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

Saturday, October 24, 2026 Knoxville, TN, United States

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Absolute Kids

Entry

$10 - $100

Description

Celebrating Our 50th Anniversary

The 50th Annual Fall Classic is finally here! TFC50 is Classic Combat’s signature event, proudly presented by The Wheeler Academy. As we celebrate this historic milestone, we’re excited to honor our rich tradition of this tournament by bringing back point-fighting (ie. point karate) divisions alongside the action you’ve come to expect. We hope you’ll join us for this momentous occasion as we celebrate 50 years of competition, community, and martial arts excellence.

- Chuck & Landon Reynolds & The Classic Combat Team

📌 Event Details

When: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Where: Grace Christian Academy - 5914 Beaver Ridge Rd, Knoxville, TN 37931

💰 Registration and Fees

Early Bird (June 27 - July 31)

1st Division: $65
2nd Division: $15
3rd Division: $10
4th Division: $5
5th Division: Free
Absolute Division: $25

Regular (August 1 - September 30)

1st Division: $75
2nd Division: $20
3rd Division: $15
4th Division: $10
5th Division: Free
Absolute Division: $25

Late (October 1-21)

1st Division: $85
2nd Division: $25
3rd Division: $20
4th Division: $15
5th Division: Free
Absolute: $25

⚠ No day-of registration for competitors. All competitors must register by midnight, October 21. Spectators may purchase tickets at the door.

🎟 Spectator Admission

All spectators ages five & up need to purchase a wristband to enter.

$10 per person
Pay at the door (cash or card) or during online registration.

💵 Refund Policy

Refund requests before September 1 will receive a voucher for next year’s tournament.
If a competitor is alone in their bracket and cannot be moved to a suitable division, a full refund will be issued.
No refunds or vouchers for adult fighters who miss weight.

📧 Request refunds by emailing: info@classiccombat.org

❓ Still Have Questions?

Event Details

Registration

Early Bird: June 27–July 31; Regular: Aug 1–Sept 30; Late: Oct 1–21. All competitors must register by midnight, October 21; no day-of registration for competitors.

Spectator Fee

$10 per person; pay at the door (cash or card) or during online registration.

Where to Stay Near the Venue

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is The Fall Classic taking place?

The Fall Classic is on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Grace Christian Academy, 5914 Beaver Ridge Rd, Knoxville, TN 37931.

What are the competitor registration deadlines and prices?

Early Bird registration runs June 27 - July 31: 1st Division $65, 2nd $15, 3rd $10, 4th $5, 5th Free, Absolute Division $25. Regular registration runs August 1 - September 30: 1st Division $75, 2nd $20, 3rd $15, 4th $10, 5th Free, Absolute Division $25. Late registration runs October 1-21: 1st Division $85, 2nd $25, 3rd $20, 4th $15, 5th Free, Absolute $25.

Is there day-of registration for competitors?

No. All competitors must register by midnight, October 21.

How much is spectator admission?

Spectator admission is $10 per person for all spectators ages five and up.

How can spectators pay for admission?

Spectators may purchase tickets at the door with cash or card, or during online registration.

What is the refund policy?

Refund requests before September 1 will receive a voucher for next year’s tournament. If a competitor is alone in their bracket and cannot be moved to a suitable division, a full refund will be issued. There are no refunds or vouchers for adult fighters who miss weight.

How do I request a refund or contact the tournament?

Refund requests and questions can be emailed to info@classiccombat.org. The description also says questions may be submitted through the online form.

What types of divisions are mentioned for the event?

The event description mentions kickboxing, grappling, point-fighting divisions, and an Absolute Division.