Midwest BJJ

February 26 – IBJJF Chicago Winter Jiu-Jitsu Championship

David Hope — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:32:49 +0000

It is mandatory for all the male black belts and female brown and black belts to carry the IBJJF/USBJJF/CBJJ membership id cards in the IBJJF sanctioned events. The schedule will be available February 23rd. Each academy can only have two athletes in the same division (of age/weight/belt). Depending on the number of athletes in the tournament, some classes may not have an absolute division. Before each fight, athletes will be asked to show their Ids to the officials. Make sure you have it at hand.

Chicago State University
Emil and Patricia Jones Convocation Center
9501 South Martin Luther King Drive,
Chicago IL 60619
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More information on the official site.

7th Annual Hoosier Open

David Hope — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:37:37 +0000

Registration can only be done ON-LINE. Each competitor must submit an ON-LINE individual registration form with entry fee by the deadlines below. You can go to Hoosier Open 2010 Registration to register. Entry fees must be paid on-line by credit card by following the instructions on the on-line entry form.

***IMPORTANT PLEASE READ*** Make sure when you register you select your weight division using your weight with the GI ON. You must wear your GI (Top, Bottom, and Belt) at Weigh-ins. The tournament brackets will already be completed prior to the day of the tournament therefore it its imperative you make the weight division you registered for. Competitors who do not make their weight division at time of weigh-ins will automatically be disqualified.

On-Line Registration Deadline
The Registration deadline for competitors is Midnight, Thursday, June 10, 2010.

Registration Fees: (must be paid to complete registration)
$60 – Men
$60 – Women
$60 – Juniors (16 and 17)
$45 – Kids (15 and under)

Registration Fees are non-refundable.
We MUST receive your Registration form and credit card payment by the deadline shown above or you will not be registered to compete.
NO Registrations will be accepted after midnight, June 10th. NO exceptions!
We reserve the right to close the tournament Registration at any time in order to benefit the Hoosier Opens outstanding event organization.

Spectator Fee:
$5 – Spectator Admission (Children 10 and under $2)

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March 13 in Missouri: David Adiv Seminar

David Hope — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:13:57 +0000

Professor David Adiv will be teaching a seminar at St. Peters. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity. As an instructor, David teaches all aspects of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from the self-defense aspect to Sport Jiu-Jitsu, Submission Wrestling and on to Vale Tudo. He is considered by many to be one of the most technical black belts today.

Cost: $80
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Grappling Concepts
67 Charleston Square
St. Charles MO 63304

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More information on the official site.

February 20 in Springfield IL: RGDA Blackbelt JW Wright

David Hope — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:33:06 +0000

Royler Gracie / David Adiv Blackbelt J.W. Wright will be at Robbins MMA putting on a seminar Saturday February 20 from 12 to 3.

Cost for the seminar is $60.

For more info see Robbins MMA

Click here for directions

April 24 in Illinois: NAGA Chicago

David Hope — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:11:11 +0000

On Saturday, April 24, 2010, NAGA brings the world’s largest grappling tournaments back to the Midwest for its NAGA Chicago Grappling Championship. This tournament is open to all grappling styles, you do not need to be on a team or be a member of any organization to compete. The event will take place in the Oak Lawn Pavilion’s spectacular indoor soccer stadium. 14 competition rings will be running at once. This event is nationally RANKED!

Oak Lawn Pavilion
9401 South Oak Park Ave.,
Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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March 6 & 7 in Ohio: Arnold Grappling Championship

David Hope — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:06:43 +0000

All are welcome men, women, kids, and teens. Teams and individual competitors any age or experience level. Gi competition is on Saturday and No-Gi on Sunday. Enjoy the largest fitness gathering in the world with 170,000 people attending, 18,000 athletes competing in over 40 sports with over 800 boths from the top vendors in the health and fitness industries.

Greater Columbus Convention Center,
Hall C,
400 North High Street,
Columbus, OH 43215
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April 24th in Ohio: Ohio Grappling Challenge

David Hope — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:53:53 +0000

Early Registration & Weigh-ins / FRIDAY, April 23rd/ 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Regular Registration & Weigh-ins / SATURDAY, April 24th/ 9:00am to 10:30am

Rules Meeting / 10:45am

Competition starts at 11:15am

*All times are tentative*

Early Registration & Weigh-ins / FRIDAY, April 23rd/ 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Regular Registration & Weigh-ins / SATURDAY, April 24th/ 9:00am to 10:30am

Rules Meeting / 10:45am

Competition starts at 11:15am

*All times are tentative*

Ridgeview Junior High

130 Hill Road South

Pickerington, OH 43147

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Competitor Registration Fees (Includes both Gi & No-Gi divisions):

Adult Pre-Registration = $50 Kid’s & Teen’s Pre-Registration = $50

Adult At the Door = $65 Kid’s & Teen’s At the Door = $55

***Online Pre-Registration will open on Feb. 1st***

***Spectators are $5 each***

***Registration & Spectators can only pay with CASH at the Door***

If you have any questions, please email dustin@ohiograpplingchallenge.com

February 6 in Missouri: Missouri State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships

David Hope — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:23:27 +0000

Missouri State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships

Date: Saturday February 6, 2010
Location: Liberty Christian
Address: 402 North Service Rd.
Wright City, MO 63390
Cost: $70 for 1 div. $80 for Both

Weigh-in starts at 8:00 a.m. ends at 9:30 a.m.
Event will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Classes for both Gi and No gi are the same
-150, -160, -170, -180, -195, -215, over 215

Gi
• White belt under 6 months (if you wrestled do not enter this class)
Sandbaggers will be disqualified!
• White belt over 6 months
• Blue Belt
• Purple belt and Above
• Masters Division in all belts
• Womens Division

No Gi
• Under a Year
• 1-3 years
• 3 plus years

For more info visit Grappling Concepts

December 5 in Arkansas: Winter WBJJA Open Championship

David Hope — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:06:10 +0000

Tournament starts at 10 AM. There will be Gi & No-Gi divisions;

For No-Gi athlete must wear rash guard or t-shirt;

All athletes registered until 11/18/09 will receive a Free T-shirt;

All athletes will be weighted in before their first fight;

Brackets will be released at 9:30 AM;

Boys and Girls Club HLM Unit
1206 NW Leopard Ln
Bentonville, AR 72712

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More information on the official site.

January 16th in Kentucky: 3rd Tri-State Grappling Championships

David Hope — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:15:55 +0000

OGC Presents: 3rd Tri-State Grappling Championships

Date: Saturday, January 16th, 2009

Times:
Registration & Weigh-ins / 9:00am to 10:30am
Rules Meeting / 10:45am
Competition starts at 11:15am

Location:
Randall K. Cooper High School
2855 Longbranch Rd
Union, KY 41091

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