Guardians On The Mat
· Mint Hill, United States
- Registration
- Open Closes Oct 2, 2026
- Closed Oct 2, 2026
- Fee
- From $40 Listed price
- Format
- Gi & No-Gi 16 divisions
- Organizer
- Mint Hill Police Department
- Venue
- Town Of Mint Hill Community CenterOpen in OpenStreetMap
Registration
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Divisions and prices
Prices in USD as listed by the organizer. Late registration can cost more, so check the price at checkout.
| Division | Who can enter | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Gi | $40 | |
| Boys No-Gi | $40 | |
| Female Absolute Gi | $20 | |
| Female Absolute No-Gi | $20 | |
| Female Gi | 18 years and above [Requirements: Age: 18+, Gender: female] | $70 |
| Female No-Gi | 18 years and above [Requirements: Age: 18+, Gender: female] | $70 |
| Girls Gi | $40 | |
| Girls No-Gi | $40 | |
| Juvenile Boys Gi | 16-17 years [Requirements: Age: 16-17, Gender: male] | $40 |
| Juvenile Boys No-Gi | 16-17 years [Requirements: Age: 16-17, Gender: male] | $40 |
| Juvenile Girls Gi | 16-17 years [Requirements: Age: 16-17, Gender: female] | $40 |
| Juvenile Girls No-Gi | 16-17 years [Requirements: Age: 16-17, Gender: female] | $40 |
| Male Absolute Gi | $20 | |
| Male Absolute No-Gi | $20 | |
| Male Gi | 18 years and above [Requirements: Age: 18+, Gender: male] | $70 |
| Male No-Gi | 18 years and above [Requirements: Age: 18+, Gender: male] | $70 |
Key dates
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About
Welcome to Guardians on the Mat, where athletes from all grappling disciplines come together to compete, challenge themselves, and showcase their skills. Whether you're a first-time competitor or a seasoned veteran, you'll experience a well-organized, family-friendly tournament built on respect, sportsmanship, and high-level competition. We look forward to seeing you on the mats!
More event details
REGISTRATION - 10AM
SPECTATOR ENTRY - 11AM
MATCH BEGINS - 12 PM
Kids: 3 minutes
Teens: 4 minutes
Adults: 5 minutes
Masters: 5 minutes
Submissions must be applied with control. Referees have the authority to stop a match at any time when they believe a competitor is in danger.
Good sportsmanship is required at all times.
Rules
ALL registrants will be weighed in and matched the day of the the competition.
Some registrants may not have a match the day of the competition; we will confer with those athletes to determine the best path forward, as some may be open to other options outside of their division.
(SMOOTHCOMP does not guarantee that they are up to date with current rules and regulations)
Guardians On The Mat uses a simplified Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ruleset based on commonly recognized competition standards. Our priority is fair competition, sportsmanship, and athlete safety.
Youth divisions will use age-appropriate submission rules with athlete safety taking priority.
Slamming
Heel hooks in youth or beginner divisions
Knee reaping in youth or beginner divisions
Neck or spinal cranks
Striking
Biting
Eye gouging
Hair pulling
Small-joint/finger manipulation
Intentional groin attacks
Scissor takedowns
Any technique applied recklessly or with intent to injure
Repeated stalling or intentionally avoiding engagement may result in warnings, penalties, or disqualification.