Pressure Grappling Series
January 8, 2026
This March, Pressure Grappling Series arrives at Gymreapers Wodapalooza Miami Beach, bringing the culture, intensity, and community of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu into one of the most electric fitness weekends of the year.
This is more than a series of matches. Pressure Grappling Series is about showing how athletes train, how teams support each other, and how identity is expressed through sport. It’s a living subculture, and during WZA weekend, it takes center stage.
What Is Pressure Grappling Series
Pressure Grappling Series is a competitive grappling activation designed to run parallel to Wodapalooza, intentionally blending the worlds of CrossFit and jiu-jitsu.
The goal is simple: create an environment that feels authentic to the grappling community while welcoming the broader WZA audience into the experience. That means real matches, real personalities, and real connections, not just spectators watching from a distance.
Rooted in the Miami Grappling Community
The event begins with a local preliminary card, featuring South Florida academies and competitors. These matches matter.
Local gyms compete not only for wins, but for recognition, including a Best Local School award presented at the end of the event. This structure encourages teams to show up with their full community behind them: training partners, families, friends, and supporters.
The Main Card
The energy built during the prelims carries directly into the main card.
The centerpiece is a men’s bracket, designed to create storylines and momentum as the night progresses toward the final matchup. Alongside the bracket are:
Two women’s superfights
Two men’s superfights
These matches are selected for pace, personality, and finish-oriented styles, keeping the card moving and the crowd fully engaged.
More Than Matches: Community Experiences
Pressure Grappling Series is built to be interactive. Throughout the weekend, athletes and fans will have opportunities to occupy the same space through:
Community open mats, where anyone can step on the mat and be part of the environment
Meet-and-greet moments with athletes and coaches
Two short, seminar-style training sessions led by invited coaches
These sessions are hands-on and movement-focused, prioritizing interaction over long lectures and creating real connections across disciplines.
Experience It Live
Pressure Grappling Series is where competition meets culture, and where varied fitness and jiu-jitsu share the same floor.
Whether you’re stepping on the mat, supporting your academy, or discovering grappling for the first time, this is an experience designed to be watched, felt, and remembered.