Copa Bitetti is an annual Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament, held in London. Currently in its fourth year, the competion is organised by Nelson Solari (Carlson Gracie UK) and is open to all competitors. For more information, please contact Nelson on 07742 851 852 or nelsonsolari@yahoo.com.br.

Copa Bitetti IV is scheduled for Saturday, 3rd November at Battersea Youth Centre, London. The event will be refereed by Nelson Solari, Paulo Filho (PRIDE Champion) and Amaury Bitetti (2 times World Champion). Please come along and give your support to UK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!

Registration

Registration for competitors is £25 and entry for spectators is free. All competitors must have registered by the 1st November. Cheques should be made payable to Nelson Solari - and should be accompanied by the following information:

• Competitor Name
• Academy Name
• Belt
• Weight
• Age
• Telephone number
• Email address
• Address

Cheques and registration details should be sent to: Nelson Solari, 10c Fernham Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8JD

Location

Copa Bitetti IV takes place at Battersea Youth Centre, Hope Street, SW11 2DA. Click here to view a map of the area.

Timetable

• White belts weigh in at 9am
• Blue, purple and brown belts weigh in at 10am
• White belts start at 10am
• Blue, purple and brown belts start at 12am

Rules

Copa Bitetti is judged according to the rules of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu federation. All competitors must fight in an approved jiu-jitsu gi.

Weight divisions

Weigh-ins take place without a gi. Copa Bitetti currently uses the following weight classes:

* Separate weight classes for Adults (under 30s) and Masters (over 30s)