25/08/2026
β°π₯ REGISTRATION CLOSES IN JUST 48 HOURS π₯β°
π₯ The South Yorkshire Open β Saturday, 5th September 2026 | Barnsley
π£ Your place on the mats is waiting. Join us at the South Yorkshire Open, test yourself and compete alongside grapplers from across the region. Donβt leave it too late β Secure your spot now!
β° REGISTRATION DEADLINE
π This Thursday, 27th August 2026 at 10pm.
π₯ Once we hit this deadline or hit event capacity registration will close, whichever comes first!
β‘οΈ Why miss out? Register now to avoid disappointment!
π₯ WHY YOU NEED TO BE THERE
β
Big matches & high-energy atmosphere
β
NEW Beginner (0β12 months) & Novice Absolute Divisions
β
2-match minimum guarantee
β
Bespoke medals & academy team trophies
β
Split White Belt divisions for fairer brackets
β
Family-friendly venue, pro medics & smooth organisation
π― SPECIAL OFFER
πΈ 50% OFF for Brown Belts, Black Belts & Pro MMA Fighters (3+ fights)
π§ Email [email protected] to claim your code
π EVENT DETAILS
π₯ IBJJF rules (with slight tweaks)
βοΈ Weigh-ins without the Gi (once only)
π¨ Any colour Gi permitted
π
Large bespoke medals & team trophies
π One of the biggest grappling events in the North of England, North Wales & Northern Ireland!
πͺ Enter the 2026 Summer the right way! β Compete. Improve. Evolve.
π Register on Smoothcomp before 10pm this Thursday!
π SPONSORS
| | | .nutrition | | | |
π₯ MEDIA PARTNERS
| | .design
π© Questions? [email protected]
23/08/2026
β°π₯ REGISTRATION CLOSES THIS WEEK π₯β°
π₯ The South Yorkshire Open β Saturday, 5th September 2026 | Barnsley
π£ Your place on the mats is waiting. Join us at the South Yorkshire Open, test yourself and compete alongside grapplers from across the region. Donβt leave it too late β Secure your spot now!
β° REGISTRATION DEADLINE
π This Thursday, 27th August 2026 at 10pm.
π₯ Once we hit this deadline or hit event capacity registration will close, whichever comes first!
β‘οΈ Why miss out? Register now to avoid disappointment!
π₯ WHY YOU NEED TO BE THERE
β
Big matches & high-energy atmosphere
β
NEW Beginner (0β12 months) & Novice Absolute Divisions
β
2-match minimum guarantee
β
Bespoke medals & academy team trophies
β
Split White Belt divisions for fairer brackets
β
Family-friendly venue, pro medics & smooth organisation
π― SPECIAL OFFER
πΈ 50% OFF for Brown Belts, Black Belts & Pro MMA Fighters (3+ fights)
π§ Email [email protected] to claim your code
π EVENT DETAILS
π₯ IBJJF rules (with slight tweaks)
βοΈ Weigh-ins without the Gi (once only)
π¨ Any colour Gi permitted
π
Large bespoke medals & team trophies
π One of the biggest grappling events in the North of England, North Wales & Northern Ireland!
πͺ Enter the 2026 Summer the right way! β Compete. Improve. Evolve.
π Register on Smoothcomp before 10pm this Thursday!
π SPONSORS
| | | .nutrition | | | |
π₯ MEDIA PARTNERS
| | .design
π© Questions? [email protected]
22/08/2026
π₯β¨ EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS TONIGHT β¨π₯
π The Lancashire Open β Saturday, 21st November 2026 | Wigan, Greater Manchester
π₯ Limited time remaining to secure Early Bird pricing for the Lancashire Open, a must-attend event for grapplers across the North West of England and beyond.
β° EARLY BIRD DEADLINE
π TONIGHT AT 10PM (Saturday, 22nd August 2026).
π« Once itβs gone, standard pricing takes over or when we reach 250 registrations β whichever comes first!
π₯ WHY YOU NEED TO BE THERE
β
Big matches & high-energy atmosphere
β
NEW Beginner (0β12 months) & Novice Absolute Divisions
β
2-match minimum guarantee
β
Bespoke medals & academy team trophies
β
Split White Belt divisions for fairer brackets
β
Family-friendly venue, pro medics & smooth organisation
π― SPECIAL OFFER
πΈ 50% OFF for Brown Belts, Black Belts & Pro MMA Fighters (3+ fights)
π§ Email [email protected] to claim your code
π BONUS DRAW
Register before the Early Bird deadline for a chance to WIN Β£50 vouchers from:
π₯ Progress Jiu Jitsu
π₯ Empire Grappling
π EVENT DETAILS
π₯ IBJJF rules (with slight tweaks)
βοΈ Weigh-ins without the Gi (once only)
π¨ Any colour Gi permitted
π
Large bespoke medals & team trophies
π One of the biggest grappling events in the North of England, North Wales & Northern Ireland!
