All categories will have a maximum of 16 competitors. Weigh in will be in Gi trousers. Early Competitors list Girls -42 8-9yrs (grey) Matilda Gaskell - stroud ko Boxing/mma Men -70 (white) Ross Weaving - Tillery Combat Men -76 (white) Jeremy Compton - Trojan free fighters Men -76 (white) Masters 1 Lewis Cresswell - checkmat Cheltenham Craig Teague - Tillery Combat Men -82.3 (white) Arif Razzak - Tillery Combat Connor Devlin - Tillery Combat Men -82.3 (white) Masters 1 John-Marc Comperat - Tillery Combat Ashley Oliver - Pedro Bessa Celtic Pride Men -88.3 (white) Masters 4 Carl Walbyoff - Tillery Combat Men -94.3 (white) Ben Scott - Tillery combat Zack Alan Carpenter-Barrett - Tillery Combat Men -94.3 (white) Masters 1 Tim Brennan - Trojan free fighters Men -94.3 (white)masters 3 Gary Bliss -Trojan free fighters Men -100.3 (white) Ben Price - Tillery Combat Men -100.3 (white) Masters 2 Luke Pickering - checkmat Cheltenham Men +100.3 (white) Masters 1 Aaron Broome - Tillery Combat Women -58.3kg (white) Gemma Wedge - GB Swindon

We are already receiving entries! Reminder categories are Adults & Juveniles White, Blue belts Kids White, Grey & Yellow Belts. A bit of further information of changes to our next competition. . Hire of the whole sports hall so plenty of room for competitions, warm up areas etc. . Better matting . Maximum of 16 competitors per category and a smoother running of the event. . Scheduled weigh in times . Medals given out on the podiums with a professional photographer present. To enter https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cheltenham-bjj-open-2-tickets-41367455172

Cheltenham BJJ Open 2 Returns Sunday 22nd April 2018 Tickets are now on sale please use the below link... All catagories are limited to 16 competitor's on a first come first serve basis do not leave it too late.... https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cheltenham-bjj-open-2-tickets-41367455172

