Grappling Industries PHILADELPHIA
Organized by Grappling Industries
January 16, 2027 in Philadelphia brings Grappling Industries' Philadelphia tournament, part of the promotion's nationwide series with divisions across all belts and ages. The event is a regular stop for Pennsylvania competitors on the Grappling Industries circuit.
Event Description
Grappling Industries makes its way to Philadelphia with a full gi and no-gi tournament under the promotion's own points-and-advantages scoring system. Competitors are grouped by age, weight, and belt, and adult, masters, and senior athletes can add an Absolute bracket for an added fee — the same format Grappling Industries runs across dozens of U.S. cities every year. The Philadelphia tournament is scheduled for January 16, 2027. Registration is online-only through Smoothcomp and closes four days before the event — there's no day-of registration, though spectators can pay to attend at the door. Gi entrants must register at their current belt, while no-gi entrants can register up one level. The registration link is available on Let's Roll.
Divisions
Registration deadline: January 12, 2027
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 Philadelphia?
- January 16, 2027, in Philadelphia, PA.
- 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 entrants must register at their current belt; no-gi entrants can register up one level.
- Can spectators attend?
- Yes, spectators can pay to attend at the door.
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