Alberta Grappling Open

Saturday, November 21, 2026 Calgary, AB, Canada

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi Absolute Kids

Entry

$15 - $50

Prizes

500 CAD

Description

Welcome to Alavanca Shawnessys Alberta Grappling Open!

This is a BJJ- Gi tournament open to competitors ages 5 and up! This event brings together athletes of all experience levels for a full day of exciting competition, sportsmanship, and community.

We’re proud to feature cash prizes for these Absolute Divisions:

• Men’s Absolute Champion: $500.

*** NOTE THIS IS ONE BRACKET WITH ALL BELT LEVELS AND ALL WEIGHTS AND IS ELIMINATION ***

• Women’s Absolute Champion: $500.

*** NOTE THIS IS ONE BRACKET WITH ALL BELT LEVELS AND ALL WEIGHTS AND IS ELIMINATION ***

• Kids Absolute (Ages 8–12): $250.

*** NOTE THIS IS ONE BRACKET WITH ALL BELT LEVELS AND ALL WEIGHTS AND IS ELIMINATION ***

• Teens Absolute (Ages 13–17): $250.

*** NOTE THIS IS ONE BRACKET WITH ALL BELT LEVELS AND ALL WEIGHTS AND IS ELIMINATION ***

ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES — ALL DIVISIONS

• Slamming out of submissions• Striking of any kind• Small joint manipulation (fingers/toes)• Eye gouging, fish hooking, hair pulling• Biting or scratching• Spiking opponent on head/neck• Heel hooks (gi tournament rule)• Twisting leg locks for kids

• Spine manipulations (i.e. twister)

• Scissor take down

• Can Opener• Unsportsmanlike conduct

ADULT LEG LOCK RULES (GI)

White Belt Adults

Allowed:• Straight ankle locks• Knee bars

Not allowed:• Heel hooks• Toe holds• Reaping• Calf slicers

Colored Belts Adults

Allowed:• Straight ankle locks• Knee bars• Toe holds• Calf slicers

Not allowed:• Heel hooks • Reaping

KIDS SUBMISSION RULES

Ages 5–6

Allowed:• Rear naked choke (no neck cranks)• Armbar from guard/mount• Americana / Kimura

Not allowed:• Triangles• All leg locks• Guillotine

• Ezekiel / loop chokes

Ages 7–12

Allowed:• Rear naked choke• Guillotine (no crank)• Triangle choke• Armbar / Kimura / Americana • Ezekiel / loop chokes

Not allowed:• All leg locks• Wrist locks• Bicep slicers

Youth 13-15

Allowed:• All basic chokes• Arm locks & shoulder locks• Straight ankle locks (optional)

Not allowed:• Heel hooks• Toe holds• Knee bars• Calf slicers• Twisters / neck cranks

Time Estimation

Kids will be in the AM with the doors opening at 9:30 a.m.

Adults come for 1:00 p.m.

Event Details

Format

Single elimination

Schedule

Doors open 9:30 a.m.; kids competition in the AM; adults start at 1:00 p.m.

Prize Details

Cash prizes for Absolute divisions: Men’s Absolute $500; Women’s Absolute $500; Kids Absolute (Ages 8–12) $250; Teens Absolute (Ages 13–17) $250.

Divisions

Tiny Warriors Boys / Girls$50
Tiny Warriors Boys / Girls
Kids Gi - Girls$50
Kids Gi - Boys$50
Kids Boys / Girls Absolute Gi$15
Kids Boys / Girls Open Weight Absolute Division
Youth Gi - Girls$50
13-15 years
Youth Gi - Boys$50
13-15 years
Youth Boys / Girls Absolute Gi$15
Youth Boys / Girls Open Weight Absolute Division
Adult Gi - Males$50
Adult Gi- Male
Adult Male Absolute Gi$15
Adult Male Open Weight Absolute Division
Adult Gi - Female$50
Adult Gi - Female
Adult Female Absolute Gi$15
Adult Female Open Weight Absolute Division

Organizer

Alavanca Shawnessy

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of tournament is the Alberta Grappling Open?

It is a BJJ Gi tournament open to competitors ages 5 and up.

When do kids and adults need to arrive?

Kids will be in the AM, with doors opening at 9:30 a.m. Adults come for 1:00 p.m.

How do competitors register?

Competitors register through Smoothcomp.

What absolute divisions have cash prizes?

Men’s Absolute Champion and Women’s Absolute Champion each receive $500. Kids Absolute ages 8–12 and Teens Absolute ages 13–17 each receive $250.

How are the absolute divisions structured?

Each listed absolute division is one elimination bracket with all belt levels and all weights.

What techniques are illegal in all divisions?

Illegal techniques include slamming out of submissions, striking, small joint manipulation, eye gouging, fish hooking, hair pulling, biting or scratching, spiking an opponent on the head or neck, heel hooks, twisting leg locks for kids, spine manipulations, scissor takedown, can opener, and unsportsmanlike conduct.

What adult Gi leg locks are allowed for white belts?

White belt adults may use straight ankle locks and knee bars. Heel hooks, toe holds, reaping, and calf slicers are not allowed.

What adult Gi leg locks are allowed for colored belts?

Colored belt adults may use straight ankle locks, knee bars, toe holds, and calf slicers. Heel hooks and reaping are not allowed.

What submissions are allowed for ages 5–6?

Ages 5–6 may use rear naked choke with no neck cranks, armbar from guard or mount, Americana, and Kimura. Triangles, all leg locks, guillotine, Ezekiel chokes, and loop chokes are not allowed.

What submissions are allowed for youth ages 13–15?

Youth ages 13–15 may use all basic chokes, arm locks and shoulder locks, and straight ankle locks as optional. Heel hooks, toe holds, knee bars, calf slicers, twisters, and neck cranks are not allowed.