What divisions does NAGA offer?

Skill-level divisions (Beginner through Expert) for ages 3 to 63 and older, plus Absolute brackets.

What's the difference between gi and no-gi rules?

Gi divisions follow standard BJJ rules; no-gi uses NAGA's own more permissive ruleset, which allows leg locks.

Do winners get anything besides medals?

Adult division champions are awarded a NAGA championship belt.

Through the Smoothcomp link on Let's Roll; entry fees are tiered, so early registration is cheaper.

NAGA World Jiu-Jitsu Grappling Championship, Duncanville TX | Let's Roll

NAGA World Jiu-Jitsu Grappling Championship

Organized by NAGA

December 5, 2026 in Duncanville, Texas hosts NAGA's World Jiu-Jitsu Grappling Championship, with gi and no-gi divisions across all belts. Absolute brackets and championship belts for adult winners round out one of NAGA's marquee events.

Saturday, December 5, 2026Duncanville, TX$119 entry0 registered

Gi & No-Gi

NAGA

Event Description

Despite its name, the NAGA World Jiu-Jitsu Grappling Championship in Duncanville, Texas is part of NAGA's regular circuit — the self-described "world's largest mixed grappling tournament circuit," running for 29-plus years and open to grapplers of any background, not just BJJ. Adults compete in skill-level divisions (Beginner through Expert) rather than a strict belt system, with gi brackets following standard BJJ rules and no-gi using NAGA's own, more permissive ruleset that allows leg locks. The tournament runs December 5, 2026 in Duncanville, TX. Ages 3 through 63-plus can compete, Absolute divisions are available, and adult winners take home a championship belt. Entry fees are tiered from early-bird to late registration, so signing up sooner through the Smoothcomp link on Let's Roll saves money.

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Divisions

Kids

Teens

Adult

Absolute

Registration deadline: December 4, 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 the NAGA World Jiu-Jitsu Grappling Championship?: December 5, 2026, in Duncanville, TX.
What divisions does NAGA offer?: Skill-level divisions (Beginner through Expert) for ages 3 to 63 and older, plus Absolute brackets.
What's the difference between gi and no-gi rules?: Gi divisions follow standard BJJ rules; no-gi uses NAGA's own more permissive ruleset, which allows leg locks.
Do winners get anything besides medals?: Adult division champions are awarded a NAGA championship belt.
How do I register?: Through the Smoothcomp link on Let's Roll; entry fees are tiered, so early registration is cheaper.

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