AGI - Amsterdam Grappling Invitational

Event Schedule

Bracket Format & Registration

The Amsterdam Grappling Invitational (AGI) uses a 16-athlete double-elimination bracket for every division.

Unlike traditional tournaments with unlimited registrations, each category is limited to a maximum of 16 confirmed competitors. Once all 16 confirmed spots are filled, registration for that division will automatically close.

IMPORTANT: CONFIRM YOUR REGISTRATION!

Submitting your registration does not guarantee your place in the bracket.

On Smoothcomp, athletes who have registered but have not yet completed payment will appear as "unconfirmed" competitors. Unconfirmed registrations do not count toward the 16-athlete limit and do not reserve a spot.

Your place in the division is only guaranteed once your registration has been fully paid and confirmed.

If a division appears to have 16 names but some athletes are still marked as Unconfirmed, those positions remain available until payment is completed.

To avoid disappointment, we strongly recommend completing your payment immediately after registering. Divisions are expected to fill quickly, and confirmed athletes will always have priority.

Spectators ticket: €10 at the event door 

Tournament Rules – Amsterdam Grappling Invitational (AGI)

Belt Level Registration

Please register in your actual belt level.

Do not register in a higher belt division.

Athletes found competing outside their correct belt level may be moved or disqualified at the organizer’s discretion.

Ruleset

Submission Only

The goal is simple: submit your opponent to win.

Match Durations

Adults – White & Blue Belts

• 6-minute matches

Adults – Purple, Brown & Black Belts

• 8-minute matches

Bracket Finals

• All final matches receive 2 additional minutes automatically.
• This applies to gold-medal finals and bronze-bracket finals.

Judging Criteria (If No Submission Occurs)

If no athlete achieves a submission within the time limit, the referee and judges will decide the winner based on genuine and legitimate pursuit of submissions.

What Counts

• Real submission attempts that create credible finishing threats.
• Constant offensive grappling.
• Active progression toward a submission.
• Initiating meaningful attacks.

What Does Not Count

• Stalling.
• Holding position without attacking.
• Passive control with no submission intent.

Passivity Rule

If an athlete remains passive in a dominant position without actively attacking, the referee may stand both competitors up and restart the action.

Equal Aggression

The referee will favor the athlete who is clearly attacking more.

If both competitors are equally active and aggressive, an additional 2-minute overtime period will be added.

AGI rewards the athlete who genuinely hunts the finish!

Legal & Illegal Techniques

Amsterdam Grappling Invitational (AGI) operates under its own submission-only ruleset, designed to promote active, offensive grappling while maintaining athlete safety.

Although many of the legal and illegal techniques are based on widely recognized Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition standards, AGI reserves the right to modify or expand these rules. The regulations outlined below take precedence over any other organization's rulebook.

All competitors are responsible for understanding the AGI rules before stepping onto the mats. Ignorance of the rules will not be accepted as grounds for appeal or protest.

Legal Techniques

The following techniques are generally permitted:

• All standard chokes (excluding techniques that attack the windpipe directly with the hand or fingers).
• Armbars and shoulder locks.
• Heel hooks & Aioki Locks - Illegal for White and Blue belt competitors  
• Legal judo and wrestling takedowns.
• Guard pulls, sweeps, guard passes, and all standard positional transitions.
• Twister or neck crack/spine twist for back mount - Illegal for White & Blue belt competitors

Illegal Techniques

The following actions are prohibited and may result in immediate disqualification:

• Slamming an opponent to escape a submission or from a grounded position.
• Spiking an opponent onto their head or neck.
• Striking of any kind (punches, kicks, elbows, knees, headbutts, etc.).
• Eye gouging.
• Fish hooking.
• Hair pulling.
• Biting.
• Small joint manipulation (fingers or toes).
• Intentional neck cranks or spinal locks not accompanied by a legal choke.
• Unsportsmanlike conduct, abusive language, or intentionally dangerous behavior.
• Any technique deemed reckless or likely to cause unnecessary injury by the referee.
• Jumping Guard or jumping leg attacks ( scissor leg attack )

NO REFUNDS, ONLY COUPONS

Athletes who were unable to attend the event will receive a 100% coupon to use toward one of our future AGI events.

COACHES

5 competitors: 1 coach, 10 competitors: 2 coaches, 15 competitors: 3 coaches, with a maximum of 8 coaches. Each coach will get a keycord with badge.

Please note: we can also confiscate the badge in case of improper/bad behavior.

Weigh-In Rules

To ensure a smooth competition day, please read the following weigh-in procedures carefully:

• Fighters may weigh in up to 1 hour before the start of their first scheduled match.
• Weigh-ins will take place at the competition mat assigned to you by Smoothcomp.Example: If your first match is on Mat 1, you must weigh in at Mat 1.
• Example: If your first match is on Mat 1, you must weigh in at Mat 1.
• Competitors may weigh in with or without their training gear (rashguard and shorts).
• There is no weight allowance. You must make your registered weight class exactly.
• Any competitor who fails to make weight will be disqualified from the tournament.
• Each athlete is allowed two weigh-in attempts:First attempt: A check to see if you are on weight.Second attempt: Your final official weigh-in.
• First attempt: A check to see if you are on weight.
• Second attempt: Your final official weigh-in.

Please arrive early and allow yourself enough time before your first match. Failure to complete your weigh-in before your division begins may result in disqualification.

Achievements & Rewards

🥇 Prestigious AGI Submission-Only Medals

All podium finishers will receive exclusive AGI Submission-Only Medals, designed to recognize outstanding performance and achievement on the mats.

AGI PRO Qualification

The 1st and 2nd place finishers in the Adult Brown & Black Belt divisions will earn a direct qualification to the AGI PRO Show.

Qualified Division:

• -79 kg Weight Class

Compete. Win. Earn your place on the AGI PRO stage.