Submission Challenge Jefferson City, MO Sep 19th , 2026
Organized by Submission Challenge
September 19, 2026 brings Submission Challenge to Jefferson City, MO, with no-gi submission grappling divisions open to all skill levels.
Event Description
Submission Challenge's Jefferson City stop runs on the promotion's ISOF Standard rules with EBI-style overtime for matches that don't end in a submission, using a double-elimination bracket that guarantees every competitor a third-place match if they don't make the final. Divisions run from Youth (4-12) and Teens (13-17) through adult Novice-to-Black-belt brackets, plus Masters, Directors, and Executive age groups. The tournament takes place September 19, 2026 in Jefferson City, Missouri, with gi, no-gi, and Absolute options for adults. Registration can be edited up until the Thursday before the event, and weigh-ins happen the morning of at 8am. Register through Submission Challenge's Smoothcomp event page linked on this listing.
Divisions
Registration deadline: September 18, 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 Jefferson City?
- September 19, 2026 in Jefferson City, Missouri.
- What's the format?
- Double elimination with a third-place match, ISOF Standard rules, and EBI-style overtime if there's no submission.
- When are weigh-ins?
- The morning of the event at 8am.
- Can I edit my registration?
- Yes, up until the Thursday before the event.
- Is it gi or no-gi?
- Both, plus an Absolute division for adults.
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