Hi All, We are back! Cheltenham BJJ Open returns Sunday 22nd April 2018. We look forward to seeing you all compete on the day for another amazing tournament. You will find information for the day regarding: Rules, Categories, Registration and Refunds. Should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact Paul Sutherland or Katie Sendall directly or contact us on the following cheltenhambjjopen@outlook.com and we will get back to you. Kind Regards Cheltenham BJJ Open KIDS – WHITE, GREY AND YELLOW BELT COMPETITION ADULTS WHITE & BLUE BELT COMPETITION ALL ENTRIES WILL CLOSE THURSDAY 19TH APRIL 2018 WE WILL BE CAPPING ALL CATEGORIES AT 16 COMPETITORS ONLY Date: Sunday 22nd April 2018 Venue: Leisure at Cheltenham Tommy Taylors Lane, Cheltenham GL50 4RN Start Time: 9.00am Prices: Early Bird Registration: Kids - £20.00 – Adults – £25.00 – Spectator’s £5.00 Last week of Entry: Sunday 15th April to Thursday 19th April 2018 Kids £25.00 Adults £30.00 Spectator’s £5.00 Refunds: Full refunds will be given to everyone up until the final two weeks of the event. The final day for any refunds will be Sunday 8th April 2018. There will be no refunds given after this point. If you wish to enter please use the below link:- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cheltenham-bjj-open-2-tickets-41367455172 Round Times: 7 Years and Under: 2 Minutes 9 Years and Under: 3 Minutes 15 Years and Under: 4 Minutes 16-18 Years & Adults: 5 Minutes Rules: We will be following the IBJJF Rules. Any queries please use the following link below, Should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us. http://strongvon.com/help/templates/rules.html If anyone should have any queries then please contact us directly. Weight Categories: Boys: 4-5yrs WHITE /GREY/YELLOW Category 1 -18kg Category 2 -21kg Category 3 -24kg Category 4 -27kg Category 5 -30kg Boys: 6-7yrs WHITE/GREY/YELLOW Category 1 -21kg Category 2 -24kg Category 3 -27kg Category 4 -30kg Category 5 -34kg Category 6 -38kg Category 7 -42kg Boys: 8-9yrs WHITE BELT/GREY/YELLOW Category 1 -24kg Category 2 -27kg Category 3 -30kg Category 4-34kg Category 5 -38kg Category 6 -42kg Category 7 -46kg Boys: 10-11yrs WHITE/GREY/YELLOW BELT Category 1 -24kg Category 2 -27kg Category 3 -30kg Category 4 -34kg Category 5 -38kg Category 6 -42kg Category 7 -46kg Category 8 -50kg Boys: 12-13yrs WHITE/GREY/YELLOW BELT Category 1 -34kg Category 2 -38kg Category 3 -42kg Category 4 -46kg Category 5 -50kg Category 6-55kg Category 7 -60kg Boys: 14-15yrs WHITE/GREY/YELLOW BELT Category 1 -38kg Category 2 -42kg Category 3 -46kg Category 4 -50kg Category 5 -55kg Category 6 -60kg Category 7 -65kg Category 8 -70kg Category 9 +70kg Girls: 4-5yrs WHITE/GREY/YELLOW BELT Category 1 -18kg Category 2 -21kg Category 3 -24kg Category 4 -27kg Category 5 -30kg Girls: 6-7yrs WHITE/GREY/YELLOW BELT Category 1 -21kg Category 2 -24kg Category 3 -27kg Category 4 -30kg Category 5 -34kg Category 6 -38kg Category 7 -42kg Girls: 8-9yrs WHITE/GREY/YELLOW BELT Category 1 -24kg Category 2 -27kg Category 3 -30kg Category 4-34kg Category 5 -38kg Category 6 -42kg Category 7 -46kg Girls 10-11yrs WHITE/GREY/YELLOW BELT Category 1-24kg Category 2 -27kg Category 3 -30kg Category 4 -34kg Category 5 -38kg Category 6 -42kg Category 7 -46kg Category 8 -50kg Girls: 12-13yrs WHITE/GREY/YELLOW BELT Category 1 -34kg Category 2 -38kg Category 3 -42kg Category 4 -46kg Category 5 -50kg Category 6 -55kg Category 7 -60kg Girls: 14-15yrs WHITE/GREY/YELLOW Category 1 -38kg Category 2 -42kg Category 3 -46kg Category 4 -50kg Category 5 -55kg Category 6-60kg Category 7 -65kg Category 8 -70kg Category 9 +70kg 16-18yrs Men: WHITE/BLUE BELT Category 1 -53.5kg Category 2 -56.5kg Category 3 -64kg Category 4 -69kg Category 5 -74kg Category 6 79.3kg Category 7 -84.3kg Category 8 -89.3kg Category 9 +89kg 16-18yrs Women: WHITE/BLUE BELT Category 1 -44.3kg Category 2 -48.3kg Category 3 -52.5kg Category 4 -56.5kg Category 5 -60.5kg Category 6 -69kg Category 7 +69kg Men: WHITE/BLUE BELT Category 1 -57.5kg Category 2 -64kg Category 3 -70kg Category 4 -76kg Category 5 -82.3kg Category 6 - 88.3kg Category 7 -94.3kg Category 8 -100.5kg Category 9 +100.5kg Women: WHITE/BLUE BELT Category 1 -53.5kg Category 2 -58.5kg Category 3 -64kg Category 4 -69kg Category 5 -74kg Category 6 +74kg Male Masters White/Blue Belt Masters 1 = 30-35 Years Masters 2 = 35-40 Years Masters 3 = 40-45 Years Masters 4 = 46 Years + Female Masters White/Blue Belt Masters 1 = 30-35 Years Masters 2 = 35-40 Years Masters 3 = 40-45 Years Masters 4 = 46 Years + Any questions please do not hesitate to contact us on cheltenhambjjopen@outlook.com or speak to Paul Sutherland or Katie Sendall directly.

We are proud to announce our next competition date will be Sunday April 22nd 2018. Better run and more improved.

Wheels are in motion👊🏽👊🏽

Plans are in place for our second event for 2018. More improvements, better for competitors!!

Thank you to everyone that came and supported the Cheltenham BJJ Open today all the staff that made the day as successful as it was we couldn't have done it without any of you. To all the competitors, clubs and coaches thank you for supporting us and making the event what it was. We hope to see you in the future... watch this space.

Our priority is to give every competitor a positive experience as for many it's the 1st time of competing. A few questions we are being asked: 1. Will weigh ins be in the Gi? Yes all weigh ins you will have to wear your GI, however we are fairly lenient so if you are slightly over it will not be a problem. We are not ADCC or a big tournament so we are willing to be slightly flexible 2. What time are weigh ins? Weigh in times are as follows kids 9am for a 9.30am start, White belt adults 11.30am for a 12,30pm start, Blue belts 12.30 for a 1.30pm start. We have had to change the start times due to the amount of competitors in the adult categories. We will try to run as smooth as possible. Please do not be late for your weigh in as your category starts and you arrive late you will not be able to compete. 3. When will medals be awarded? All winners medals will be awarded as soon as your category is finished. We will be running a knockout tournament so winners only advance unless its for 3rd place as you will fight for bronze. 4. Can I enter on the day? No. Entries are now closed. 5. Can spectators pay on the door? Yes. 6. There are only 2 in my category who will that work? If there is 2 in a category it will be a straight final for 1st & 2nd place. 7. If there is only 3 in my category how does that work? As stated in the ibjjf rulebook on 3 competitors in a division the winner of the first match goes through to the final and the losing athlete faces the third competitor in the bracket. Whoever wins that match will go through to the final to face the winner of the first match. 8. How do I pick up my coaches pass? All coaches please go to the entrance of the sports hall and either see Katie or Paul for your wristband. if you have any other questions or queries please let us know