United Grappling in San Jose - CA

Prepare your heart

To unforgettable BJJ GRAPPLING EXPERIENCE event. The most intense emotions await you at our events.   ***Parents, get ready to see your children shine and stand out on our event screens and streaming platforms throughout America***

Introducing the United Grappling Events, the most festive, technologic and excited Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament in the United States. Our goal is bring to you the unforgettable BJJ Grappling EXPERIENCE, an organized competition with clear rules (Full IBJJF Rules), providing athletes with a safe and festive environment. At our events, we celebrate the sport by bringing together beginners and renowned names.

For novice competitors, both children and adults participate in the Round Robin system, ensuring multiple fights in their divisions to maximize the competitive experience. More advanced adults, starting from blue belts, face the challenge of the Single Elimination Bracket system, widely recognized in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

OUR MISSION:  is to unite the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and American Grappling communities for the global growth of the sport. We aim to offer academies space and honor in championships, providing a secure platform for the growth of novice athletes and deserved visibility. For more experienced athletes, we promise a journey of success and glory. To masters and teachers, we extend the due honor for their dedicated contribution to teaching and spreading our art worldwide.
RULES: UGC adheres to BJJ scoring and Rules as used in IBJJF. Detailed rules are available on the UGC website: www.unitedgrapplingchampionship.com/rules

HEALTH AND SAFETY: A professional medic will be on-site for competitor safety, ensuring efficient support for any injuries.

REGISTRATION FEE:

- Early Individual: $90 (Before 15 days to the event)- Late Individual: $120 (Up to 3 days before the event)- Per Absolute Division: $30- Spectators: $15

GENERAL INFO:

- KIDS and BEGINNERS (White Belt): Compete in a "Round Robin Pool format" that guarantees four matches per division. Those competing in both Gi and NoGi may have up to eight matches, ensuring a varied competition experience. 
- INTERMEDIATES, ADVANCED, EXPERTS, and All ABSOLUTES (Blue, Purple, Brown, and Black Belts): Follow a "Single Elimination Bracket format," where the winner advances and the loser is eliminated, with no repeated matches against the same opponent.

- REFUND POLICY: Refunds are offered up until the early registration deadline. After that, only full credits are given until the final change deadline. No refunds or credits will be provided after this deadline.

- COACH PRESENCE: Only one coach per competitor is allowed within the barricades.

- DIVISION MERGERS: After the change deadline, competitors without matches will be given full credit for future events.

- COMPETITOR LISTS: Available throughout the registration process. It’s important to review details by the last day of registration, rather than waiting until the brackets are released.

- DIVISION CHANGES: Changes can be made until 11:59 PM on the last day of registration. After that, registrations are final. Competitors who are alone in their division can move to another division or opt for a full credit.

- BRACKETS AND SCHEDULE: Released 48 hours before the event. It’s recommended to arrive at least 30 minutes before your match. The match schedule can be followed on mobile devices.

- WEIGH-INS: Weigh-ins take place on the day of the event. Competitors must weigh in at least 30 minutes before their division’s start time.

- AWARDS: Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded to the winners.

- TV DISPLAYS IN FIGHT AREAS: Show competitor information and match details.

- WARM-UP AREA: A warm-up area will be provided.

- BEST TEAM AND AWARDS: Team points will be updated in real-time, and the winning teams will receive gold, silver, and bronze trophies.