U.S. Open of Catch Wrestling
Organized by USAG
Catch wrestling takes center stage in Yorba Linda on August 22, 2026 for the U.S. Open of Catch Wrestling. Divisions run across all skill levels at this dedicated catch wrestling championship.
Event Description
The U.S. Open of Catch Wrestling is run under USA Grappling's American Catch Wrestling Association banner, showcasing catch-as-catch-can, the English wrestling style that predates modern BJJ and allows a wider range of leg attacks and joint locks than many grappling rulesets, with no mandatory grips required to start or continue a match. The event draws competitors from wrestling, BJJ, submission grappling, sambo, judo, and MMA backgrounds into one unified competitive format. The tournament takes place August 22, 2026 in Yorba Linda, CA, open to competitors across disciplines and experience levels. Registration is available through Smoothcomp at the link on this page.
Registration deadline: August 21, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- When and where is the U.S. Open of Catch Wrestling?
- August 22, 2026, in Yorba Linda, CA.
- What is catch wrestling?
- Catch-as-catch-can, an English wrestling style with fewer restrictions that allows leg attacks and joint locks not always permitted in other grappling rulesets.
- Who can compete?
- Grapplers from wrestling, BJJ, submission grappling, sambo, judo, and MMA backgrounds.
- How do I register?
- Through the Smoothcomp event page linked on this page.
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