Competition Divisions
FCFS competitions are organized into two sections — FCFS Grappling and FCFS Combat — each with two divisions: Base and Pro. Base is limited by belt rank in FCFS and related disciplines; Pro is open to everyone.
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What's my division?FCFS Grappling
Grappling-focused competition with no striking. Two divisions: Base for developing athletes and Pro — the most technical format, open to everyone.
Base
Entry level of the Sport section. Grappling only, shorter bouts, a limited arsenal — safe ground for first competitions.
Base Admission Rule
Athletes holding blue belt or higher in BJJ, green belt or higher in Judo, CMS (Candidate Master of Sport) or higher in Sambo, or blue belt or higher in FCFS are by default not admitted to the Base division — in either FCFS Grappling or FCFS Combat.
Pro
Top level of the Sport section. Grappling only, but at full bout duration, with the full FreeSambo technical arsenal and maximum intensity. For competitors ready to fight at a high level.
FCFS Combat
Full-spectrum combat with progressive rule intensity. Combat Base: body strikes standing only, no strikes on the ground. Combat Pro: head strikes permitted, standing and on a grounded opponent.
Combat Base
Entry level of the Combat section. Body strikes allowed standing only; on the ground no strikes at all. For grapplers who want contact without the risk of head trauma.
Base Admission Rule
Athletes holding blue belt or higher in BJJ, green belt or higher in Judo, CMS (Candidate Master of Sport) or higher in Sambo, or blue belt or higher in FCFS are by default not admitted to the Base division — in either FCFS Grappling or FCFS Combat.
Combat Pro
Top level of the Combat section. Head and body strikes in all positions per FCFS rules, including head strikes on a downed opponent. For competitors ready to fight at a high level.
