BASEMARK GRAPPLING SERIES

The BaseMark Grappling Series is a submission focused event hosted in Fairfield, California, bringing together athletes from across Northern California. Matches are contested without points or advantages. Placing full emphasis on control, pressure, and submission offense. If no submission occurs, the match is decided by first takedown.  

COMPETITION FORMAT

• Submission-only tournament

• No points. No advantages

• Matches reward action, control, and finishing ability

• Belt level does not matter

MATCH OUTCOME

• Submission = immediate victory

• If no submission occurs → first takedown wins

BRACKET FORMAT

• Double elimination whenever possible

• Minimum of 2 matches per athlete

• First loss → consolation bracket

• Second loss → elimination

• Finals may include a true final

YOUTH AGE DIVISIONS (BY YEAR OF BIRTH)

• 6U: Born 2020–2021

• 8U: Born 2018–2019

• 10U: Born 2016–2017

• 12U: Born 2014–2015

• 14U–16U: Born 2010–2013

YOUTH WEIGHT CLASSES

6U/8U: 40,43,46 49, 52, 55, 58, 62, 66, 70, 75, 80, 88, 96, 108 lbs

10U/12U: 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 88, 96, 108, 120, 132, 144, 160 lbs

14U/16U 95, 100, 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 144, 150, 157, 165, 175, 190, 215, 285 lbs

ADULT DIVISIONS

• Adult 17+

ADULT WEIGHT CLASSES

Men: 125, 135, 145, 155, 170, 185, 205, 225, 225+ lbs

Women: 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 155, 170, 170+ lbs

OPEN CLASS  (ABSOLUTE)

• Open to all Adult competitors

• Must compete in division bracket to qualify

• Black Belts may enter directly

• Free registration for Black Belts

NO POINTS. NO ADVANTAGES. FINISH IT OR EARN IT STANDING.