πͺ Continue 2026 the right way β Compete. Improve. Evolve.
π Register on Smoothcomp before 10pm this Saturday!
π SPONSORS
| | | .nutrition | | | |
π₯ MEDIA PARTNERS
| | .design
π© Questions? [email protected]
20/08/2026
π₯β¨ EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS IN JUST 48 HOURS β¨π₯
π The Lancashire Open β Saturday, 21st November 2026 | Wigan, Greater Manchester
π₯ Limited time remaining to secure Early Bird pricing for the Lancashire Open, a must-attend event for grapplers across the North West of England and beyond.
β° EARLY BIRD DEADLINE
π This Saturday, 22nd August 2026 at 10pm.
π« Once itβs gone, standard pricing takes over or when we reach 250 registrations β whichever comes first!
π₯ WHY YOU NEED TO BE THERE
β
Big matches & high-energy atmosphere
β
NEW Beginner (0β12 months) & Novice Absolute Divisions
β
2-match minimum guarantee
β
Bespoke medals & academy team trophies
β
Split White Belt divisions for fairer brackets
β
Family-friendly venue, pro medics & smooth organisation
π― SPECIAL OFFER
πΈ 50% OFF for Brown Belts, Black Belts & Pro MMA Fighters (3+ fights)
π§ Email [email protected] to claim your code
π BONUS DRAW
Register before the Early Bird deadline for a chance to WIN Β£50 vouchers from:
π₯ Progress Jiu Jitsu
π₯ Empire Grappling
π EVENT DETAILS
π₯ IBJJF rules (with slight tweaks)
βοΈ Weigh-ins without the Gi (once only)
π¨ Any colour Gi permitted
π
Large bespoke medals & team trophies
π One of the biggest grappling events in the North of England, North Wales & Northern Ireland!
πͺ Continue 2026 the right way β Compete. Improve. Evolve.
π Register on Smoothcomp before 10pm this Saturday!
π SPONSORS
| | | .nutrition | | | |
π₯ MEDIA PARTNERS
| | .design
π© Questions? [email protected]
17/08/2026
π₯β¨ EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS THIS WEEK β¨π₯
π The Lancashire Open β Saturday, 21st November 2026 | Wigan, Greater Manchester
π₯ Limited time remaining to secure Early Bird pricing for the Lancashire Open, a must-attend event for grapplers across the North West of England and beyond.
β° EARLY BIRD DEADLINE
π This Saturday, 22nd August 2026 at 10pm.
π« Once itβs gone, standard pricing takes over or when we reach 250 registrations β whichever comes first!
π₯ WHY YOU NEED TO BE THERE
β
Big matches & high-energy atmosphere
β
NEW Beginner (0β12 months) & Novice Absolute Divisions
β
2-match minimum guarantee
β
Bespoke medals & academy team trophies
β
Split White Belt divisions for fairer brackets
β
Family-friendly venue, pro medics & smooth organisation
π― SPECIAL OFFER
πΈ 50% OFF for Brown Belts, Black Belts & Pro MMA Fighters (3+ fights)
π§ Email [email protected] to claim your code
π BONUS DRAW
Register before the Early Bird deadline for a chance to WIN Β£50 vouchers from:
π₯ Progress Jiu Jitsu
π₯ Empire Grappling
π EVENT DETAILS
π₯ IBJJF rules (with slight tweaks)
βοΈ Weigh-ins without the Gi (once only)
π¨ Any colour Gi permitted
π
Large bespoke medals & team trophies
π One of the biggest grappling events in the North of England, North Wales & Northern Ireland!
πͺ Continue 2026 the right way β Compete. Improve. Evolve.
π Register on Smoothcomp before 10pm this Saturday!
π SPONSORS
| | | .nutrition | | | |
π₯ MEDIA PARTNERS
| | .design
π© Questions? [email protected]
15/08/2026
π₯π’ NORMAL REGISTRATION PRICING ENDS TONIGHT π’π₯
π₯ The NI Open β Saturday, 10th October 2026 | Belfast
π£ Final few hours and few few places remaining for normal registration pricing for the NI Open in Belfast, a must-attend event for grapplers from across Northern Ireland, Ireland and beyond.
β° NORMAL REGISTRATION PRICING DEADLINE
π TONIGHT AT 10PM - Saturday, 15th August 2026.
π₯ Once itβs gone, late pricing applies or when we hit 500 registrations, whichever comes first!
β‘οΈ Why pay more than you have to? Register now on Smoothcomp with payment and some some money!
