Grappling Industries PHOENIX
Organized by Grappling Industries
The Grappling Industries PHOENIX tournament will take place on September 26, 2026, at Inspire Courts in Phoenix, Arizona. This event will include both gi and no-gi competitions.
Event Description
Grappling Industries returns to the Phoenix area with its high-volume circuit format -- a proprietary IBJJF-style points and advantages ruleset, plus a submission-only track at some events, with divisions split by age, gi or no-gi, weight, and belt. Adults, masters, and seniors can add an absolute bracket for an extra fee. The event runs Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Inspire Courts, 1090 N Fiesta Blvd, Gilbert, AZ. Registration is online-only through Smoothcomp and closes four days before the event -- there is no day-of sign-up, though spectators can pay at the door. Gi competitors must register at their current ranked belt; no-gi allows registering up one level. Register at the Smoothcomp link on this page.
Divisions
Registration deadline: September 22, 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.
Community results
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Frequently asked questions
- When and where is Grappling Industries Phoenix?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Inspire Courts, 1090 N Fiesta Blvd, Gilbert, AZ 85233.
- Can I register at the door?
- No, Grappling Industries is online pre-registration only, closing four days before the event. Spectators, however, can pay at the door.
- What belt do I register at for gi?
- You must register at your current ranked belt for gi; no-gi allows registering up one belt level.
- What divisions are offered?
- Age, gi or no-gi, weight class, and belt divisions, with an optional Absolute bracket for Adults, Masters, and Seniors for an extra fee.
- How do I sign up?
- Through Smoothcomp at the link on this page.
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