🥋 Iron Tide Invitational

Blue Belt Division – 171 lbs & Above

May 3rd, 2026 | Ignite MMA & Jiu-Jitsu

The Iron Tide Invitational is a community-driven Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu event built to challenge, unite, and elevate the next wave of competitors.

Blue Belts Only.
No sandbagging. No excuses. Just work.

This is not an open tournament.
This is a curated 16-man invitational bracket built for serious competitors who want real pressure and high-level matches.

When you register, you’re committing to step into something different.

📍 Event Details

Date: May 3rd, 2026
Location: Ignite MMA & Jiu-Jitsu
Division: Blue Belt – 171 lbs & Above
Bracket Size: 16 Competitors (Waitlist Available)
Rule Set: Modified ADCC Rules
Buy-In: $250

💰 Payout & Purpose

All funds collected from this division will be distributed to:

🥇 1st Place
🥈 2nd Place
🥉 3rd Place

This division is built to reward performance and raise the competitive standard.

📝 Competitor Information Required

To finalize your registration, you must provide the following:

• Full Name

• Phone Number

• Email Address

• Age

• Weight Class

• Academy / Head Coach

• Training History

• Competition Experience

• A short description of your Jiu-Jitsu journey

📩 Submission Instructions

After completing checkout, you must email the above information to:

billy@irontidegrappling.com

Please use the subject line:
“Blue Belt Invitational – [Your Full Name]”

Your registration will not be approved until this information is received and reviewed.

🎥 Why We Ask

This information allows us to elevate the athlete experience.

It helps our live stream commentary team properly introduce you, speak accurately about your background, and highlight your academy and journey.

It also allows us to:

• Create athlete spotlight content leading up to the event

• Build promotional clips and match previews

• Deliver stronger live broadcast storytelling

• Develop post-event highlight content

We don’t just want names on a bracket.

We want to know who is stepping onto this mat.

Because this isn’t just a tournament — it’s a platform.

⚠️ Important Notes

• Entry first comes, first served

• Once the bracket fills, additional purchases will be placed on the waitlist

• Weight will be verified on May 3rd, 2026

• No refunds unless the event is canceled

Strength rises like the tide.
Hold Fast. ⚓🌊