Pittsburgh Power & Fitness Festival To Host “The Real1” Grappling Tournament On May 16, 2026
The Pittsburgh Power & Fitness Festival will feature a grappling event called The Real1, a no-gi and gi submission-only tournament scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026. The event is set to include both men’s and women’s brackets, with organizers advertising cash prizes up to $500.
Promoted as part of the larger festival presentation, The Real1 is geared toward competitors looking for a straightforward, action-focused format centered on submissions rather than points. With both gi and no-gi divisions on the schedule, the tournament should attract a wide mix of grapplers from across the regional scene.
For competitors in Pittsburgh this is definitely something to check out! If you are interested, I suggest bothering Louis Armezzani on Instagram.
You can find out more about the the Pittsburgh Power & Fitness Festival here: https://pittspowerfit.com/
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The Pittsburgh Power & Fitness Festival, a world-renowned event in bodybuilding, fitness, and action sports, is taking place on May 16-17, 2026, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Organized by Jim and Tyler Manion, the President and Vice-President of the IFBB Professional League and National Physique Committee, respectively. The festival drew over 10,000 attendees in its first year, including top athletes, fitness influencers, enthusiasts, and industry professionals, showcasing the latest trends in sports and fitness.
