# The London Open 2025

> Competition in London, Ontario, Canada | October 04, 2025 – October 05, 2025

## Overview

**Event Type:** Competition

**Description:** THIS EVENT IS A PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY! This event will be held for both GI and No-Gi divisions, for Adults and kids. Divisions will be for all ages (starting at 4 years old), belts and weight classes

Event is sanctioned by Ontario Jiu Jitsu Association. All athletes are required to have a valid membership.

Note: If you have any issues or questions regarding OJA membership please email us at events@ontariojiujitsuassociation.com

Tournament Dates

October 4th, 2025 - All Divisions

RULES: [https://www.ontariojiujitsuassociation.com/bjj-tournament-rules/](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps://www.ontariojiujitsuassociation.com/bjj-tournament-rules/%26amp;sa%3DD%26amp;source%3Deditors%26amp;ust%3D1657570065470779%26amp;usg%3DAOvVaw0-xmuuGy4rVDCiSjYLjnOl&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1657570065478259&amp;usg=AOvVaw1gqFg8ykDqlkS94BKkpf8t)

**BELT &amp; AGE DIVISIONS (*Note: Age divisions are based on Year of Birth)***

*Year of Birth               Age Division                           Belts*

2021/2020                   Kids 1 (4-5 yrs old)              White, Grey

2019/2018                   Kids 2 (6-7 yrs old)              White, Grey, Yellow

2017/2016                   Kids 3 (8-9 yrs old)              White, Grey, Yellow

2015/2014                   Youth 1  (10-11 yrs old)        White, Grey, Yellow &amp; Up

2013/2012                   Youth 2 (12-13 yrs old)         White, Grey, Yellow &amp; Up

2011/2010                  Teen (14-15 yrs old)             White, Grey, Yellow &amp; Up

2009/2008                  Juvenile (16-17 yrs old)       White, Blue

2007 and before        Adult Male (18+ yrs old)       White, Blue, Purple, Brown, Black

2007 and before        Adult Female  (18+)               White, Blue, Purple, Brown/Black

1995 and before        Master 1  (30+ yrs old)          White, Blue, Purple, Brown/Black

1985 and before        Master 2   (40+ yrs old)        White, Blue, Purple, Brown/Black

1975 and before        Master 3  (50+ yrs old)          White, Blue, Purple, Brown/Black

REGISTRATION FEES

Early Bird Price:

August 19th  Kids/Adults $80

Regular Price:

September 19th, Kids/Adults $90

Late Registration Price:

September 30th, Kids/Adults $100

Adults and Kids- +$30 to add No-Gi Division

IMPORTANT DATES

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 30th, 2025

Last day for Cancellations / Full Refunds: Tuesday, September 30th, 2025

Registration Check day (Athlete correction) deadline: Wednesday, October 1st, 2025

Schedule Release Date: Friday, October 3rd, 2025

Brackets Release Date: Friday, October 3rd, 2025

SPECTATOR FEE: $10

Seniors and Kids under 8 are Free

Coaches - please post this at your gym and refer your parents to this facebook group so they can be informed

-refer to smoothcomp for info / details / reminders / schedule / brackets

-check your emails as well for information

-arrive at the venue at least 1-1.5 hours before the division start time

-spectator fees are typically $10 (cash only) but price may vary from event to event - seniors and kids under 10 usually are free

-listen for your division called to the weigh ins - if you aren’t sure if you’ve been called yet - ask at the weigh in desk

-once you weigh in remain in the bullpen (holding area) until your division is called and the ring coordinator comes to get you

-weigh in is with the Gi on and there is a 1lb weight allowance

- footwear MUST be worn at all times when not competing on the mat

-Gi colours for teens, juveniles and adults are white, blue and black and must be clean and to the right specifications (length)

-NO rashguards or spats for boys/men under your Gi

-please keep your Gi on and tied up at all times when in the warm up and competition areas - even after your matches

-no jumping over the barricades

-once your division is done go to podium and wait for your medal presentation

-ONLY registered coaches with their coaches passes will be allowed matside to coach kids up to youth age 11 - coaching for teens 12 and up will happen outside the barricades

-parents/family members/friends must watch from outside the barricades for all ages - parents your children will be taken to the mats by a ring coordinator and you can follow them to their mat on the outside of the barricades (your child will be in full view at all times)

-no picture taking or video taping inside the barricades / matside by anyone (unless hired by the promoter) - athletes you may put your phone on a tripod on the scorekeepers table and video tape your matches that way

-IMPORTANT- we are trying to keep the mat areas as free from people as possible so the table runners, medics, etc can do their jobs easily - as well as for various other reasons which is why we have the rules for coaches/family members matside

-please be courteous and respectful to all event staff, volunteers etc. they are doing their very best to ensure the event runs smoothly - we have a lot of student volunteers so if there are any issues please speak to the chief official or tournament promoter/organizer

-the referees decision is final - if you have any questions please talk to the head referee or chief official at the event

-it is helpful for all athletes, coaches, parents etc. to know the jiu jitsu rules - the OJA is running rules courses on Friday nights before some tournaments so come and gain some knowledge

-want to become a referee or involved with the tournament scene or the Ontario Jiu Jitsu Association/OJA? contact Tony Isaacs (coaches@ontariojiujitsuassociation.com) for more information - “many hands make light work”

**Status:** Scheduled

## Dates

**Start:** October 04, 2025
**End:** October 05, 2025
## Location

**Venue:** Palace Street

**Location:** London, Ontario, Canada


## Pricing

**Price:** 101.7 CAD
## Links

- Source: https://ontario-jiu-jitsu.smoothcomp.com/en/event/24734
## Tags

Multi-Day

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**Last Updated:** March 06, 2026

**Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/the-london-open-2025)
