Global Grappling Series-USA, California
· California, United States
- Registration
- Open Closes Nov 18, 2026
- Closed Nov 18, 2026
- Fee
- From $57 Listed price
- Format
- Format not listed 2 divisions
- Organizer
- SmoothComp
- Venue
- CaliforniaOpen in OpenStreetMap
Registration
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Divisions and prices
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| Division | Who can enter | Price |
|---|---|---|
| COACH | $5 | |
| Elite division (Men/Adults/Advanced) | 18 years and older [Requirements: Gender: male] | $109 |
Key dates
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About
General information GLOBAL GRAPPLING SERIES — CALIFORNIA, USA ELITE DIVISION Weigh-in: November 20, 2026 Competition: November 21, 2026 Location: Thunder Studios, Long Beach, California, USA GENERAL INFORMATION The tournament is open to athletes from all countries and will feature only the Elite Division: Adult Men, Advanced. Athletes must be aged 18 or older, born in 2008 or earlier. Eligibility is determined by the athlete’s year of birth, not their actual age on the competition date. The tournament will be held under Global Grappling Series rules. The exact venue address, weigh-in location, and detailed schedule will be announced separately. WEIGHT CATEGORIES The competition will feature seven weight categories: Up to 62 kg. Up to 66 kg. Up to 71 kg. Up to 77 kg. Up to 84 kg. Up to 92 kg. Over 92 kg and up to 130 kg inclusive. Official weight limits are set in kilograms. Each athlete may register in only one weight category. PRIZE MONEY* The champion of each we...
More event details
Weigh-in: November 20, 2026
The exact venue address, weigh-in location, and detailed schedule will be announced separately.
* Standard registration: September 1–November 10, until 11:59 PM — USD 109.
* Late registration: November 11–15, until 11:59 PM — USD 129.
Refunds are available only before registration closes. Athletes will receive a refund of 95% of the amount paid.
The time and location of the seminar will be announced separately.
Team logos, group photos, and full-body photos are not permitted.
The official weigh-in will take place on November 20, the day before the tournament, strictly according to the announced schedule.
At the weigh-in, athletes must:
Each athlete must be in the warm-up area according to the schedule. Match times are subject to change.
Athletes and coaches are responsible for monitoring the schedule and mat calls and for entering the competition area on time.
If an athlete fails to appear on the mat within two minutes of being called, while their opponent is already on the mat, the absent athlete will be disqualified for failure to appear.
Footwear, protective headgear, hair clips, jewelry, groin protectors, and other protective equipment made of hard materials that could cause injury are prohibited.
Rules
ELITE DIVISION
The tournament is open to athletes from all countries and will feature only the Elite Division: Adult Men, Advanced.
Athletes must be aged 18 or older, born in 2008 or earlier. Eligibility is determined by the athlete’s year of birth, not their actual age on the competition date.
The tournament will be held under Global Grappling Series rules.
The competition will feature seven weight categories:
Official weight limits are set in kilograms.
Each athlete may register in only one weight category.
The champion of each weight category will receive a cash prize of USD 10,000, provided that the category has a minimum of 8 registered and paid athletes.
The organizers reserve the right to merge weight categories if fewer than 8 athletes are registered and paid in a category.
In the event of a merger, one cash prize of USD 10,000 will be awarded to the champion of the combined category.
The champion of each weight category will qualify for the Global Grappling Series Grand Final.
In the event of a weight category merger, only the champion of the combined category will qualify for the Grand Final.
Payment must be made through the tournament registration page on Smoothcomp.
Coaches must register on the tournament page on Smoothcomp.
* Register on the tournament page.
* Attend the rules seminar.
Coach badges are strictly personal and may not be transferred to another person. Any badge used in violation of this rule will be revoked.
Athletes and coaches must upload a clear photograph of their face. The face must occupy 70–80% of the image.
Any photo that does not meet these requirements must be replaced before the athlete is admitted to the competition or the coach receives accreditation.
* Meet the weight limit of their registered category.
No weight allowance will be granted.
An athlete who does not make weight for their registered category may request a transfer to the appropriate category. Transfers are subject to availability and approval by the organizers.
The tournament will take place on November 21 under Global Grappling Series rules.