ELEVATE GRAPPLING COMPANY – HOUSTON

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Saturday, January 16th, 2027

Doors open at 9:00AM and tournament starts at 10:00AM

LOCATION

331 United Leuva Cir., Houston, TX 77060

REGISTRATION

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION — $69.99

Available through November 27, 2026

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: 50% OFF NOGI BRACKET WITH GI REGISTRATION

Register for the GI division during Early Bird Registration and receive 50% off NOGI division.

REGULAR REGISTRATION — $100

November 28, 2026 – Janurary 4, 2027

Additional Division: $75

LATE REGISTRATION — $150

Begins after Regular Registration closes

Additional Division: $75

Registration is completed through Smoothcomp.

NOGI ABSOLUTE DIVISIONS:

Ready to test yourself against the best? The NOGI Absolute Division is a single elimination, open to competitors for an additional $25 buy-in.

To be eligible to compete in the Absolute Division, athletes must first register for at least one NOGI weight division.

Cash Prize Structure

The Absolute Division starts with a $500 cash prize with a minimum of 4 registered competitors.

• 4–11 competitors: $500 Cash Prize
• 12–20 competitors: $1,000 Cash Prize
• 21+ competitors: $2,000 Cash Prize

Absolute Divisions

Female Absolute

• 145 lbs and under
• Over 145 lbs

Male Absolute

• 185 lbs and under
• Over 185 lbs

Step up, challenge yourself, and compete for your share of the cash! The more competitors who enter, the bigger the prize!

EVENT FORMAT and Rules

Elevate Grappling Company provides both Gi and No-Gi competition for youth and teen athletes.  https://elevategrappling.co/

• No-Gi: Elevate Grappling Ruleset inspired by ADCC & PGF
• Gi: Elevate Grappling Ruleset inspired by ADCC & PGF
• Double-elimination brackets and or guarenteed two matches.
• Competitors compete for third place — no double bronze

AGE GROUPS

• 4-5 years (COED) Tiny
• 6–7 years Youth I
• 8–9 years Youth II
• 10–11 years Pre-Teen
• 12–13 years Teen I
• 14–15 years Teen II
• 16–17 years Juveniles
• Adult 18+ years
• 30+ Years Masters I
• 40+ Years Masters II
• 50+  Years Masters III

Competitors must register using their correct age, weight, belt/experience level, and division.

Elevate Grappling Company reserves the right to combine divisions when necessary to create competitive brackets.

MATCH LENGTHS

Ages 4-9:  3-minute matches

Ages 10-13:  4-minute matches

Ages 14–15:  5-minute matches

Ages 16–17:  5-minute matches

Ages 18+:  5-Minute Matches

Adults:  Advance: 6-Minute Matches

Adults:  Elite:  7-Minute Matches

Specific rules, legal techniques, scoring criteria, and penalties are determined by the competitor's age and division.

WEIGH-INS

All competitors are required to weigh in one hour prior to their match time.

One Pound Allowance.

Competitors must make their registered weight division within the permitted event allowance. Competitors who do not make weight may be moved to an appropriate division when one is available.

BRACKETS, SCHEDULE & MAT ASSIGNMENTS

Final brackets, estimated match times, and mat assignments will be published through Smoothcomp.

Competitors should monitor Smoothcomp throughout the tournament because match times may change as the event progresses.

Competitors must report to their assigned mat/staging area at least 15 minutes before their scheduled match time.

Athletes are responsible for monitoring their brackets and being prepared when called.

Failure to report after being called may result in disqualification and advancement of the opposing competitor.

Competitors registered in both Gi and No-Gi divisions are responsible for monitoring both brackets.

WHO CAN COMPETE?

Elevate Grappling Company events are open to competitors from all academies and affiliations.

Athletes do not need to qualify or receive an invitation to compete.

Our Houston event welcomes:

Kids • Teens • Juveniles • Adults • Beginners • Intermediate • Advanced

Divisions

When choosing which rank, select based on BELT LEVEL. If the competitor does not have a jiujitsu belt, then select based on YEARS OF EXPERIENCE.

Kids (4-12 years)

Beginner: White belts only, or 0-1 years experience

Intermediate: Grey belts, or 1-3 years experience

Advanced: Yellow belts and above, or 3+ years experience

Teens (13-14 years) & Juveniles (15-17 years)

Beginner: White belts only, or 0-2 years experience

Intermediate: Grey and yellow belts, or 2-4 years experience

Advanced: Orange belts and above, or 4+ years experience

Legal techniques vary according to the competitor's age and experience division.

Competitors and coaches are responsible for reviewing the applicable rules before competing.

REGISTRATION CORRECTIONS

Competitors are responsible for ensuring that their Smoothcomp registration information is accurate, including name, academy, age, weight, belt/experience level, and Gi/No-Gi division.

Corrections should be made before the registration correction deadline.

Elevate Grappling Company may move or combine competitors when necessary to create appropriate and competitive brackets.

CANCELLATIONS & REFUND POLICY

Registration fees are refundable when cancellation is requested NLT 4 Janurary, 2027.

When approved, a tournament credit may be issued toward a future Elevate Grappling Company event.

Credits are subject to Elevate Grappling Company's registration and cancellation policies.

COACHES

Each registered academy will receive 2 Coach Passes.

Only properly credentialed coaches will be permitted inside designated coaching areas.

SPECTATORS

Spectator Admission: $20

Toddlers and kids under 4 years of age are free!

SPORTSMANSHIP & COMPETITION INTEGRITY

Elevate Grappling Company is committed to fair, competitive matches and a professional tournament environment.

Closeouts: Competitors are expected to compete when matched against teammates, friends, or athletes from affiliated academies. Intentional closeouts or predetermined match results are prohibited.

Sandbagging: Competitors must register in the appropriate age and experience division. Knowingly registering for a lower skill or age division to gain an unfair competitive advantage may result in removal from the division or event and may affect eligibility for future Elevate Grappling Company tournaments.

SPONSORSHIP & PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsorship, vendor booth, and partnership opportunities are available for Elevate Grappling Company – Houston.

Contact Elevate Grappling Company for sponsorship and vendor information.

ELEVATE GRAPPLING COMPANY

HOUSTON • JANURARY 16, 2027

GI • NO-GI • KIDS • TEENS • JUVENILES  • ADULTS

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