FLANDERS OPEN 2026

17-18 January 2026

📍 Sporthal De Rode Loop, Rodeloopstraat 2, 2170 Antwerp

This is a Jujitsu Fighting, Groundfight and Jiu Jitsu/BJJ competition for ages 8 to Adults.  The event is not an official JJIF-ranking tournament but we follow the JJIF ruleset to ensure consistency, safety, and high standards across all matches.

 Entry Fee 

💥 Early Bird 

• Fighting & Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) € 40 per category
• Groundfight €20 per category

🔒 Standard 

• Fighting & Jiu-Jitsu 5BJJ) € 50 per category, €40 for a second category
• Groundfight €25 per category                                                                                           

⏰ Late Entry

• Additional cost per category
• We strongly encourage early registration to take advantage of savings and secure your spot.                                                                                                                                    

 Divisions and Categories

We offer categories for the following age groups:

• U10: Ages 8–9 
• U12: Ages 10–11 
• U14: Ages 12–13 
• U16: Ages 14–15 
• U18: Ages 16–17 
• U21: Ages 18–20 
• Aduts 20+ 

Athletes may enter multiple disciplines.  The
organization cannot guarantee that in case of multiple entries by the same
athlete on the same competition day, the competitions will be sufficiently
spread out in time and will not take place simultaneously. This risk is
for the account of the athlete.

Ruleset

This event will use the JJIF ruleset for both Fighting and Jiu-Jitsu and the VJJF ruleset for Groundfight.

• This is not a JJIF ranking event or officially endorsed by JJIF.
• The Jiu-Jitsu ruleset is similar to IBJJF but with some additional permitted submissions.
• You can find full JJIF rules on: https://jjif.sport/downloads                                                        

Weigh-In & Accreditation 

Accreditation

All coaches, officials and athletes sign in at registration and will receive a personalized accreditation after verification of
payment.  This accreditation is necessary to
gain access to the  weigh-in, sports hall, warm-up and competition areas.

Weigh-In

• The evening before the event during setup, 19h till 21h
• On the day of the event 7h-8h  
• Weigh in in shorts and T-shirt or rash guard
• Only with ID! (en geldig VJJF lidmaatschap voor Vlaamse atleten)
• Failure to hit weight will result in DQ (Scales available to test weight before, no refund)   

 Coach and Referee Meeting

A Coach and Referee Meeting will be held around 8h30 on Saturday and Sunday.

• This is not mandatory, but strongly encouraged.
• The purpose is to answer any final questions, clarify expectations, and ensure everyone is aligned before competition begins.
• Once the event starts, communication with referees will be restricted due to time pressures and the challenge rule being in effect. This meeting is your chance to ask questions and gain clarity ahead of time.                                                                                  

 Athlete Communications

All event information (e.g. bracket release, weigh-in times, future event news) will be sent using the contact details provided at registration. Please ensure your information is accurate and up to date.

 Spectator Entry

• €5 per person, kids under 8 free entrance
• €8 per person for 2 days

  Liability

The organizing entities and their employees are not
responsible and are not liable before, during and after the tournament for eventual
thefts, damages, accidents and injuries regardless of the capacity of the person
concerned such as employee, coach, athlete, referee, etc. Any hotel bookings
are made under your own responsibility.

Club managers, team leaders and coaches ensure that all their participants
are physically fit and properly prepared to participate in the competitions
entered. Moreover, this is also each individual athlete’s own responsibility.

All participants in the tournament, regardless of capacity, are advised
to have proper personal medical insurance and accident (liability) insurance.