Summit Grappling Series: Kansas City Trials
Organized by Summit Grappling Series
January 16, 2027 in Raymore, Missouri brings the Summit Grappling Series' Kansas City Trials, a no-gi qualifier open to all skill levels. The event gives regional grapplers a shot at advancing through Summit's trial-to-championship format.
Event Description
Summit Grappling Series brings its Kansas City Trials to Raymore, Missouri, using the promotion's submission-only format — no points, matches decided by tap-out, with a one-minute EBI-style overtime round if regulation time ends in a stalemate. Adult belt matches run 6 minutes, and Summit's referees are instructed to stop any match if a submission becomes too dangerous, even if the competitor hasn't tapped. This "Trials" event, held January 16, 2027 in Raymore, MO, functions as a qualifier-style stop on the Summit Grappling calendar, open to competitors across belts and experience levels looking to test themselves in the submission-only format. Register through the Smoothcomp link on Let's Roll, and check the event page for current prize structure and division details.
Divisions
Registration deadline: January 14, 2027
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Frequently asked questions
- When and where is the Summit Grappling Series Kansas City Trials?
- January 16, 2027, in Raymore, MO.
- How are matches decided?
- Submission-only — no points. Adult matches run 6 minutes, with a one-minute EBI-style overtime if no one submits in regulation.
- What's the safety rule?
- Referees will stop a match if a submission is applied and becomes too dangerous, even without a tap.
- Is this a qualifier event?
- Yes, "Trials" events like this one serve as regional qualifier-style stops on the Summit Grappling calendar.
- How do I register?
- Through the Smoothcomp link on Let's Roll.
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