Indianapolis hosts a steady run of BJJ tournaments each year, with most events held in the city and a few in nearby Plainfield and Brownsburg. National circuits visit regularly, making it one of the main competition stops in Indiana.
Grappling Industries Indianapolis is the most frequent event, and NEWBREED runs fall, winter and spring championships in the city. The UFC BJJ Open has also come to Indianapolis, along with the NAGA Indianapolis Grappling Championship, United Grappling and the Indianapolis Summer Games.
Gi and No-Gi divisions are offered in roughly equal measure, and over a quarter of events include an absolute division. Kids divisions appear at around one in eight events. November is by far the busiest month, followed by October, February and May.
