Active and veteran military, law enforcement, corrections officers, EMTs, paramedics, nurses, and doctors, exclusively; proof of eligibility is required at registration.

No-gi, and it's submission-only rather than points-based.

What weight classes are used?

Heroes On The Mat follows NAGA's weight class guidelines, with brackets run as six eight-man groups.

Through the Smoothcomp event page at smoothcomp.com/en/event/33084, or via heroesonthemat.com.

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Heroes On The Mat 9: Staten Island

Organized by Heroes On The Mat

October 24, 2026 brings the ninth edition of Heroes On The Mat to Staten Island. The tournament covers grappling divisions for competitors of all levels in one of New York City's longest-running local BJJ events.

Saturday, October 24, 2026Staten Island, NY$100 entry0 registered

Gi & No-Gi

Event Description

Heroes On The Mat bills itself as the first grappling promotion built specifically for first responders. The ninth edition of the series is a no-gi, submission-only tournament open exclusively to active and veteran military, police officers, sheriffs and deputies, corrections officers, EMTs, paramedics, nurses, and doctors, who must show proof of eligibility at registration. Weight classes follow NAGA's guidelines, and brackets run as six eight-man groups. This edition takes place Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Staten Island, NY. It's exclusive to first-responder and military competitors rather than the general public, and registration is handled through the event's Smoothcomp listing at heroesonthemat.com.

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Frequently asked questions

When and where is Heroes On The Mat 9?: Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Staten Island, NY.
Who can compete?: Active and veteran military, law enforcement, corrections officers, EMTs, paramedics, nurses, and doctors, exclusively; proof of eligibility is required at registration.
Is this gi or no-gi?: No-gi, and it's submission-only rather than points-based.
What weight classes are used?: Heroes On The Mat follows NAGA's weight class guidelines, with brackets run as six eight-man groups.
How do I register?: Through the Smoothcomp event page at smoothcomp.com/en/event/33084, or via heroesonthemat.com.

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