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Tag your training partner who needs to enter the first-ever Polaris Open Netherlands and bring home the gold! 🥇

The legendary Polaris stage is coming to Utrecht, giving your gym the ultimate chance to make history at one of the biggest events in grappling/bjj. Whether you are aiming for your first competition medal or looking to cement your status at the top, there is a bracket built for you🫵🏻

Event :
Disciplines: Both Gi and No-Gi
Skill Levels: White Belt to Black Belt (Beginner to Expert)
Categories: All weight classes across

Kids, Adults, and Masters

Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
From first-day white belts to seasoned black belts, everyone gets a shot at glory.

👇 Tag your teammates, claim that gold medal, and be part of history! 👇

UPDATE: THE -88KG GI BRACKET HAS CHANGED… AND JUST GOT EVEN DEADLIER! 🚨🥋

The level of competition for the Polaris Open Netherlands on October 24 in Utrecht is ridiculously high. In fact, it’s so intense that the bracket has already undergone a massive shake-up!

A few grapplers unfortunately had to step down due to injuries, while others realized the level was simply too high. But the open spots were instantly claimed by new, hungry contenders ready to make a statement.

Check out the updated bracket to see the new line-up! 📸

🏆 WHAT’S ON THE LINE?

🎟️ A golden ticket to the Polaris Professional Main Card!
⚔️ A showdown against the winner of Polaris Spain on the big stage.
👑 The official title of Polaris Open Netherlands -88kg Gi Champion.

👥 THE UPDATED CONTENDERS (-88KG GI)

Florian Hemels | Thimo Vrolijken | Sven Janssen | Tim Ohliger | Mohamed Labidi | Ruben van de Belt | Semih Kucuk | Sebastiaan Munter | Salim Agic | Alioune Mbow | Mohamed Ben salah | Michael Unkner | Maas Rommens | Emmanuel Thomas | Jonah Clennell

🔥 ARE YOU REALLY READY FOR EUROPE'S DEADLIEST BRACKET?

Who is taking home the gold and securing their tickets to Grappling? 🏆

👇 DROP IT IN THE COMMENTS: Who is your favorite to take the title on October 24?

🔗 Think you can hang with the elite? Claim one of the very last open spots via the link in our bio / ! 🎟️

WHO IS STEPPING UP TO CLAIM THEIR SPOT? 🔥
The excitement is building for the Polaris Open Netherlands on October 24 in Utrecht!

The Women’s No-Gi -64 kg Contender Bracket is filling up
with a stacked new lineup:

Aila Solecki
Eva Thole
Patricia Dorothea
Maggy Meier
Laura Rohden
Amber Bawits
Lizzy Gevers
Dianne Stolk

..but there are still open spots left on the board! 🚨
What’s on the line?

​This isn't just another tournament, this is your golden ticket to the Polaris Main Show, where the winner will face the winner of spain

Win the bracket and secure your spot on the main stage.
Perform in front of a huge crowd at one of the biggest grappling events in the world.

Boost your BJJ career and make a massive statement in the scene.

📍 Event Details:
📅 Date: October 24
📍 Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
🥋 Division: Women’s No-Gi -64 kg

⏰ Do you have what it takes? Step up, fill the grid, and show the world what you’ve got!

👉 Register now via or link bio & claim your place in the bracket!

The first-ever Polaris Open Netherlands hits Utrecht on October 24! 🇳🇱🔥

Huge mats, all divisions, Go and No-Gi (White-Black belt, Kids, Adults, Masters, Light to Heavyweight + Absolute). Spain and London set the bar! now it’s time to claim the first Dutch Polaris Gold! 🥇

What’s on the line?

Contender Brackets: Win your spot on the main card
(Women -64kg No-Gi &
Men -88kg Gi).

Official Talent Scouting: Perform well in your class to get scouted for future show cards!👀👀

Imagine fighting in front of a sold-out arena of BJJ fans.

Don't wait register now! 🥋⚡️

Polaris Spain is going down right now, and the mats are on fire with non-stop action and killer submissions!

Missed out or inspired by today's battles? Get ready to test your own BJJ skills on October 24th in Utrecht! The very first Polaris Open in the Netherlands offers division
categories for everyone from beginners to advanced, in both Gi and No-Gi giving you the perfect chance to see where you stand on your grappling journey.

Bonus Feature: Win a spot on the big stage! We're hosting 2 special Contender Brackets where the champions earn a ticket to the main show of Polaris in Spain:
Women (-64 kg): No-Gi
Men (-88 kg): Gi

Get Scouted: Impress the talent scouts in your own weight division or step up to the Absolute bracket for a shot at getting picked for future main show cards!

Don't wait too long claim your spot now! Link in bio

A shot at gold awaits! 🥇 From our youngest kids to adults and masters, everyone has the chance to walk away with a prestigious medal at the upcoming Polaris Open BJJ

Tournament on October 24th in Utrecht. Imagine taking home the very first Polaris gold medal awarded on Dutch soil the same mark of victory held by world-class BJJ legends.

Whether you are stepping onto competition mats for the first time or possess years of experience, this event provides two guaranteed matches in your own weight class. Polaris offers an action-driven points system, experienced refereeing, custom medals, and spacious mat space.

Organized by a team behind over ten major events, the tournament brings focused competition together with a great atmosphere.

Claim your medal and join the action in Gi and No-Gi in Utrecht. Tag your training partners in the comments below an register now 🔥🚨🙌🏻

Get Ready for the Polaris Open Utrecht | 24 october|

Brackets are filling up fast across all weight categories and age groups, Gi and No-Gi from Kids and Adults to Masters, White Belt to Black Belt and up to the Expert level. With competition day approaching, the tension is rising.

Preparation is in full swing, and weight cuts are locked in.

Do not wait until the last minute. Claim your spot now!
Step onto the mat, test your skills, and bring the Polaris gold back home.

Claim your spot in the bracket before it fills up completely.

Submission of the Day is Back!

Back in the day at the Kaizen Tournament, when running full capacity, we had the "Submission of the Day" contest and it created some truly viral moments! Adiran pulled off a slick armbar submission against a much larger opponent, racking up millions of views across multiple platforms worldwide. Later on, Tolga took home the award for Best Submission.

How to Enter:

Film your match🎥: Have someone record your fight.
Post & Tag: If you hit a beautiful submission, post the video online and tag us.

The Selection: The head referee will pick the top entries, and the audience will vote to select the final 3 winners.

Prizes:

1st Place: €250

2nd Place: €150

3rd Place: €100

Got matches coming up at the Polaris Open?

Don't forget to film! Who on your team has the cleanest submission game?

Tag them in the comments, share this post with your gym crew, and let us know below who you think is taking home the €250! 💸💵👇

Ready to test your skills at the Polaris Open BJJ Tournament?

Whether you're stepping onto the mats for your very first tournament as a white belt or looking to sharpen your game as an advanced practitioner, the Polaris Open is built for you.

You don't need to be a seasoned pro to join us this event is all about putting your training to the test, seeing how far you’ve come, and gaining invaluable competition experience in a professional setting.

But that’s not all.

We’re actively looking for fresh talent. Show out in your division Go or N- gi or absolute bracket, and you might just catch the eye of our talent scouts.

Or Prove yourself on the Contenders mats, and you could earn a direct ticket to compete on the main Polaris show

Sign up, test your limits, and take your shot at the big mats!

Link in bio register now 🔥🔥