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WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION

WELCOME TO OUR 1st WOMEN'S IN-HOUSE GRAPPLING TOURNAMENT!

This is an event built to celebrate women on the mats in an environment that’s equal parts empowering, welcoming, and competitive. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or someone stepping onto the competition stage for the first time, this is your chance to challenge yourself and grow alongside an incredible community.

We’ve designed this tournament to encourage first-time competitors, with brackets built around experience to ensure fair, competitive matches. If you’ve ever thought about competing but felt unsure, this is the perfect opportunity to gain confidence and have fun while pushing yourself.

Trans women are welcome and encouraged to participate. Please leave a note in the “more information” section during registration, and we’ll work to ensure you’re matched fairly and supported.

It’s about more than just competition—it’s about community, camaraderie, and growth. Let’s come together, test our skills, and lift each other up.

Please complete the registration form below, then proceed to Step 2 to submit your payment. Both steps are required to finalize your registration.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I don’t see weight classes—how do I know where I should sign up?

We’re not using predefined weight classes. Instead, we’ll create brackets based on the weights and experience levels submitted during registration. This ensures the best possible matchups for all participants. Just provide your lowest walking weight when you sign up, and we’ll take care of the rest!

What happens if I don’t get a match?

We do our best to ensure everyone has fair and competitive matchups. In the rare instance we can’t find a suitable opponent for you, we’ll notify you ahead of time and provide other options or offer a refund if necessary.

What is the rule set?

We’ll post the finalized rule set as we get closer to the event. Stay tuned!

How much is the spectator fee?

It’s $10 for all spectators—except for your own kids, who can cheer you on for free!

How many matches will I get?

This is a round-robin format, so the number of matches depends on the number of participants in your bracket. We aim to guarantee at least two matches per division.

I’m terrified to compete. Should I still do it?

Absolutely. This event is designed to create a welcoming and supportive environment, especially for first-time competitors. Everyone in that room remembers their first competition—it’s nerve-wracking but also empowering. You’ll walk away more confident, no matter the outcome. Plus, you’ll have a whole community cheering you on!

Why a women’s tournament?

This event is about celebrating and growing the women’s grappling community. We created this event to foster a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment specifically for women to step on the mats, challenge themselves, and build connections. Women’s tournaments help increase representation in combat sports and provide a unique opportunity to compete with peers.

What’s the format?

Submission-only, round-robin. Gi and no-gi divisions will be available.

What about trans competitors?

We are proud to create an inclusive space for all participants. We will have a separate trans bracket to ensure fair and equitable matchups. If there aren’t enough participants to fill a dedicated trans bracket, we will work to include competitors in the regular brackets while maintaining fairness and safety for everyone involved.