INTERNATIONAL VELUWE OPEN JIU JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 GI & NO GI THE AUTUMN EDTION

The International Veluwe Open Jiu Jitsu Championship 2026 (Autumn Edition) is the 9th running of this Gi and No-Gi tournament, held under IBJJF standards. Gi competition takes place Saturday, No-Gi on Sunday.

Divisions: Kids (ages 4–15), Adults (16+), Masters 1 (30–40), and Masters 2 (40+) across all belt levels from white to black. White belts are split into beginners (0–6 months) and advanced (6+ months).

Format varies by division size: Kids compete in round-robin with a maximum of 4 fights; adults and masters use round-robin (up to 5 competitors), round-robin with elimination (up to 10), or Double K.O. bracket (10+). Open Class runs single knockout. All competitors are guaranteed at least 2 fights.

Registration fees:

• Adults/Masters: €45 early (until Aug 31), €60 standard, €70 late
• Kids: €27.50 early, €30 standard, €40 late
• Black belts compete free
• €20 discount for adults/masters entering both divisions; €15 for kids

Capacity: 1,000 adults/masters, 400 kids. Doors and weigh-ins open at 8:00, first matches at 9:00. Each competitor may have one coach in the competition area (wristband required).

For full details and registration, visit the official event page.