London Open Jiu Jitsu

About London Open Jiu Jitsu

London Open Jiu Jitsu is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament located in downtown London, Ontario, on York St. It serves the local martial arts community by hosting a round robin event that features both Gi and No-Gi competitions. The tournament provides a platform for athletes of all ages, with divisions starting for children as young as four years old. The event offers various categories based on age, belt rank, and weight classes. Specific divisions include groups for children ranging from U6 to U16, as well as Juvenile, Adult, and Master 1, 2, and 3 categories. Participants can compete in both Gi and No-Gi formats. The tournament is sanctioned by the Ontario Jiu Jitsu Association, and all participating athletes are required to hold a valid membership with that organization. Practical information for the event includes a pre-registration requirement for all participants. The tournament features a weigh-in process where athletes must wear their Gi and are permitted a one-pound weight allowance. While spectators are generally required to pay a fee, seniors and children under the age of eight are admitted for free. Registered coaches with official passes are permitted matside to coach children up to age 11, while coaching for older teens and adults takes place outside the barricades.