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Grapple for Good is a non-traditional, fun (“not-so-serious”) Jiu-Jitsu tournament to benefit Homeward Bound of Western North Carolina. While the tournament itself follows a more traditional rule-set, competitors are encouraged to get creative with their attire and have fun while competing in a friendly manner to help better serve less fortunate members of our community.
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 * 4-6 PM
Location: DayTrip • 174 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801
Registration Deadline: Friday, Oct 24, 2025 * 8 PM
Benefitting Homeward Bound WNC
"We’re a nonprofit organization ending homelessness in Buncombe and Henderson Counties of North Carolina. More than that, we’re non-judgmental staff, volunteers, board members, and people knowledgeable in social work disciplines who believe in the “Housing First” national best practice for ending homelessness. Mostly, we’re people who care about the most vulnerable among us enough to do something about it."
100% of proceeds from Grapple for Good go to Homeward Bound
REGISTRATION INFO
PARTICIPANTS & SPECTATORS
Anyone from any school and any level is invited to participate and have fun all while helping community members in need. This is an "absolute" only competition which means there are no weight/age/level divisions - just ONE division. Kids are welcome to sign up if their parents sign off, however they will be competing against adults.
Spectators are encouraged to come and support their friends, support Homeward Bound, have a drink and have a good time.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
One absolute division. This tournament follows a single-elimination style, and is just one, giant bracket. We will try and initially pair up athletes of similar sizes, but this event is one, big absolute bracket :). There are no separate weight, gender, or skill divisions. One division. One bracket.
Submission only. If no submission occurs, opponents will be reset to standing and whoever scores the first point wins. IBJJF point system. All matches will be refereed by an IBJJF-certified black belt.
We will follow the IBJJF rule set, as you would see it implemented in the brown/black belt no-gi divisions, with some notable exceptions, regarding grips and uniforms (see below).
Competitors are encouraged to get creative with their attire: tuxedos, prom dresses, Halloween costumes… it’s all good! During the competition, fighters are allowed to grab, pull and twist on anything attached to their opponents’ bodies (with the exception of rash guards and other undergarments) so please avoid wearing anything sharp or otherwise hazardous to grapplers. Furthermore, Open Source Jiu-Jitsu will provide backup attire should you not have an outfit or if your clothes get torn badly during competition.
WHEN
Saturday, October 25, 2025 ~ Time: 4:00-6:00 PM. Competitors must arrive between 3:00-3:30 PM to go over the rules, warm up, ask questions and meet-and-greet. We'll probably wrap up by 6:00 PM-ish.
WHERE
Generously hosted by DayTrip • 174 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801
COST
Participants are asked to make a minimum donation of $40 to participate. Spectators are free but are encouraged to donate a suggested admission fee of $15. 100% of registration fees and donations will go to Homeward Bound WNC and their programs assisting community members who are homeless in Buncombe and Henderson Counties.
Registration can be completed through Homeward Bound WNC using the buttons below.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
You must register online before the tournament. There is a 32 person limit to the Absolute Open bracket. Same-day registrations will only be allowed if the registration limit has not been reached by Friday, 10/24 (please register early!).
Deadline: Friday, October 24, 2025 by 8:00 PM
Thank you to Pisgah Brewing Company for their sponsorship!
Thanks to our sponsor Pisgah Brewing Company! Organic beer brewed in Black Mountain, NC. They'll have a table set up at the event so you can enjoy refreshments while watching the show!
Questions? Shoot us an email at amanda@opensourcebjj.net.