AGO - Amsterdam Grappling Open

The Amsterdam Grappling Invitational (AGI) is a premier submission-only no-gi tournament where every match rewards offensive grappling and the relentless pursuit of the finish. Experience high-level competition in a dynamic double-elimination format.

Time
Activity
08:00
Doors Open
09:00
First Matches Begin
13:00 – 13:30
Lunch Break (Approximate, subject to bracket progression)
18:00 + 1h
Event Conclude

- 5 minutes matchs

6-minute matches

8-minute matches

All final matches receive 2 additional minutes automatically.
This applies to gold-medal finals and bronze-bracket finals.

If no athlete achieves a submission within the time limit, the referee and judges will decide the winner based on genuine and legitimate pursuit of submissions.

If both competitors are equally active and aggressive, an additional 2-minute overtime period will be added.

Technique
Youth (14–16)
White & Blue
Purple, Brown & Black
Arm Locks
✅
✅
✅
Shoulder Locks (Kimura, Americana, Omoplata)
✅
✅
✅
Rear Naked Choke
✅
✅
✅
Guillotine Choke (Ground)
✅
✅
✅
Guillotine Choke (Standing)
✅
✅
✅
Triangle Choke
✅
✅
✅
Arm Triangle
✅
✅
✅
D'Arce Choke
✅
✅
✅
Anaconda Choke
✅
✅
✅
North-South Choke
✅
✅
✅
Ezekiel Choke
✅
✅
✅
Wrist Locks
✅
✅
✅
Straight Ankle Lock
✅
✅
✅
Toe Hold
❌
✅
✅
Kneebar
❌
❌
✅
Calf Slicer
❌
❌
✅
Biceps Slicer
❌
❌
✅
Estima Lock
❌
❌
✅
Heel Hooks (Inside & Outside)
❌
❌
✅
Aoki Lock
❌
❌
✅
Knee Reaping
❌
❌
✅
Twister
❌
❌
✅
Neck Cranks
❌
❌
✅
Spine Locks
❌
❌
✅
Flying Submissions
❌
❌
✅
Flying Guard
❌
❌
❌

To ensure a smooth competition day, please read the following weigh-in procedures carefully:

The Amsterdam Grappling Invitational (AGI) uses a 16-athlete double-elimination bracket for every division.

Unlike traditional tournaments with unlimited registrations, each category is limited to a maximum of 16 confirmed competitors. Once all 16 confirmed spots are filled, registration for that division will automatically close.

Your place in the division is only guaranteed once your registration has been fully paid and confirmed.

To avoid disappointment, we strongly recommend completing your payment immediately after registering. Divisions are expected to fill quickly, and confirmed athletes will always have priority.

Belt Level Registration

Please register in your actual belt level.

Do not register in a higher belt division.

Athletes found competing outside their correct belt level may be moved or disqualified at the organizer’s discretion.

Adults – White & Blue Belts

Adults – Purple, Brown & Black Belts

Passivity Rule

Although many of the legal and illegal techniques are based on widely recognized Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition standards, AGI reserves the right to modify or expand these rules. The regulations outlined below take precedence over any other organization's rulebook.

All competitors are responsible for understanding the AGI rules before stepping onto the mats. Ignorance of the rules will not be accepted as grounds for appeal or protest.

All standard chokes (excluding techniques that attack the windpipe directly with the hand or fingers).
Armbars and shoulder locks.
Heel hooks & Aioki Locks - Illegal for Youth, White and Blue belt competitors
Legal judo and wrestling takedowns.
Guard pulls, sweeps, guard passes, and all standard positional transitions.
Twister or neck crack/spine twist for back mount - Illegal for Youth, White & Blue belt competitors

Slamming an opponent to escape a submission or from a grounded position.
Spiking an opponent onto their head or neck.
Striking of any kind (punches, kicks, elbows, knees, headbutts, etc.).
Eye gouging.
Fish hooking.
Hair pulling.
Biting.
Small joint manipulation (fingers or toes).
Intentional neck cranks or spinal locks not accompanied by a legal choke.
Unsportsmanlike conduct, abusive language, or intentionally dangerous behavior.
Any technique deemed reckless or likely to cause unnecessary injury by the referee.
Jumping Guard or jumping leg attacks ( scissor leg attack )

An unintentional knee reap may occur naturally during a scramble or transition, without the competitor intentionally creating the position or pursuing an attack from the reaped leg. In this situation, the competitor must immediately disengage from the reaped position and cannot continue attacking from it.

Important: Youth, White and Blue Belts may not intentionally knee reap and then attack a straight ankle lock or any other legal leg lock from a reaped-knee position. The legality of the submission does not make the reaped position legal.

AGI Standard: Control the position. Respect the rules. Hunt the finish.

Fighters may weigh in up to 1 hour before the start of their first scheduled match.
Weigh-ins will take place at the competition mat assigned to you by Smoothcomp.Example: If your first match is on Mat 1, you must weigh in at Mat 1.
Example: If your first match is on Mat 1, you must weigh in at Mat 1.
Competitors may weigh in with or without their training gear (rashguard and shorts).
There is no weight allowance. You must make your registered weight class exactly.
Any competitor who fails to make weight will be disqualified from the tournament.
Each athlete is allowed two weigh-in attempts:First attempt: A check to see if you are on weight.Second attempt: Your final official weigh-in.
First attempt: A check to see if you are on weight.
Second attempt: Your final official weigh-in.

Please arrive early and allow yourself enough time before your first match. Failure to complete your weigh-in before your division begins may result in disqualification.

The 1st and 2nd place finishers in the Adult Brown & Black Belt divisions will earn a direct qualification to the AGI PRO Show.

-79 kg Weight Class

Compete. Win. Earn your place on the AGI PRO stage.