# BJJ Dutch Open 2023 > Competition in Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands | December 09, 2023 ## Overview **Event Type:** Competition **Description:** Doors open 8.30 Weigh in from 9.00 - 12.00 First matches begin at 10.00 End of the event at 17.00 Medal ceremonies are at 12.00, 14.30 and 17.00. Register for Open Weight Class directly after medal ceremony. The brackets will serve as a simple elimination system (K.O. system), where the losing athlete from each match is eliminated and the winner goes through to the next stage of the bracket. Brackets have a maximum capacity of 24 competitors and can be merged together if there are not enough registrations. 5 minutes - Adult Female and Male White belts 6 minutes - Adult Female and Male Blue belts 7 minutes - Adult Female and Male Purple belts 10 minutes - Adult Female and Male Brown/Black belts 5 minutes - Master Female and Male White belts 5 minutes - Master Female and Male Blue belts 5 minutes - Master Female and Male Purple belts 6 minutes - Master Female and Male Brown/Black belts Weigh-in from 9.00 - 12.00. Everybody has to weigh-in with gi and belt. Men are not allowed to wear a rashguard, ladies are allowed to wear a rashguard. **ZERO TOLERANCE:**If you didn't make weight, you will be disqualified as a Walk-Over. **EVERY COMPETITOR**has to check in at the weigh-in, even Ultra Heavy, to verify your presence. Please note that you can switch weight/belt division untill sunday December 3rd. Please cancel your registration if you can't make it, so we can work with the brackets. [How to change weightclass or cancel](https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/89-how-to-change-weightclass-or-cancel). Stay updated before and during the tournament on Smoothcomp, follow the live brackets on the screens or on your phone. It is your own responsibility to show up on time at the Warming Up Area. [Find out your dynamic starting time](https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/90-find-out-your-dynamic-starting-time). At the Dutch Open we follow the IBJJF Rules: [IBJJF Rule Book](https://ibjjf.com/books-videos) [IBJJF YouTube Rules Tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLndFOMjO-W27bcQWzJbHMhul7llTclJpB) After registration it will not be able to get your registration fee back, everything will be used to organize the best tournament possible. Coaches can register for discounted entrance, 1 coach per academy/gym. No one is allowed to coach at the mats, everyone has to stay behind the fences. Visitors are welcome, 5 euro cash entrance fee. **Status:** Scheduled ## Dates **Start:** December 09, 2023 ## Location **Venue:** Nijmegen **Location:** Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands ## Pricing **Price Range:** €2 – €40 ## Links - Source: https://bjjfnl.smoothcomp.com/en/event/9844 - Instagram: https://instagram.com/bjjdutchopen - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BJJDutchOpen/ --- **Last Updated:** March 05, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/bjj-dutch-open-2023)