# ENCOUNTER COMBAT: Jiu Jitsu -Charlotte, NC -March 7, 2026 > Competition in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | March 07, 2026 – March 08, 2026 ## Overview **Event Type:** Competition **Description:** Collegiate arena with stadium seating. Great viewing experience. Best atmosphere of any event in the region. Athletes report to professional staff Qualified referees that are vetted by coaches and gym owners. Flatscreen monitors that provide clear viewing of brackets Mats sanitized using nanobond treatments Professional medical staff- EMT at every event. Awards: Oversized Gold, Silver and Bronze medals awarded in Gi and NOGI divisions. CHAMPION Belt awarded to competitors that win first place in BOTH GI & NOGI. (All ages and divisions are eligible).  If you are DOUBLE GOLD (Gi and NOGI), you get a BELT. FASTEST SUBMISSION Awarded CHAMPION BELT (awarded in youth and adult divisions). BEST OVERALL YOUTH TEAM Awarded Custom ACRYLLIC PLAQUE, Custom BANNER and CHAMPION BELT; 2nd and 3rd place will receive a banner BEST OVERALL ADULT TEAM Awarded Custom ACRYLLIC PLAQUE, Custom BANNER and CHAMPION BELT; 2nd and 3rd place will receive a banner BEST OVERALL ACADEMY/PROGRAM Awarded Custom ACRYLLIC PLAQUE, Custom BANNER and CHAMPION BELT; 2nd and 3rd place will receive a banner BEST WOMENS TEAM Awarded CHAMPION BELT and Custom Banner THE SHIELD: The SHIELD is awarded to the BEST OVERALL TEAM that registers a minimum of 25 individuals (not divisions). Points are tracked for all events and accumulate to determine the 2026 ACADEMY OF THE YEAR.  Three academies will be recognized in November 2026: 1st place $1500, 2nd place: $1000, 3rd place: $500 *OVERALL awards will be awarded to the stand alone local gym.  We will not combine team scores from affiliate gyms for these awards. *Adult NOGI OPEN/ABSOLUTE Division is for Adults White & Blue belt. Stalling is not allowed (except from taking the back): 1st time: verbal warning; 2nd time: advantage given; 3rd time: 2 points awarded; 4th time: disqualified.  Division is five minutes. Email encountercombat@gmail.com if you have any questions or need assistance **Status:** Scheduled ## Dates **Start:** March 07, 2026 **End:** March 08, 2026 ## Location **Venue:** Charlotte **Location:** Charlotte, North Carolina, United States ## Pricing **Price Range:** $50 – $150 ## Links - Registration: https://www.encountercombat.com - Source: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/27757 ## Tags Multi-Day --- **Last Updated:** March 06, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/encounter-combat-jiu-jitsu-charlotte-nc-march-7-2026)