When and where is this NAGA Richmond event?

Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Richmond, VA. It's NAGA's second Richmond stop of the fall season.

How are adult divisions organized?

By skill level (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert) rather than a strict belt system.

Are leg locks allowed?

Yes, in NAGA's no-gi divisions, which are more permissive than standard BJJ rules.

Does registration get more expensive closer to the event?

Yes, NAGA uses tiered entry fees that rise as the event approaches.

Through NAGA's Smoothcomp portal at naga.smoothcomp.com/en/event/32990.

NAGA Richmond Grappling Championship, VA 2026 | Let's Roll

NAGA Richmond Grappling Championship

Organized by NAGA

October 24, 2026 in Richmond — NAGA's grappling championship runs gi and no-gi divisions across all belts, with absolute brackets and championship belts for adult winners.

Saturday, October 24, 2026Richmond, VA$119 entry0 registered

Gi & No-Gi

NAGA

Event Description

NAGA returns to Richmond for a second stop this fall, again running its open, skill-level-based format with gi, no-gi, and absolute divisions for competitors of every grappling background, not just BJJ practitioners. Adults compete in Beginner-through-Expert brackets rather than by belt rank, and the no-gi ruleset allows leg locks not permitted at some other circuits. This championship takes place Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Richmond, VA, with divisions for ages 3 through 63-plus and championship belts for adult winners. Entry fees rise as the event approaches, so earlier registration is cheaper. Sign up through NAGA's Smoothcomp portal at nagafighter.com.

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Divisions

No-Gi

Adult

Teens

Children

Registration deadline: October 23, 2026

About NAGA

NAGA (North American Grappling Association) is a submission grappling and BJJ tournament promotion founded in 1995 by Kipp Kollar. One of the oldest and highest-volume tournament circuits in the sport, it runs gi and no-gi events across the US nearly every weekend, with divisions from age 4 through adult, using its own Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced/Expert skill-level system for no-gi divisions.

Rules

NAGA (North American Grappling Association) runs one of the largest grappling tournament circuits in the world, with gi and no-gi divisions for kids, teens, adults, and masters at every event. Divisions are grouped by age, weight, and experience level rather than strictly by belt in no-gi, and novice kids divisions do not allow submissions — the legal-technique list expands as competitors age up and move to more advanced divisions.

The no-gi divisions use NAGA's own ruleset, which differs from IBJJF scoring in a few important ways: takedowns and sweeps score 2 points (with extra points when a sweep finishes in a dominant position), and submission attempts themselves can score 1–2 points depending on how close they come to finishing. There are no advantages — if a match is tied, the referee decides it on aggression and initiation, rewarding whoever pushed the action hardest.

Gi divisions run under a more traditional points structure closely based on standard IBJJF-style scoring, so gi competitors will find the positional point values familiar. Because the gi and no-gi rules genuinely differ, competitors entering both should read both sections of the NAGA rulebook.

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 this NAGA Richmond event?: Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Richmond, VA. It's NAGA's second Richmond stop of the fall season.
How are adult divisions organized?: By skill level (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert) rather than a strict belt system.
Are leg locks allowed?: Yes, in NAGA's no-gi divisions, which are more permissive than standard BJJ rules.
Does registration get more expensive closer to the event?: Yes, NAGA uses tiered entry fees that rise as the event approaches.
How do I register?: Through NAGA's Smoothcomp portal at naga.smoothcomp.com/en/event/32990.

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