Submission Challenge Little Rock, AR Nov 21st 2026
Organized by Submission Challenge
November 21, 2026 in Little Rock, Arkansas hosts Submission Challenge, a regional no-gi grappling tournament open to all skill levels. The event is part of Submission Challenge's recurring circuit across the central United States.
Event Description
Submission Challenge brings its double-elimination, submission-only format to Little Rock, running on ISOF Standard rules with EBI-style overtime for matches that do not end in a tap. Every bracket includes a third-place match, and the double-elimination structure means one loss does not end a competitor's day. The tournament takes place Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Little Rock, AR, with divisions covering Youth (4-12), Teens (13-17), and Adults (18+) from Novice through Black belt, plus Masters, Directors, and Executive brackets for competitors 30 and older. Weigh-ins happen at 8am the morning of the event, and registration stays editable until the Thursday before; register through the Submission Challenge Smoothcomp event page linked from this listing.
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 this event?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Little Rock, AR.
- What format does it use?
- Double elimination with 3rd-place bracket, submission-only, ISOF Standard rules with EBI-style overtime.
- What divisions are offered?
- Youth (4-12), Teens (13-17), Adults (18+, Novice-Black), Masters/Directors/Executive (30+).
- When are weigh-ins?
- 8am the day of the event.
- Can I edit my registration?
- Yes, until the Thursday before the event.
- How do I register?
- Through the Submission Challenge Smoothcomp event page linked from this listing.
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