Long Island has a steady BJJ tournament calendar, with events held in towns including Patchogue, Holbrook, Stony Brook and St James. The NAGA Long Island Grappling Championship is the most regular event, and the Tap Cancer Out Long Island BJJ Open has also run here. GOOD FIGHT holds Long Island Sub-Only Opens, and the Chris Shahgholi Free Gi Winter Open has been held on the island.
Most events offer both Gi and No-Gi divisions, and over half include kids divisions. Around a quarter have an absolute division. Events are spread through the colder months, with November, December, February and March the busiest, and occasional events in September.
