ELEVATE GRAPPLING COMPANY – SAN ANTONIO

THE ROAD TO THE TOP STARTS HERE

Saturday, January 9, 2027

Doors Open: 9:00 AMTournament Begins: 10:00 AM

Location: ADS Sports Complex, 10251 E Loop 1604 N, Converse, Texas, 78109

"NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS" Allowed in venue.

WELCOME TO ELEVATE GRAPPLING – SAN ANTONIO AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES

San Antonio, get ready—Elevate Grappling Co. is bringing ADCC-inspired intensity and PGF-style action to the mats for our inaugural San Antonio tournament debut!

Built for the next generation of grapplers and competitors of all experience levels, Elevate is committed to delivering a professional, competitive, and rewarding tournament experience.

Our mission is simple: promote technical excellence, aggressive offense, sportsmanship, and the pursuit of submissions while providing athletes an opportunity to challenge themselves and represent their academies.

All academies and affiliations are welcome. No qualification or invitation is required.

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

1. REGISTRATION & PRICING

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION — $69.99

Available through November 27, 2026

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: 50% OFF YOUR NO-GI DIVISION!

Register for a Gi division during Early Bird Registration and receive 50% off your additional No-Gi division.

REGULAR REGISTRATION — $100

November 28, 2026 – January 3rd, 2027

Additional Division: $75

LATE REGISTRATION — $150

Janurary 4th, 2027, until registration closes

All registrations must be completed through Smoothcomp.

Athletes are responsible for selecting the correct age, weight, belt/experience level, and competition division.

2. WHO CAN COMPETE?

Elevate Grappling Company welcomes competitors from all academies, teams, and affiliations.

Competition is available for athletes ages 4 and older, including:

• Kids and Pre-Teens
• Teens and Juveniles
• Adults (18+)
• Masters I (30+)
• Masters II (40+)
• Masters III (50+)

Divisions are available for various skill levels, from first-time competitors to advanced and elite grapplers.

No qualification or invitation is necessary.

3. NO-GI ABSOLUTE DIVISIONS – CASH PRIZES

Step up. Challenge yourself. Compete for the cash!

Our No-Gi Absolute Divisions give athletes an opportunity to compete beyond their regular weight class for cash prizes.

Entry Requirements:

• $25 additional registration fee
• Must be registered in at least one No-Gi weight division
• Single-elimination format
• Minimum of four registered competitors required

CASH PRIZE STRUCTURE

The champion of each qualifying Absolute Division receives the applicable cash prize. Prize amounts are determined independently for each absolute bracket based on the number of registered competitors in that bracket.

ABSOLUTE WEIGHT CLASSES

Female Absolute

• Lightweight: 145 lbs and under
• Heavyweight: Over 145 lbs

Male Absolute

• Lightweight: 185 lbs and under
• Heavyweight: Over 185 lbs

The more competitors who enter, the bigger the prize!

4. COMPETITION FORMAT & OFFICIAL RULES

Elevate Grappling Company offers Gi and No-Gi competition under the Elevate Grappling Ruleset, inspired by ADCC and PGF competition formats.

Our rules are designed to encourage submissions, technical excellence, continuous action, and fair competition.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT

• Gi and No-Gi divisions
• Bracket formats designed to provide a minimum of two matches per competitor
• Third-place matches are contested
• No double-bronze placements
• Rules and legal techniques vary by age and experience division

TWO-MATCH GUARANTEE

Elevate Grappling Company is committed to providing every competitor with a minimum of two matches per registered division.

Brackets will be structured to ensure athletes have the opportunity to compete in at least two matches.

Exceptions: The two-match guarantee does not apply when a match cannot take place due to opponent withdrawal, no-show, forfeiture, disqualification, injury, or other circumstances beyond the tournament organizer's control.

Elevate Grappling Company will make reasonable efforts to provide replacement matches when feasible, but additional matches cannot be guaranteed under these circumstances.

OFFICIAL ELEVATE GRAPPLING RULEBOOK

All competitors and coaches are responsible for reviewing the official rulebook before tournament day.

The rulebook outlines competition procedures, scoring, action-clock penalties, legal and prohibited techniques, and age-specific requirements.

VIEW THE OFFICIAL ELEVATE GRAPPLING RULEBOOK

Official Website: https://elevategrappling.co/

5. AGE GROUPS

6. NO-GI EXPERIENCE DIVISIONS

Athletes must select the appropriate No-Gi experience division based on their Jiu-Jitsu belt rank and/or total training experience.

For athletes without a recognized Jiu-Jitsu belt rank, use total years of training to determine the appropriate division.

