Grappling Exhibition & MS Benefit Event hosted at the Practical Self Defense Training Center in Waterbury, CT.

When: October 26th, 2025. 

Weigh-in: 9:45am.
Doors Open: 11am
First Match: 12pm

Fighters wanted, questions please contact us:
203-596-9073
Guro@psdtc.com

Join us for a full day of exhibition grappling match ups featuring local submission grappling competitors. Spectators are very welcome! All proceeds to support fellow athlete Adam Wall, for treatment of MS. Your support will give him a fighting chance. 

All ages and levels welcome.

Fight to Thrive In-House Grappling Tournament

Fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis
October 26th

Registration:
$20 for Competitors
$20 for Spectators

Tournament Layout
1st Place for Gold
2nd Place for Silver
3rd Place for Bronze
Bronze Bracket for Semi Final losses.

Divisions:
Gi and NoGi Divisions

Experience Levels:
Beginner (White Belt)
Intermediate (Blue Belt – Early Purple Belt)
Advanced (Experienced Purple Belt – Brown Belt)
Black Belts

Weight Ranges:
100-109
110-119
120-129
130-139
140-149
150-159
160-169
170-179
180-189
190-199
200-209
210-219
220+

Rules:
5 minutes for Beginners
6 minutes for Intermediate and Advanced
8 minutes for Black Belts
Modified IBJJF and NAGA Points and Submission Rule
Must hold for 3 Seconds for point score
2 Points: Takedown
2 Points: Sweep
2 Points: Knee on Belly
2 Points: Side Control Position
3 Points: Guard Pass
4 Points: Mount (Full Mount)
4 Points: Back Take (Both hooks in)
Submission ends all.
2 minute overtime if points are even.
Referees decision if overtime points are even.