Below are divisions and brief explanations/information for what qualifies for each Adult, Master and Senior division in the Male divisions.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING
- Full IBJJF Rules can be found here - Books and Videos | IBJJF
- Our event is based on belt level and grappling experience.
- The event is to help all ages and levels gain experience and especially to have fun.
- We will continue to do our best to give Beginner & Novice competitors two bouts where possible.
*This will not be possible if only 2 enter a division or if injuries/no shows occur and then it is out of our hands.
- Intermediate, Advance & Elite divisions will be straight knockout but can also enter Cash Absolute divisions.
*Adult and above competitors can also enter our Cash Prize Absolutes at all belt/experience levels.
- All competitors MUST make sure they are in the correct weight and experience division prior to the amendments deadline (7 days before any event). If they are not, then they will be DQ'd and cannot move after the deadline and especially not on the day.
- Unless their allocated coach, no other person is allowed beyond the barrier into the matted area with you under any circumstances.
- Any aggression or abuse to anyone will not be tolerated and you will be asked to leave the event and risk the competitor being DQ'd.

AGED DIVISIONS
- Adult (18+ years old only)
- Master (30+ years old only)
- Senior (40+ years old only)

EXPERIENCE DIVISIONS

Gi Experience Divisions
- Beginner (White Belt) - Must have 0-2 Stripes & less than 12 months grappling experience.
*Pro MMA Fighter/Judo Black Belt that are not graded in BJJ cannot enter this division.

- Novice (White Belt) - If 3+ Stripes or 12+ months grappling experience, you must do Novice.
*Pro MMA Fighter/Judo Black Belt that are not graded in BJJ cannot enter this division.

- Intermediate (Blue Belt).
*IBJJF Blue Belt Rules.

- Advance (Purple Belt).
*IBJJF Purple Belt Rules.

- Elite (Brown & Black Belt).
*IBJJF Brown/Black Belt Rules.

No-Gi Experience Divisions
- Beginner (White Belt) - Must have 0-2 Stripes & less than 12 months grappling experience.
*Pro MMA Fighter/Judo Black Belt that are not graded in BJJ cannot enter this division.

- Novice (White Belt) - If 3+ Stripes or 12-24 months grappling experience, you must do Novice.
*Pro MMA Fighter/Judo Black Belt that are not graded in BJJ cannot enter this division.

- Intermediate (Up to Blue Belt) or 2-5 years grappling experience.
*IBJJF Blue Belt Rules.

- Advance (Up to Purple) or 5-8 years grappling experience.
*IBJJF Purple Belt Rules.

- Elite (All Belt Levels) or 8+ years grappling experience.
*IBJJF Brown/Black Belt Rules.

**IMPORTANT**
Please note that if you have been training in grappling/wrestling/sambo/ for a significant period of time, please do not register for Beginner/Novice divisions. We take sandbagging seriously and will DQ athletes after the event if necessary.

- Beginner: No Amateur MMA bouts allowed (Gi & No-Gi)
- Novice: 1-2 Amateur MMA bouts maximum (No-Gi)
- Intermediate: 3+ Amateur MMA bouts (No-Gi)

If you are not sure, please do not hesitate to contact us.

WEIGHT DIVISIONS
- All ages (-55.5kgs, -61.5kgs, -67.5kgs, -73.5kgs, -79.5kgs, -85.5kgs & -91.5kgs, 97.5kgs & +97.5kgs)

BOUT TIMINGS
- Beginner/Novice = 5 minute rounds (All age groups)
- Intermediate Adult = 6 minute rounds (Master & Senior = 5 minutes)
- Advance Adult = 7 minute rounds (Master = 6 minutes & Senior = 5 minutes)
- Elite Adult = 8 minute rounds (Master = 6 minutes & Senior = 5 minutes)
- Absolute (Intermediate or Advance or Elite) Adults = 6 minute rounds (Master = 5 minutes)

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to e-mail us at [email protected].