Events

Event Information

Our first No-Gi, Sub Only Adult & Juvenile competition will be held at the Grange Leisure Centre, in Swindon on Saturday 15th March 2025.

The venue has changing rooms, shower facilities and on-site parking. The event is capped at 600 entries to ensure plenty of space.

We have fully qualified first-aiders experienced in providing assistance to BJJ competitions and a top quality team of international level, IBJJF qualified referees.

Everyone will get an event T-Shirt and Shogun medal – even if you don’t make the podium!

We will also be running Invitationals and Black Belt Super Fights on the day!

NOTE. Our Shogun events are the toughest on the calendar and are for coloured belts only. We will be holding an exclusive white belt Goshi competition later in the year.

Divisions

Our divisions have a wide scope of weight and mixed belt levels. It’s one of the toughest events on the calendar, win your division and you truly are a GrappleStar! More information about the divisions below. Masters and black belt divisions coming in future events.

Adults

• Adult divisions are for over 18s.
• Adult divisions have a mixed belt range of Blue to Brown.
• Male adults can compete in the following weight divisions: -65kg, +65kg, +75kg, +85kg, +95kg and +105kg (Max 115kg).
• Female adults can compete in the following weight divisions: -60kg, +60kg, +70kg, +80kg, +90kg (Max 100kg).
• Adult matches are 6 mins long with 2 mins overtime in the case of no submission in standard time.
• Overtime is sudden death by submission and referees decision in the event of no submission in overtime (All referees decisions are final).
• We will follow the IBJJF Blue/Purple rule set for all adult matches.

Young Adults (Juvenile)

• Young adult divisions have a mixed age range of 16-17 Years.
•  Young adult divisions have a mixed belt range of Blue to Purple.

• Male young adults can compete in the following weight divisions: -60kg, +60kg, +70kg, +80kg and +90kg (Max 100kg).
• Female young adults  can compete in the following weight divisions: -50kg, +50kg, +60kg, +70kg and +80kg (Max 90kg).
• Young adult matches are 5 mins long with 2 mins overtime in the case of no submission in standard time.
• Overtime is sudden death by submission and referees decision in the event of no submission in overtime (All referees decisions are final).
• We will follow the IBJJF Blue/Purple rule set for all young adult matches.

More on the rules

See your category above for specific divisional information, any questions don’t hesitate to get in touch shogun@grapplestar.co.uk

• We use the lowest common denominator IBJJF legal move rule set for our divisions, this is to ensure fairness to the lower ages/belts in the division.
• While we want to be as sub only as possible, a referee’s decision will be made in the event of no submission in overtime. All referee’s decisions are final, please respect our referees they have a tough job!
• We are strict on weight. Please ensure you select the correct division, you can move divisions up to the 9th of March (six days before the event). We don’t want to disqualify anyone so please be vigilant. You will still get a T-Shirt.
• Round your weight up. E.g. If you weigh 65kg you will need to register for the +65kg division.
• Kit: Rashguards, shorts or spats. Mouthguards must be worn.
• No piercings, jewellery or electronic devices on the mats.
• We are limiting the event to 600 entries, once we we reach that limit registrations will close. We may also close entry to divisions at our discretion if we feel they are getting too big.

Prizes

Bespoke medals and T-Shirts for all competitors! We are expecting large divisions, this is a tough comp! No-one walks away empty handed.

The fastest submission of the day will win a £100 cash prize.

Top three fastest submissions get a trophy.

More information

• Doors open at 8am, we are expecting to be finished by 6pm.
• Weigh ins take place on the day of the competition starting from 8am and must be completed 1 hour before your scheduled division start time.
• The Gourmet Express food van will be on site offering a range of premium burgers, hot dogs, fries, nachos and cold drinks. Vegan and gluten free options available. They will be giving division winners free burgers!
• Brazilian Açai stall.
• Clothing and other complimentary stalls.
• Invitationals will also be taking place on the day.
• No alcohol to be consumed on the premises.

Spectators

• Spectators can exclusively buy tickets from our website at £15 grapplestar.co.uk/spectator-tickets. Buy early for a £5 discount!
• Spectators are limited to 1500, when the tickets are gone they are gone. We may not have tickets on the day so please buy early to avoid disapointment.
• Spectator entry is valid for the competition and the Invitational Fights.
• Free entry for children 8 and under.
• 4 VIP tables (six seats, situated next to the invitational mat) will be available at £180 each, see our website for more information.

Coaches

• Coaches need to register in advance, please email shogun@grapplestar.co.uk.
• One coach will be given free entry per club, additional coaches will need to register and purchase a spectator entry ticket.
• Note. This event has mixed age and belt divisions and is only suitable for experienced grapplers, coloured belts only. Please ensure your students are aware of the format.
• If you have any questions please get in touch by emailing shogun@grapplestar.co.uk we will be happy to help.