Submission Challenge Sioux City , IA Nov 14th 2026
Organized by Submission Challenge
Sioux City hosts Submission Challenge on November 14, 2026. The tournament runs submission grappling divisions for all belts, giving western Iowa competitors a local grappling event.
Event Description
Submission Challenge brings its double-elimination, submission-only format to Sioux City, giving competitors multiple chances to fight through the bracket rather than a single-loss knockout. The event runs on ISOF Standard rules with EBI-style overtime when a match does not end in a submission, and every bracket includes a third-place match so competitors have something to fight for beyond just the final. The tournament is set for Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Sioux City, IA, with divisions spanning Youth (4-12), Teens (13-17), and Adults (18+) from Novice through Black belt, plus Masters, Directors, and Executive brackets for competitors 30 and up. Weigh-ins happen the morning of the event at 8am, and registration stays editable until the Thursday before; register through the Submission Challenge Smoothcomp event page linked from this listing.
Divisions
Registration deadline: November 13, 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 this event?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Sioux City, IA.
- What format does Submission Challenge use?
- Double elimination with a 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), plus Masters/Directors/Executive (30+).
- When are weigh-ins?
- 8am the day of the event.
- Can I edit my registration after signing up?
- Yes, registration stays editable until the Thursday before the event.
- Is this gi or no-gi?
- Both gi and no-gi divisions are typically offered; check the registration page for this edition's format.
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