Grappling Industries MILWAUKEE
Organized by Grappling Industries
Grappling Industries brings its traveling BJJ series to Milwaukee on December 5, 2026. The tournament runs gi and no-gi divisions for all belts and ages, part of the organization's nationwide circuit of regional opens.
Event Description
Grappling Industries brings its high-volume gi and no-gi circuit to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with the promotion's own IBJJF-style points-and-advantages ruleset. Divisions run from kids through masters and seniors, organized by age, weight, and belt in gi (adults/masters/seniors can add an Absolute bracket for an extra fee), and Grappling Industries events routinely draw large fields across the Midwest. The Milwaukee event is set for December 5, 2026. Registration is online-only through Smoothcomp and closes four days before the event — there's no day-of sign-up, though spectators can pay at the door. Gi competitors must register at their current ranked belt, while no-gi competitors are allowed to register up one level; check the registration link on Let's Roll for the current schedule.
Divisions
Registration deadline: December 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 Milwaukee?
- December 5, 2026, in Milwaukee, WI.
- How do I register?
- Online only through Smoothcomp; registration closes four days before the event, with no day-of sign-up for competitors.
- What divisions are offered?
- Age, weight, and belt divisions in both gi and no-gi, with an optional Absolute bracket for adults, masters, and seniors for an extra fee.
- What belt do I register at?
- Gi competitors must register at their current ranked belt; no-gi competitors may register up one belt level.
- Can spectators attend?
- Yes, spectators can pay to attend at the door.
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