Grappling Industries GRAND RAPIDS
Organized by Grappling Industries
The Grappling Industries GRAND RAPIDS tournament will take place on October 24, 2026, at the MSA Fieldhouse in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This event includes both gi and no-gi divisions, catering to a wide range of grappling competitors.
Event Description
Grappling Industries returns to west Michigan with its familiar round-robin format -- gi and no-gi divisions split by age, belt rank, and weight, using the promotion's own IBJJF-style points and advantages system. It's part of a high-volume national circuit that runs dozens of these events across the U.S. every year, giving competitors a consistent, well-organized ruleset no matter which city they compete in. The Grand Rapids event is set for October 24, 2026, at the MSA Fieldhouse (5435 28th Street Court SE, Grand Rapids, MI), open to all ages and belt levels in both gi and no-gi. Registration is online-only via Grappling Industries' Smoothcomp page and closes four days before the event; spectators can pay at the door.
Divisions
Registration deadline: October 20, 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 GRAND RAPIDS?
- October 24, 2026, at the MSA Fieldhouse in Grand Rapids, MI.
- How do I register?
- Online pre-registration only via Smoothcomp -- closes 4 days before the event, no day-of registration.
- What divisions are offered?
- Gi and no-gi divisions by age, belt, and weight class, with an Absolute option available for adults, masters, and seniors.
- Can I bring spectators?
- Yes, spectators pay at the door.
- What belt do I register at for gi?
- You must register at your current ranked belt in gi; no-gi allows registering up one level.
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