Genkai Grapple Club: Volume Three

Saturday, November 21, 2026 Tarpon Springs, Fl, United States

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Absolute Kids

Ruleset

Submission only

Entry

$20 - $55

Prizes

Cash

Description

Doors open at 4:30pm. Matches start at 5:30pm.

Registration open to Kids/Teens ages 6-17 & Adults 18 and over. Athletes can choose the option of a GI or NOGI match.

SUPERFIGHT MATCHES: All superfight matches are carefully selected by experience level, weight, and skill to ensure competitive and exciting bouts for both participants and spectators.

2 ADULT ABSOLUTE DIVISION MATCHES // (1) Men's Absolute Division & (1) Women's Absolute Division. Our Absolute Division is a cash prize bracket fueled directly by athlete entries. Each registration adds to the prize pool, so the more competitors who step up, the bigger the reward for the champion!

Submission Only Match Times:

Kids (6-9) Superfights 3 Minutes.

KIDS (10-13) Superfights 4 Minutes

Teens (14-17) Superfights 4 Minutes.

Adult (18+) Superfights & Absolutes 5 Minutes.

Overtime Minute: If competitors fail to achieve a submission in the allotted time frame for their match, they will be given 1 Minute of Overtime to win by points. If points are not achieved by the end of the Overtime Minute, it will go to Refs/Judges Decision.

Judges Decision Criteria:

- Submission Threat. - Positional Dominance. - Aggression.

Point System: Takedown (2 POINTS) Sweeps (2 POINTS) Knee On Belly (2 POINTS) Guard Pass (3 POINTS) Backtake w/ Hooks (4 POINTS) Mount (4 POINTS)

Each position should be held for 4 seconds before being awarded points.

Medals & Prizes:

Winners will receive a Gold Genkai Grapple Club Medal & All Competing Athletes will receive a swag bag filled with items from our sponsors!

Absolute winners will win a Cash Prize (Based off sign up pool), a Winners Belt, and exclusive swag bag perks from our sponsors!

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Spectator Fees:

Kids 6-17 $10.00

Adults 18+ $20.00

Kids 5&under FREE

Tickets Sold At The Door.

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A Portion of our proceeds for this event will be dedicated toward furthering our mission with Genkai Impact and supporting our community. Genkai Impact is a community outreach program we are building to provide kids and teens with fully funded access to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mental Health Resources.

Event Details

Schedule

Doors open 4:30pm; matches start 5:30pm.

Prize Details

Absolute division offers a cash prize funded by the athlete sign-up pool; absolute winners also receive a winners belt and exclusive sponsor swag. All winners receive medals; all competitors receive a swag bag.

Spectator Fee

Kids 6-17 $10.00; Adults 18+ $20.00; Kids 5 & under FREE. Tickets sold at the door.

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

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Divisions

Superfight // Boys 6-13 (GI)$45
Please be sure to put your belt, age, and weight in the notes sections before registering.
Superfight // Boys 6-13 (NOGI)$45
Please be sure to put your belt, age, and weight in the notes sections before registering.
Superfight // Girls 6-13 (GI)$45
Please be sure to put your belt, age, and weight in the notes sections before registering.
Superfight // Girls 6-13 (NOGI)$45
Please be sure to put your belt, age, and weight in the notes sections before registering.
Superfight // Teens - Boys 14-17 (GI)$55
Please be sure to put your belt, age, and weight in the notes sections before registering.
Superfight // Teens - Boys 14-17 (NOGI)$55
Please be sure to put your belt, age, and weight in the notes sections before registering.
Superfight // Teens - Girls 14-17 (GI)$55
Please be sure to put your belt, age, and weight in the notes sections before registering.
Superfight // Teens - Girls 14-17 (NOGI)$55
Please be sure to put your belt, age, and weight in the notes sections before registering.
Superfight // Adults - Men 18+ (GI)$55
Please be sure to put your belt, age, and weight in the notes sections before registering.
Superfight // Adults - Men 18+ (NOGI)$55
Please be sure to put your belt, age, and weight in the notes sections before registering.
Superfight // Adults - Women 18+ (GI)$55
Please be sure to put your belt, age, and weight in the notes sections before registering.
Superfight // Adults - Women 18+ (NOGI)$55
Please be sure to put your belt, age, and weight in the notes sections before registering.
Men's Absolute Division (NOGI) 18+$50
NOGI - Open to Adults (Men): All Rank, All Weight. Cash Pool Prize for the winner of this division. Prize amount will vary based on the amount of athletes that sign up for the Mens Absolute Division.
Women's Absolute Division (NOGI) 18+$50
NOGI - Open to Adults (Women): All Rank, All Weight. Cash Pool Prize for the winner of this division. Prize amount will vary based on the amount of athletes that sign up for the Womens Absolute Division.
Extra Match (Kids/Adults)$20

Organizer

Genkai Grapple Club

Frequently Asked Questions

What time do doors open and matches start?

Doors open at 4:30pm. Matches start at 5:30pm.

Who can register to compete?

Registration is open to Kids/Teens ages 6-17 and Adults 18 and over.

Can athletes compete in Gi or No-Gi?

Athletes can choose the option of a GI or NOGI match.

What adult absolute divisions are offered?

There are 2 adult absolute division matches: one Men's Absolute Division and one Women's Absolute Division. The absolute division is a cash prize bracket based on athlete entries.

How long are the matches?

Kids ages 6-9 superfights are 3 minutes. Kids ages 10-13 and Teens ages 14-17 superfights are 4 minutes. Adult 18+ superfights and absolutes are 5 minutes.

What happens if there is no submission during regulation time?

If competitors do not achieve a submission in the allotted time, they get 1 minute of overtime to win by points. If no points are achieved by the end of overtime, the match goes to refs/judges decision.

What are the spectator fees?

Spectator fees are $10.00 for Kids 6-17 and $20.00 for Adults 18+. Kids 5 and under are free, and tickets are sold at the door.

What prizes are awarded?

Winners receive a Gold Genkai Grapple Club Medal, and all competing athletes receive a sponsor swag bag. Absolute winners receive a cash prize based off the sign-up pool, a winners belt, and exclusive swag bag perks.