upcoming martial arts events in DFW — tournaments, seminars, open mats (updated monthly)

trying to keep a running list of martial arts events in the DFW area. this covers BJJ tournaments, MMA shows, boxing events, muay thai smokers, and seminars. updating as events are announced.

BJJ TOURNAMENTS:

• NAGA comes to DFW multiple times per year. check nagafighter.com for the next DFW date. typically held at convention centers or large event spaces
• IBJJF Dallas Open — usually in the spring. the most prestigious gi tournament in DFW each year
• local Smoothcomp events — various DFW gyms host these throughout the year. smaller brackets, cheaper entry, great for first time competitors. check smoothcomp.com and filter by Texas
• Grappling Industries — occasional DFW stops. round robin format means guaranteed multiple matches

MMA EVENTS:

• LFA (Legacy Fighting Alliance) — DFW-based promotion that runs events throughout the year. check LFA.com
• Fury FC — Texas-based promotion with DFW shows. check FuryFC.com
• amateur MMA events sanctioned through TDLR — follow local MMA gyms for announcements

BOXING:

• Golden Gloves regional qualifiers — late winter
• USA Boxing sanctioned amateur shows — throughout the year. check USABoxing.org/events
• professional boxing cards — check local promoters on social media

MUAY THAI / KICKBOXING:

• smoker events at various DFW gyms — follow gyms on Instagram for announcements
• IKF and WKA sanctioned events occasionally in Texas

SEMINARS:

• DFW gyms regularly host visiting black belts and world champions for seminars. $50-100 typically
• follow your gym and other DFW gyms on social media for announcements

HOW TO STAY UPDATED:

• follow DFW gyms on Instagram — most event announcements happen there first
• check Smoothcomp.com weekly for new Texas events
• join DFW martial arts Facebook groups

drop any events i missed in the comments. lets make this THE event resource for DFW combat sports.