AVA EASTERN Submission Grappling Tournament 2026 - (MISSISSAUGA TORONTO, ONTARIO)
Mississauga, ON, Canada
Description
SUMMARY
AVA is designed to determine the best submission grappler.
The structure of the rules and format reflects that. Round robin format means every athlete competes against everyone in their group.
Not all wins are equal. A submission in regulation is worth the most points and the athlete with the most points wins the division. How you win matters more than how many times you win.
The true submission grappler is the one who finishes the most, the fastest, compared to everyone.
CLIMB THE AVA SEASON RANKINGS
Earn your chance to qualify for a THRONE, LEGENDARY, or RISE title.
THRONE TITLE BELT QUALIFIERS — Gi & Nogi · Win the champion belt, earn points toward THRONE. Open Weight / Open Rank · Ages 18+
LEGENDARY TITLE BELT QUALIFIERS — Gi & Nogi · Win the champion belt, earn points toward THRONE. Open Weight / Open Rank · Ages 30+, 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+
RISE TITLE BELT QUALIFIERS — Gi & Nogi · Win the champion belt, earn points toward THRONE. Youth 4–17 · Open Rank / Open Ages · matched by weight only
STANDARD DIVISIONS — Gi & Nogi · Podium earns athlete and team points toward the Season Rankings. Matched by age, belt & weight class.
- Youth 4–17
- Adults 18+
- Masters 30+
LIVE STREAM
**Live Stream** - Event will be streamed live.
RULES
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
- Early Weigh-ins: TBA
- Tournament - Saturday October 17: Doors open TBA and the tournament starts at TBA
- Spectator Entry per day: $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. This includes family and friends. Competitors aged 17 and under may bring ONE parent or guardian at no additional cost.
- Location: Battle Arts Academy (4880 Tomken Rd, Mississauga, Ontario)
*Competitors: Please be at your mat number 10 min before your scheduled first match.
REGISTRATION PRICES:
· $95 CAD Early Bird (Deadline June 28, 2026)
· $110 CAD Normal (Deadline October 4, 2026)
· $130 CAD Late (Deadline October 18, 2026)
· $50 CAD for additional Divisions
COACHES
Starting season 2026, coach signups at the door will no longer be available.
All coaches must register online in advance to receive a coach pass. Coaches who are not registered by the deadline will be required to pay the regular spectator fee. 1 coach is allowed for every 3 competitors, with a maximum of 7 coaches per academy.
Registration deadline is 3 days before the tournament.
Deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.
Coach signups will open the same date registrations open for athletes.
FAQ
Divisions
- GI YOUTH$110
- GI | RISE: ELITE YOUTH TITLE QUALIFIERS$110
- GI$110
- GI OPEN/ABSOLUTE$110
- GI | LEGENDARY TITLE QUALIFIERS$110
- GI | THRONE TITLE QUALIFIERS$110
- NO-GI YOUTH$110
- NO-GI | RISE: ELITE YOUTH TITLE QUALIFIERS$110
- NO-GI$110
- NO-GI OPEN/ABSOLUTE$110
- NO-GI | LEGENDARY TITLE QUALIFIERS$110
- NO-GI | THRONE TITLE QUALIFIERS$110
Organizer
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the tournament?
The tournament is Saturday October 17 at Battle Arts Academy, 4880 Tomken Rd, Mississauga, Ontario.
What time do doors open and matches start?
Doors open TBA and the tournament starts at TBA.
What are the registration prices and deadlines?
Early Bird registration is $95 CAD with a deadline of June 28, 2026. Normal registration is $110 CAD with a deadline of October 4, 2026. Late registration is $130 CAD with a deadline of October 18, 2026, and additional divisions are $50 CAD.
What divisions are offered?
Gi and Nogi divisions are offered. Standard divisions include Youth 4–17, Adults 18+, and Masters 30+, matched by age, belt and weight class.
Are there title belt qualifier divisions?
Yes. THRONE title belt qualifiers are Gi and Nogi, Open Weight / Open Rank for ages 18+. LEGENDARY title belt qualifiers are Gi and Nogi, Open Weight / Open Rank for ages 30+, 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, and 75+. RISE title belt qualifiers are Gi and Nogi for Youth 4–17, Open Rank / Open Ages, matched by weight only.
What is the competition format?
The tournament uses a round robin format, meaning every athlete competes against everyone in their group. A submission in regulation is worth the most points, and the athlete with the most points wins the division.
How much are spectator tickets?
Spectator entry per day is $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. Competitors aged 17 and under may bring one parent or guardian at no additional cost.
When are weigh-ins?
Early weigh-ins are TBA.
What should competitors know about match timing?
Competitors should be at their mat number 10 minutes before their scheduled first match.
How do coaches get a coach pass?
All coaches must register online in advance to receive a coach pass; coach signups at the door will not be available. The deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, and unregistered coaches must pay the regular spectator fee. One coach is allowed for every 3 competitors, with a maximum of 7 coaches per academy.
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