ONTARIO Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championship Gi & No-Gi - OTTAWA

ONTARIO Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship Gi & No-Gi | Ottawa, Ontario

Officially sanctioned by the Sport Jiu-Jitsu Canada Federation (SJJCANF).

EVENT OVERVIEW

The Ontario Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 marks a historic milestone for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Ontario:

• The first official Ontario Provincial tournament hosted by the Sport Jiu-Jitsu Canada Federation (SJJCANF)

As an international Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament, the Ontario Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship is part of the global SJJIF competition circuit, operating across Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, China, Japan, and countries worldwide. This event officially places Canada on the international sport jiu-jitsu stage under a unified rule set and federation structure.

Hosted by SJJCANF, the Ontario Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship brings together athletes from across Canada Gi and No-Gi divisions at the highest amateur level.

HELLO, COMPETITORS!

Welkom bij de Ontario Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship. Dit is meer dan alleen een toernooi — het is een cruciale stap in het bouwen aan de toekomst van Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Canada.

Als een non-profit federatie bestaat de Sport Jiu-Jitsu Canada Federation (SJJCANF) om terug te geven aan de atleten. Elke gebeurtenis die we organiseren is ontworpen met één doel: atleetontwikkeling. Van betaalbare registratie en eerlijke divisies tot internationale standaard regels en een professioneel evenementenstructuur, onze focus ligt op echte waarde en kansen creëren voor deelnemers op elk niveau.

Of dit nu jouw eerste competitie is of deel uitmaakt van een lange competitieve reis, jij helpt een uniforme, atleet-centrale route voor Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Canada op te bouwen.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Saturday, November 7th, 2026

Venue: Raven’s Nest

Location: Carleton University

City/Province: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

REGISTRATION PRICING

Registration TierGi or No-GiCombo (Gi + No-Gi)Early Until- August 30th$80$140Reg Until- November 1st$100$160Late Until– November 2nd $120$180Open Weight Division$50—

Registration Close November 3rd, 2026

SPECTATOR INFORMATION

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

CANCELLATION POLICY

All cancellations will be fully refunded if received by November 2nd, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Cancellation requests must be submitted by email before the deadline date (November 2nd, 2026 at 11:59 p.m) No exceptions or extensions will be granted after the cancellation cutoff date.

Please do not delete your account, as this may cause refund processing delays of one to two weeks and may impact eligibility.

For the fastest refund processing, please contact us directly using the email provided. Properly submitted requests will be processed in a timely manner.

WEIGH-IN RULES

Kids Divisions

• 2 lb weight allowance
• Athletes exceeding this allowance will be disqualified
• Please register children in a division they can safely make weight

Juvenile & Adult Divisions

• No weight allowance
• Athletes must make weight exactly
• Weigh-ins must be completed in full competition attire(Gi for Gi divisions / No-Gi uniform for No-Gi divisions)

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

• Division Change Deadline: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
• Registration Closes: Monday, June 22, 2026 at Midnight (or once capacity is reached)
• Brackets & Schedule Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2026

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

ANTI-SANDBAGGING & ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY POLICY (SJJIF)

The Canadian Open 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:📧 info@sjjcanf.com