Events

⚔️ Match Format and Guarantee

• Minimum 2 matches per division guaranteed
  
• Best-of-Three for 2 competitor brackets
• Round Robin for 3 competitor brackets 
• Single Elimination with Bronze fight for 4+ competitor brackets

✅ Fair matches, smooth operations, and good mat time for your investment.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Divisions Offered

• Gi and No-Gi (IBJJF-style ruleset)
  
• Male and Female divisions
  
• White to Black belts
  
• Adults (18–29), Masters (30–39), Veterans (40+)
  
• UKGCC Warriors League absolute (UKGCC Rules Warriors/Elite level). There is no requirement to enter a weight division to compete in the UKGCC Warriors League.
• UKGCC Quintet Clash: 5 vs 5 team competition

📏 Weight classes are listed on the registration form

🏆 Prizes and Podiums

• Custom UKGCC Medals for Top 3
• Best Academy Trophy
• UK Grapplers Warriors League Champion Belt
• Quintet team winner trophy

🎥 Media Perks

• Professional photography and highlight video team on-site
  
• Free post-event photo gallery
  
• Optional video package upgrade (full matches)

🧾 Cancellation Policy

• Refunds available up to 14 days before the event
  
• Coupon refunds are available up to 3 days before the event

🛡️ Why Compete at UKGCC?

• Friendly but competitive atmosphere
  
• Well-structured day with no long delays
  
• Great value: fair matches, clean venues, pro-level organization
  
• Growing grassroots UK BJJ community

Rulesets

IBJJF Rules

UKGCC Rules

Venue

Address: Judo Centre, Barry Cl, High Wycombe HP12 4UE

On Sunday, we have the venue available up until 4 PM. That’s why for this event the maximum number of entries is limited to 200. Sign up early to avoid disappointment and save money!

The centre offers a large dojo area where we will have 3 fighting mats, along with the podium, weigh in stations and medics.

Friends and family can watch your match from the bleachers positioned just in front of the mats. 

Upstairs you will find a lovely bar with tables and windows overlooking the dojo on the one side, and a balcony with a view of the heath on the other side.

There is free parking on site and additional spaces are available on the neighbouring roads.

Event Day Schedule

Doors will open at 9.30 am for competitors and spectators.

Weigh in is available from 9.30, but you can weigh in at anytime during the day.

Matches will begin at 10 am.

Kids divisions will go first, followed by the Adults.

Mergers

Mergers happen after registration closes.

• Parents of under-18s alone in a group may request a merge.
  
• Groups with 2+ competitors will run.
  
• Adults may be merged at the organiser’s discretion and can refuse the proposal.
  
• Have a merge request? Email us early: info@ukgrapplers.com

Event Day Instructions

Arrive at least 90 mins before your match.
For first matches of the day, arriving at doors open is fine.

Match times update live on Smoothcomp — check regularly. Brackets may shift due to submissions or no-shows.

Be at the mat, weighed in, and ready when called. You’ll be called 3 times — no-shows are disqualified with no refund.

If your opponent no-shows, you’ll receive a coupon for a future event.

Weigh Ins

Weigh-ins are open all day.
Gi is not required to weigh in.

No weight allowance — missing weight = disqualification (no refund).

You can change weight class within the edit window on Smoothcomp.

Weigh-in is available the evening before, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. A 1.5 kg allowance is applied for the evening weigh-in to account for the natural increase in weight that occurs later in the day.

Registrations

Registration closes one week before the event. No same-day registrations accepted. All registrations and payments must be completed via Smoothcomp before the deadline. Door payments are only accepted for spectators.

Fight Times

Category	Age	Fight Time
Pee Wee 1	4 and 5 yrs	2 Minutes
Pee Wee 2	6 and 7 yrs	3 Minutes
Junior 1	8 and 9 yrs	3 Minutes
Junior 2	10 and 11 yrs	4 Minutes
Teen 1	12 and 13 yrs	4 Minutes
Teen 2	14 and 15 yrs	4 Minutes
Juvenile 1	16 yrs	5 Minutes
Juvenile 2	17 yrs	5 Minutes
Adults	18+ yrs	5 Minutes
Warriors League	18+ yrs	6 Minutes
Quintet Clash	18 + yrs	3 Minutes

UKGCC Warriors League Presentation

For experienced grapplers hunting for Champion Belts, we’ve created the UKGCC Warriors League Absolute NoGi division, which will follow the UKGCC ruleset. This ruleset prioritises fighting for submissions over positional control.

Champion belt for the winner!

All grapplers can sign up regardless of experience and belt.

UKGCC ruleset in short:

• Win by submission, points or ref tiebreaker decision

• One point back take

• One point mount

• One point for failed submission attempt

• Penalty for 20-second stall

• Less One point for each penalty

• No overtime

• No advantages

• 6-min match

Important Note

Please keep in mind that this is an elite division. It often features seasoned competitors and coaches aiming for the belt.

If you haven’t competed in an absolute division before or don’t have significant competition experience, we recommend sitting this one out.

UKGCC Quintet Clash Presentation

• Each team is composed of 5 players
• 3 must be white belts
• 2 must be blue belts
• The max cumulative weight for the team is 420kg for Men and 330kg for Women
• To register, send us your team name, and it will be enabled at checkout
• See more info on the information page here on Smoothcomp
• Any questions, feel free to reach out

Team Composition Rules

• Each team has 5 players
  
• 3 must be white belts
  
• 2 must be blue belts
  
• Maximum total team weight: 420kg (Men) / 330kg (Women)
  

Registration

• Send us your team name
  
• Once received, your team will be enabled for checkout
  

👉 For full details, check the information page on Smoothcomp.

❓ If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

 Spectators

  Entrance is £5, payable by cash or card at the door. All spectators, including parents of competitors, must pay the fee. Children under 12 enter free.
Limited free passes for coaches—see the coaches section for details.
The spectator fee grants event access and supports ongoing improvements.  

Coaches

Thank you for promoting grappling and setting a positive example for your athletes and children.

Coaches and spectators must follow rules strictly; violations may lead to competitor disqualification without exceptions.

Admittance:
Coaches enter through the spectator entrance. Each team receives coach passes based on the number of registered athletes on Smoothcomp:

• 0-5 athletes = 1 pass
  
• 6-10 athletes = 2 passes
  
• 11-15 athletes = 3 passes
  
• 16-20 athletes = 4 passes
  
• 21+ athletes = 5 passes
  

Passes are first-come, first-served at reception on event day. Coaches must show valid photo ID, Smoothcomp gym affiliation, and hold at least a BJJ Blue Belt.

Extra coaches are considered spectators and must pay the spectator fee.

All teams must register their gym correctly on Smoothcomp. No disputes will be entertained by event staff.

Medics

A team of professional medics is available throughout the day. We hire professionals specialised in combat sport events, for everybody’s peace of mind.

Parents

If you have more than one child competing, or if you also compete alongside your children, please contact the organization to receive an additional discount.