Copa America Grappling Championships

05/19/2026

THIS SUMMER… DON’T JUST SHOW UP. PROVE YOURSELF.

The mats are calling.

On August 22nd, competitors from across the country will hit the Florida coast for the

🔥 COPA AMERICA BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 🔥

This is where athletes level up.

Where kids build confidence.

Where teams come together.

Where competitors push through pressure and discover what they are truly capable of.

Whether you compete in Gi or No Gi, this event is designed to deliver a high energy, professional tournament experience from the moment you walk through the doors.

🏆 WHAT MAKES THIS EVENT DIFFERENT

👊 ALL AGES WELCOMEFrom first time competitors to seasoned athletes.

🔥 GI AND NO GI DIVISIONSTest every part of your game.

💰 $500 NO GI ABSOLUTEStep up and compete for cash prizes.

🏆 $500 BEST TEAM CHAMPIONBring your academy and battle for team dominance.

🌴 FLORIDA BEACH DESTINATION EXPERIENCECompetition, teammates, family, and summer vibes all wrapped into one unforgettable weekend.

This is bigger than medals.

It is about the challenge.The pressure.The growth.The moments your team will talk about long after the tournament ends.

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📍 FT WALTON BEACH CONVENTION CENTER1250 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEFort Walton Beach, FL 32548

📅 AUGUST 22

💲 EARLY REGISTRATION — $89Save $10 before August 1st

💲 LATE REGISTRATION — $99Ends August 20th

🌐 REGISTER NOW

Copa America Nationals Registration⁠
https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/31983

Train hard.Represent your academy.Step onto the mat and make this summer count.

05/07/2026

THIS SUMMER… DON’T JUST TRAIN. TEST YOURSELF.

The mats are calling.

On August 22nd, grapplers from across the region will meet in one of Florida’s most exciting beach destinations for the

COPA AMERICA BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

This is where competitors level up.

Where kids gain confidence.

Where teams unite.

Where athletes push past comfort and discover what they are truly capable of.

Whether you compete in Gi or No Gi, this event is built to give you a high energy, professional tournament experience from the moment you walk through the doors.

WHAT MAKES THIS EVENT SPECIAL

🏆 ALL AGES WELCOME
From first time competitors to experienced athletes.

🔥 GI & NO GI DIVISIONS
Challenge every part of your game.

💰 $500 NO GI ABSOLUTE
Bring the heat and compete for cash prizes.

👊 $500 BEST TEAM CHAMPION
Rally your academy and fight for team dominance.

🌴 BEACH DESTINATION EXPERIENCE
Competition, teammates, family, and Florida summer vibes all in one weekend.

This is bigger than medals.
It is about the experience.
The pressure.
The growth.
The memories your team talks about for years afterward.

EVENT DETAILS

📍 Ft Walton Beach Convention Center
1250 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

📅 August 22
💲 Early Registration: $89
Save $10 before August 1st

💲 Late Registration: $99
Ends August 20th

🌐 REGISTER NOW:

https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/31983

Copa America Nationals Registration⁠�

Train hard.
Represent your academy.
Step onto the mat and make this summer count.

04/11/2026

COPA America BJJ and Luta Livre Championships

04/05/2026

03/09/2026

The Copa America BJJ and Luta Livre Championships are about more than just medals.

They give kids a chance to challenge themselves, face their fears, and grow stronger through competition.

In a world full of distractions, moments like this teach discipline, respect, and the value of hard work.

You see kids learn how to handle pressure, how to win with humility, and how to lose with dignity.

These experiences build confidence that carries far beyond the mats.
Watching so many young athletes step up and compete reminds you why events like this matter so much for the next generation.

03/06/2026

Brackets will be up around 7pm tonight.

02/21/2026

🔥 WHY COPA AMERICA FLORIDA STATES IS A MUST-COMPETE EVENT 🔥
This is one of Florida’s largest, most organized, and most rewarding Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments — perfect for first-time competitors and experienced athletes alike.
🔥 Event Coverage by Jiu-Jitsu Channel
Your matches are professionally filmed and shared.
🔥 Gi + No-Gi for One Entry Fee
Compete in both divisions without paying extra.
🔥 $89 Early Bird Registration
Lock in the best price by registering before January 1st.
🔥 FREE Copa America Rashguard
Awarded to the first 50 registered competitors.
🔥 Double Elimination Format
Guaranteed at least two matches per division.
🔥 $1,500 in Cash Prizes
💰 $500 Men’s No-Gi Absolute Champion
💰 $500 Women’s No-Gi Absolute Champion
💰 $500 Best Overall Team
🔥 All Ages & Skill Levels Welcome
Kids, teens, adults, beginners, and advanced athletes.

📅 March 7, 2026
📍 Lakeland, Florida

02/21/2026

🔥 WHY COPA AMERICA FLORIDA STATES IS A MUST-COMPETE EVENT 🔥
This is one of Florida’s largest, most organized, and most rewarding Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments — perfect for first-time competitors and experienced athletes alike.
🔥 Event Coverage by Jiu-Jitsu Channel
Your matches are professionally filmed and shared.
🔥 Gi + No-Gi for One Entry Fee
Compete in both divisions without paying extra.
🔥 $89 Early Bird Registration
Lock in the best price by registering before January 1st.
🔥 FREE Copa America Rashguard
Awarded to the first 50 registered competitors.
🔥 Double Elimination Format
Guaranteed at least two matches per division.
🔥 $1,500 in Cash Prizes
💰 $500 Men’s No-Gi Absolute Champion
💰 $500 Women’s No-Gi Absolute Champion
💰 $500 Best Overall Team
🔥 All Ages & Skill Levels Welcome
Kids, teens, adults, beginners, and advanced athletes.

📅 March 7, 2026
📍 Lakeland, Florida

🔗 Register here
https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/27923

02/20/2026

Two types of competitors walk onto the mat.

The first one looks terrifying.
Huge muscles. Veins popping. Mean stare. White belt tied tight like he’s about to rip someone’s head off.

The second one doesn’t look impressive at first glance.
Tall. Lean. Calm. Black belt worn soft from years of grinding. Ears mangled from a thousand battles nobody saw.

One built his body.
The other built his skill.

One trained hard.
The other trained long.

One wants to win.
The other expects to.

That’s the lesson competition teaches kids and adults.

It’s not about looking dangerous.
It’s about becoming dangerous.

It’s not about ego.
It’s about experience.

Every white belt starts strong and hungry.
Every black belt started weak and unknown.
The mat doesn’t care how you look.

It rewards time.
It rewards pressure.
It rewards humility.

And that’s why competition is powerful.
Because eventually…

The muscles fade.
The ego fades.
But skill stays.

🔥 Which one are you becoming?

02/20/2026

What is your favorite takedown?
Here is a kimura takedown.