Grappling Industries COLUMBUS
Organized by Grappling Industries
The Grappling Industries tournament will take place on September 5, 2026, at REP Fieldhouse in Columbus, Ohio. This event will include both gi and no-gi competitions.
Event Description
Grappling Industries brings its own IBJJF-style points and advantages ruleset to Columbus, running gi and no-gi divisions side by side for kids, adults, masters, and seniors. As with all Grappling Industries events, registration is exclusively online and closes four days before the tournament — there's no day-of sign-up, though spectators can still pay to watch at the door. This Columbus stop takes place September 5, 2026 at REP Fieldhouse, 5524 N Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH. Gi competitors register at their current ranked belt; no-gi allows registering up one level. Adults, Masters, and Seniors can add an Absolute bracket for an extra fee. Register through Grappling Industries' Smoothcomp event page before the online registration window closes.
Divisions
Registration deadline: September 1, 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 Columbus?
- September 5, 2026 at REP Fieldhouse, 5524 N Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH.
- How do I register?
- Online only through Grappling Industries' Smoothcomp event page. Registration closes four days before the event.
- Can I register at the door?
- No — competitor registration is online-only, though spectators can pay at the door.
- What belt do I register at?
- Your currently ranked gi belt; no-gi divisions allow registering up one belt level.
- Is Absolute offered?
- Yes, for an additional fee, Adults, Masters, and Seniors can add an Absolute division.
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