Which Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition in Bristol should you choose to compete at? 🤔
There are many competitions to pick from in Bristol. In this article, we will provide a comparison of the top BJJ competitions in the city of Bristol to help you make a clear decision on what is best for you.
👉 Here is a summary of what this article will contain:
✅ A comprehensive analysis of BJJ competitions in Bristol.
✅ Top 5 list of said competitions.
✅ An individual breakdown of the pros and cons of each competition.
✅ Collection of key data points, including location, price range, and more.
⚠️ An important note before you read on
Starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, for many is a lifelong journey. Yet, many people choose a club to start training super-fast. And it’s usually based on how close it is to them. It’s really important that you take the time to clearly understand each individual club’s merits before jumping in. Your decision should primarily be based on the quality of Jiu-Jitsu and the culture of the club, and secondarily on location. We have written this post in order to have a clearer understanding of the best clubs in Bristol and therefore best equip you to make an informed decision.
Example highlights of top offerings at a competition:
Choosing the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions in Bristol that suit your or your child’s own individual needs and requirements – we get it.
Everyone has their own competition goals and objectives and differing lifestyles meaning that competition to the family-oriented individual may look very different to the 17-year-old, hungry athlete looking to build a career in the sport.
🏃🏻♂️ Warm Up Mats It is extremely important that you warm your body up before competing, in order to get yourself ready for your matches. A large warm-up area is great to drill and practice your game plan with your teammates.
🇬🇧 National Level Referee’s It is important to have qualified referees at events who have a wealth of refereeing experience. Some matches are nail-bitingly close and hard to judge.
🫐 Acai Stall Acai is a popular fruit from Brazil. It is also very popular in the Jiu-Jitsu community. Practitioners and spectators alike often enjoy consuming acai with fruit and honey before matches to give them extra energy!
👕 Clothing Stands
1. Bristol Open
⭐️ Rated: 2/5 by UKBJJA
💰 Pricing: £60 entry fee or adults, £45 entry fee for kids.
📍 Address: Thornbury Leisure Centre, Thornbury, BS35 3JB
📧 Contact: premierbjj@gmail.com
💻 Website: https://www.facebook.com/p/Bristol-Open-BJJ-100064154073862/
The Bristol Open Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tournament is a 2-star ranking event under the UKBJJA and is open to all belt levels and ages.
👍 Pros
✅ Beginner friendly competition
✅ Venue has on-site parking
✅ Kids and adults of all ages and belts
✅ Cafe on site
👎 Cons
❌ No cash prizes
❌ No streaming of any kind
2. Pro Sport Grappling
⭐️ Rated: 3/5 by UKBJJA
💰 Starting from: £50 entry fee for adults, £40 entry fee for kids.
📍 Address: Kennedy Way, Yate, Bristol BS37 4DQ
📧 Contact: prosportgrappling@gmail.com
💻 Website: https://www.facebook.com/prosportgrapplingevents/
A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition which raises the bar for local competitions. The Pro Sport Grappling team provide professional-level competitions, with live streaming, cash prizes, IBJJF full-size mat areas, LED walls to show the action and much more.
👍 Pros
✅ On-site parking
✅ Some categories are live-streamed
✅ Cash prizes
✅ National level referee’s
👎 Cons
❌ Stalls are limited
3. Somerset Open
⭐️ Rated: 3/5 by UKBJJA
💰 Starting from: £50 entry fee for adults, £40 entry fee for kids.
📍 Address: Hutton Moor Rd, Weston-super-Mare BS22 8LY
📧 Contact: info@showtechs.co.uk
💻 Website: https://www.facebook.com/somersetbjjopen/
The Somerset Open is run by the same team as Pro Sport Grappling events. Both competitions are very similar, however, the Somerset Open is in Weston and Pro Sport Grappling is located closer to Bristol.
👍 Pros
✅ On-site parking
✅ Some categories are live-streamed
✅ Cash prizes
✅ National level referee’s
👎 Cons
❌ Stalls are limited
4. Bristol Open No Gi
⭐️ Rated: 5/5 on Google Reviews (35+ reviews) 💰 Starting from: £59.99 per month for adults, £39.99 per month for kids. 📍 Address: Hayward Rd, Soundwell, Bristol BS16 4NY ☎️ Contact: 0117 329 0059 💻 Website: https://www.impactgymbristol.com/
The No Gi Bristol Open Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tournament is a 2-star ranking event under the UKBJJA and is open to all belt levels and ages.
👍 Pros
✅ Lots of martial arts under one roof. ✅ Access to weights facility. ✅ Large facility.
👎 Cons
❌ No daytime schedule. ❌ Kids’ classes are not split by age. ❌ No Full-time competition team.
