Northern BC Combat Challenge 2026

Kaiten
Mixed Martial Arts Academy is very proud to present the fourth annual Northern BC Combat Challenge, in the Center of the four directions, this year we have the return of our Brazilian Jujitsu Gi and NO-Gi divisions. And the Gladiator Galbraith Adult Open divisions with its one of a kind prize to the grand champion of each division. 

“Northern
BC Combat Challenge ” Double elimination
Submission Only!! May 02th 2026. 

********-   REGISTER NOW!!!!!!  *** NOTICE DEADLINE Weigh ins will occur May 1st from 7:00-9:00 pm  and May 02th from 7:30-8:30 am. Athletes who miss weight may be subject to disqualification without refund.

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The
2026 Northern BC Combat Challenge with grappling takes place on Saturday , May 2nd with the doors opening at 8:00 am
event starts at 9:30am at the Northern Sports Center 3333 University Way, Prince
George, 

 : Who is invited? Can I compete?

We invite any grappling genre martial arts
from Northern BC and beyond to join us as we develop the local
competition scene for mutual benefit and to allow for expansion of
the local martial art scene. Bring your team, or your family and come
and represent your school or style ! You simply must abide by the
rules and regulation outlined on this email/letter/associated web
pages. 

***NEW***  This year we welcome all adult competitors to challenge them selves in the Gladiator Galbraith open. This will be held in No-Gi male and female divisions. Watch the page for the up coming release of the unique grad trophy to be awarded to the champion of each open division.  To be awarded a helmet there must be at least one match no walk off winners. 



 Again this year will also have custom tournament t-shirts which will be offered for sale at the concession and on line while supplies last*** Cash only*** $40.00

On May 02, 2025 Northern BC Combat Challenge will be offering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi and No-Gi Grappling
divisions  in a submission-only double elimination format.


Kids
6 -15years old: 3-minute rounds 

Adults: 5- minute rounds

BJJ
and No-Gi BJJ Divisions, **Submissions Only**,   NO points   NO- Tie
breaker speed rounds


 Kids grappling matches start at 9:30am  sharp.  Spectator admission is 10$ Kids and seniors $5 /Under 5 FREE

PLEASE
NOTE- We will give advance notice as we can only match opponents from
the registered pool of competitors. Please note the advance
withdrawal dates as any competitions without enough matches will be
offered to move up to alternative brackets or withdraw before the event. 


IT
IS A GOAL FOR OUR EVENT TO INSURE FAIRNESS AND TO DO
OUR BEST APPROACHING THE EVENT TO
CREATE DIVISIONS FOR COMPETITORS. BY MATCHING THE
COMPETITOR’S SEX, WEIGHT, AGE, AND EXPERIENCE. IF NO BRACKETS ARE AVALIBLE COMPETITORS WILL EITHER BE MOVED UP BY: SEX, AGE, WEIGHT, EXPERIANCE OR WILL BE OFFERED A FULL REFUND OF TURNAMENT DUES.  OUR GOAL IS
TO START ON TIME AND PROVIDE SOUND WITH DJ AS IN ALL OF OUR EVENTS.




This
tournament is based on Submission only format where as a successful
submission is the clear winner


The
referees will break up fights if a competitor is in a submission hold
and does not try to escape effectively right away,


All
matches start from standing. Fighters who move outside the border
when standing can (at the discretion of the referee) be restarted in
the center of the mat. If fighters move outside the area while on the
ground (both fighters have at least one knee down) the action will be
stopped and they are moved back to the centre of the mat in the last
position they were in before going out of bounds. Deliberately or
repeatedly moving outside the border will be considered as stalling
and penalized accordingly.




1.)
By submission (physical and/or verbal) or by referee stoppage due to
submission


2.) Injury or rule infringement (DQ)

3.)
If your opponent has to leave the mat / opponent not being on the mat






The
event will be contested under standard IBJJF rules- Submission only.
If there is a tie, Refs decision is final. IBJJF Legal submission
chart can be found here: https://ibjjf.com/news/new-rules-updates


The
grappling divisions will be submission only – scoring criteria
described below



1.)Kids
Gi and No GI Divisions will be 3 minute matches.


2.)Adult
and Juvenile white belts 5 minute matches


3.)
Blue belt Adult and Juvenile 6 minutes. 


4.)
Adult Purple belt 7 minutes,



5.)
Brown and Black belt 10 minute matches.


6.)
Master divisions 35 yrs up are 5 minute matches.


Spectators
Fee is $10 13+, $5  per child 5-13 and senior65+,  Children under 5 are FREE . 2 Coaches per team have FREE entry and do not require a pass for this tournament.


Juveniles:
will follow IBJJF White belt Standard for legal submissions


-
adult/masters: white belts will follow IBJJF white belt standard for
legal submissions. Purple belt and up will be Black Belt Adult IBJJF
standard. 


IBJJF
Legal submission chart can be found
here: https://ibjjf.com/news/new-rules-updates





Juvenile:
Age 16 – 17


Adults: 2 age groups for adults


1.
ADULT (18 + years old)


2.
MASTERS 1 (35 + years old)


Weigh-ins
are held the same day of the event.  Weigh ins are done with the
full nogi attire on.

Bouts will consist of 1 round.



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Mat
side coaching will be permitted for kids under that age of -10 yrs.
For kids +10 yrs , juveniles, and adults, coaching will be permitted
but they must stay behind the border.


If
you are competing in gi and no gi you need to register for the same
weight class for both. You only weigh in one time and that is for
your gi event. If you are only competing in no gi you will weigh-in
in your no gi attire.


All
coaches note that you are all under our terms and conditions and we
reserve the right to remove anyone from the event for any reason.

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