# The Grind Classic > Competition in Tulare, California, United States | May 31, 2025 – June 01, 2025 ## Overview **Event Type:** Competition **Description:** THE GRIND CLASSIC II Date: MAY 31st, 2025, Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm Location: Mission Oak High School 3442 E. Bardsley Ave Tulare CA, 93274 THE GRIND CLASSIC II JIU-JITSU TOURNAMENT **Event Information** Doors open at 7:30 am | Event Starts promptly at 8:30 am Weigh Ins: If you are traveling, a**VIRTUAL WEIGH-IN OPTION AVAILABLE** Thursday May 29th @ The Grind Martial Arts Academy 937 E. Bardsley Ave in Tulare. Friday, May 30th, 6:00 pm at Mission Oak High School, 3442 E. Bardsley Ave in Tulare * YOU DO NOT NEED TO WEIGH IN WITH YOUR GI!** FORMAT: 2 Match minimum, Double Elimination format RULESET: IBJJF rule set for kids and adult Gi/Nogi brackets ABSOLUTE RULES: Advanced Divisions Only! - NoGI ANYTHING GOES, SUBMISSION ONLY! AT THE END OF REGULATION IF THERE IS NO SUBMISSION IT WILL GO TO THE JUDGES DECISION. DECISION WILL BE BASED ON AGGRESSIVENESS, POSITIONAL CONTROL, & LEGITIMATE SUBMISSION ATTEMPTS (Must invoke a response from your opponent in efforts to escape submission attempt) ABSOLUTE FINAL RULES: SUB ONLY! AT END OF REGULATION IF NO WINNER, 2 EBI OVERTIME ROUNDS WILL BE IN EFFECT. THE PERSON WITH THE FASTEST SUBMISSION OR FASTEST ESCAPE TIME WINS! REGISTRATION COST: $55 Early Bird Pricing $65 Normal Registration Price $75 Late Registration $65 to compete in one art of your choosing. (EX, GI only) $100 for two arts (EX, Gi/Nogi) $85 for Absolute (Adult Men/Women) Spectator Fee $10 LIVE UP TO DATE BRACKET INFORMATION Smoothcomp delivers an amazing experience in tracking match start times. You won't have to wonder what mat or what time you or your child's match will start. Simply refresh your screen and get live updates. REFUND POLICY: In the event we cannot find a competitor for you a full refund will be given. In the event you are not able to make it after registering, we require a 24-hour notice via email stating you will not be able to attend to receive the refund in full. No Exceptions. COACHES INFORMATION: 1 - 5 COMPETITORS = 1 COACHES WRISTBANDS 6 - 10 COMPETITORS = 3 COACHES WRISTBANDS 15 - 25 COMPETITIORS = 5 COACHES WRISTBANDS One chair will be placed at each mat for each opposing Coach. 1 COACH PER MAT! MEDALS: 4" X 4" X 3 mm Custom Grind Classic Medals with an extra wide Custom Lanyard. Our Medals are sure to impress. WARM UP AREA: We will have enough warmup space for everyone competing. STAGING AREA: Much like JJWL we will have a section for staging and a designated staff member to walk you to your mat and also take you to the podium. MEDIC ON HAND: We will have 2 Medic's on hand to assist with any unfortunate injury that may occur. HELP NEEDED: We are looking for experienced referees to help us run a smooth tournament. We ask that referees be a competitor Purple Belt, Brown or Black Belt with an understanding of how the point system works. A referee seminar will be held early morning before the tournament starts. **Status:** Scheduled ## Dates **Start:** May 31, 2025 **End:** June 01, 2025 ## Location **Venue:** Tulare **Location:** Tulare, California, United States ## Pricing **Price Range:** $65 – $85 ## Links - Source: https://thegrindclassic.smoothcomp.com/en/event/23471 --- **Last Updated:** March 06, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/the-grind-classic-15620)