Copa America Nationals - Ft. Walton Beach
Organized by Copa America
September 26, 2026 brings Copa America Nationals to Fort Walton Beach, a gi tournament for competitors of every belt level. The event is part of Copa America's national tournament calendar along Florida's Gulf Coast.
Event Description
Copa America Nationals brings the Copa America Grappling Championships' gi and no-gi format to Fort Walton Beach. Divisions run Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced for men, women, kids, and juveniles, with leg locks, heel hooks, and other submissions restricted in children's, teen, novice, and beginner brackets but fully legal in intermediate, advanced, and absolute divisions. The event happens Saturday, September 26, 2026, in Fort Walton Beach, FL, open to competitors age 4 and up. Gi weigh-ins happen in full gi before the first match, per IBJJF-style rules, and only white, blue, and black gis are allowed. Register through the Smoothcomp link on this page.
Divisions
Registration deadline: September 24, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- When and where is Copa America Nationals - Ft. Walton Beach?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026, in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
- Are leg locks and heel hooks allowed?
- Not in children's, teen, novice, or beginner divisions, but they are legal in intermediate, advanced, and absolute brackets.
- What gi colors are permitted?
- White, blue, and black, per IBJJF rules.
- What skill levels are offered?
- Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced divisions for men, women, kids, and juveniles.
- How do I register?
- Through the Smoothcomp link on this page.
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