About

the Event

Seminar Stack partners up with Controlled Combat to bring you Short Stack: a one-day combat sports, fitness, and resilience event built for athletes, first responders, and the community.

Starting with a morning ruck, the day moves into an all-ages, all-levels BJJ tournament, followed by a lineup of hands-on seminars designed to build skills that matter both on and off the mats.

Short Stack packs the energy into one hard-hitting day.

FULL EVENT SCHEDULE COMING SOON

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FULL EVENT SCHEDULE COMING SOON -

ALL Ages - all Levels -
BJJ TOURNAMENT

More matches. More experience.
No excuses.

Controlled Combat BJJ Tournament
November 21, 2026 | Spooky Nook Sports | Manheim PA

Prepare for a full day of high-level matches at this year’s Controlled Combat BJJ Tournament, happening at Short Stack! Open to all ages, this tournament now includes the exciting addition of cash prize brackets for competitors ages 15+, including a First-Responder-Only division.

Registration Fees:
$75– Early Bird (Gi & No-Gi)
$95– Standard Registration (Gi & No-Gi)
$115 – Late Registration (Gi & No-Gi)

CASH BRACKETS:
$30 Entry Fee - $20 of entry fee goes towards cash prize, up to $500)
NOGI Absolute Men’s
NOGI Absolute Women’s
NOGI Absolute Men’s First Responder Only - MINIMUM $500 PRIZE POOL (2 competitor minimum)
NOGI Absolute Women’s First Responder Only

A portion of the registration fees benefit Strides for Services and the Tpr Timothy O’Connor Survivor’s Fund.

Whether you're stepping on the mats for experience, competition, or cash prizes, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Register now and secure your spot!

RULES AND GUIDELINES

DIVISION INFORMATION