NCGA GRAPPLING

Dear Partners, Colleagues, and Members of the Grappling Community,It is with great pride and anticipation that I share an important milestone in the evolution of our sport. USA Grappling is working in partnership with the newly formed National Collegiate Grappling Association (NCGA)—the official governing body responsible for all collegiate-level grappling competition and oversight in the United States.This initiative marks a transformative step forward in expanding competitive opportunities for student-athletes while aligning grappling with the academic and institutional standards expected in intercollegiate athletics.

The world of collegiate combat sports is expanding with the historic launch of the National Collegiate Grappling Association (NCGA). Founded by Jim Giunta, the President of the National Collegiate Wrestling Association (NCWA), and in partnership with Entrepreneur / Producer Blair Green, Executive Director of USA Grappling, the NCGA becomes the first-ever national governing body (NGB) dedicated exclusively to grappling at the co...