Grappling Industries SAN ANTONIO
Organized by Grappling Industries
The Grappling Industries tournament in San Antonio, TX, will take place on October 17, 2026, at the Gervin Center Gym. This event will include both gi and no-gi competitions.
Event Description
Grappling Industries brings its high-volume national circuit to San Antonio for a one-day gi and no-gi event, run under the promotion's own IBJJF-style points-and-advantages rulebook, with a submission-only track offered at some stops. Divisions are split by age, gi/no-gi format, weight, and belt rank for the gi side, and adults and masters/seniors can add an absolute bracket for an extra fee. Competition takes place Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Gervin Center Gym in San Antonio, TX. Grappling Industries only accepts registration online in advance, with sign-ups closing four days before the event, though spectators can still pay at the door. Gi competitors must register at their actual ranked belt, while no-gi allows registering up one level. Register through the event's Smoothcomp page.
Divisions
Registration deadline: October 13, 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 San Antonio?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Gervin Center Gym in San Antonio, TX.
- When does registration close?
- Grappling Industries accepts online pre-registration only, closing four days before the event.
- Can I register at the door?
- Competitors cannot; only spectators can pay to attend at the door.
- What belt rule applies for gi divisions?
- Gi competitors must register at their actual ranked belt. No-gi allows registering up one skill level.
- Can I add an absolute division?
- Yes, adults and masters/seniors can add an absolute bracket for an additional fee.
- How do I register?
- Through the Smoothcomp event page at grapplingindustries.smoothcomp.com/en/event/25154.
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