2026 Beach Wrestling National Championships

Details

Sun 08 Feb 2026 12:00 - 19:00

Event information

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Beach Wrestling Rules

3 POINTS TO WIN!

Designed for MMA, BJJ, judo and wrestling to compete in an even rule set.

Beach Wrestling eliminates ground wrestling and allows upper and lower body holds.

Objective: Athletes compete in a round robin format. The first person to 3 points wins the match. Whoever wins the most matches will be the overall winner of the weight division.

The event will run under UWW International Wrestling Rules

Points
  • 1 point - Push out of the circle
  • 1 point - Bring any part of your opponent's body to the sand (except hands/feet)
  • 2 points - Any take down/throw that results from feet to back

First athlete to 3 points wins! #3min3points

State Memberships 

All competitors must be a current member of their respective state association.

Competition Format
  • Wrestlers will have a minimum of 2 matches per division
  • No matter if you win or lose you will continue to the next match
  • If there are only 2 athletes in a division they will compete best of 3 matches

Note: If an athlete has no opponents in their division they will be moved up to the next weight or age division.

Schedule
  • 8:00am Weigh-Ins Open and Medical checks commence
  • 8.30am Athletes Rules Meeting & Technical Meeting
  • 9.00am Competition commences