Grappling Industries SAN ANTONIO
Organized by Grappling Industries
January 16, 2027 in San Antonio brings Grappling Industries' San Antonio tournament, part of the promotion's nationwide series with divisions across all belts and ages. The event is a regular stop for South Texas competitors on the Grappling Industries circuit.
Event Description
San Antonio gets its turn on the Grappling Industries circuit, with gi and no-gi divisions run under the promotion's own IBJJF-style points-and-advantages ruleset. Divisions are set by age, weight class, and belt, and adult, masters, and senior competitors can opt into an Absolute bracket for an extra fee. This tournament takes place January 16, 2027 in San Antonio, TX. As with every Grappling Industries event, pre-registration is online-only through Smoothcomp and closes four days before the event date — there's no same-day sign-up, though spectators can pay admission at the door. Gi competitors must register at their current ranked belt, and no-gi competitors may register up one level. Find the registration link 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 San Antonio?
- January 16, 2027, in San Antonio, TX.
- 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 competitors must register at their current ranked belt; no-gi competitors may register up one level.
- Can spectators attend?
- Yes, spectators can pay admission at the door.
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