Houston is one of the busiest BJJ tournament cities in Texas, with events on the calendar for most of the year. Competitions also run in nearby Tomball and Pearland.
NAGA's Houston Grappling Championship and Grappling Industries Houston are among the most frequent events. The American Grappling Federation runs the AGF Houston Open and AGF Houston Championships, Newbreed holds its Houston Summer Championship, and the Houston Fall Games and Houston Winter Games return each season. CSC Grappling, United Grappling, Texas Shootout Championships and Submission Challenge also organize events in the city.
Gi and No-Gi divisions are offered in roughly equal measure, and more than a quarter of events include kids divisions or an absolute division. Rulesets include custom rules, IBJJF and EBI-style overtime. Entry usually costs around $32–$109. November is the busiest month, followed by February, August, September and October.
