ENTRY IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 100 COMPETITORS TO REGISTER
IF NOT ALREADY FULL, ENTRY WILL CLOSE 8 DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT
NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED
Introduction
The Junior Novice Ground-Fighting Championships is intended to be a small, friendly event for juniors who have taken part in no more then 5 grappling based competitions and who do not hold Brazilian Jiu Jitsu rank (IBJJF belt system).
Entries from IBJJF grey/white belts will be accepted provided they have not previously taken part in ANY grappling based competitions.
The format will be points awarded for positional dominance. There will be NO SUBMISSIONS.
Our Guarantee
All competitors in categories of 4+ will get a minimum of two fights
75% of competitors will get a minimum of three fights
The weigh-in times will be posted at least 5 days before the event.
The categories will be completed and the medals presented by 2:00pm
We will provide bleacher seating for 280 spectators
A warm-up area will be provided for the competitors
The competitors list will be posted online at least 5 days before the event
Results will be posted online within 24 hours of the event.
Venue
thePoint4
Venns Lane
Hereford HR1 1DT
Premier Inn just over 1 mile from the venue >here
Rules
Fight starts from the knees
No Submissions
Guard Pass = 3 points
Mount = 4 points
Hooks = 4 points
Knee on Belly = 2 points
Sweep = 2 points
Positions must be held for 10 seconds
After a 4 point hold is awarded, if the fight is not progressing, the fighters will re-start from the knees.
Categories:
JUNIORS & JUVENILES (must not have taken part in more than 5 grappling based competitions).
Weights:
-18, -21, -24, -27, -30, -34, -38, -42, -46, -50, -55, -60, -65, -70, -75, -80, +80 kg
Age:
Juniors: 4 - 6 years, 7 - 9 years, 10 - 12 years and 13 - 15 years. Juveniles: 16-17 years.
Age categories will be further sub-divided where we have sufficient entries.
Generally we will run categories where we have 3 or more competitors. Where we do not have sufficient numbers to run a category, we will offer a move to another suitable category.
The brackets will be e-mailed to all competitors at least 5 days before the event and where we have had to move junior competitors, if the parents, coach or the competitors are not happy with the brackets we will issue a refund.
Weigh-in Times
Weigh-in times will be confirmed at least 5 days before the event, details will be posted online and e-mailed to all competitors.
Entry Fee:
Juniors £25 - includes booking fee and free spectator entry.
Coaches:
Coach Passes for The Hereford BJJ Open are issued as follows:
You are a legit Brown/Black Belt.
You have 5 or more students competing in the event.
Name:
Belt Rank:
Team Name:
For further information please e-mail
Fighter and Coach Comments from the previous Hereford Opens
Bri Reid (Gracie Barra Plymoouth) "Crazy how quick they sell out, really well run though one of the best comps I have been to."
Steve Harvey (Combat and Exercise) "It was my first competition and it was an excellent experience, it's got an excellent reputation and deservedly so! Well done."
Jimmy Johnstone (Phoenix MMA) "Such a well organised comp. one of the best I've ever seen. Such a lovely atmosphere. Great standard throughout. Phoenix brought back some nice medals. Really looking forward to competing next time."
Esputahlo (posted on Cagewarriors BJJ forum) "By far the best run comp in the uk, great atmosphere and always guaranteed a good few fights for a lower price than most big comps. awesome day"
Sloth Jitsu (posted on the EFN forum) "Hereford open and this comp [English Open] are the best comps i have ever been to, if you are a competitor then dont miss the oportunity to experience how a competition should be run, with the competitors being the priority not profits"
Andy Costello (Project Mayhem - Raphael Dos Santos) "If Carlesberg did BJJ comps they would be like the Hereford Open. My guys all got three fights, it ran like a swiss clock, Dave Coles is great to work with. As professional as a Judo comp but without the 'attitude'. No wonder this comp has such a great rep."
Johnboy1973 (posted on the EFN forum) "Brilliant day, very well run event made even better by my boy picking up silver. I look forward to returning in December."
