Description
Ultimate Grappling Championship 2026 – May 3rd 2026
withAddress: Hayastan MMA Academy, 7229 Atoll Ave North Hollywood, CA 91605
Prize: $1000-3000 First Place Team
Schedule:
Kids division competition starts at 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Break: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Adults division competition starts at 2:00 pm
All competitors should arrive 1 hour before
Tournament Rules:
- Kids Categories: Ages 5 to 16, following SJJIF rules, with brackets of four competitors each to ensure everyone has a chance to earn medals.
- Adults: Three-round matches: Round1: 3-minute submission-only following by 1-minute break. Round2: 2 minutes with points. Each technique—such as takedowns, sweeps, guard passes, mounts, back mounts, and knee-on-belly—earns 1 point. If tied, Round3 is takedown-only, no time limit.
- Round 1: 3-minute submission-only.
- Round 2: 2 minutes with points. Each technique—such as takedowns, sweeps, guard passes, mounts, back mounts, and knee-on-belly—earns 1 point.
- If tied, Round 3 is takedown-only, no time limit.
Uniform Requirements:
- Gi Division: BJJ/Judo gis.
- No-Gi Division: Shorts and rash guards.
Weights and Belt Classes/Levels:
- Weight Divisions: Following IBJJF weight divisions.
- Belt Classes/Levels:
- Beginners: Up to 2 years of practice.
- Intermediate: 2 to 4 years of practice.
- Expert: Over 4 years of practice.
Registration:
- Fees: $75 for Gi or No-Gi, $100 if signed for both divisions.
- Deadline: April 25th.
- Every competitor receives a free T-shirt.
Weigh-ins:
- Conducted one day before the event and on the morning of the event starting at 7 a.m. at 7229 Atoll Avenue, North Hollywood.
- Athletes may also weigh in at their own academies with their coaches and submit the information to us.
Briefings:
- The first briefing will be on May 2nd at 7229 Atoll Avenue, North Hollywood CA 91605 at 12pm.
- Another briefing will be on May 3rd at 9 a.m. before the tournament at 7229 Atoll Avenue, North Hollywood CA 91605.
