end your summer right

SPAR-BQ

Step into the ring, test your skills, then have some good food, drinks, and laughs!

DATE

AUGUST 1ST

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

0-0-0 (AMATEURS)

POST-FIGHT

FOOD, DRINKS & MEDALS

FRIENDLY EXHIBITION

EXPERIENCE OVER RECORD.
COMMUNITY OVER CONFLICT.

A “Smoker” is a long-standing combat sports tradition. It is a strictly controlled, non-sanctioned sparring event where safety, learning, and mutual respect come first.We are opening our doors to partner gyms nearby to create a highly supportive environment where fighters can conquer stage fright, experience a corner team’s guidance, and receive recognition for their hard work. There are no champions crowned here—just dedicated martial artists proving their training pays off.

SUPPORTERS & COMMUNITY

FRIENDS, FAMILY, & FAN BASE

This event is built on spectator support. 
We welcome all friends, family, and martial arts enthusiasts to come down,
pack the house, and show your support for our regional competitors.

Food truck

The event will have a food truck on site for a limited amount of hours to serve you! Be sure to support because they will be local to the area!

amateur fights

The purpose of this event is to have a good time! Will it hurt? Possibly, but what else are you signing up for?! All fighters will have zero experience. Referees will keep the fight safe and fair, and there will be medics available.

A Community at work

All participating gyms will  not only have fighters, but also will be volunteering to be judges, referees, and time keepers.

competitor criteria

prerequisites & athlete rules

Because safety is our absolute priority, we require strict adherence to standard exhibition and safety protocols. 
All coaches and fighters must agree to the parameters below.

eligibility guidelines

• True 0-0 Experience.
  Strictly for amateur gym members without active, official competitive records. No professional fighters are permitted to register.
• Training Commitment
  Competitors must have been training consistently for a minimum of 6 months to 1 year and demonstrate comfortable, safe control over basic defensive and offensive maneuvers.
• Matchmaking (No Weight Cutting)
  All matchups must be strictly agreed upon by the coaches of both gyms and mapped out with a +/- 10lb maximum margin based on walked-in weights.
• Winner Recognition
  A winner will be formally determined at the conclusion of each sparring match. Winners will receive custom medals in the center of the ring. Man

Mandatory Equipment Checklist

Fighters must bring and wear their own designated protective equipment. Matches will not start without coaches verifying all safety gear.

• 16oz Boxing / Muay Thai Gloves
• Standard Martial Arts Headgear
• Rigid Protective Shin Guards
• Mouth Guard (Boil and Bite or Custom)
• Groin Protection (Mandatory for male athletes)
• Signed Liability Waiver (Prior to weighing in)

fighter registration

Submit details for matchmaking. Coaches will verify all details before confirming.

REGISTER HERE

participating gyms