NEWBREED presents The Ultimate Grappler (TUG), the pinnacle of no-gi jiu jitsu competition—where elite athletes collide in a relentless test of skill, speed, and strategy. Entry is earned, not given, through qualifiers that separate contenders from pretenders. Only the best step onto the mat. With $5,000 on the line and reputations at stake, this is not just a tournament—it’s a proving ground for the most dangerous grapplers in the game. Are you ready to claim the crown? 

Match structure: 8-minute bouts, the first half is dedicated to the art of submissions, with no points awarded. The second half introduces points. This applies to the qualifiers as well. 

TUG Qualifiers: Before the December finale, the nationwide qualifiers, hosted in specific cities, serve as the proving ground for the most skilled grapplers. Competitors must be at least a blue belt to enter. Each qualifier winner not only secures their spot in the prestigious lineup but also receives a commendable $200.00 in cash and the NJJF Championship belt. 

TUG Finale: The TUG Finale will take place in Greenville, SC on December 6th. The winner will be awarded a one of a kind TUG Championship belt but also walk away with the substantial $5,000.00 grand prize. Additionally, they will receive exclusive NEWBREED gear, marking their victory in style and cementing their legacy as the Ultimate Grappler 2025. 

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2025 QUALIFIERS:

Atlanta New Year Open 1/18

Charlotte New Year Open 1/18

Florida State Championship 2/8

Augusta Winter Championship 2/22

Raleigh Winter Championship 2/22

American Cup 3/1

Savannah Spring Championship 3/15

Chattanooga Spring Championship 3/22

Birmingham Spring Championship 4/5

Jacksonville Spring Championship 4/5

Miami Spring Championship 4/19

Charlotte Spring Championship 4/26

Richmond Spring Championship 5/3

Nashville Spring Championship 5/10

Tulsa Spring Championship 5/10

Charleston Spring Championship 5/17

Louisville Spring Championship 5/24

Asheville Spring Championship 5/31

Georgia Samurai Series 6/7

Chicago Summer Championship 6/14

U.S. Jiu Jitsu Championship 6/21

Greenville Summer Championship 6/28

Jacksonville Summer Championship 7/12

Myrtle Beach Summer Championship 7/20

North Carolina State Championship 7/26

Georgia State Championship 8/2

Chattanooga Summer Championship 8/9

Houston Summer Championship 8/16

Alabama State Championship 8/16

NJJF World Jiu Jitsu Championship 8/23

Charlotte Samurai Series 8/30

Coral Springs Fall Championship 9/20

South Carolina State Championship 9/20

Charleston Fall Championship 9/27

Mid Florida Championship 10/4

Georgia Crystal Cup 10/11

Jacksonville Fall Championship 10/25

Columbia Championship 11/8