Normal registration
06 Oct - 27 Dec 11:59 pm
Late registrations
27 Dec - 24 Jan 11:59 pm
Event starts 01 Feb

Proving Grounds XIX Submission Only BJJ/No-Gi Grappling Tournament

Washington State's longest running Submission Only BJJ/Nogi Grappling Tournament. No Points and No Excuses! More Matches, More Learning (Round Robin all-day)

Fact:

In terms of the number of matches a competitor gets to take advantage, a (4) person Round Robin is equal to or better (depending on the day you're having) than an (8) person single elimination tournament. more matches, more learning. (round robin all-day)    


                                          

 To ensure you don’t miss your bracket, you are now able to view the event's live progress at :

                                   https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/2838/schedule


      CHECK-IN (Warm Up Area) TIMES FOR SATURDAY February 1, 2020:


                                 8:30 AM - Warm Up Area (matches will start by 9:00 AM)

                                              All Children's and Junior’s Gi and Nogi

                                                     11:30 AM - Warm Up Area

                                                             All Women’s Gi

                                                               All Men's Gi

***The order of competition will go from upper belts to lower belts in the adult divisions only

                                                         2:30 PM - Warm Up Area

                                                      All Adult Nogi (Men and Women)

**Check-in Times subject to change based on registration numbers

**Allow sufficient time to get checked in at the front desk before you head to the warm up area

                                   ONLY 5 DOLLARS FOR SPECTATORS

 Proving Grounds is Washington State's longest running Submission Only BJJ/Nogi Grappling Tournament. We run all brackets in a round robin format to give every competitor the most possible matches (More matches/more learning). Great for Adults and children. High level competition and a guaranteed good time.

In an effort to stay true to our mission of offering the best possible tournament, we will be making a few significant changes for future events. The following changes should make for a more exciting, competitive, and inclusive event.

1. As of October of 2019, we will only be allowing competitors and coaches on the main gym floor. All others will be asked to remain in the bleachers. This will make for a much smoother and safer run event. 

2. Most "Dominant Academy" award - This title will be given to the academy (defined by a single address/location. Not to be mistaken with affiliation/multi locations) with the greatest number of submission finishes.

3. Due to many requests, we are now adding a "Master 4" division for competitors 50+ years of age. It is our hopes that this will bring many more of our "not as young as we used to be" competitors out for a day of fun on the mats.

EARLY REGISTRATION END AT 11:59 PM ON December 27, 2019

FINAL REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 11:59 PM ON January 24, 2019

Take advantage of a super deal and get more matches BY REGISTERING FOR BOTH GI AND NO-GI. (2 DIVISIONS FOR 65.00 DURING EARLY REGISTRATION or 75.00 for children or 85.00 for Adults during Late registration). Price discounted at checkout.

Important message about the academies: the academies of the registrants must be EXACTLY the same to add the academy points and to avoid a match between team mates in the 1st round of a bracket. For example: 'RSU' and 'Ring Sports United' will NOT be considered as the same academy. You can change your academy by logging into your account. IMPORTANT: ONLY the 'Academy' field in the registration form will be taken into account for the prize for 'Most Dominant Academy'. 

Entries

  • T-shirt (XL - XXXL ) 20 USD
    Competitor shirt
  • Kids/Youth Gi 50 USD
    5-12years
  • Kids/Youth No-Gi 50 USD
    5-12 years
  • Junior Gi 50 USD
    13-17 years
  • Junior No-Gi 50 USD
    13-17 years
  • Women Gi 50 USD
    18 years and above
  • Women No-Gi 50 USD
    18 years and above
  • Men Gi 50 USD
    18 years and above
  • Men No-Gi 50 USD
    18 years and above
  • Defense Bar Soap (Orders must be payed for by January 01 , 2020) 4.50 USD
    Original scent (limit of 3 bars per competitor per event)
  • Defense Bar Soap (Orders must be payed for by January 1, 2020) 4.50 USD
    Peppermint scent (limit of 3 bars per competitor per event)
  • Defense Shower Gel (Orders must be payed for by January 1, 2020) 7 USD
    Original scent 8 oz. (limit of 3 bottles per competitor per event)
  • Defense Shower Gel (Orders must be payed for by January 1, 2020) 7 USD
    Peppermint scent 8 oz. (limit of 3 bottles per competitor per event)
  • Defense Body Wipes (Orders must be payed for by January 1, 2020) 7 USD
    (limit of 3 containers per competitor per event)
  • Defense Body Wipes Bucket 400 ct.(Orders must be payed for by January 1, 2020) 45 USD
    Academy size (limit of 3 containers per competitor per event)

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