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Grappling Industries
Grappling Industries
Gi & No-GiTournamentEvents across North AmericaMultiple events monthly
Known for their round-robin format guaranteeing multiple matches. Offers both gi and no-gi divisions with a focus on competitor experience over spectator experience.
Official WebsiteMatch Format
Match Duration
5 minutes (most divisions)
Point System
2
Takedown
2
Sweep
3
Guard Pass
4
Mount
4
Back
2
KOB
Instant win
Submission
Advantages: No
Submission Rules
Heel Hooks
Reaping
Legal Submissions
- •Chokes
- •Armlocks
- •Straight ankle lock
- •Kneebar (purple+ gi, blue+ no-gi)
- •Toe hold (purple+ gi, blue+ no-gi)
- •Calf slicer (brown/black)
Banned Submissions
- •Heel hooks in gi (all levels)
- •Heel hooks in no-gi (white/blue)
- •Reaping (gi)
- •Scissor takedown
Important Notes
- ROUND ROBIN FORMAT - guaranteed 3-4 matches minimum
- Heel hooks legal at purple+ in NO-GI only
- Scoring is cumulative across all matches
Divisions
Rooster129 lbs
Light Feather141 lbs
Feather154 lbs
Light168 lbs
Middle181 lbs
Medium Heavy194 lbs
Heavy207 lbs
Super Heavy221 lbs
Ultra Heavy221+ lbs
Notable Features
- Round-robin format guarantees multiple matches
- No elimination - great learning experience
- Well-organized with minimal waiting
- Heel hooks legal at higher belts (no-gi)
Pro Tips
- 💡Round robin = cardio matters across multiple matches
- 💡Losses don't eliminate you - keep competing
- 💡Great for getting competition reps
- 💡Total points determine winner, not just wins