Can I register the day of the event?
Lutador Grappling events are pre-registration ONLY. Online will be in only way you can register. No registrations will be accepted
at the venue.
Registration: Online or at the Door?
All competitors must register. This can be done via the Lutador web site. No registrations will be accepted
at the venue.
What happens if I pre-register but unable to compete?
If a competitor gets injured or has an issue where they cannot compete, their entry fee is not forfeited.
We offer that competitor the option of using the unused registration towards a future Lutador event.
The fee can be put towards any event and does not expire. You will need to contact the Lutador Grappling
to notify them of you not competing so the necessary paperwork can be completed.
Is there a division for me?
There are divisions for all ages and all skill levels. GI divisions are divided up by age, weight and belt. No-GI divisions are divided by age, weight and experience. Please check the registration form for the tournament you are interested in for more details.
Can I compete in a division outside of my belt rank?
You must compete in your belt division. As a blue belt you cannot compete in a purple belt division.
Are Lutador events single or double elimination?
Lutador events are single elimination up till the semi-finals. The winners of the semi-finals go on and compete for 1st place, the losers compete for 3rd place.
Do I need to be a member of a team to compete?
Absolutely not. In fact, about 25% of our fighters are unaffiliated.
Lutador events are open to all styles: Wrestling, Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Japanese Jujitsu, Sambo,
Jeet Kune Do, etc. There are no restrictions on what form of grappling you practice.
We have divisions for children and adults of all ages and of all skill levels, in both
gi and no-gi competition.
What forms of payment will Lutador accept?
Registration via the Lutador web site accepts credit and debit card. The day before of the event
we accept cash only. Checks are not accepted the day before the event.
If I weigh-in the night before do I have to weigh-in again?
Once you weigh-in and approve your weight, it will be documented on your registration card and you are all set.
Do I have to weigh-in with my GI?
No you do not have to weigh-in with your GI.
If I cannot make the weight I've selected on the registration form, Can I still compete?
You can change weight division up till the advertised cut off date before the event. On the day of the event, if you have not made weight by the time your
division starts you will NOT be bumped up to another division. We will give you the option of having your registration money
refunded or a voucher for the next Lutador event.
What happens when my division is called?
When your division is called, you will proceed to the bull-pen area. The bull-pen coordinator will call
the first two fighters out and they will be escorted to the designated mat. When you win, go to the scoring
table for that mat and to ensure that you are properly advanced to the next round. The winning competitor
will take a seat behind the scoring table for that mat and wait to be called back to fight again. This
process continues until there is a single winner!.
How long is my match?
GI
- Kids - 3 minutes
- Teens - 4 minutes
- Adult
- White - 5min
- Blue - 6min
- Purple, Brown, Black - 7min
- Pro - 10 min
- Masters
- White - 4min
- Blue - 5min
- Purple, Brown, Black - 6min
No-GI
- Kids - 3 minutes
- Teens - 4 minutes
- Mens, Masters & Womens Beginner, Intermediate - 5 minutes
- Mens, Masters & Womens Advanced - 6 minutes
