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Mindanao International Open 2026
Official Championship
Gi & No-Gi Championship Registration Live Championship Weight ×7

Mindanao International Open
Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026

Almendras Gymnasium, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines

Registration Fee: ₱1,500 per division
Tier 1 closes Nov 8, 11:59 PM
Register via GCash / Maya View Official Schedule
Timeline & Cutoffs

Official Tournament Schedule & Deadlines

All times are Philippine Standard Time (PST / UTC+8). Deadlines are strictly enforced by the federation digital registry.

1. Academy Affiliation
October 25, 2026

Preferred cutoff for academy accreditation and student membership verifications.

2. Registration Deadline
November 8, 11:59 PM

Final entry cutoff. Payment proofs (GCash/Maya/Bank) must be uploaded.

3. Athlete Correction
November 9, 11:59 PM

Athletes can self-edit weight class, age category, and academy team in portal.

4. Professor Window
November 10, 11:59 PM

48-hour window for certified professors to review academy roster and adjust divisions.

5. Checkday Protocol
November 11, 5:00 PM

Solo bracket athletes choose merge up 1 weight, merge down 1 age, or Walkover Gold.

6. Schedule Release
November 12, 6:00 PM

Mat division order and estimated match sequence published to public hub.

7. Live Brackets
November 13, 6:00 PM

Single-elimination fight brackets with teammate separation algorithm go live.

8. Championship Days
November 14 – 15

Doors open 7:00 AM · Weigh-ins before first bout with Gi on at Almendras Gym.

Venue & Staging Guidelines

The 2026 Mindanao International Open is held at the historic Almendras Gymnasium in Poblacion District, Davao City.

  • Spectator Entrance: Free admission for registered coaches, cornermen, and families. Food and beverages restricted to spectator stands.
  • Warm-Up Tatami: Dedicated 150-sqm bullpen warmup mat area accessible 45 minutes prior to division call.
  • Electronic Scoreboards: All mats feature high-contrast HDMI scoreboards with digitized timer and arena horns.

Weigh-in Protocol

Each athlete weighs in exactly once with competition uniform (Gi or No-Gi rash guard + board shorts) directly before entering the mat for their first match.

Gi Weight Scale Allowance:+500 grams
Second Weigh-In Allowed:Strictly No
Uniform Color Standards:White, Royal Blue, Black
Disqualification:Overweight / Illegal Gi
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