Cardiff No Gi Submission Only Competition

The Cardiff No Gi, Submission Only, No Time Limit competition returns for third time.

You will find all the information required listed below, however, if you have any further questions please contact us on Facebook (@xplorebjj), Instagram (@xplorebjj) or Website (xplorebjj.com)

NOTE - Registration closes at 23.30 on Sunday 31st August 2025.

Details:

Date – Sunday 7th September 2025

Location – Ultimate Fitness Centre Cardiff, 11 Penlline Street, Cardiff, South Wales, CF24 3BD

Time – Weigh ins between 10.30-11am, competition brief at 11.15am, first matches will commence at approximately 11.30am.

Facilities - Roof top parking (limited spaces available), showers and changing rooms.

Warm Up - No warm up area. Warm ups can be completed on the matted area prior to the matches commencing.

Prizes:

PREMIUM MEDALS for the winner (1st) and runner up (2nd) of the division. There are no 3rd place medals

Format:

Adults Only, No Gi, Submission only, No time limit. The competition has an informal set up. Multiple matches will run concurrently on the 11 metre x 10 metre matted area.

Competitors first match will be against the person closest to them in weight and age, in the respective skill bracket, where possible.

All competitors will be guaranteed 2 matches if there are more than 2 competitors in the division. If only 2 competitors, it will be a best of 3 format. If 3 competitors it will be a Round Robin.

Rashguards/ Compression tops, shorts/leggings must be worn. No zips or metal items.

Categories:

ADULTS ONLY (18 years+)

MENS:

Novice (0-2 years/White Belt) - U60kg, U70kg, U80kg, U90kg, +90kg

Intermediate (2-4 years/ Blue belt) - U60kg, U70kg, U80kg, U90kg, +90kg

Advanced (4-6 years /Purple belt) - U60kg, U70kg, U80kg, U90kg, +90kg

Elite (6 years+ / Brown and Black belt) - U60kg, U70kg, U80kg, U90kg, +90kg

WOMENS:

Novice (0-2 years/White Belt) - U50kg, U60kg, U70kg, +70kg

Intermediate (2-4 years/ Blue belt) - U50kg, U60kg, U70kg, +70kg

Advanced (4-6 years /Purple belt) - U50kg, U60kg, U70kg, +70kg

Elite (6 years+ / Brown and Black belt) - U50kg, U60kg, U70kg, +70kg

NOTE - Experienced MMA fighters and Judo black belts should not enter the Novice category.

NOTE - Categories may be merged subject to sign ups. We will endeavour to make any merged categories as fair as possible taking into consideration: Training experience, Weight and Age.

Rules:

ALL COMPETITORS MUST READ THE RULES PRIOR TO COMPETING:

Novice: IBJJF Rules

Intermediate: IBJJF Rules

Advanced: All submissions are legal

Elite: All submissions are legal

NOTE - No slams, No scissor takedowns at any level

Spectators:

Free to watch, seating and space is very limited. You may have to sit around the edge of the mat.

Thank you in advance for your attendance.