Manila No-Gi Festival 2026

(01) 【 ASJJF sanctioned – 3 Stars certified event 】

 This championship is officially organized by the PHILIPPINES ASIAN SPORTS JIUJITSU INC. in partnership with G.I.A. Asian Sport Jiu-Jitsu Federation (ASJJF) and counts toward the athlete ranking system.
 We are committed to providing a fair and trustworthy platform for all athletes who take the sport seriously.
 Please carefully read the information below before registering.

(02) 【 Entry and My Page usage 】

 All registrations and changes must be made exclusively through the personal page (My Page).
 ▶︎ How to Register for the Event・How to Use the Personal Page
 ※ The above instructions are only available in Japanese.

(03) 【 Secure Your Member ID Card 】

 The Member ID Card is the official identification of the athlete within the federation’s system.
 It ensures that your information is properly registered and facilitates procedures during events.

 For the Member Card to be issued, the athlete must keep their registration complete and accurate.
 The federation will verify the submitted information, and once all criteria are met, the card will be issued.

 Issuance Requirements:
 ・ The athlete’s photo must follow the established criteria (face clearly visible, good quality, no accessories that obstruct identification).
 ※ Illustrative image of the photo should look like:

 ・ The submitted document must be an official photo ID (recommended: passport, driver’s license, etc.).

 The belt history must be properly filled out according to the guidelines below:
 ・ White belt athletes: provide the date you started practicing Jiu-Jitsu and the name of your instructor.
 ・ Colored belt athletes: record the date of each promotion and the name of the instructor who awarded each belt, from the first belt to the current one.
 ・ Black belts with degrees: in addition to previous belt information, include the details of each degree, with date and responsible instructor.

 ※ Only registrations that meet these requirements will be eligible for the issuance of the Member ID Card.

 Benefits of having a valid Member Card:
 ・ Easier athlete identification during events.
 ・ Faster official T-shirt pick-up.
 ・ Quicker check-in process.
 ・ Smoother official weigh-in procedures.
 ・ Better organization and integration of athlete data within the federation system.

 For black belt:
 ・ Free entry at events that charge admission (when applicable).
 ・ Authorized access to exclusive areas, such as the black belt corridor, during championships.

(04) 【 Important notice regarding athlete registration 】

 Athletes should complete their registration only after confirming that their schedule is fully set for the event date.
 If there is any possibility of schedule changes such as personal commitments, other events, exams, travel, family or work obligations, please refrain from registering until you are absolutely certain that you will be able to participate.

 This helps prevent last minute cancellations and reduces inconveniences for other athletes, ensuring smooth bracket organization and event operations.

(05) 【Payment 】

** Option 1,

SECURITY BANK

• Bank: SECURITY BANK
• Savings Account Number：0000058879471
• Account Holder：PHILIPPINES ASIAN SPORTS JIUJITSU INC.
• • After payment by bank of your registration fees,please send a scanned copy or photo of your transfer slip with your full name to:
  • edisonbjj@gmail.com

** Option 2,

GCASH – ASJJFMNL

• • After payment by Gcash of your registration fees,please send a scanned copy or photo of your transfer slip with your full name or your registration number to:
  • edisonbjj@gmail.com

※ Payments with insufficient amounts will not be confirmed.

** Option 3,
The official payment method is PayPal (credit card via PayPal).
Bank transfer should only be used when PayPal is not possible, and all bank fees are the athlete’s responsibility.

(06)【 NO-GI Uniform Requirements 】

 Rash guard
 All athletes, of any gender, must wear a rash guard that is:
 ・ tight-fitting,
 ・ made of elastic material, and
 ・ equipped with a round collar (V-neck collars are not permitted).
 The rash guard may have short or long sleeves; however, sleeveless rash guards are not permitted. It must completely cover the torso down to the waistline of the shorts.

The permitted base colors are:
 ・ black,
 ・ white, or
 ・ a combination of black and white,
and the rash guard must clearly display the athlete’s belt color, in accordance with the criteria below:

 The rash guard must contain the athlete’s belt color in:
 ・ at least 10% of the sleeve area, or
 ・ at least 30% of the torso area (front or back).
 ・ Rash guards that are 100% in the athlete’s belt color are also permitted.

 ～ Important ～
 ・ Rash guards will not be approved if the belt color is applied exclusively on the sides of the torso.
 ・ The belt color must be clearly visible from the front or the back while the athlete is standing in a natural upright position.
 ・ Designs that make belt color identification difficult may result in rejection during uniform check.
Red details or graphics (such as logos, lettering, or design elements) are permitted for all belt levels, provided that:
・ they do not replace the mandatory belt color, and
・ they do not interfere with or obscure the visual identification of the athlete’s belt color.

