The Fall Classic: A Kickboxing, Grappling, & Point Fighting Tournament - BJJ Tournament in Tennessee 2027

The Fall Classic: A Kickboxing, Grappling, & Point Fighting Tournament

Saturday, October 23, 2027 Knoxville, TN, United States

At a Glance

Divisions
Gi No-Gi Absolute Kids
Entry
$10 - $100
Prizes
$4,000

Description

More information coming soon! 

After a RECORD SETTING year, my dad and I are excited to announce that The Fall Classic is back for a historic 51st year! October 23, 2027 Knoxville, TN Giving away up to $4,000 in prize money! Point karate, kickboxing, gi & no gi grappling No kata. No weapons. Just a combat. As we say, this is tournament built for modern martial artist.

Save the date and be part of one of the fastest growing tournament formats in the region!

More information coming soon! 

https://classiccombat.org/

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Event Details

Prize Details
Giving away up to $4,000 in prize money.

Divisions

  • Kickboxing$75
    A semi-contact, no-knockout sparring match that emphasizes skill, control, technique, and athlete safety in a continuous sparring format. This division is designed exclusively for amateur competitors. 
  • Point Fighting$75
    A karate kickboxing style match where two competitors fight with the primary goal of scoring defined points, using well-controlled legal techniques with speed, agility, balance, and focus.
  • Gi Grappling$75
    A submission-based grappling match conducted in the traditional gi that rewards submission attempts and positional dominance. 
  • No-Gi Grappling$75
    A submission-based grappling match conducted in a rashguard and shorts that rewards submission attempts and positional dominance. 
  • Kids Wrestle To Mount$75
    A kids' grappling match without submissions, where the competitor must grapple to the mount and hold the position for three seconds. Designed for beginners and those with little grappling experience. Kids may wear gi or no gi. 
  • Absolute: Kickboxing$25
    Test your skills against the best of the best in this single elimination bracket! All winners receive special tournament awards, free entry to next year, and a potential cash payout.
  • Absolute: Point Fighting$25
    Test your skills against the best of the best in this single elimination bracket! All winners receive special tournament awards, free entry to next year, and a potential cash payout.
  • Absolute: No Gi Grappling$25
    Test your skills against the best of the best in this single elimination bracket! All winners receive special tournament awards, free entry to next year, and a potential cash payout.
  • 1 Spectator Ticket$10
  • 2 Spectator Tickets$20
  • 3 Spectator Tickets$30
  • 4 Spectator Tickets$40
  • 5 Spectator Tickets$50
  • 6 Spectator Tickets$60
  • 7 Spectator Tickets$70
  • 8 Spectator Tickets$80
  • 9 Spectator Tickets$90
  • 10 Spectator Tickets$100

Organizer

Classic Combat
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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is The Fall Classic taking place?
October 23, 2027 in Knoxville, TN.
What combat styles are included in the tournament?
Point karate, kickboxing, and gi & no gi grappling.
Are kata or weapons allowed at the tournament?
No kata and no weapons are allowed.
Is there prize money at the event?
The event is giving away up to $4,000 in prize money.
Which edition of The Fall Classic is this?
This is the tournament's 51st year.
Where can I find more information or updates about the event?
More information is coming soon; visit https://classiccombat.org/.

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