2026 BATTLE AT THE FAIRGROUNDS

Join us for the 2026 Battle at the Fairgrounds Kids No Gi BJJ Youth Tournament, hosted by Pioneer Grappling Academy! This exciting event will take place at the Alaska State Fair, test your toughness and grit against some of the best young grapplers in the region. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your skills and compete in a supportive and challenging environment. Brackets will be determined by Years of experience (2 or less years' experience and 2+ years' experience) Weights will be Maddison bracketing; we may have to adjust brackets if you only have 1 person in your bracket (be advised that weight will not be excess of 15%)

** It is your responsibility to inform your coach if you have any questions regarding this tournament **

** Everyone will have at least 2 matches ** This Tournament is limited to 150 Entries Medals for the Top 3 placers in each bracket Weigh-In Sheets due August 19th @ 8PM (There will be no ONSITE weigh-ins) Tournament start time is 12pm AKSDT on August 22, 2026 Registration Fee $65 until 06/30/2026 by 11:59pm LATE Registration Fee $85 after 06/30/2026 until August 19th ** All Registration fees include Fair admission for the day of the tournament **

8 - Man, BMF Bracket is not open registration please read below for more info regarding this bracket.

** NEW THIS YEAR **

** WE WILL BE ADDING THE WOMANS 8-man Absolute BRACKET ** If you wish to participate, please email Paul Sturgeon - thesturgeon@hotmail.com - there is no entry for this bracket and is open to anyone - limit to 8 for each respective bracket. ** Please be aware there is no weight class and belt level restrictions for these brackets **