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Tarik Hopstock Sets Sights on Pan No-Gi Title

Tarik Hopstock may not have shaken up the international competition scene when he joined the black belt division, however, his major event success over the past year has certainly caught attention. 

 

Tarik's Black Belt Championship Titles

• 2025 European No-Gi Champion
• 2025 World No-Gi Champion
• 2026 Brasileiro No-Gi Champion

 

Tarik’s 2025 European No-Gi title turned heads. His 2025 World No-Gi title placed him on the global jiu-jitsu community’s map indefinitely. In 2026, Tarik’s hard-fought Brasileiro No-Gi title suddenly opened the possibility of a prestigious Grand Slam title. 

Now with only Pan No-Gi and European No-Gi events standing in the way of his incredible achievement, Tarik descends into New Jersey with major ambitions. The Grand Slam season finalizes with two major events over the next calendar month, scripting a fascinating end to a 2025-2026 campaign in which Tarik remains capable of making history.

 

 

Tarik Hopstock - A Viking’s Journey

Tarik Hopstock has become one of the premier No-Gi athletes in the world. The Norwegian competitor consistently delivers fantastic performances on the sport’s biggest stages. His recent success has placed him firmly in the Grand Slam discussion as he prepares to capture his fourth straight major event title.

 

The thirty-year-old Oslo, Norway native has become a global sensation. Beyond creating the signature ‘Tarikoplata’, Tarik has steadily expanded his abilities into a world-class arsenal. 

Tarik’s constant improvement manifests itself as a refinement rather than a reinvention. He excels at ‘classic jiu-jitsu’ while seamlessly adding innovative techniques that have proven to make all the difference.

The Frontline Academy athlete embodies the well-rounded archetype. His guard play is technical and efficient, matched by his unrelenting top-game and formidable standing ability. 

Tarik has edged out incredible success in a middleweight division that remains stacked on the international scene. His mindset and consistency provide him with the basis to play his game confidently and with world-class precision.

 

His journey to becoming an elite international competitor showcases the resilience, determination, and self-belief that define his athletic career. From humble beginnings to the very pinnacle of jiu-jitsu, Tarik Hopstock’s journey is far from over.

 

 

Tarik’s 2026 Pan No-Gi Preview

Tarik is operating at a world-class level with peak efficiency, however, the Pan No-Gi middleweight division is loaded with elite talent. To continue his Grand Slam contention, Tarik must navigate a field containing Marcelo Fausto, Elijah Dorsey, Max Hansen, Matheus Moraes, Logan Smith, Kieran Kichuk, Eduardo Avelar, Saul Viayra, Jett Thompson, and more. 

Despite the amazing talent in the 175lb division, Tarik remains the favorite to capture the title and take one step closer to No-Gi Grand Slam history. To keep the feat alive, the Norwegian will rely on his balanced attack and steady pace to outduel a fearsome bracket.

 

The highly-anticipated black belt divisions commence on Saturday, October 3rd live from Secaucus, New Jersey. Tune in to the exclusive FloGrappling live stream to witness all the action, including Tarik Hopstock’s continued No-Gi Grand Slam pursuit.