Submit 2026
At a Glance
Description
Guillotine Grappling Presents
SUBMIT 2026
December 5th, 2026
Guillotine Grappling is back on December 5th with the SUBMIT.
This competition features Gi and No-Gi divisions for Kids, Youth, and Adults, including Adult Absolute divisions.
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π Event Details
Location: Truro Middle School
Doors Open: 8:30 AM
Event Starts: 9:45 AM
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Registration Fees
$55 β One division
$90 β Gi + No-Gi
Absolute Divisions:
$30 β One absolute
$40 β Both absolutes
β οΈ CAPACITY IS LIMITED
The event has a set capacity.
Registration may close early once the event is full. Register early to secure your spot.
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Experience Levels
Beginner: Under 1.5 years of BJJ or grappling
Intermediate: 1.5β5 years
Advanced: 5+ years
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π Division Formats
Regular Divisions (Guaranteed 2 Matches):
2 competitors: Best 2 out of 3
3 competitors: Round Robin
4+ competitors: Double-elimination consolation bracket
After one loss, the highest placement possible is 3rd
Absolute Divisions:
Single elimination
β οΈ Divisions may be combined, amended, or created based on registration numbers.
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Age & Category Breakdown
Kids:
Ages 5-6, 7β9, and 10β12
Divided by experience and weight
Youth:
Female & Male: Ages 13β15 and 16β17
Divided by experience and weight
Adults:
Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced
Age categories
Adults: 18β29, Masters: 30β39, and Legends: 40+
Adult Weight Classes:
Under 145, 146β160, 161β175, 176β195, 196β215, 216+
β± Match Length
Kids: 3 minutes
Youth: 4 minutes
Adults: 5 minutes
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βοΈ Weigh-Ins & Check-Ins
All weigh-ins take place the day of the event.
Kids: No weigh-in (Coachβs Honor)
Must still check in and sign waiver
Youth Weigh-Ins: 8:30β9:15 AM
Adult Weigh-Ins: Begin at 9:15 AM
βοΈ 2 lb allowance
β Failure to weigh in before your first match results in disqualification without refund
β Missing registered weight = disqualification without refund
π Under 18: A parent or guardian must sign the waiver.
π© Weight Change Deadline:
If by Thursday, December 3RD, 2026, you think you wonβt make weight, message us on Facebook and we can move you up a division.
Itβs better to compete up than not compete at all.
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π Brackets & Schedule
Brackets and a tentative schedule will be released 24 hours before the event
Schedules can also be viewed on Smoothcomp during the event
A courtesy call will be made before your match
β οΈ Failure to report when called will result in disqualification without refund. Please stay mat-side and be ready.
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Spectator Information
Spectator Entry:
We will be accepting donations for the local Food Bank:
Cash and Non-perishable food items
Thank you for supporting the community π
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π§ββοΈ Work With Us
We are always looking for:
Experienced referees
Scorekeepers
Weigh-in & podium staff
We also offer free registration in exchange for help with event setup.
π§ Contact: guillotinegrappling@gmail.com
Event Details
Where to Stay Near the Venue
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Inn on Prince Hotel & Conference Centre Truro
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Divisions
- KIDS Gi$55
- KID'S NOGI$55
- YOUTH FEMALE NOGI$55
- YOUTH FEMALE GI$55
- YOUTH MALE GI$55
- YOUTH MALE NOGI$55
- ADULT FEMALE GI$55
- FEMALE ABSOLUTE GI$30
- ADULT FEMALE NOGI$55
- FEMALE ABSOLUTE NOGI$30
- ADULT MALE GI$55
- MALE ABSOLUTE GI$30
- ADULT MALE NOGI$55
- MALE ABSOLUTE NOGI$30
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