Rickson Gracie Federation Europe Tournament

20 Feb, 2017

EGJJF Open 2017

Saturday 13 May: Adults & Women
Sunday morning 14 May: Kids (Double elimination in brackets)

The European Gracie jiu-jitsu Federation Cup is held in de Maaspoorthallen in Den Bosch. In our 1th edition we will work with 5 mats. In the afternoon on Sunday 14th May Rickson Gracie will give a seminar.

Great Atmosphere and Fun
Family and Friends can watch your matches from close to the fighting area. During the day you can refresh yourself with Acai from our Sponsor or buy BJJ Gear at our sponsor stands.

Why Compete at EGJJF Cup
* Presence of Rickson Gracie during the tournament and the day after a big seminar
* With max 250 competitors it will be a top tournament in the Benelux
* The tournament always follows the communicated schedule!
* 5 mats and a good warmup area
* The Maaspoorthallen is a very prestige sports hall
* We work with experienced Referee’s and Mat Managers to make the day run smoothly
EGJJF Cup uses a knockout system. (KIDS double Elimination)
EGJJF applies the official BJJ rules from the IBJJF.
http://www.ibjjf.org/rules

Brazilian Jiu jItsu weightclasses (with Kimono);
ADULTS: -64 kg, -70 kg, -76 kg, -82.3 kg, -88.3 kg, -94.3 kg, -100.5 kg, +100.5 kg
WOMEN: -62kg, +62kg
KIDS: (Double elimination) -40, -50, -55, -60, +60kg
2 age divisions: 10/11/12 and 13/14/15 years old.

Open Weight: The medal winners of each class can sign-up after their bracket for open weight categories.
Belt Divisions:
Men: White, Blue, Purple, Brown & Black
Women: White, Blue, Purple, Brown & Black
If there are to few participants in a specific belt or weight class, classes will be combined.

Generic Rules
Important: Competing at this tournament is at your own risk. The organization is not responsible or accountable for any injuries that happens during the fights on the mats.

Location Information
Maaspoort Sport & Events
Marathonloop 1,
5235 AA ‘s-Hertogenbosch
Telefoon: 073 649 4222

Register to event

Hotel information and booking
We’ve arranged some hotel deals for our guests at two hotels nearby. If you have any questions regarding your booking or hotel, please contact them directly.
Movenpick Hotel and use promo code PEGJ01 for your discount
Fletcher Hotel and use the name EGJJF Open 2017 to book for your discount.

Contact
European Gracie Jiujitsu federation
E-mail: tournament@egjjf.com