Memphis is a regular BJJ competition stop in Tennessee, visited by several national circuits. FUJI BJJ runs the Memphis Fall Open, NEWBREED holds fall and summer championships, and the American Grappling Federation runs the AGF Memphis Open and Championships. Grappling Industries Memphis, United Grappling and NAGA have also held events in the city.
Most events offer both Gi and No-Gi divisions, and over half include kids divisions. Around a quarter have an absolute division, and round-robin brackets are used at some events. October and August are the busiest months, followed by January.
