The Middle Tennessee Open: A Kickboxing, Grappling, & Point Fighting Tournament

Saturday, December 5, 2026 Smyrna TN, United States

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Absolute

Entry

$10 - $100

Description

The next generation of tournaments is coming to Nashville!

After decades of success in East TN, Classic Combat is expanding into Middle Tennessee with our first tournament there: The Middle Tennessee Open (MTO1).

Classic Combat is known for hosting tournaments that let competitors compete across multiple disciplines at one family-friendly, competitive event. When you register for MTO1, you can compete in two striking divisions (kickboxing and point fighting) and two grappling divisions (gi and no-gi). Many competitors walk away with 6 or more matches in a day.

We're excited to partner with Tony Williams from The Lebanon Dojo, and Dave Gabbard from the Jeremiah Center to make this another successful event. We hope you'll join us for the first-ever Middle Tennessee Open.

— The Classic Combat Team

📌 Event Details

When: Saturday, December 5, 2026

Where: Motlow State Community College Moore County / Tullahoma Campus - 6015 Ledford Mill Rd, Tullahoma, TN 37388

💰 Registration and Fees

Early Bird (September 1 - September 30)

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

Regular (October 1 - October 31)

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

Late (November 1 - December 2)

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

⚠ No day-of registration for competitors. All competitors must register by midnight, December 2, 2026. 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 October 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: Sep 1–Sep 30; Regular: Oct 1–Oct 31; Late: Nov 1–Dec 2. No day-of registration; all competitors must register by midnight, Dec 2, 2026.

Spectator Fee

$10 per person (ages 5+); 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.
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 Middle Tennessee Open?

The event is Saturday, December 5, 2026 at Motlow State Community College Moore County / Tullahoma Campus, 6015 Ledford Mill Rd, Tullahoma, TN 37388.

What divisions are offered?

Competitors can compete in kickboxing, point fighting, gi grappling, and no-gi grappling. An Absolute Division is also listed in the registration fees.

What are the Early Bird registration fees?

Early Bird registration runs September 1 - September 30. Fees are 1st Division: $65, 2nd Division: $15, 3rd Division: $10, 4th Division: $5, and Absolute Division: $25.

What are the Regular and Late registration fees?

Regular registration runs October 1 - October 31: 1st Division $75, 2nd Division $20, 3rd Division $15, 4th Division $10, Absolute Division $25. Late registration runs November 1 - December 2: 1st Division $85, 2nd Division $25, 3rd Division $20, 4th Division $15, Absolute $25.

What is the competitor registration deadline?

All competitors must register by midnight, December 2, 2026. There is no day-of registration for competitors.

How much are spectator tickets?

All spectators ages five & up need to purchase a wristband to enter. Admission is $10 per person, payable at the door by cash or card or during online registration.

What is the refund policy?

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 organizers?

Refund requests and questions can be emailed to info@classiccombat.org. Questions can also be submitted through the online form.