Proving Grounds XXI Submission Only BJJ/NoGi Grappling Tournament

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)

Event Day Information

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

https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/8322/schedule

Doors open at 7:00 am SATURDAY February 11, 2023 

8:30 AM - Mandatory Rules briefing (in bleachers) for All Kids/Youth and Juniors.

Gi Brackets for  7 and under Kids/Youth be ready to report to Weigh-In area immediately following rules briefing. 

9:05 AM - Gi Brackets for  8 - 10 Kids/Youth report to Weigh-In area

10:10 AM - Gi Brackets for 11 and 12 Kids/Youth and All Junior  report to Weigh-In area

11:40 AM - NoGi Brackets for 7 and under Kids/Youth report to Weigh-In area

12:05 PM - NoGi Brackets for 8 - 10 Kids/Youth report to Weigh-In area

1:00 PM - NoGi Brackets for 11 and 12 Kids/Youth and All Junior report to Weigh-In area

2:25 PM - Adult Women and Men (Blue, Purple, and Brown belts) report to Weigh-In area**

3:25 PM - Adult Women and Men White belts  report to Weigh-In area**

4:00 PM - All Adult Women and Men NoGi  report to Weigh-In area**

**Allow sufficient time to get checked in at the front desk.

$10.00 FOR SPECTATORS (children 10 and under are free)

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 please note:

1. 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.

Important message to the academies

The academy of the registrants must be EXACTLY the same to add the academy points and to avoid a match between teammates 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. Also IMPORTANT: ONLY the 'Academy' field in the registration form will be taken into account for the Award for 'Most Dominant Academy'.