THE GAUNTLET — A BRAND-NEW AMERICAN TEAM GRAPPLING SPORT

LET'S RUN THE GAUNTLET!

GET PAID TO HELP BUILD A NEW SPORT!

Pay a $25 registration deposit and receive $50 at the event. Show up, participate, and help us test a brand-new team sport while earning $25 for your time.

SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2027

EVENT TIME: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

LOCATION:2009 Sharpe RoadGreensboro, North Carolina

LIMITED TO 20 COMPETITORS — ONLY 20 SPOTS AVAILABLE!

IMPORTANT DEPOSIT POLICY: Your $25 deposit is non-refundable if you withdraw or fail to show up. If you pull out, we keep the deposit.

INTRODUCING THE GAUNTLET

The National Gauntlet Federation (NGF) is creating a brand-new American team grappling sport that combines submissions, strategy, player substitutions, and team competition. Athletes compete together toward a shared victory in a format designed to bring a new level of excitement to grappling.

Our ambition is bigger than hosting tournaments. We want to build a sport with recognizable teams, rivalries, seasons, hometown pride, and an entertaining experience families can enjoy together.

We're starting by putting the game to the test — and we want you to be part of it.

GET PAID TO TEST OUR GAME!

We're recruiting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners, wrestlers, and submission grapplers to participate in our upcoming Gauntlet test event.

Pay a $25 deposit to reserve your spot and receive $50 at the event when you participate.

• Registration deposit: $25
• Payment at the event: $50 for participating competitors
• Net earnings: $25
• Maximum participants: 20 competitors
• Teams: Four teams of five competitors

Your participation will help us test the rules, evaluate the format, and build the foundation of a new sport.

Please commit before registering. If you withdraw or fail to attend, your $25 deposit will not be refunded.

WHAT WE'LL DO ON THE DAY

This isn't just a tournament — it's your chance to help us test and develop a new sport!

1. Come Together: Meet the other grapplers and get introduced to the NGF community.
2. Pick Team Captains: Select captains who will lead their teams.
3. Go Over the Rules: Review how The Gauntlet works, including scoring, substitutions, and submission challenges.
4. Choose the Game of The Gauntlet: Decide on the game format we'll test during the event.
5. Run The Gauntlet: Put the rules to the test in team-based grappling competition.
6. Share Feedback: Help us identify what works, what needs improvement, and how we can make the sport better.

Our goal is to bring grapplers together, test the game, and take another step toward building a new American team sport.

HOW THE GAUNTLET WORKS

The Gauntlet brings the strategy of team sports to the world of grappling.

• Four Teams: Five competitors per team.
• Team Strategy: Work together to defeat the opposing team.
• Player Substitutions: Rotate athletes as the match unfolds.
• Submission-Focused Competition: Score through submissions and strategic challenges.
• A New Kind of Spectator Sport: Help us develop a format that fans can follow, teams can rally around, and families can enjoy.

OUR VISION: A SPORT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

We want The Gauntlet to become an entertaining, family-friendly American sports experience rooted in community, patriotism, and faith in God.

Imagine the atmosphere of a baseball game — hometown teams, passionate fans, team rivalries, traditions, and families gathering to cheer on their athletes.

Now imagine that spirit built around grappling.

We want children to grow up cheering for their hometown Gauntlet teams, parents to share the excitement with their families, and athletes to represent something bigger than themselves.

Our goal is to turn grappling into a team sport people don't just practice, but also watch, follow, and support as fans.

We're building this from the ground up, and every test event brings us one step closer.

WATCH OUR VISION VIDEO

Discover our vision for The Gauntlet and how we're working to build a new American team sport.

Vision Video: [INSERT VISION VIDEO LINK]

READ THE OFFICIAL RULES

Want to understand how The Gauntlet works before signing up? Review the rules to learn about match structure, scoring, substitutions, submission challenges, and competition procedures.

Official Rules: [INSERT RULES LINK]

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Whether you train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, or submission grappling, we want to hear from you.

You don't have to be a professional competitor to help test a new sport. We're looking for committed grapplers who want to experience something different and help build the future of team-based grappling.

EVENT DETAILS

Event: The Gauntlet — NGF Team Grappling GameDate: Saturday, April 10, 2027Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDTAddress: 2009 Sharpe Road, Greensboro, North CarolinaRegistration Deposit: $25Payment for Participation: $50 at the eventNet Earnings: $25 per participating competitorCapacity: 20 competitors maximumTeam Format: Four teams of fiveRegistration: [INSERT SMOOTHCOMP REGISTRATION LINK]

SUPPORT THE NATIONAL GAUNTLET FEDERATION

Want to help us build a new American team sport? Follow our journey, share our content, purchase official merchandise, and spread the word to other grapplers.

SHOP OFFICIAL NGF MERCHANDISE

Show your support for The Gauntlet with official NGF gear!

Shop the Official Gauntlet Emblem Hat:

https://national-gauntlet-federation-shop.fourthwall.com/products/ngf-official-gauntlet-emblem-hat

Every purchase helps support the growth and development of the National Gauntlet Federation.

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK

Stay connected with NGF announcements, event updates, and opportunities to get involved.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585989812284

SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE

Follow the development of The Gauntlet, watch our videos, and see our journey as we work to build a new sport.

https://www.youtube.com/@NGF3000

CONTACT US

Have questions about participating, partnering with NGF, or supporting the league?

Email: nationalgauntletfederation@gmail.com

JOIN THE MOVEMENT

We're building a new American team grappling sport with its own teams, rules, competitions, and future league — one that families can enjoy and communities can rally behind.

Be part of the beginning. Help us test the game, shape its future, and build something new for the grappling community.

LET'S RUN THE GAUNTLET!