 Shorts, Compression Shorts, and Pants
 Starting January 1, 2027, in addition to the current requirements regarding safety, design, and length, it will become mandatory for shorts to also display the athlete’s belt color, as described below:

The permitted base colors are:
 ・ black,
 ・ white, or
 ・ a combination of black and white,
and the shorts must clearly display the athlete’s belt color, in accordance with the criteria below:

 The shorts must contain the athlete’s belt color in:
 ・ at least 10% of the front or back area.
 ・ Shorts that are 100% in the athlete’s belt color are also permitted.

 ～ Important ～
 ・ Shorts or Pants will not be approved if the belt color is applied exclusively on the sides.
 ・ The belt color must be clearly visible from the front or the back while the athlete is standing in a natural upright position.
 ・ Designs that make belt color identification difficult may result in rejection during uniform check.

 All athletes, of any gender, must wear board shorts.
 The shorts must:
 ・ have no pockets,
 ・ have no buttons, zippers, exposed drawstrings, plastic or metal parts, and
 ・ cover at least half of the thigh and must not extend past the knee.

 The use of compression shorts (tight-fitting) worn underneath the shorts is also permitted.
 ※ Male athletes who wear compression shorts are required to wear MMA shorts or board shorts over them to prevent exposure.

 All uniforms must comply with ASJJF standards.
 ※ Non-compliant uniforms are not allowed.
 ※ It’s strongly recommended to bring two uniforms due to their condition and the possibility of them becoming dirty or damaged.

 Please check the following link before the event:
 ▶︎ Uniform Regulations (UNIFORM CHECK)
 ※ The above instructions are only available in English.

(07) 【 Ranking points system 】

This championship will be held as a 3-STARS certified event, with the following points awarded.

Fighter ranking points. (Counted highest medal per event)
 ・ 1st place: 45 points
 ・ 2nd place: 21 points
 ・ 3rd place: 9 points
 ・ Single winner (alone in the bracket): 21 points

Additional points system
 Athletes who win (each fight) will receive extra points.
 ・ Win by submission: +3 points
 ・ Win by points, others (non-submission): +1 point

Team ranking points
 ・ 1st place: 45 points
 ・ 2nd place: 21 points
 ・ 3rd place: 9 points
 ・ Single winner (alone in the bracket)​: 0 points
 ・ Brackets (division) composed only by the same team: 0 points

Teams trophies award
 ・ Coming soon…

(08) 【 KIDS Division – Category Criteria 】

 Transfers between male and female categories in the KIDS division are not permitted.
 ※ Male athletes must compete exclusively in male categories, and female athletes exclusively in female categories, with no exceptions, regardless of weight, age, or number of participants.

(09) 【 Registration schedule 】

※ The following times are shown in Japan Standard Time (JST).

 ・ Registration deadline:
 July 29, 2026 until 23:59 p.m.
 ※ Registration may close earlier than the deadline if the maximum number of participants is reached.

 ・ Athlete correction deadline:
July 30,  until 23:59 p.m.

 ・ Coach (professor) correction deadline:
July 31, until 23:59 p.m.

 ・ Registration check day:
   from 00:00 a.m. to 23:59 p.m. on August 1,
 ※ Athletes and Coach (professor) who requested corrections must check the「Fighters List」and confirm that the changes have been properly made.
 ※ New correction requests will not be accepted. 

 ・ Cancellation & Refund request day:
   from 00:00 a.m. to 23:59 p.m. on August 2,
 ※ Only applicable to athletes with no opponents (alone in the bracket).

 ・ Organizer correction day: August 2,3
 ※ Only corrections due to registration errors made by the federation will be accepted.
 ※ New correction requests will not be accepted.

 ・ Schedule release day: August 6,

 ・ Bracket release day: August 6,

(11)【 Event T-Shirt 】

 Athletes who register by the EARLY BIRD will be entitled to receive the official event T-shirt.
 Athletes who register after this deadline, or who wish to purchase additional T-shirts, should check the price and available sizes in the registration form.

   ・Deadline: June 19, until 23:59 p.m.

 ※ Distribution will be carried out only at the event venue. Shipping will not be available.
 ※ Sizes are subject to availability.

(11) 【 Match schedule 】

  ・ August 8 (saturday)
Kids: White, Grey, Yellow, Orange, Green
 Juvenile: White, Blue, Purple
 Adult: White, Blue, Purple, Brown, Black
Master: White, Blue, Purple, Brown, Black

 ※ Matches may begin up to 30 minutes earlier than scheduled.
 ※ Athletes must be in the warm-up area at least 40 minutes before their scheduled time and remain attentive to all official calls.
 ※ After being called, athletes must report within 5 minutes.
 ※ If the event schedule is running ahead, the announcer will follow the organization’s internal calling procedure.
 ※ Failure to respond when called may result in disqualification due to absence.
 ※ Notifications regarding delay or absence will only be accepted when made by the head coach or a member of the same team. And for internal control purposes, the name of the person who made the notification may be recorded by the organization.

(12) 【 Verification and correction of registration information 】

・ For Athletes
 Please verify that there are no errors in your registration details (name, belt, weight, age category, etc.) by checking the「Fighters List」. If corrections are needed, please make them via your personal page.
 If you have difficulty performing the operation yourself, please contact our customer service channel.

