# The King & Queen of Kent Open

> Competition in Gillingham, England, United Kingdom | January 14, 2021 – January 14, 2022

## Overview

**Event Type:** Competition

**Description:** Our first ever Gi & No-Gi Competition

IBJJF rules for Gi

Submission Only & NAGA Rules for No-Gi

IBJJF Weight Classes & Divisions for Gi & No-Gi

*WHEN ENTERING GI & NO-GI FOR A SINGLE ATHLETE, THE FOLLOWING DISCOUNT WILL BE APPLIED AT CHECKOUT - £6 FOR KIDS, £8 FOR JUVENILES & £10 FOR ADULTS*

**Brand NEW large Medal design & our first event with 6 Mats meaning more bouts & a more efficient, competition schedule**

*ALL GOLD MEDALLISTS BECOME THE KING OR QUEEN OF THEIR DIVISION AND GET FREE REGISTRATION TO THE NEXT GRAPPLE KING/QUEEN EVENT - YOU MUST HAVE AT LEAST 3 ATHLETES IN YOUR CATEGORY AND A MINIMUM OF 2 MATCHES TO QUALIFY*

Adult, Masters 1-4, Junior & Juvenile divisions *ALL JUNIOR & JUVENILES DIVISIONS WILL BE RUN AS DOUBLE ELIMINATION, GUARANTEEING AT LEAST 2 BOUTS FOR EVERY CHILD/JUVENILE*

Separate Absolutes for Adults, Masters, Teens & Juveniles.**Cash entry of £20 on the day &  50% of entry pot goes to each Division winner. All Winners also win a Limited Edition "King of Kent" T-Shirt & Snapback courtesy of Valor Fightwear**

Highly experienced & Competent Referee Team with years of competing and/or refereeing experience.

Family Friendly Mat 4 is run in partnership with the Eastern England Kids League by Professors Alain Pozo & Sarah Merriner. Mat 4 will have 2 seats either side of the Judges Table, 1 for the Coach & 1 for a parent or family member that wishes to film their child

**20 x Limited Edition Valor Sports x King/Queen to the first 20 registrations. 10 x King & 10 Queen available. T-Shirts awarded upon arrival at the front desk**

Massage & Relaxation Therapy on-site by Mind & Muscle Therapies

Free Entry to Black Belts (email us)

Valor Fightwear Gi Voucher for the Fastest Junior Submission

Plenty of paid parking at the event venue & Free Parking close by

Email: Enquiries@southernopen.co.uk

Spectators £5

**Status:** Scheduled

## Dates

**Start:** January 14, 2021
**End:** January 14, 2022
## Location

**Venue:** Medway Road

**Location:** Gillingham, England, United Kingdom


## Pricing

**Price Range:** £30 – £40
## Links

- Registration: https://www.facebook.com/southernbjjopen/
- Source: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/3789
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southernopen
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southernbjjopen

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**Last Updated:** March 06, 2026

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