Grappling Industries NEW MEXICO
Organized by Grappling Industries
The Grappling Industries NEW MEXICO tournament will take place on October 24, 2026, at The McDermott Athletic Center in Rio Rancho, NM. This event will include both gi and no-gi divisions, catering to a wide range of grappling competitors.
Event Description
Grappling Industries brings its circuit to Rio Rancho for the New Mexico stop, with gi and no-gi divisions split by age, weight, and belt under the promotion's own rulebook, plus an optional absolute bracket for adults and masters/seniors. The tournament takes place Saturday, October 24, 2026, at The McDermott Athletic Center, 801 Loma Colorado Blvd, in Rio Rancho, NM. Registration is online-only and closes four days before the event; spectators can pay at the door. Register via the event's Smoothcomp 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?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, at The McDermott Athletic Center, 801 Loma Colorado Blvd, Rio Rancho, NM.
- When does registration close?
- Online pre-registration closes four days before the event.
- What's the gi belt rule?
- Gi competitors register at their actual ranked belt; no-gi allows registering up one level.
- Can spectators pay at the door?
- Yes, though competitors must register online in advance.
- How do I register?
- Through the Smoothcomp event page at grapplingindustries.smoothcomp.com/en/event/25381.
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