π₯ WHY YOU NEED TO BE THERE
β
Big matches & high-energy atmosphere
β
NEW Beginner (0β12 months) & Novice Absolute Divisions
β
2-match minimum guarantee
β
Bespoke medals & academy team trophies
β
Split White Belt divisions for fairer brackets
β
Family-friendly venue, pro medics & smooth organisation
π― SPECIAL OFFER
πΈ 50% OFF for Brown Belts, Black Belts & Pro MMA Fighters (3+ fights)
π§ Email [email protected] to claim your code
π EVENT DETAILS
π₯ IBJJF rules (with slight tweaks)
βοΈ Weigh-ins without the Gi (once only)
π¨ Any colour Gi permitted
π
Large bespoke medals & team trophies
π One of the biggest grappling events in the North of England, North Wales & Northern Ireland!
πͺ End the 2026 Season the right way β Compete. Improve. Evolve.
π Register on Smoothcomp before 10PM this Saturday!
π SPONSORS
| | | .nutrition | | | |
π₯ MEDIA PARTNERS
| | .design
π© Questions? [email protected]
13/08/2026
π₯π’ NORMAL REGISTRATION PRICING ENDS IN JUST 48 HOURS π’π₯
π₯ The NI Open β Saturday, 10th October 2026 | Belfast
π£ Final few days and places remaining for normal registration pricing for the NI Open in Belfast, a must-attend event for grapplers from across Northern Ireland, Ireland and beyond.
β° NORMAL REGISTRATION PRICING DEADLINE
π This Saturday, 15th August 2026 at 10PM.
π₯ Once itβs gone, late pricing applies or when we hit 500 registrations, whichever comes first!
β‘οΈ Why pay more than you have to? Register now on Smoothcomp with payment and some some money!
π₯ WHY YOU NEED TO BE THERE
β
Big matches & high-energy atmosphere
β
NEW Beginner (0β12 months) & Novice Absolute Divisions
β
2-match minimum guarantee
β
Bespoke medals & academy team trophies
β
Split White Belt divisions for fairer brackets
β
Family-friendly venue, pro medics & smooth organisation
π― SPECIAL OFFER
πΈ 50% OFF for Brown Belts, Black Belts & Pro MMA Fighters (3+ fights)
π§ Email [email protected] to claim your code
π EVENT DETAILS
π₯ IBJJF rules (with slight tweaks)
βοΈ Weigh-ins without the Gi (once only)
π¨ Any colour Gi permitted
π
Large bespoke medals & team trophies
π One of the biggest grappling events in the North of England, North Wales & Northern Ireland!
πͺ End the 2026 Season the right way β Compete. Improve. Evolve.
π Register on Smoothcomp before 10PM this Saturday!
π SPONSORS
| | | .nutrition | | | |
π₯ MEDIA PARTNERS
| | .design
π© Questions? [email protected]
09/08/2026
π₯π’ NORMAL REGISTRATION PRICING ENDS THIS WEEK π’π₯
π₯ The NI Open β Saturday, 10th October 2026 | Belfast
π£ Final few days and places remaining for normal registration pricing for the NI Open in Belfast, a must-attend event for grapplers from across Northern Ireland, Ireland and beyond.
β° NORMAL REGISTRATION PRICING DEADLINE
π This Saturday, 15th August 2026 at 10PM.
π₯ Once itβs gone, late pricing applies or when we hit 500 registrations, whichever comes first!
β‘οΈ Why pay more than you have to? Register now on Smoothcomp with payment and some some money!
π₯ WHY YOU NEED TO BE THERE
β
Big matches & high-energy atmosphere
β
NEW Beginner (0β12 months) & Novice Absolute Divisions
β
2-match minimum guarantee
β
Bespoke medals & academy team trophies
β
Split White Belt divisions for fairer brackets
β
Family-friendly venue, pro medics & smooth organisation
π― SPECIAL OFFER
πΈ 50% OFF for Brown Belts, Black Belts & Pro MMA Fighters (3+ fights)
π§ Email [email protected] to claim your code
π EVENT DETAILS
π₯ IBJJF rules (with slight tweaks)
βοΈ Weigh-ins without the Gi (once only)
π¨ Any colour Gi permitted
π
Large bespoke medals & team trophies
π One of the biggest grappling events in the North of England, North Wales & Northern Ireland!
πͺ End the 2026 Season the right way β Compete. Improve. Evolve.
π Register on Smoothcomp before 10PM this Saturday!
π SPONSORS
| | | .nutrition | | | |
π₯ MEDIA PARTNERS
| | .design
π© Questions? [email protected]
08/08/2026
π₯β¨ LAST CHANCE - EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS TONIGHT β¨π₯
π The Northern Sub Only Championships
π
Saturday, 24th October 2026 | Leeds
The first-ever Empire Sub Only Championship is here. The same Empire experience you know and love, but with one difference... submissions come first.
