# The Grind Classic III

> Competition in Tulare, California, United States | October 04, 2025

## Overview

**Event Type:** Competition

**Description:** THE GRIND CLASSIC III Date: October 4th, 2025, Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Location: Mission Oak High School 3442 E. Bardsley Ave. Tulare, CA, 93274

THE GRIND CLASSIC III JIU-JITSU TOURNAMENT

**Event Information**

Doors open at 7:30 am | Event Starts promptly at 9:00 am

WEIGH INS:**

 IN PERSON

*Thursday, October 2nd 6-8pm

     937 E. Bardsley Ave Tulare CA, 93274

 *Friday, October 3rd 5-8pm

     3442 E. Bardsley Ave Tulare CA, 93274.

**If you are traveling, a**VIRTUAL WEIGH-IN OPTION AVAILABLE please send all virtual weigh in videos to: david@thegrindclassic.com or Shannon@thegrindclassic.com**

Academy Professors/Coaches, please send a list of competitors' weights to david@thegrindclassic.com

* YOU DO NOT NEED TO WEIGH IN WITH YOUR GI!**

FORMAT:

2 Match minimum, Double Elimination format

RULESET: JJWL rule set for kids and adult Gi/Nogi brackets. Transitional points will be scored! (i.e., You sweep the opponent and land in mount, 2pts sweep, 4pts mount)

ABSOLUTE RULES: Advanced Divisions Only! - NoGI +/-168LB ONLY!

SUBMISSION ONLY, NO POINTS, NO ADVANTAGES. NO SLAMS. If no winner is decided 3 judges will decide the match using Fight 2 Win Judging Criteria.**Scoring**

5 points Deep Submission Attack

1 point shallow submission attack

overall dominance

REGISTRATION COST:

$75 Registration

$75 to compete in one art of your choosing. (EX, GI only)

$125 for two arts (EX, Gi/Nogi)

$90 for Absolute

Spectator Fee $15

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 80% of your registration refunded.

COACHES INFORMATION:

1 - 5 = COMPETITORS = 1 COACHES WRISTBANDS

6 - 9 = COMPETITORS = 3 COACHES WRISTBANDS

10+ = 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.

MEDIC ON HAND:

We will have 2 Medic's on hand to assist with any unfortunate injury that may occur.

REFEREES: We will have 5 Level 1 IBJJF-Certified referees.

**Status:** Scheduled

## Dates

**Start:** October 04, 2025
## Location

**Venue:** Tulare

**Location:** Tulare, California, United States


## Pricing

**Price Range:** $15 – $90
## Links

- Source: https://thegrindclassic.smoothcomp.com/en/event/25451

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**Last Updated:** March 06, 2026

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