COPA DE HK - The Hong Kong International Grappling Tournament 2026

Tournament Date: October 17-18, 2026

Venue: Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Hong Kong

This is a GI and NOGI open tournament.

Bracket will be release after the registration deadline on October 4, 2026.

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Registration Fees:

(all prices are per entry)

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL OFFER (July 15 - 24, 2026 )

Early Bird special offer: HK$ 480.-

Early Bird Absolute special offer: HKD $250.-

REGULAR REGISTRATION PERIOD (JULY 25 - September 27, 2026)

Regular Registration (July 25 - September 27 2026): HK$ 680.-

LATE REGISTRATION PERIOD (SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 4, 2026)

Late Registration (September 28 - October 4, 2026): HK$ 880.-

ABSOLUTE (open weight) REGISTRATION (JULY 25- OCTOBER 4, 2026)

Absolute Registration: HK$ 350.-

(Please note that this is an additional fee to compete in the open weight (absolute) category. You must first register for a weight class to be eligible for the absolute category.)

** For Registration after October 4 2026, please contact us directly through email (copadehongkong@gmail.com). An additional HK$250.- handling fee is required.

***Please note that there will be no refund for this competition once you registered.

***Deadline for adjusting category: October 8, 2026 (Please contact us directly through email (copadehongkong@gmail.com) for adjustment after the registration deadline)

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The bracket will be released after the registration deadline of October 4, 2026.

If you are the only competitor in your category, you have three options:

1. Stay in the Category: You will automatically receive a medal.
2. Change to Another Category: Choose a different category to compete in.
3. Request a Refund: Obtain a refund for your registration.

Please notify the organizers of your decision via email (copadehongkong@gmail.com) by October 8, 2026. If no response is received, you will automatically be assigned to Option 1 (staying in the category).

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GI

Belt: White, Blue, Purple, Brown, Black

Weight Chart:

Female:

• Rooster – under 48.5kg (under 107 lbs)
• Light feather – above 48.5kg and under 53.5 kg (107 – 118 lbs);
• Feather – above 53.5 and under 58.5 kg (118 – 129 lbs);
• Light – above 58.5 kg and under 64 kg (129 – 141.6 lbs);
• Middle – above 64kg and under 69 kg (141.6 – 152.6 lbs);
• Medium heavy – above 69 and under 74 kg (152.6 – 163.6 lbs);
• Heavy – above 74 kg and under 79.3 kg (163.6 – 175 lbs);
• Super Heavy – above 79.3 kg
• Open class – open to all weight classes

Male:

• Rooster – under 57.5 kg (under 127 lbs);
• Light feather – above 57.5 kg and under 64 kg (127 – 141.6 lbs);
• Feather – above 64kg and under 70 kg (141.6 – 154.6 lbs);
• Light – above 70kg and under 76 kg (154.6 – 168 lbs);
• Middle – above 76 kg and under 82.3 kg (168 – 181.6 lbs);
• Medium heavy – above 82.3 kg and under 88.3 kg (181.6 – 195 lbs);
• Heavy – above 88.3 kg and under 94.3 kg (195 – 208 lbs);
• Super heavy – above 94.3 kg and under 100.5 kg (208 – 222 lbs);
• Ultra heavy – above 100.5 kg, no upper limit (222 lbs and up);
• Open class – open to all weight classes

Age:

Adult (18yrs or above), Master 1 (30+), Master 2 (36+), Master 3 (41+)

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No Gi

Category: White, Blue, Purple, Brown and Black

Weight Chart:

Female:

• Rooster – under 46.7kg (under 103 lbs);
• Light feather – above 46.7kg and under 51.7 kg (103 – 114 lbs);
• Feather – above 51.7 and under 56.7 kg (114 – 125 lbs);
• Light – above 56.7 kg and under 61.6 kg (125 – 136 lbs);
• Middle – above 61.6kg and under 66.7 kg (136 – 147 lbs);
• Medium heavy – above 66.7 and under 71.6 kg (147 – 158 lbs);
• Heavy – above 71.6 kg and under 76.6 kg (158 – 169 lbs);
• Super Heavy – above 76.6kg;
• Open class – open to all weight classes

Male:

• Rooster – under 55.6 kg (under 122.6 lbs);
• Light feather – above 55.6 kg and under 61.7 kg (122.6 – 136 lbs);
• Feather – above 61.7kg and under 67.5 kg (136 – 149 lbs);
• Light – above 67.5 kg and under 73.5 kg (149 – 162.6 lbs);
• Middle – above 73.5 kg and under 79.6 kg (162.6 – 175.6 lbs);
• Medium heavy – above 79.6 kg and under 85.5 kg (175.6 – 188.6 lbs);
• Heavy – above 85.5 kg and under 91.6 kg (188.6 – 202 lbs);
• Super heavy – above 91.6 kg and under 97.5 kg (202 – 215 lbs);
• Ultra heavy – above 97.5 kg, no upper limit (215 lbs and up);
• Open class – open to all weight classes

Age:

Adult (18yrs or above), Master (36+)

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Scoring System:

In BJJ competitions, a competitor can win a match by submission, points, advantage, or referee's decision.

Here's a breakdown of the scoring system:

Throws and/or takedowns: 2 points

Knee on belly: 2 points

Sweep: 2 points

Passing the guard: 3 points

Top mount position: 4 points

Control from the back (Back mount and/or Back Grab): 4 points

Advantage: is determined by aggressiveness, submission attempts, takedown attempts, and superior positioning.

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Rules: Please refer to IBJJF rules