β° EARLY BIRD ENDS
π
TONIGHT AT 10PM - Saturday, 8th August 2026.
π« After that, standard pricing applies, or sooner if we reach 250 registrations.
βοΈ EMPIRE SUB ONLY RULESET
β
IBJJF legal techniques (belt/age appropriate)
β
Submission ends the match instantly
β
Submission-focused scoring
β No positional points
β No advantages
π SCORING
π₯ Submission = Immediate victory
π₯ 1 Submission Point awarded for a legitimate near-finish (referee's discretion only)
β° IF NO SUBMISSION
Winner decided by:
1οΈβ£ Submission Points
2οΈβ£ Fewest Penalties
3οΈβ£ Aggression & Mat Control
Referees assess attacking intent, submission hunting, forward pressure, dominant positions and overall control.
βοΈ DECISIONS
β
Referee & event staff decisions are final
β No video review or coaching challenges
π₯ WHY COMPETE?
β
Large brackets across all levels
β
Beginner & Novice Absolute Divisions
β
Split White Belt divisions
β
2 Match Minimum Guarantee
β
Custom medals & team trophies
β
Professional, family-friendly venue with on-site medics
π― SPECIAL OFFER
πΈ 50% OFF Brown Belts, Black Belts & Pro MMA Fighters (3+ fights)
π§ Email [email protected] for your discount code.
π BONUS DRAW
Register before the Early Bird deadline for a chance to win Β£50 vouchers from Progress Jiu Jitsu & Empire Grappling.
π₯ DIVISIONS
β’ Beginner (0β1 yrs)
β’ Novice (1β2 yrs)
β’ Intermediate (2β5 yrs)
β’ Advanced (5β8 yrs)
β’ Elite (8+ yrs)
*Kids & Female divisions may vary.
π EVENT DETAILS
π₯ IBJJF rules (no positional points)
βοΈ No-Gi weigh-in (once only)
π¨ Any colour Gi permitted
π Leave the Scorecards Behind. Chase the Submission.
π REGISTER NOW ON SMOOTHCOMP
π Sponsors: .nutrition
π₯ Media:
π© Questions? [email protected]
06/08/2026
π₯β¨ EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS IN JUST 48 HOURS β¨π₯
π The Northern Sub Only Championships
π
Saturday, 24th October 2026 | Leeds
The first-ever Empire Sub Only Championship is here. The same Empire experience you know and love, but with one difference... submissions come first.
β° EARLY BIRD ENDS
π
Saturday, 8th August 2026 at 10PM
π« After that, standard pricing applies, or sooner if we reach 250 registrations.
βοΈ EMPIRE SUB ONLY RULESET
β
IBJJF legal techniques (belt/age appropriate)
β
Submission ends the match instantly
β
Submission-focused scoring
β No positional points
β No advantages
π SCORING
π₯ Submission = Immediate victory
π₯ 1 Submission Point awarded for a legitimate near-finish (referee's discretion only)
β° IF NO SUBMISSION
Winner decided by:
1οΈβ£ Submission Points
2οΈβ£ Fewest Penalties
3οΈβ£ Aggression & Mat Control
Referees assess attacking intent, submission hunting, forward pressure, dominant positions and overall control.
βοΈ DECISIONS
β
Referee & event staff decisions are final
β No video review or coaching challenges
π₯ WHY COMPETE?
β
Large brackets across all levels
β
Beginner & Novice Absolute Divisions
β
Split White Belt divisions
β
2 Match Minimum Guarantee
β
Custom medals & team trophies
β
Professional, family-friendly venue with on-site medics
π― SPECIAL OFFER
πΈ 50% OFF Brown Belts, Black Belts & Pro MMA Fighters (3+ fights)
π§ Email [email protected] for your discount code.
π BONUS DRAW
Register before the Early Bird deadline for a chance to win Β£50 vouchers from Progress Jiu Jitsu & Empire Grappling.
π₯ DIVISIONS
β’ Beginner (0β1 yrs)
β’ Novice (1β2 yrs)
β’ Intermediate (2β5 yrs)
β’ Advanced (5β8 yrs)
β’ Elite (8+ yrs)
*Kids & Female divisions may vary.
π EVENT DETAILS
π₯ IBJJF rules (no positional points)
βοΈ No-Gi weigh-in (once only)
π¨ Any colour Gi permitted
π Leave the Scorecards Behind. Chase the Submission.
π REGISTER NOW ON SMOOTHCOMP
π Sponsors: .nutrition
π₯ Media:
π© Questions? [email protected]