GLOBAL COMBAT JIU-JITSU TORONTO

GLOBAL COMBAT JIU-JITSU TORONTO 2026

International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship Gi & No-Gi |Toronto, Ontario

This event is nationally sanctioned by the Sport Jiu-Jitsu Canada Federation (NSO for BJJ in Canada under the Sport Jiu-Jitsu International Federation), working with the highest sport governing bodies in each province. In Ontario, the event will be sanctioned by the Ontario Athletic Commission, the province’s highest combat sport regulatory authority.

EVENT OVERVIEW

GLOBAL COMBAT TORONTO 2026 represents a defining moment for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Toronto and across Canada. More than a tournament, this event is a platform for growth, opportunity, and the continued elevation of athletes at every stage of their competitive journey.

HELLO, COMPETITORS!

Welcome to Global Combat Jiu-Jitsu TORONTO. This is more than just a tournament—it’s a key step in building the future of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Canada.

This isn’t just another tournament. Global Combat is about opportunity, growth, and athlete-first competition.

Everything we do is designed to support competitors — from fair divisions and affordable registration to professional event standards and international-level rules.

Whether this is your very first competition or another chapter in your competitive journey, you are part of something bigger. You’re helping build a unified, high-level future for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Canada — one that puts athletes first and rewards dedication, respect, and heart.

Train hard. Compete with honor. Enjoy the experience.

Let’s make history — welcome to Global Combat.

FORMAT

Designed for maximum mat time, the Round Robin format gives every competitor multiple opportunities to compete — often 4 to 6 matches per division, regardless of outcome.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Saturday, September 26th , 2026

Venue: The Colosseum Markham

Location: 7261 Victoria Park Ave

City/Province: Markham, Ontario L3R 2M7

REGISTRATION PRICING

* Early Bird pricing for one division is $60.

Why not do both?

Gi+No-Gi combo for $60.

Registration TierCombo (Gi + No-Gi)Early Bird Until July 18th$60Regular Until September 18th$100Late Registration until September 23rd$120Open Weight Division$30

SPECTATOR INFORMATION

• Spectator Fee: $10 at the door (cash only)
• Children under 7: Free
• BJJ Black Belts: Free

WEIGH-IN RULES

Kids Divisions

• 1 kg weight allowance
• Athletes exceeding this allowance will be moved up
• Please register children in a division they can safely make weight
• Weigh-ins can be completed in NO-GI attire

Juvenile & Adult Divisions

• 1 kg weight allowance
• Weigh-ins can be completed in NO-GI attire

PRE-DATE WEIGH-IN (day before event)

Venue: TBA

Location: TBA

City/Province: TBA

Place: Toronto, Ontario

From: 4pm to 8pm

*Athletes can also weigh in morning of the tournament

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

• Division Change Deadline: Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026
• Registration Closes: Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026 at Midnight (or once capacity is reached)
• Brackets & Schedule Posted: Thursday, September 24th, 2026

No division changes will be accepted after September 23rd, 2026. Athletes are responsible for reviewing their registration details and weight class before the deadline.

GLOBAL COMBAT BELTS (BLACK BELT GI, OPEN WEIGHT NO-GI)

• MENS AND WOMENS ADULT GI (ABSOLUTE BLACK BELT)
• MEN AND WOMENS ADULT NO-GI (OPEN WEIGHT ALL BELTS)

CHANGING DIVISIONS AND CANCELLING REGISTRATION

Competitors can edit or cancel their registration up until the event’s change deadline. For more information on how to do this, see the following link: https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/89-how-to-change-weightclass-or-cancel

ANTI-SANDBAGGING & ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY POLICY (SJJIF)

Global Combat Jiu-jitsu TORONTO is conducted under SJJIF rules, with a strong emphasis on fair competition and athlete safety.

Sandbagging—intentionally competing below one’s true skill level—is strictly prohibited.

Enforcement

• SJJCANF and event officials reserve the right to review athlete eligibility at any time
• Athletes may be reclassified, disqualified, or removed from qualification if registered incorrectly

Penalties

Violations may result in:

• Disqualification without refund
• Forfeiture of medals, titles, and World Championship qualification
• Suspension or disciplinary action under SJJIF regulations

Any athlete found sandbagging will be immediately disqualified from World Championship qualification.

Athletes and coaches are responsible for ensuring correct registration.

EVENT RESOURCES

• Official Rules & Uniform Guidelines (SJJIF Rulebook): https://files.sjjif.com/public/assets/2018%20SJJIF%20Rulebook_FINAL_DEC18.pdf
• Competitor List: Coming soon (Smoothcomp)
• Brackets: Coming soon (Smoothcomp)
• Schedule: Coming soon (Smoothcomp)

SJJCANF MEMBERSHIP (REQUIRED)

All competitors must hold a valid Sport Jiu-Jitsu Canada Federation (SJJCANF) membership.

• Membership is mandatory for all divisions
• Must be active at the time of competition
• Athletes without valid membership will not be permitted to compete

SJJCANF Membership Registration: https://sport-jiu-jitsu-canada-federation.smoothcomp.com/en/federation/370/membership

For questions:📧 superfights@globalcombat.ca