Columbus hosts more BJJ tournaments than any other Ohio city, followed by Cincinnati and Cleveland. Toledo and Stow also appear on the calendar.
Grappling Industries is the main organizer, with recurring events in Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati plus a Grappling Industries event at the Arnold Classic in Columbus. FUJI BJJ runs the Cincinnati Winter Championship and the Ohio State Championship, and NEWBREED and The Good Fight also hold events in the state.
Gi divisions are slightly more common than No-Gi, and about half of events run kids divisions. Round-robin brackets under house rules are the most common setup. Adult entry typically costs around $30–$90. October and September are the busiest months, followed by December and November.
