# SJJIF Gi & No-Gi Sofia Winter Open 2026

> Competition in София, Sofia Capital, Bulgaria | January 17, 2026

## Overview

**Event Type:** Competition

**Description:** The SJJIF aims to organize the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and its federations, establishing one common set of rules that will enable the sport.

Fighting styles: Grappling and BJJ

Online registration at smoothcomp.com is obligatory!

Fighters, that aren't registered, will have to pay an additional 10€ fee

Аn event organized by the Bulgarian Sport Jiu-Jitsu Federation, official representative of the Sport Jiu-Jitsu International Federation

The SJJIF aims to organize the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and its federations, establishing one common set of rules that will enable the sport to develop into a recognized Olympic sport. The SJJIF is aware that Jiu-Jitsu is a constantly evolving sport and its rules & regulations will be updated accordingly to reflect the sport's development.

Weight divisions for men adults, masters and juvenile (all skill levels and belts):

-62kg, -68kg, -74kg, -80kg, -86kg, -92kg, -98kg, +98kg, Absolute

Female divisions for Gi and No Gi:

-46kg, -51kg, -56kg, +56kg

More info on weight divisions and rules:

[https://sjjif.com/](https://sjjif.com/)

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=41&v=AqSoXDy4o_w](https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=41&v=AqSoXDy4o_w)

[https://files.sjjif.com/public/assets/2018%20SJJIF%20Rulebook_FINAL_DEC18.pdf](https://files.sjjif.com/public/assets/2018%20SJJIF%20Rulebook_FINAL_DEC18.pdf)

https://files.sjjif.com/public/assets/SJJIF%20Jiu-Jitsu%20Pro%20Event%20Rules.pdf - Jiu Jitsu Pro Rules

Athletes weigh in without a Gi.

Time limits for adult Beginners and Intermediates: 5 minutes

All masters divisions and kids time limit: 4 minutes

Advanced (purple, brown and black belts): 8 minutes

*all leg locks are allowed in the no-gi advanced division

*THE ORGANISER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCHEDULE OR ALTER TIMES IN THE INTERESTS OF RUNNING AN EFFICIENT TOURNAMENT.*

**Any athlete who has proven to be a black belt in judo, has fought MMA professionally, has an amateur MMA record or has proven experience in wrestling, Olympic wrestling or Greco-Roman wrestling, can not participate in any  event as a white belt.*

Weight in: 9:00 am to 10am

On the spot registration - 40€

Fee for Gi & No-Gi - 70€

No refunds policy!

**Status:** Scheduled

## Dates

**Start:** January 17, 2026
## Location

**Venue:** 23

**Location:** София, Sofia Capital, Bulgaria


## Pricing

**Price Range:** €5 – €35
## Links

- Source: https://sjjif.smoothcomp.com/en/event/28339
## Tags

SJJIF, Gi, No-Gi, Points

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**Last Updated:** March 06, 2026

**Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/sjjif-gi-no-gi-sofia-winter-open-2026)