・ For Coach (professor)
 If there are errors in the registration details of your team’s athletes, or if there are strategic adjustments to categories that affect team ranking points, please send an email from the registered email address of your federation, clearly stating the necessary changes and requesting corrections in a single email.

(13) 【 For athletes without an opponent in their division (alone in the bracket) 】 

 Only if at the time of the「Cancellation & Refund request acceptance day (within the 24 hour period)」the athlete has no opponent, the athlete may choose one of the following options:

 1. Remain in the division, receive a champion’s medal, and earn the corresponding points for the Fighter ranking points.
 2. Request a change of division.
 3. Request cancellation of registration and a refund.

 ※ Requests must be submitted via the designated form below or by contacting our official support channel.
 ▶︎   edisonbjj@gmail.com

(14) 【 Cancellation & Refund policy 】

 Refund eligibility applies only if, at the time of the「Cancellation & Refund request acceptance day (within the 24 hour period)」, the athlete has no opponent (single entry).

※ Requests for division changes must be submitted using the specific form below or by contacting our official support channel.
 ▶︎   edisonbjj@gmail.com

～ Important ～
 ・ Even if there is no opponent before the「Cancellation & Refund request acceptance day (within the 24 hour period)」, an opponent may appear up until the day before the designated day. Therefore, refund requests cannot be made before the designated date. Whether a refund is possible is determined only based on the situation on the designated date.

 ・ If no request is submitted by the specified day, the athlete will automatically become a solo champion and will not be eligible for a refund.

 ・ Intentional and malicious last minute changes to a “division without an opponent” will not be accepted as eligible for a refund.

 ・ Please register only after confirming that you can definitely participate on the tournament day.
 ※ Personal schedule changes are not covered by the established cancellation policy.

 ・ Registration in the weight division is mandatory to participate in the event. If the athlete also wishes to compete in the absolute division, an additional fee will be charged for the absolute registration. If, on the「Cancellation & Refund request acceptance day (within the 24 hour period)」, the athlete is registered in both divisions (weight and open weight) and only one of them has no opponent, cancellation may be requested only for the division without a match. In this case, the refund will be limited solely to the additional fee paid for the absolute division (that is, the difference), regardless of which division has no opponent. The base registration fee (weight division) is non refundable.
 ※ For example, if there is a match in the weight division but not in the absolute division, the athlete will receive a refund corresponding to the additional absolute division fee. Likewise, if there is a match in the absolute division but not in the weight division, the refund will also be limited to the additional fee difference only.

 ・ Entry fees cannot be transferred or carried over to another event.

(15) 【 Award ceremony regulations 】

We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation in following the rules below:
 ・ Please attend the award ceremony wearing the same uniform as in your match.
  ※ (Gi Division: Full Gi / No-Gi Division: Rash guard and shorts, etc.)
 ・ Banners, flags, or similar displays are prohibited during the official photo session.
 ・ Medals will be awarded only during the award ceremony on the event day. (Shipping or later pickup is not available)

(16) 【 Participation requirements & Eligibility for competitors 】
 Athletes who meet the following criteria will not be eligible to compete as white belts (beginners):
 ・ Hold a black belt in judo
 ・ Have professional MMA experience
 ・ Have official records in amateur MMA
 ・ Have experience in wrestling (Olympic style, Greco-Roman, etc.)

 ※ The eligibility will be determined by official competition history (website) both national and international (on the event website or on websites related to the event).

 Additionally, for kids who hold gray, yellow, orange, or green belts, participation in the white belt category is not allowed in either the Juvenile or Adult divisions.

(17) 【 General notes regarding championship participation 】

 ・ The official weight unit for this championship is kilograms (kg).
 ・ Providing false information in your registration (such as date of birth, belt rank, team affiliation, etc.) will result in immediate disqualification and may lead to a ban from future events.
 ・ On the day of the event, you must bring a government-issued photo ID. May be asked to show it before the match.
 ・ All athletes must be officially affiliated with a black belt instructor.
 ・ The federation reserves the right to verify the affiliation of all athletes and may deny participation if it cannot be confirmed.
 ・ Flights and accommodations must be booked immediately after completing the registration.
 ・ This championship will be conducted in accordance with the SJJIF/ASJJF Rulebook and Guidelines. Please make sure to read and understand them in advance.

(18) 【 Venue Rules (ARENA) 】

 ・ Pets are not allowed, except for guide animals.
 ・ Smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas.
 ・ Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all areas of the venue.

(19) 【 Contact information 】

 ・ Email address:
   edisonbjj@gmail.com

・ Information to include in the correction or change request email:
 Please send an email from the registered email address with the following information:
 ・ In the subject line, clearly state:
      「 Correction 」
 ・ In the body of the email, include:
      「 Athlete’s name 」
      「 Championship name 」
      「 Details of the correction 」