Grappling Industries CLEVELAND
Organized by Grappling Industries
The Grappling Industries tournament will take place on September 26, 2026, at the Soccer Sportsplex in Cleveland, Ohio. This event will feature both gi and no-gi competitions.
Event Description
Grappling Industries brings its high-volume circuit to the Cleveland area, running its proprietary IBJJF-style rulebook with age, gi or no-gi, weight, and belt divisions. Adults, masters, and seniors can add an Absolute bracket for an extra fee. The event is held Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Soccer Sportsplex, 31515 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, OH. Registration is online-only through Smoothcomp and closes four days before the event, though spectators can pay at the door. Gi competitors register at their current belt; no-gi allows registering up one level. Register at the Smoothcomp link on this page.
Divisions
Registration deadline: September 22, 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 Cleveland?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Soccer Sportsplex, 31515 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, OH.
- Can I register at the door?
- No, Grappling Industries is online pre-registration only, closing four days before the event. Spectators can pay at the door.
- What belt do I register at for gi?
- Your current ranked belt; no-gi allows registering up one belt level.
- What divisions are offered?
- Age, gi or no-gi, weight, and belt divisions, with an optional Absolute bracket for Adults, Masters, and Seniors.
- How do I sign up?
- Through Smoothcomp at the link on this page.
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