Ground Warrior Submission Challenge

Since 2013, the Northwest Jiu Jitsu community has been starting the new year off right with this fun event. The Ground Warrior Submission Challenge is a stand-alone Jiu Jitsu tournament that follows Sub League's classic round robin format, which means more matches (no one is eliminated after losing a match). Submissions still reign supreme, but due to popular demand, Ground Warrior will be a pointed Jiu Jitsu tournament where matches are decided by submission, highest score, or referee decision. In the case of a tie within the round-robin scoring, wins by submission will carry more weight than wins by points or referee decision.Please join us for our next event... it's the perfect way to kick off a year of great Jiu Jitsu.Date & LocationSaturday, January 16, 2027Schedule available by Thursday (1/14/27)The Pavilion at the Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center - 2330 17th Street NE, Salem, OR 97301Parking is $10 – Carpool and save. The Fairground's parking contractor dictates pricing and policies. Unfortunately, they do not allow free re-entry. Please plan accordingly.Learn more at subleague.comLinks to the rules, more details, coach registration and poster will be available by October 2026.Ground Warrior Rules   |   More Ground Warrior DetailsRegister as a Coach   |    Event PosterWhat to expect at the eventTRACK YOUR BRACKET'S DYNAMIC START TIMEPlease remember the schedule is LIVE the day of the event. It is not unusual for times to change rapidly throughout the day. Brackets starting later in the day may shift up to 90 minutes earlier than originally scheduled. It is the competitor’s responsibility to monitor any changes in the schedule to start times and mat numbers for their bracket. Sub League is NOT responsible for any athlete who misses their weigh-in or start time of their bracket. No refunds will be given to competitors who miss their weigh-in or start time.BE READY ON TIMECompetitors should be in the building and dressed to compete 1-hour before their BRACKET’s start time (not their individual match time). The Brackets and Schedule will be available by the end of the day on Thursday before the event (for Saturday's matches). In the case of a 2-day event, Sunday's Brackets and Schedule will be posted by the end of the day on Friday before the event. CHECK-INEvery competitor will check-in at the front desk when they arrive. Competitors who complete their registration by the free shirt cut-off date are eligible to receive a free T-shirt (available at the merchandise booth). Competitors should stay up-to-date with the progress of their bracket start time and mat number on their own phone and/or on the screen provided in the bullpen. Competitors wanting to check their weight before the official weigh-in should visit the bullpen to use the test scale. Warm up mats will be available. WEIGH-INSCompetitors will be weighed in when their bracket is called to the bullpen area. This may occur up to 1-hour before your BRACKET’s scheduled start time. When your bracket is called, find your Bullpen Leader in the bullpen area to get officially weighed in. All competitors will weigh-in wearing their full competition attire. There is ZERO (0.00) weight allowance. Competitors weighing more than the maximum weight listed for their division will be disqualified and will not be allowed to compete. Athletes competing in both Gi and No-gi will weigh-in separately for both.AWARDSAfter your bracket is finished, please wait for the Awards Runner to take you from the mat to the awards booth to receive your medal. Adult/Masters receive medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Youth/Teens receive medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place plus participation medals for 4th place and above.SPECTATORSTickets are available at the door for $15 (1-day).Parent Note: Each youth/teen competitor will receive one free parent entry at time of check-in. Spectators ages 9 and younger are free.Parking is $10 per vehicle - carpool and save. COACHESEach team is allowed one (1) free coach entry for every five (5) athletes competing. Each eligible coach must pre-register online before the deadline in order to receive free entry. The complimentary coach registration deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Thursday before the event. Additional coaches, or those registering after the deadline, can register for $15 (1-day) at the door.REGISTER AS A COACH (COMING SOON)