2026 AGF Jackson Open
Organized by American Grappling Federation
The 2026 AGF Jackson Open will take place on November 7 at the Jackson Convention Center in Jackson, Mississippi. This event is organized by the American Grappling Federation and will include both gi and no-gi divisions.
Event Description
The American Grappling Federation runs its own IBJJF-inspired scoring system with one distinctive twist -- a Coach's Challenge where a coach can toss a bean bag to contest a referee's call. AGF events are known for their huge division counts (900-plus age/weight/experience combinations, from 4-year-old Tiny Kids up through 50+ Executives), giving competitors a good shot at a well-matched bracket. The Jackson Open takes place November 7, 2026, at the Jackson Convention Center in Jackson, MS, with both gi and no-gi divisions. AGF requires pre-registration -- there's no day-of sign-up -- through agf.smoothcomp.com, linked on Let's Roll.
Divisions
Registration deadline: November 2, 2026
About American Grappling Federation
The American Grappling Federation (AGF) is a Dallas–Fort Worth-based tournament organizer founded in 2011 by Brandon Quick and Chris Carlino. It runs gi and no-gi tournaments for kids and adults across the US using an IBJJF-style points system, its own weight-class and experience-level divisions, and an AGF Pro elite no-gi division.
Rules
The American Grappling Federation (AGF) runs a points-based gi and no-gi tournament circuit, primarily across the southern and central United States, with divisions for kids and adults grouped by age, weight, and experience.
AGF's distinctive rule is its overtime: tied matches go to a sudden-death period where the first competitor to score a point or advantage wins immediately. If overtime also ends level, the referee decides based on who spent longer scoring or attacking submissions. Check the AGF rulebook for current point values and division rules.
Always confirm the official rulebook before you compete — organizations update rules between seasons. See the official event page for current rules.
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Frequently asked questions
- When and where is the 2026 AGF Jackson Open?
- November 7, 2026, at the Jackson Convention Center in Jackson, MS.
- What's the Coach's Challenge?
- AGF's system letting a coach toss a bean bag onto the mat to contest a referee's call -- a rules feature unique to AGF.
- Can I register the day of the event?
- No, AGF requires pre-registration; there's no day-before or day-of sign-up.
- What age divisions exist?
- AGF runs 900+ age/weight/experience combinations, from 4-year-old Tiny Kids through 50+ Executives.
- Is there a professional division?
- Yes, AGF Pro is available for professional-level competitors.
- How do I register?
- Through agf.smoothcomp.com.
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