Participating in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions is a great way to increase your skills and keep you motivated in your training. There are grappling competition levels for all ages, weights, and skill levels. The NAGA and Lutador events both offer opportunities for all belt ranks based on age, weight, and sex. There may also be opportunities to win cash prizes for top competitors. Competitions are frequently held in the Atlanta area throughout the year.

Beyond the local competitions, for advanced practitioners there are the Mundials and the Pan Am events. Top contenders at each rank and weight level compete at these events, which are held in California. Intense training to prepare for these competitions typically begins eight weeks prior to the tournament date.

The ultimate grappling competition is the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC); held in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E and hosted by Sheik Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Qualifying tournaments are held annually across the country for the opportunity to earn an all expense paid trip to compete at this prestigious international event.