Submission Challenge Fargo, ND Sep 12th , 2026
Organized by Submission Challenge
Submission Challenge brings gi and no-gi grappling to Fargo on September 12, 2026. The tournament runs divisions across all belts and weight classes for competitors throughout North Dakota.
Event Description
Submission Challenge brings its double-elimination, submission-only format to Fargo, running under ISOF Standard rules with EBI-style overtime if a match doesn't end in a tap. Every bracket includes a third-place match, and divisions cover Youth (4-12) and Teens (13-17) through adult brackets from Novice up to Black belt, plus Masters, Directors, and Executive age groups for competitors 30 and up. The tournament takes place September 12, 2026 in Fargo, North Dakota, with gi, no-gi, and Absolute options for adults. Weigh-ins happen the morning of the event at 8am, and registration can be edited up until the Thursday before the tournament. Register through Submission Challenge's Smoothcomp page linked on this listing.
Divisions
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
About Submission Challenge
Submission Challenge is a submission-only jiu-jitsu tournament series using double elimination with EBI-style overtime rules, and serves as the official qualifier for Team USA Grappling at the ICO (International Combat Organization) World Championship. It has run 100+ events across the US for competitors ages 4 to 74.
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Frequently asked questions
- When and where is Submission Challenge Fargo?
- September 12, 2026 in Fargo, North Dakota.
- What's the tournament format?
- Double elimination with a third-place match, submission-only under ISOF Standard rules, with EBI-style overtime.
- When are weigh-ins?
- Weigh-ins happen the morning of the event at 8am.
- Can I edit my registration?
- Yes, registration can be edited up until the Thursday before the tournament.
- What divisions are offered?
- Youth (4-12), Teens (13-17), adult Novice-to-Black-belt, and Masters/Directors/Executive age brackets.
- Is it gi or no-gi?
- Both, plus an Absolute division for adults.
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