Grappling Industries CLEVELAND
Organized by Grappling Industries
The Grappling Industries tournament in Cleveland, OH, will take place on December 19, 2026. This event will feature both gi and no-gi competitions, catering to a wide range of grappling enthusiasts.
Event Description
Cleveland's Grappling Industries stop takes place at the Soccer Sportsplex in North Olmsted, featuring the promotion's own IBJJF-style points-and-advantages rules for both gi and no-gi competitors. Divisions are set by age, weight class, and belt, with adult, masters, and senior athletes able to add an Absolute bracket for an extra entry fee. The tournament happens December 19, 2026 at the Soccer Sportsplex, 31515 Lorain Rd in North Olmsted, OH (Cleveland metro). Online pre-registration through Smoothcomp is required and closes four days ahead of the event — there's no walk-up registration, though spectators can pay at the door. Gi competitors must enter at their current ranked belt, and no-gi competitors may register up one belt level. Find the sign-up link on Let's Roll.
Divisions
Registration deadline: December 15, 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?
- December 19, 2026, at the Soccer Sportsplex, 31515 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, OH.
- How do I register?
- Online only through Smoothcomp; registration closes four days before the event.
- What divisions are offered?
- Age, weight, and belt divisions in gi and no-gi, with an optional Absolute bracket for adults, masters, and seniors.
- What belt do I register at?
- Gi competitors must register at their current ranked belt; no-gi competitors may register up one level.
- Can spectators attend?
- Yes, spectators can pay to attend at the door.
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