Grappling Industries NEW MEXICO
Organized by Grappling Industries
Grappling Industries stages its New Mexico tournament in Rio Rancho on August 23, 2026. Gi and no-gi divisions run across all skill levels for competitors across the Southwest.
Event Description
Grappling Industries brings its high-volume competition circuit to Rio Rancho for a day of gi and no-gi grappling under the promotion's own IBJJF-style points-and-advantages rulebook, with a submission-only track offered at select events. Divisions run kids through masters and seniors, organized by belt in gi (no-gi allows registering up one belt level), with weight classes throughout and an optional absolute division for adults, masters, and seniors for an extra fee. The tournament takes place August 23, 2026 in Rio Rancho, NM. It's part of Grappling Industries' national circuit spanning dozens of US states, making it a reliable option for New Mexico-area competitors. Registration is online-only and closes four days before the event, though spectators can pay at the door. Register through Grappling Industries' Smoothcomp event page.
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 New Mexico?
- It takes place August 23, 2026 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
- What ruleset is used?
- Grappling Industries' own IBJJF-style points-and-advantages rulebook, with a submission-only track at some events.
- What divisions are offered?
- Age divisions from kids through masters and seniors, gi by belt, no-gi allows registering up one belt level, weight classes throughout.
- Can I compete in the absolute?
- Yes, for an extra fee, if you're an adult, masters, or seniors competitor.
- When does registration close?
- Online pre-registration only, closing four days before the event.
- Can spectators pay at the door?
- Yes.
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