MAJOR LEAGUE GRAPPLING 

Presents RENO BLOCK PARTY 

May 30th

Locomotion  Plaza Under The famous RENO SIGN  

Major League Grappling is coming to Reno with something we’ve never done before.

This is our first-ever MLG Block Party, built around one simple idea: rewarding athletes and giving back to the jiu-jitsu community in a real way.

This is not a standard tournament. This is a full-day jiu-jitsu experience built for competitors, families, and the local scene.

SPECIAL PRICE & EVENT — YES, THIS IS REAL

We’re doing something most tournaments won’t touch.

This is an 8–16 person, single-elimination event with hard caps at 16 per bracket. We want full brackets — and once they’re full, they close.

ADULT DIVISIONS

• $50 to enter
• $100 paid for every win

Win four matches in a full bracket and you can walk out with $400 on a $50 entry. No one else is doing that.

KIDS DIVISIONS

• $25 to enter
• $50 paid for every win

Full brackets mean kids can earn up to $200.

Not just first place. Not finals only. Every win gets paid.

This structure is aggressive on purpose. The more people enter, the more you can make.

Brackets are capped. When they’re full, they’re closed. If you wait, you miss it.

EVENT SCHEDULE

• Doors Open: 9:30 AM
• Open Mat: 9:45 AM – 11:30 AM
• Tournament Begins: 11:30 AM
• Open mat 7:00PM-9:00PM 

Kids divisions open the competition, followed by adult divisions throughout the afternoon and evening. The event is designed to flow all day — not rushed, not chaotic. 

OPEN MAT...START THE DAY RIGHT

We open the day with a large outdoor open mat , setting the tone for the entire event.
**Open MAT Ticket can be used for both open mats the AM and PM !!!

• Cost: $15 per single ticket 
• Family of 4 or 4 friends $50 
• Capacity: Limited to 60 participants
• Atmosphere: DJ, food, and community energy
• We will have an Open mat in the AM and one more at night!  

Spots are limited and will fill fast.

**16 YEARS  OLD OR OLDER Any Level******* This is separate from competition. Competitors wanting to be a part of the open mat, must buy a open mat ticket *********

BRACKETS & DIVISIONS

Registration is quick and easy. Select the division that best fits you, and our team will organize the brackets accordingly.

Athletes will never be moved up in skill level. In some cases, participants may be moved up in weight only to help complete brackets and ensure fair competition.

WHY MAJOR LEAGUE GRAPPLING EXISTS

MLG was created to reward the athlete who puts their body on the line every day in training.

This platform is built to support competitors at every level:

• Casual practitioners: win a match and walk away with money in your pocket
• Serious competitors: use your wins to cover travel, gas, hotels, and tournament expenses
• High-level competitors: our long-term goal is to build an ecosystem where athletes can actually make a living through the sport

If you’ve ever been paid for a grappling match, you are already in the top 1% of the 1% in this sport. Most competitors never earn a dollar. We’re changing that.

RULES & COMPETITION FORMAT

• Submission only
• No points
• No advantages
• No stalling

If there is no submission, judges will determine the winner based on aggression, control, submission attempts, and overall dominance.

The expectation is simple: Be aggressive. Chase the finish. Earn the money.

THE EXPERIENCE

This is a full jiu-jitsu block party, not a gym tournament.

Expect:

• Competition inside MLG’s famous small pit
• Live DJ throughout the day
• Food vendors
• Local vendors
• Open mats
• Families, teammates, and walk-up spectators
• A real community hang in the heart of Reno

Come compete. Come train. Come watch. Come party.

FINAL WORD

This event was built for you.

For the athletes. For the community. For the future of the sport.

This payout structure will not exist forever — that’s exactly why this event matters.

This is Major League Grappling. This is the Reno Block Party. And this is the future of competition.

IMPORTANT POLICIES & DIVISION PLACEMENT

• Athletes may be moved up in age or weight if needed to fill brackets • No athlete will ever be moved up in skill level • Coaches are responsible for placing their athletes in the appropriate division • Major League Grappling reserves the right to adjust placements for safety and competitive balance • No refunds under any circumstances — competitors may receive credit for future events, but no cash refunds will be issued