Description
Event Overview
Prepare for the ultimate test of submission grappling. Alavanca - Submission Series brings a modified version of the world-famous EBI (Eddie Bravo Invitational) rule-set to the mats, where technique, strategy, and grit decide the outcome. No points, no advantages—only submissions matter. Competitors will battle for dominance under the most intense and spectator-friendly format in the sport.
Date and Location
📅 Date: 26/10/2025
📍 Venue: Alavanca Shawnessy - 14387 Macleod Trail S.W., Calgary, Alberta
🕒 Schedule:
- Weigh-ins: TBD
- Rules Meeting: TBD
- Matches Begin: 11:00AM
Format and Rules
This is a submission-only event based on EBI (Eddie Bravo Invitational) rules:
- Match Duration:
- Preliminary Rounds: Adult/Juvenile - 5 minutes, Youth - 4 minutes
- Finals: Adult/Juvenile - 6 minutes, Youth - 4 minutes
- Scoring: There are no points or advantages awarded for position, this is to encourage aggressive submissions. If no submission occurs the referee will score the match for a winner based on Most Active/Aggression, Submission Attempts and PPP (Pace, Place, and Position.
- Legal Techniques:
- Adult/Juvenile: All submissions allowed, including neck cranks and heel hooks (except in Gi), no slams to escape submissions.
- Youth: Americana, Straight Arm Bar, Triangle Choke, Kimura, Rear Naked Choke and Lapel Chokes, no neck cranks, no submissions below the waist and no slams to escape submissions.
- Uniform:
- Gi: Black or white, no other colors allowed.
- No-Gi: Rashguard and fight shorts/spats, no color restrictions.
Divisions
- Men’s: Gi, No-Gi and Absolute.
- Women’s: Gi, No-Gi and Absolute.
- Boy's: Gi and No-Gi.
- Girl's: Gi and No-Gi.
- Skill Levels: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.
Registration
💰 Entry Fee: $60
📅 Deadline: 17/10/2025
🔗 Register Here: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/25897
Early registration and multiple division discounts available—secure your spot now. Late registration fees apply.
Prizes & Recognition
🏆 Division Champions: Award Certificate.
🎖 Special Awards: Fastest Submission, Submission of the Day.
Why Compete?
This event is built for competitors who want the purest expression of grappling skill. Whether you’re hunting for experience or aiming for the podium, you’ll test yourself against relentless, submission-minded opponents in an electrifying environment.
Spectators
🎟 Online Tickets: $10 - https://alavancasubseries2.eventbrite.ca
🎟 Door Tickets: $15
📍 Live at the venue—don’t miss a single submission.