Chris Rees (Chris Rees Academy) 'The competition was superbly run as always and really set the benchmark once again. Organisation, communication and overall professionalism were excellent as I've come to expect from the Hereford comps.'
Lee B (Alliance UK) 'This was our first event and we all had a great time, was good to meet some of the other uk bjj guys and me and the team will certainly be back.
Thanks Dave for a great day and congratulations to all the competitors.'
Mark P (Gracie Barra Mansfield) 'it was the first BJJ comp for our guys and they all really enjoyed it. A nice friendly atmosphere from everybody there, and was also nice to see the coaches from the opponents coming over and congratulating each others fighters no matter what the outcome of the fight and passing on compliments.'
Rob T (Chris Rees Academy) 'This was a great event, run to the same high standards as all previous Combat Academy events... I am still to experience one running late (and I've been to a lot).'
Nick Brookes (RGA Mill Hill) 'Once again Dave Coles And the Hereford team have shown how its done, One of the best events I have been to. Efficient in every way.'
Gareth (Straight Blast Gym) 'Awesome day! another well organized comp! well worth the trip up from Plymouth.
Ade (Gracie Barra Swansea) 'great day I really enjoyed myself, coming back in Feb.'
Richard Shore (Tillery Combat) 'Excellent comp. . . . . all my lads had between 3 and 6 fights . . . . . cant wait for the next one'
Mark (Renegades Jiu Jitsu) 'Thankyou for running a great comp, although i didnt win a medal i had a great day. The atmosphere was relaxed and well organized. This was my first comp and i will be returning in febuary!'
Simon (Carlson Gracie Revolution Team) 'It is no surprise that THE HEREFORD OPEN has been so superbly organised by them with results posted as the organisers are still sitting on tables at the event. If this is the future for customers at UKBJJ competitions then the future is bright. The Combat Academy are setting standards of excellence.'
Scuba (Gracie Barra Swansea) 'The guys from the Combat Acadamy put on yet another excellent competition. This was their first full BJJ comp with 3 mats runnning and not only did it all look professional, as per usual it all ran to time.'
Pete O'Shea (Carlson Gracie Revolution Team) 'It was a fantastic competition so well organised and really friendly. I made lots of new friends on the day and the atmosphere was superb. A great expierience and I look forward to coming back in February. Thanks again for a superb day out.'
Matt (Gracie Barra Preston) "I just want to pass on mine and the lads from Preston Gracie Barras thanks for the superb experience you and the team gave us at the Hereford open yesterday. The organisation was superb. Roll on the next one."
Stefan (parent of a junior competitor) "I would like to thank you and all your team for providing a great well run tournament.
All the kids from Teamforce Cia Paulista Int UK had a great time and we had a few first timers that enjoyed the friendly relaxed atmosphere."
Martin Gosport Budokan and Tigers Lair Submissions "Many thanks for yesterday my lot from Gosport Budokan and Tigers Lair Submissions had a great day enjoyed it As always, sorry didn’t see you before we left, but you were busy again many thanks and thanks for having us there
Kind Regards Martin"
Danielle Parkinson GB Preston "Had a brilliant time at my first competition yesterday. Thank you for hosting!"
Katy Ashcroft GB Preston "Really enjoyed my first competition. Brill day, well organised. Thanks guys"
Christopher Davis Gracie Barra Gloucester "Thanks for the awesome event yesterday. Great comp and thoroughly enjoyed it. Managed to squeeze a silver in the -76kgs. cheers to all my opponents ... what a bunch of warriors!"
James Ray Messenger Chris Rees Academy "Loved my first competition and deffo coming back again in search of them medals haha brilliantly organised too"
Doug Steele Chris Rees Academy "So well organised, huge amount of respect and camaraderie from fellow competitors. Thanks to the refs and organisers."
Sam Schilder Checkmat "Great day well organised Thanks guys!!"
Steve Lewis Checkmat "Just wanted to say thank you for a superbly organised comp yesterday, it was my first and I'm already looking forward to the next."
