Grappling Industries DMV
Organized by Grappling Industries
The Grappling Industries DMV tournament will take place on December 13, 2026, at the Dulles Sportsplex in Sterling, Virginia. This event will include both gi and no-gi divisions, catering to a wide range of grappling competitors.
Event Description
The DMV-area edition of Grappling Industries' circuit takes place at Dulles Sportsplex in Sterling, Virginia, offering gi and no-gi divisions under the promotion's own IBJJF-style scoring system. Fields are broken down by age, weight, and belt, with an optional Absolute bracket available to adult, masters, and senior competitors for an added fee — the same format Grappling Industries runs at dozens of events across the country every year. This tournament is set for December 13, 2026 at Dulles Sportsplex, 21610 Atlantic Blvd in Sterling, VA. Registration only happens online through Smoothcomp, and it closes four days before the event — there's no signing up at the door, though spectators are welcome to pay admission on-site. Gi competitors register at their current belt; no-gi competitors can bump up one level. The registration link is available on Let's Roll.
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 DMV?
- December 13, 2026, at Dulles Sportsplex, 21610 Atlantic Blvd, Sterling, VA.
- 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 register at their current belt; no-gi competitors can register one level up.
- Can spectators attend?
- Yes, spectators can pay admission on-site.
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