The Warrior Cup: A Kickboxing & Grappling Tournament - BJJ Tournament in Tennessee 2027

The Warrior Cup: A Kickboxing & Grappling Tournament

Saturday, April 3, 2027 Knoxville, TN, United States

At a Glance

Divisions
Gi No-Gi Absolute Kids
Entry
$10 - $100

Description

TWC7 Is Back After An Year of Explosive Growth! 

Everyone from UFC veterans and professional fighters to lifelong martial artists loved the return of The Warrior Cup after a decade-long hiatus. We're excited to announce the renewal of The Warrior Cup for its seventh year, taking place April 3 at Halls High School in Knoxville, TN.

Save the date and mark your calendar! Registration opens January 1, 2027, and we'll share more details in the coming months.

— Amy Coleman, Ben Harrison & The Classic Combat Team

📌 Event Details

More information coming soon! 

Event Details

Registration
Registration opens January 1, 2027
Schedule
April 3 — Halls High School, Knoxville, TN (date and venue stated; no times provided)

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 Warrior Cup taking place?
The Warrior Cup is taking place April 3 at Halls High School in Knoxville, TN.
When does registration open?
Registration opens January 1, 2027.
What type of tournament is this?
The event is listed as The Warrior Cup: A Kickboxing & Grappling Tournament.
Where can I find the event page?
The event URL is https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/34469.
Are more event details available yet?
The description says more information is coming soon and that more details will be shared in the coming months.

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