regarding OJA membership please email us at events@ontariojiujitsuassociation.com
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Tournament Dates
October 3rd, 2026 - All Divisions
RULES: https://www.ontariojiujitsuassociation.com/bjj-tournament-rules/
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BELT & AGE DIVISIONS (Note: Age divisions are based on Year of Birth)
BELT & AGE DIVISIONS (Note: Age divisions are based on Year of Birth)
Year of Birth Age Division Belts
2022 U5 White, Grey
2021 U6 White, Grey
2020 U7 White, Grey, Yellow
2019 U8 White, Grey, Yellow
2018 U9 White, Grey, Yellow
2017 U10 White, Grey, Yellow
2016 U11 White, Grey, Yellow & Up
2015 U12 White, Grey, Yellow & Up
2014 U13 White, Grey, Yellow & Up
2013 U14 White, Grey, Yellow & Up
2012 U15 White, Grey, Yellow & Up
2011 U16 White, Grey, Yellow & Up
2010/2011 Juvenile (16-17 yrs old) White, Blue
2008 and before Adult (18+ yrs old) White, Blue, Purple, Brown/Black
1996 and before Master 1 (30+ yrs old) White, Blue, Purple, Brown/Black
1986 and before Master 2 (40+ yrs old) White, Blue, Purple, Brown/Black
1976 and before Master 3 (50+ yrs old) White, Blue, Purple, Brown/Black
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REGISTRATION FEES
Early Bird Price:
August 18th Kids/Adults $90
Regular Price:
September 18th, Kids/Adults $100
Late Registration Price:
September 29th, Kids/Adults $110
Adults and Kids- +$40 to add No-Gi Division
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IMPORTANT DATES
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 29th, 2026
Last day for Cancellations / Full Refunds: Tuesday, September 29th, 2026
Registration Check day (Athlete correction) deadline: Wednesday, September 30th, 2026
Schedule Release Date: Friday, October 2nd, 2026
Brackets Release Date: Friday, October 2nd, 2026
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SPECTATOR FEE: $10
Seniors and Kids under 8 are Free
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Coaches - please post this at your gym and refer your parents to this facebook group so they can be informed
-refer to smoothcomp for info / details / reminders / schedule / brackets
-check your emails as well for information
-arrive at the venue at least 1-1.5 hours before the division start time
-spectator fees are typically $10 (cash only) but price may vary from event to event - seniors and kids under 10 usually are free
-listen for your division called to the weigh ins - if you aren’t sure if you’ve been called yet - ask at the weigh in desk
-once you weigh in remain in the bullpen (holding area) until your division is called and the ring coordinator comes to get you
-weigh in is with the Gi on and there is a 1lb weight allowance
- footwear MUST be worn at all times when not competing on the mat
-Gi colours for teens, juveniles and adults are white, blue and black and must be clean and to the right specifications (length)
-NO rashguards or spats for boys/men under your Gi
-please keep your Gi on and tied up at all times when in the warm up and competition areas - even after your matches
-no jumping over the barricades
-once your division is done go to podium and wait for your medal presentation
-ONLY registered coaches with their coaches passes will be allowed matside to coach kids up to youth age 11 - coaching for teens 12 and up will happen outside the barricades
-parents/family members/friends must watch from outside the barricades for all ages - parents your children will be taken to the mats by a ring coordinator and you can follow them to their mat on the outside of the barricades (your child will be in full view at all times)
-no picture taking or video taping inside the barricades / matside by anyone (unless hired by the promoter) - athletes you may put your phone on a tripod on the scorekeepers table and video tape your matches that way
-IMPORTANT- we are trying to keep the mat areas as free from people as possible so the table runners, medics, etc can do their jobs easily - as well as for various other reasons which is why we have the rules for coaches/family members matside
-please be courteous and respectful to all event staff, volunteers etc. they are doing their very best to ensure the event runs smoothly - we have a lot of student volunteers so if there are any issues please speak to the chief official or tournament promoter/organizer
-the referees decision is final - if you have any questions please talk to the head referee or chief official at the event
-it is helpful for all athletes, coaches, parents etc. to know the jiu jitsu rules - the OJA is running rules courses on Friday nights before some tournaments so come and gain some knowledge
-want to become a referee or involved with the tournament scene or the Ontario Jiu Jitsu Association/OJA? contact Tony Isaacs (coaches@ontariojiujitsuassociation.com) for more information - “many hands make light work”
