# PIT BOSS GRAPPLING OPEN - SUB ONLY - KIDS, TEENS, &amp; ADULTS

> Competition in Castle Rock, Colorado, United States | March 14, 2026

## Overview

**Event Type:** Competition

**Description:** Pit Boss Grappling exists to support our community and work together to elevate our sport.

Our goal is to be a standout organization that promotes growth by providing:

Together, we are building something that strengthens our sport at every level.

Join us for the next installment of our PBG Open tournament, March 14th!

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CATCH STYLE SUB-ONLY RULESET!

Jump in and have some fun with us! Details Below:

Spectators will be $10 at the door. Honor System.

$20 per division, or $30 for 2 divisions. Discount will be applied at checkout if you add 2 divisions. For adults, if you sign up for 2 regular divisions, the absolute divisions are free.&nbsp;

ACADEMY PROFIT SHARE: If your academy would like to participate in the profit share, please have an authorized representative of the academy reach out to us.&nbsp;

Matches will start at 9 AM. Check the schedule the day before the event to see your start time. Please be here 30 minutes before your first match to check/weigh in.&nbsp;

Our goal is for each competitor to have at least a few of matches. We will merge divisions as necessary to ensure competitors get matches.

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MEDALS:

We award Gold, Silver, &amp; Bronze Medals for First, Second, &amp; Third Place for each division.

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RULESET

CATCH STYLE SUBMISSION ONLY RULESET. The only way to score is by legitimate submission attempts. The ref will call catch (=1 point) when a submission is set and threatened for 3 seconds or more.&nbsp;

3 minutes for 5-13 years

4 minutes for 14-17 years

5 Minutes for Adult Divisions

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FOR KIDS &amp; TEENS:

ABSOLUTELY NO Scissor Takedowns, Reaping, Toe Holds, Knee Bars, Heel Hooks, Neck Cranks, Bicep/Calf Slicers, or Slamming/Spiking. No open&nbsp;hand (single or double)&nbsp; trachea attacks. No hand smothering.&nbsp;

Single arm and double arm trachea attacks are allowed, but will only be counted as a submission attempt with both arms locked.&nbsp;

Straight ankle locks are allowed without going belly down, these are the only leg submission allowed for the kids &amp; teens.

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FOR ADULTS:

No intentional slamming or spiking.

No Scissor Takedowns or Heel Hooks for White &amp; Blue Belt Divisions.

All Submissions &amp; Takedowns allowed for Purple, Brown, Black, &amp; Absolute Divisions

ABSOLUTE BRACKETS: Our absolute brackets are structured in best of belt/rank pools. This means that competitors will be paired with other competitors of the same belt/rank in the beginning of the bracket, and only the best of each belt/rank will move on to compete against other belt levels in the finals.&nbsp;

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FOR EVERYONE, COMPETITORS, COACHES, &amp; SPECTATORS:

Be respectful. Be supportive. Have fun.
This is not a world championship; it’s an opportunity to grow.

We strive to create and maintain a family-friendly environment that serves as a safe place for practitioners to gain valuable competition experience while building community.

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Referees will do their best to give warnings prior to disqualifications, but some situations may require immediate disqualification at the referees' discretion.

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If you have any questions, please reach out to Jared@PitBossGrappling.com or connect with us on socials @PitBossGrappling

**Status:** Scheduled

## Dates

**Start:** March 14, 2026
## Location

**Venue:** Castle Rock

**Location:** Castle Rock, Colorado, United States


## Pricing

**Price:** $20
## Links

- Source: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/30405

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**Last Updated:** March 06, 2026

**Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/pit-boss-grappling-open-sub-only-kids-teens-adults)
