GrapplersGround Games
Our first in-house tournament — a friendly, welcoming event for every level. White and blue belts, this is your mat. Colored belts, come test yourselves. Open to all teams.
Get more people
on the mats.
Grapplers Marilao is our newest BJJ home in Bulacan — and Ground Games is how we're opening the doors to the local grappling community. It's built for first-timers and seasoned competitors alike: fair brackets, IBJJF rules, and a room full of people who love the sport.
Pick your ruleset.
Fees are per athlete, per event entered. Registration deadline: TBA
Single Game
Gi only or No-Gi only. Compete in your weight class within your belt, age and gender division.
Gi + No-Gi
Compete in both rulesets. Two brackets, two chances at gold — and ₱600 off entering separately.
Open Weight Add-on
Per ruleset. No weight limit, within your belt/age/gender division. Add Open Weight in both Gi and No-Gi for +₱600 total.
Fair matchups. Every level.
Divisions are organized by age group, gender, and belt rank. Adjacent belt divisions may be merged at the organizer's discretion if a bracket is too small — to keep matchups fair and safe.
Kids & Juvenile
Kids roughly ages 4–15, split into standard IBJJF age brackets. Juvenile covers ages 16–17 on its own lighter weight scale. Standard youth belt grading. Parent/guardian consent required.
Adults
White, Blue, Purple, Brown and Black belt divisions. Beginners are strongly encouraged — this is a great first tournament.
Masters 30+
Athletes 30 and up compete against their age group. Brackets finalized closer to the deadline based on turnout, using IBJJF age-appropriate divisions.
| Class | Weight Limit |
|---|---|
| Rooster | up to 57.5 kg |
| Light Feather | up to 64.0 kg |
| Feather | up to 70.0 kg |
| Light | up to 76.0 kg |
| Middle | up to 82.3 kg |
| Medium Heavy | up to 88.3 kg |
| Heavy | up to 94.3 kg |
| Super Heavy | up to 100.5 kg |
| Ultra Heavy | 100.5 kg + |
| Class | Weight Limit |
|---|---|
| Rooster | up to 48.5 kg |
| Light Feather | up to 53.5 kg |
| Feather | up to 58.5 kg |
| Light | up to 64.0 kg |
| Middle | up to 69.0 kg |
| Medium Heavy | up to 74.0 kg |
| Heavy | up to 79.3 kg |
| Super Heavy | 79.3 kg + |
No-Gi Weight Classes TBA
No-Gi follows the IBJJF No-Gi chart, with limits slightly higher than Gi. Exact cutoffs will be posted here before the event.
Kids, Juvenile & Masters Brackets TBA
Final age brackets and weight limits will be confirmed against the current official IBJJF charts once registrant ages are known, and posted before the event.
IBJJF rules. Respect the mat.
01Single Elimination
Athletes are seeded into a bracket per division and eliminated after one loss. A 3-athlete division runs IBJJF's standard 3-way round instead.
02IBJJF Ruleset
IBJJF scoring (takedown, guard pass, sweep, mount, back control, submission) and legal/illegal techniques by belt level and age category.
03Match Times
Set per IBJJF standard by belt and age — shorter for kids and white/blue belts, longer for purple/brown/black. Exact clocks posted once brackets are final.
04Gi Attire
Clean, IBJJF-legal gi (jacket, pants, belt) in good condition with no offensive patches. Rash guard or compression shorts underneath are optional.
05No-Gi Attire
Rash guard and grappling shorts or spats. No gi pants, metal zippers, exposed pockets, or offensive graphics.
06Sportsmanship
Illegal strikes, arguing with referees, or disrespecting opponents or coaches may result in disqualification.
07Medical & Injury
A first-aider or medic is on-site. Any in-match injury is assessed by the medic/referee, who has the final say on whether the match continues.
08Check-in, Forfeits & Disputes
Check in and weigh in within the announced window — a no-show at bracket call forfeits. Referee decisions are final; coaches may request a review only where IBJJF rules allow, through the table official.
Gold medal for 1st place in every division. To keep this first event fast-moving, there's no silver or bronze — the focus is friendly competition and sportsmanship. Every athlete who steps on the mat is part of what makes this work.
Schedule & logistics.
Full schedule will be announced before the event. Here's what we know so far.
Grapplers Marilao
2F, Casa Cecilia, Maria Socorro, Abangan Norte, Marilao, Bulacan
Jan 16, 2027
Saturday. Start time TBA
In attire
Official weigh-in in competition attire before your division starts. Window TBA
Posted early
Brackets announced before the event, confirmed after weigh-ins. Spectator entry TBA
Referee panel TBA
Our officiating team will be announced soon. All matches are run under IBJJF rules, and referee decisions are final.
To Be Announced
Belt · Team — TBA
To Be Announced
Belt · Team — TBA
To Be Announced
Belt · Team — TBA
Three steps to the mat.
Pay your entry
Send the applicable fee via GCash or bank transfer.
Fill out the form
Complete the registration form below and upload your proof of payment (GCash or bank screenshot).
Get confirmed
Your slot is confirmed once payment is verified. Registrations after the deadline may not be included in the bracket.
See you on the mats.
We'll verify your payment and confirm your slot. Watch your email and phone for updates.
Questions,
answered.
Still unsure? Reach out — contact details below.
Do I need to be a Grapplers member to join?
No. Ground Games is open to any team or gym. Just put your own team name on the form.
It's my first tournament — should I join?
Yes. This is a friendly, community-building event, and white and blue belts are especially encouraged. You'll be matched by belt, age, gender and weight.
Can I register or pay on the day?
No. Registration is online, pre-registration only — there are no walk-in sign-ups and no on-site payment. Your slot is confirmed once your payment is verified.
How much is the entry fee?
₱1,000 for a single game (Gi only or No-Gi only), or ₱1,400 for both Gi and No-Gi. Open Weight is an optional +₱300 per ruleset.
What is Open Weight?
A separate, no-weight-limit bracket within your belt/age/gender division. It's an add-on — you still compete in your regular weight class too.
What if there's no one in my weight class?
You'll move up to the next weight class to find a match. If there's still no opponent, you may be offered an Open Weight match or a walkover, at the organizer's discretion.
What rules are used?
IBJJF competition rules for scoring, sweeps, submissions and legal/illegal techniques by belt and age. Brackets are single elimination (3-athlete divisions run a 3-way round).
What should I wear?
Gi: a clean, IBJJF-legal gi with belt, no offensive patches. No-Gi: rash guard and grappling shorts or spats — no gi pants, metal zippers, exposed pockets or offensive graphics.
How does weigh-in work?
You'll check in and weigh in wearing your competition attire before your division's scheduled start. The exact window will be announced before the event. Missing your bracket call counts as a forfeit.
What medals are awarded?
A gold medal goes to the 1st place finisher of every division. There's no silver or bronze for this first event.
Can kids join?
Yes — Kids (about 4–15) and Juvenile (16–17) divisions are open. A parent or guardian must give consent on the form. Final age and weight brackets will be posted before the event.
Can spectators come?
Spectator details (free entry or entrance fee) will be announced soon.
Step on the mat.
Every athlete who steps up is part of what makes this event work. We'll see you in Marilao on January 16.
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