Mat Monster Grappling Series

MAT MONSTER will return January 2026! Stay tuned for event dates.

As the temperatures drop and the days get shorter, there’s no better time to get on the mats! Whether you’ve been thinking about starting Jiu Jitsu or you’ve taken some time off — now’s the time to jump back in.

✅ Stay active and strong through the fall and winter
✅ Build confidence and resilience
✅ Learn real Gracie Jiu Jitsu self-defense
✅ Be part of a supportive community that pushes each other to improve every day

At Foothills Gracie Jiu Jitsu, we train all year long, but there’s something special about the energy this time of year. Come warm up on the mats and finish the year stronger than you started!

Foothills Martial Arts Academy
778 E. Lincoln Rd, Maryville
865-446-0031

Congrats to these Mat Monsters

The main event in January will still be a Black Belt GI superfight

CJ Glynn vs Justin Cavender

Mat Monster 10 will be postponed until a later date in January. Several conflicts came up and we always strive to have at least 30 of the best Jiu Jitsu matches possible. Going forward we will be back to the athlete application online and not smoothcomp. Stay tuned for new date information and we will be match making soon.

MAT MONSTER GRAPPLING SERIES 10 is November 9th in Maryville TN. If you want to compete please send a DM. We will not be doing the white belt and blue belt tournament now. We will be matching for superfights all weight and skill level.

Looking for 2 quintet teams November 9th vs

Advanced Crossville MMA team
White Belt Crossville MMA team

DM if interested

Mat Monster Grappling Series 10 will be November 9th in Maryville TN. If you are interested in competing DM us by the end of the week.

Looking for an opponent for a male NoGi Brown belt 175-205lb. November 9th Maryville TN. DM if interested.

Foothills Martial Arts Academy / Foothills Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Crossville MMA
Temple Underground BJJ Brasa Tennessee
Tornozelo
Lucas Lepri Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Fitness, Knoxville TN
Open Source Jiu-Jitsu
Alpha Omega Jiu Jitsu
Greeneville Jiu-Jitsu
Cate Jiu-jitsu and Kickboxing
Bushido MMA, Combat Sports & Fitness
Swiftkick MMA & Boxing
Team Shawn Hammonds HQ
Blue Ridge Jiu Jitsu

Just to name a few schools have all competed for Mat Monster Grappling Series over the last 4 years. Our next event is November 9th in Maryville. The White Belt and Blue Belt GI tourney is online at smoothcomp for registration. For Purple/Brown/Blackbelt super fights please DM for more information.

Mat Monster 10 will take place November 9th. If you are interested in competing DM for more info.