Capital MMA - Annual In-House Submission Championship

Saturday, December 12, 2026 Alexandria, United States

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi Kids

Ruleset

Submission only

Entry

$30

Description

📍 Event Details

Date: December 12th
Location: Capital MMA - Alexandria, 6301A Richmond Hwy
Check-In & Weigh-Ins: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Tournament Start Time: 9:00 AM

💳 Registration & Payment Instructions

Register here on Smoothcomp by December 10th to lock in your weight class and bracket.
Select your specific gym location from the dropdown menu during registration so our team-separation software can ensure training partners don't clash early.
Payment: Do not pay online through Smoothcomp. To finalize your entry, please either bill your house account at the front desk or send your entry fee via Venmo to Don Ngo @Dngo82 (include your full name and gym location in the notes).

🏆 Format, Brackets & Match Rules

Format: Gi Submission-Only with timed rounds.
Brackets & Merging:Kids: Divided by weight, belt, and age (in that order).Adults: Divided by belt and then weight.Team Separation: Competitors from the same gym location will be automatically spaced out across the brackets. Small 10-lb weight pools may be combined prior to bracket generation to ensure everyone gets multiple matches.
Overtime Rules: If there is no submission at the end of regulation time, a 1-minute overtime round will be played for the first point. If no point is scored within that 1-minute round, the referee will decide a winner based on activity.

⏱️ Round Times

Kids: 4 minutes
Teens: 5 minutes
Adults: White Belts: 5 minutes Blue Belts: 6 minutes Purple Belts: 7 minutes Brown Belts: 8 minutes Black Belts: 10 minutes

🚫 Division-Specific Rules & Submissions

Kids Divisions

General: No slamming, no leg submissions, no neck cranks, no wristlocks, no head and arm triangles, and cannot pull the head down in a triangle.

Teens Divisions

General: No slamming, no leg submissions, and no neck cranks.

Adult Divisions (All Belts)

General: No slamming and no neck cranks.

Adult White Belts

Leg Attacks: Straight ankle locks only. (No slicers, no knee reaping, no twisting leg attacks).

Adult Blue Belts

Leg Attacks: Straight ankle locks and knee bars allowed. (No slicers, no knee reaping, no twisting leg attacks / heel hooks).

Adult Purple Belts & Up

Leg Attacks: All leg attacks and slicers are legal except heel hooks and knee reaping.

Event Details

Format

Pools

Registration

Schedule

Date: December 12; Check-in/Weigh-Ins 8:00 AM–8:30 AM; Tournament start 9:00 AM

Weigh-In

Check-In & Weigh-Ins: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Rules

This event runs under submission-only rules.

No points, no advantages and no riding mount for the last two minutes. You get the tap or you find out what this event does when the clock runs out.

How sub-only rules work

Where to Stay Near the Venue

Affiliate

Closest hotels to the venue, sorted by distance.

Closest 0.3 mi from venue Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Alexandria ★ 4.2 6421 Richmond Hwy Service Rd, Alexandria Check availability

0.4 mi from venue Moon Inn Hotel ★ 3.1 6140 Richmond Hwy #2316, Alexandria Check availability

0.5 mi from venue Days Inn by Wyndham Alexandria South ★ 3.4 6100 Richmond Hwy Service Rd, Alexandria Check availability

0.5 mi from venue SpringHill Suites by Marriott Alexandria ★ 4.1 6065 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria Check availability

See all hotels near the venue

Divisions

Girls$30
(DO NOT PAY ONLINE - Venmo Don @Dngo82 or Pay at Front Desk)
Boys$30
(DO NOT PAY ONLINE - Venmo Don @Dngo82 or Pay at Front Desk)
Men$30
(DO NOT PAY ONLINE - Venmo Don @Dngo82 or Pay at Front Desk)
Women$30
(DO NOT PAY ONLINE - Venmo Don @Dngo82 or Pay at Front Desk)

Organizer

Capital MMA & Elite Fitness

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the event held?

Date: December 12th. Location: Capital MMA - Alexandria, 6301A Richmond Hwy.

What are the check-in, weigh-in, and tournament start times?

Check-In & Weigh-Ins: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM. Tournament Start Time: 9:00 AM.

How and when do I register?

Register on Smoothcomp by December 10th to lock in your weight class and bracket, and select your specific gym location from the dropdown during registration.

How do I pay my entry fee?

Do not pay online through Smoothcomp; either bill your house account at the front desk or send your entry fee via Venmo to Don Ngo @Dngo82 and include your full name and gym location in the notes.

What is the competition format and overtime procedure?

Format: Gi Submission-Only with timed rounds. If no submission in regulation, a 1-minute overtime round is played for the first point, and if no point is scored the referee will decide a winner based on activity.

How are brackets and division merging handled?

Kids are divided by weight, belt, and age (in that order); adults are divided by belt then weight; competitors from the same gym location are spaced across brackets, and small 10-lb weight pools may be combined prior to bracket generation.

What are the round times for each division?

Kids: 4 minutes. Teens: 5 minutes. Adults — White Belts: 5 minutes, Blue Belts: 6 minutes, Purple Belts: 7 minutes, Brown Belts: 8 minutes, Black Belts: 10 minutes.

What submission and safety rules apply to kids divisions?

Kids: No slamming, no leg submissions, no neck cranks, no wristlocks, no head and arm triangles, and you cannot pull the head down in a triangle.

What submission rules apply to teens divisions?

Teens: No slamming, no leg submissions, and no neck cranks.

What leg-attack rules apply to adult divisions by belt?

Adult general rules: No slamming and no neck cranks. White Belts: straight ankle locks only (no slicers, no knee reaping, no twisting leg attacks). Blue Belts: straight ankle locks and knee bars allowed (no slicers, no knee reaping, no twisting leg attacks/heel hooks). Purple Belts & up: all leg attacks and slicers are legal except heel hooks and knee reaping.