KIDS – AGES 4–9

NOVICE

• White belts only
• 0–6 months of experience

BEGINNER

• White and Gray/White belts
• 7 months to 1.5 years of experience

INTERMEDIATE

• Gray and Yellow belts
• 1–3 years of experience

ADVANCED

• Yellow belts and above
• 3+ years of experience

PRE-TEENS, TEENS & JUVENILES – AGES 10–17

NOVICE

• White belts only
• 0–6 months of experience

BEGINNER

• White and Gray/White belts
• 8 months to 1.5 years of experience

INTERMEDIATE

• Gray and Yellow belts
• 2–4 years of experience

ADVANCED

• Yellow belts and above
• 4+ years of experience

IMPORTANT: Athletes must register according to their actual skill and experience. Elevate Grappling Company reserves the right to review registrations, reclassify competitors, and combine divisions when necessary to maintain fair and competitive brackets.

Legal and prohibited techniques are determined by the athlete's age and applicable competition division.

7. MATCH DURATIONS

Scoring, legal techniques, penalties, and match procedures are governed by the official Elevate Grappling Ruleset.

8. WEIGH-IN REQUIREMENTS

All competitors must weigh in at least one hour before their scheduled match time.

• A one-pound weight allowance is permitted.
• Athletes must meet their registered division's weight limit, including the allowance.
• Athletes who do not make weight may be moved to an appropriate division if one is available.
• Division changes are subject to tournament staff approval.

Competitors should arrive with sufficient time to complete check-in, weigh-in, and staging.

9. BRACKETS, SCHEDULE & MAT ASSIGNMENTS

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

IMPORTANT COMPETITOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor Smoothcomp regularly for bracket and schedule updates.
• Report to the assigned mat or staging area at least 15 minutes before the scheduled match.
• Be prepared to compete when called.
• Athletes competing in both Gi and No-Gi must monitor both brackets.

Match times are estimates and may change as the tournament progresses.

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

10. REGISTRATION CORRECTIONS & DIVISION ADJUSTMENTS

Competitors must verify that all Smoothcomp registration information is accurate, including:

• Full name and academy affiliation
• Age and weight division
• Belt rank or experience level
• Gi and/or No-Gi registration

Corrections must be submitted before the published registration correction deadline.

Elevate Grappling Company reserves the right to combine or adjust divisions when necessary to create appropriate and competitive brackets.

11. CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS & EVENT CREDITS

REFUND DEADLINE — DECEMBER 28, 2026

Cancellation requests submitted on or before December 28th, 2026, are eligible for a monetary refund of registration fees.

AFTER DECEMBER 28, 2026

Cancellation requests received after December 28, 2026 are not eligible for a monetary refund.

Instead, eligible cancellations will receive a registration credit toward a future Elevate Grappling Company tournament.

• Credits may be applied toward a future Elevate Grappling Company event.
• Credits have no cash redemption value.
• All refunds and credits are subject to the company's applicable registration and cancellation policies.

12. COACH CREDENTIALS

Each registered academy will receive two complimentary coach passes.

• Coaches must obtain the appropriate credentials.
• Only credentialed coaches may enter designated coaching areas.
• Coaches are expected to demonstrate professionalism and sportsmanship throughout the event.

13. SPECTATOR ADMISSION

General Admission: $15

Children under 4 years old: FREE

Spectators are encouraged to support their athletes while respecting officials, coaches, competitors, and tournament personnel.

14. SPORTSMANSHIP & COMPETITION INTEGRITY

Elevate Grappling Company is committed to maintaining a professional, respectful, and competitive tournament environment.

We expect athletes, coaches, parents, and spectators to uphold the highest standards of sportsmanship.

NO CLOSEOUTS

Competitors are expected to compete when matched against teammates, friends, or athletes from affiliated academies.

Intentional closeouts, predetermined match outcomes, or agreements to manipulate tournament results are prohibited.

NO SANDBAGGING

Athletes must compete in the appropriate age and experience divisions.

Knowingly entering a lower skill or age division to gain an unfair competitive advantage is prohibited.

Violations may result in division reassignment, removal from the event, or restrictions on participation in future Elevate Grappling Company tournaments.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Respect for referees, staff, opponents, and fellow spectators is mandatory.

Disruptive behavior, harassment, threats, or confrontations will not be tolerated.

Tournament staff reserve the right to address conduct violations to protect athlete safety and the integrity of the competition.

15. SPONSORSHIP, VENDORS & PARTNERSHIPS

Elevate Grappling Company welcomes businesses and organizations interested in supporting the grappling community.

Sponsorship packages, vendor booth opportunities, and strategic partnerships are available.

For additional information, contact Elevate Grappling Company through our official website.

Website: https://elevategrappling.co/

ELEVATE GRAPPLING COMPANY

SAN ANTONIO | JANUARY 9, 2027

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

Built for the athletes. Driven by competition. Committed to excellence.

THE ROAD TO THE TOP STARTS HERE.