2026 Colorado Springs Championships
Organized by American Grappling Federation
The American Grappling Federation brings its Colorado Springs Championships to town on October 3, 2026. The event runs gi and no-gi divisions for all ages and skill levels, drawing competitors from across the Front Range.
Event Description
The American Grappling Federation brings its championship series to Colorado Springs, running on a rulebook modeled closely on IBJJF scoring but with one signature wrinkle -- the Coach's Challenge, where a corner can toss a bean bag onto the mat to contest a referee's call. AGF events are built around an enormous division matrix, with more than 900 age, weight, and experience combinations ranging from Tiny Kids divisions for 4-year-olds up through Executives 50 and older, plus an AGF Pro bracket for advanced competitors. The 2026 Colorado Springs Championships take place October 3, 2026, with gi and no-gi divisions open to all ages and experience levels. AGF requires pre-registration for every competitor with no day-of sign-ups, so athletes should register in advance at americangrapplingfederation.com.
Divisions
Registration deadline: September 28, 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 is the 2026 Colorado Springs Championships?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
- What is the Coach's Challenge?
- A signature AGF rule allowing a coach to toss a bean bag onto the mat to contest a referee's call, similar to an instant-replay challenge.
- What divisions does AGF offer?
- AGF runs over 900 age, weight, and experience division combinations, from Tiny Kids (age 4) through Executives (50+), plus an AGF Pro bracket.
- Can I register the day of the event?
- No. AGF requires pre-registration in advance; there are no day-of sign-ups.
- How do I register?
- Through americangrapplingfederation.com/tournaments.
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