Grappling Industries CHICAGO
Organized by Grappling Industries
Grappling Industries CHICAGO is set for November 7, 2026, at the Oak Lawn Pavilion in Chicago, IL. This event will feature both gi and nogi competitions for participants.
Event Description
Grappling Industries' Chicago-area stop runs the promotion's standard round-robin format at the Oak Lawn Pavilion -- gi and no-gi divisions by age, belt, and weight class, with an optional Absolute bracket for adults, masters, and seniors, under Grappling Industries' own IBJJF-style points system. The tournament is held November 7, 2026, at the Oak Lawn Pavilion (9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL), serving the greater Chicago area. Registration is online-only through Grappling Industries' Smoothcomp page and closes four days before the event; spectators can pay at the door.
Divisions
Registration deadline: November 3, 2026
About Grappling Industries
Grappling Industries is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission-wrestling tournament organizer founded in 2011 in Montreal, Canada, by David Aguzzi. It's built around a proprietary Round Robin format that guarantees competitors multiple matches per division instead of single-elimination brackets, and now runs 200+ gi and no-gi events a year across North America, Latin America, the UK, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
Rules
Grappling Industries is best known for its round robin format: instead of single elimination, competitors in a division face multiple opponents — at least two matches guaranteed in the smallest divisions and typically four or more as divisions grow, with larger divisions splitting into pools that feed semifinals and finals. Placement comes from win-loss record, and a submission win carries extra weight in the standings, so finishing matches matters more than squeaking by on points.
Within each match, scoring follows IBJJF-based rules — the familiar positional point values and advantages apply. Events run both gi and no-gi divisions on the same day for kids and adults, which combined with the guaranteed-matches format makes these events popular for competitors who want mat time, not a one-loss exit.
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 Grappling Industries CHICAGO?
- November 7, 2026, at the Oak Lawn Pavilion in Oak Lawn, IL (Chicago metro).
- How do I register?
- Online pre-registration only, closing 4 days before the event.
- What divisions are offered?
- Gi and no-gi divisions by age, belt, and weight class, plus an optional Absolute bracket for adults, masters, and seniors.
- Can spectators attend?
- Yes, spectators pay at the door.
- What belt do I register at in gi?
- Your current ranked belt; no-gi allows registering up one level.
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