Clash Of Warriors Championship (CWC) Submission Grappling Tournament 2 is set to bring together grapplers from different parts of India as athletes compete in Thane on October 11, 2026. While Thane will host the event, the tournament is not limited to fighters from the city or Maharashtra, with participants from across the country expected to take part.
The tournament will feature No-Gi submission grappling, giving competitors an opportunity to test their wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, positional control and submission skills in a competitive setting. The event is scheduled as part of the October 10 and 11 tournament weekend in Thane, with October 11 being the main date highlighted for the competition.
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CWC Submission Grappling Tournament 2 In Thane
The event will be held in Hiranandani Estate, Thane, but its appeal extends well beyond the local grappling community. Athletes travelling from different parts of India will compete against each other, making the tournament an opportunity for grapplers to face opponents they may not regularly encounter at their home academies or local competitions.
Submission grappling has continued to develop in India, with athletes increasingly competing in No-Gi and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu events across different cities. Tournaments such as CWC give competitors a platform to gain competition experience, test their preparation and understand how their skills hold up under pressure.
For athletes, the challenge is not simply about winning a match. Competition also tests decision-making, conditioning, defensive skills and the ability to execute techniques when an opponent is actively trying to counter them.
₹1 Lakh Prize Pool Adds To The Competition
One of the major attractions of CWC Submission Grappling Tournament 2 is its ₹1 lakh total prize pool.
The prize money gives the tournament an additional competitive element, particularly for athletes looking to establish themselves in India's growing grappling scene. However, for many competitors, the experience of competing against grapplers from outside their own region can be equally valuable.
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A national field also gives athletes an opportunity to measure their level against different styles. A competitor who regularly trains and competes in one city may encounter different wrestling backgrounds, guard systems, submission preferences and match strategies when facing athletes from other parts of the country.
Men, Women And Younger Grapplers
The tournament is expected to include divisions for men, women and younger competitors, providing opportunities for athletes across different categories to participate.
The listed weight categories include men's tournament divisions under 60 kg, 60.1–72 kg and 72.1–85 kg, along with a men's single-fight category above 85 kg. Women's single-fight categories include under 52 kg, 52.1–60 kg and 60.1–70 kg. There are also categories for children under 12 and under 18 years.
This mix of divisions reflects the wider participation base that submission grappling is developing in India, with competitions increasingly giving space to women and younger athletes alongside adult competitors.
Why No-Gi Grappling Is Different
Unlike traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions where athletes may compete wearing a Gi, No-Gi grappling is contested without the traditional uniform.
This changes the way competitors approach certain positions and techniques. Grip fighting, wrestling exchanges, takedowns, positional control and submission setups become particularly important, while athletes cannot rely on gripping an opponent's Gi for control.
For spectators who are new to the sport, No-Gi grappling can also be easier to follow because the action tends to move quickly between standing exchanges, takedowns, positional battles and submission attempts.
A National Grappling Field In Thane
With athletes travelling from different parts of India, CWC Submission Grappling Tournament 2 represents more than a local Thane competition.
The event gives the Indian grappling community another opportunity to bring athletes from different training backgrounds onto the same mats. For emerging competitors, such events can provide valuable experience before moving on to larger national and international competitions.
For established grapplers, it offers another opportunity to test themselves against unfamiliar opponents and continue building their competitive record.
As October 11 approaches, attention will turn towards the participating athletes, match-ups and the divisions that could produce some of the most competitive bouts of the tournament.
For SportsBazaar India, the growth of submission grappling is an important part of India's wider combat-sports landscape. From MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to wrestling and No-Gi grappling, athletes across the country are increasingly finding opportunities to compete and develop.
SportsBazaar India will continue to bring readers updates from India's MMA, UFC, grappling, BJJ and wider combat-sports scene.
Note: Event details such as participation, categories and prize money are based on the information available for the tournament and may be subject to updates from the organisers.
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