Martial Arts · Calgary, AB
Alberta Grappling Open
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Welcome to Alavanca Shawnessys Alberta Grappling Open!
This is a BJJ- Gi tournament open to competitors ages 5 and up! This event brings together athletes of all experience levels for a full day of exciting competition, sportsmanship, and community.
We’re proud to feature cash prizes for these Absolute Divisions:
• Men’s Absolute Champion: $500.
*** NOTE THIS IS ONE BRACKET WITH ALL BELT LEVELS AND ALL WEIGHTS AND IS ELIMINATION ***
• Women’s Absolute Champion: $500.
*** NOTE THIS IS ONE BRACKET WITH ALL BELT LEVELS AND ALL WEIGHTS AND IS ELIMINATION ***
• Kids Absolute (Ages 8–12): $250.
*** NOTE THIS IS ONE BRACKET WITH ALL BELT LEVELS AND ALL WEIGHTS AND IS ELIMINATION ***
• Teens Absolute (Ages 13–17): $250.
*** NOTE THIS IS ONE BRACKET WITH ALL BELT LEVELS AND ALL WEIGHTS AND IS ELIMINATION ***
Register through Smoothcomp and get ready to test your skills on the mats!
ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES — ALL DIVISIONS
• Slamming out of submissions• Striking of any kind• Small joint manipulation (fingers/toes)• Eye gouging, fish hooking, hair pulling• Biting or scratching• Spiking opponent on head/neck• Heel hooks (gi tournament rule)• Twisting leg locks for kids
• Spine manipulations (i.e. twister)
• Scissor take down
• Can Opener• Unsportsmanlike conduct
ADULT LEG LOCK RULES (GI)
White Belt Adults
Allowed:• Straight ankle locks• Knee bars
Not allowed:• Heel hooks• Toe holds• Reaping• Calf slicers
Colored Belts Adults
Allowed:• Straight ankle locks• Knee bars• Toe holds• Calf slicers
Not allowed:• Heel hooks • Reaping
KIDS SUBMISSION RULES
Ages 5–6
Allowed:• Rear naked choke (no neck cranks)• Armbar from guard/mount• Americana / Kimura
Not allowed:• Triangles• All leg locks• Guillotine
• Ezekiel / loop chokes
Ages 7–12
Allowed:• Rear naked choke• Guillotine (no crank)• Triangle choke• Armbar / Kimura / Americana • Ezekiel / loop chokes
Not allowed:• All leg locks• Wrist locks• Bicep slicers
Youth 13-15
Allowed:• All basic chokes• Arm locks & shoulder locks• Straight ankle locks (optional)
Not allowed:• Heel hooks• Toe holds• Knee bars• Calf slicers• Twisters / neck cranks
Time Estimation
Kids will be in the AM with the doors opening at 9:30 a.m.
Adults come for 1:00 p.m.
Sport
Martial Arts
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Calgary, AB, Canada, 
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Alberta Grappling Open is a martial arts event in Calgary, AB, taking place on Saturday, November 21, 2026. Find all the practical details — location, schedule and prices — directly on this page.
Alberta Grappling Open takes place at Calgary, AB, Canada, Calgary, AB. You will find its exact location and links to Google Maps and Waze further down this page.
Alberta Grappling Open takes place on Saturday, November 21, 2026. Check the exact schedule with the organiser, as times may vary by category or format.
Alberta Grappling Open is free to enter, with no participation fee expected. This information may change, so check it with the organiser.
No participant limit has been provided for Alberta Grappling Open. The number registered through Goya is visible on this page, but this information may change. If in doubt, contact the organiser.
To take part in Alberta Grappling Open comfortably, plan training suited to martial arts, wear appropriate clothing and bring any equipment recommended by the organiser.
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