Older Grappler: Open One, 40+ in Annapolis, MD on June 13th, 2026
Older Grappler Open I (40+) is a gi submission-only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) tournament taking place at Kogen Dojo in Annapolis on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Designed exclusively for grapplers aged 40 and up, this event brings together experienced competitors for a fast-paced, submission-focused format with multiple matches guaranteed.
If you’re looking for competitive BJJ in the Annapolis area, this is a strong opportunity to test your skills against other seasoned grapplers.
Have questions?
For questions about registration, divisions, or event details, contact the tournament organizer directly:
SMS (text only): +1.410.507.8160
E-mail: oldergrappler@gmail.com
More about the Open I tournament
Join Kogen Dojo in Annapolis, MD for the 40+ Older Grappler Jiu-Jitsu Tournament!
Older Grappler Open I is a gi submission-only competition exclusively for grapplers aged 40 and up, hosted by KD Events at Kogen Dojo in Annapolis, MD on June 13, 2026.
Tournament Divisions
Divisions are organized by skill level (white through black belt), weight, and gender, with absolute gi divisions also available for those looking for more action.
Tournament Format
Submission only.
Matches that go to overtime are decided by sudden death — the first competitor to score a takedown, sweep, or guard pass wins.
No points, no decisions, just grappling.
All competitors are guaranteed multiple matches.
Come represent the OG40+ community and show what experience looks like on the mat.
Event Location
The event is held at Kogen Dojo in Annapolis, MD, within easy driving distance of Baltimore and the Northern Virginia region.
Kogen Dojo Annapolis
1912 Forest Drive
Annapolis, MD 21401
Competition Date and Time
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Check-in begins at 11:30 AM.
Matches start at 12:00 PM.
Admission details
Entry fee is $75 per competitor.
Previous Older Grappler 40+ Event Media
Older Grappler Tournament Video from September 2023
On the right is approximately one minute of video footage from the Older Grappler Gi Tournament held in September 2023 at Kogen Dojo in Annapolis, MD.
The clip highlights the pace and intensity of matches, giving prospective competitors a sense of the submission-focused format and overall atmosphere.
These events bring together experienced 40+ grapplers from across the region — photos from previous OG (40+) scrimmages are shown below.
Older Grappler Group Photo from May 2023
This group photo captures competitors and referees from a previous Older Grappler 40+ event at Kogen Dojo in Annapolis, MD.
This event brought together 41 participants, with referees seated in front and competitors standing behind, representing a strong turnout of experienced grapplers.
The venue was set up with two competition mats, visible in the background as Mat #1 and Mat #2.
Matches began around noon, with the event concluding at approximately 3:30 PM.
Older Grappler Group Photo from September 2023
This group photo captures competitors and referees from a previous Older Grappler 40+ no-gi scrimmage held at Kogen Dojo in Annapolis, MD.
This event brought together 32 participants, with several referees seated in the front row and competitors standing in the back.
Matches began around noon and the event concluded at approximately 3:30 PM.
The scrimmage was run across two mats, allowing for a steady pace of matches throughout the afternoon.
Other Martial Arts Events in the Baltimore, MD Region
Monroe Hall Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is hosting The Woden Cup, an in-house submission grappling scrimmage on May 30th, 2026.
Refer to the Baltimore BJJ Events category for additional training opportunities in the DMV area.
