Adult, Masters, & Children’s Gi & No Gi Divisions
A fun, family friendly gi and no gi event that is open to adults, masters, teens, and kids.
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The WVGO Winter Championship
The WVGO is set to return this December 14th in Charleston (Institute), WV.
- Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
- Time: Adult Tournament 11am, Referee Meeting at 10am, Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am. Kids will start at 10am
- Cost: Only 69$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register. Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price. It is 85$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 12/11/24 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is December 11, 2024.
- Format: DOUBLE ELIMINATION in both Gi and No Gi divisions, and Absolute divisions in each skill level.
- Location: WV State University (Fleming Hall), 5000 Fairlawn Ave, Institute, WV 25112 (Extra Details)
***Due to the size of the tournament, we will require all youth competitors (5-17) to be registered by 12/11/24. Adult competitors can register online or at the door.
Pre-Register on Smoothcomp by clicking Register
Cost Details: Only 69$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register. Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price. It is 85$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 12/11/24 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is December 11, 2024.
***All youth competitors (5-17) must pre-register before 12/11/24. There will be no registration for youth after this time. However, adults may pre-register or register at the door.
As always, we want all of our competitors to have as much fun as possible, so we offer a well-organized tournament that is fair for all and offers a ton of matches at a low price. In fact, each competitor has the chance to compete a minimum of six times, if they compete in their respective divisions in both the gi and no gi tournaments as well as the absolute divisions. Keep an eye out for continued updates.
There will be children’s, teens, women’s, masters, and men’s divisions and the weight classes for both gi and no gi will be as follows:
Adult Men
149.9 & Below 150 lbs. to 164.9 lbs. 165 lbs. to 179.9 lbs. 180 lbs. to 194.9 lbs. 195 lbs. to 209.9 lbs. 210 lbs. to 224.9 lbs. 225 lbs. & Above
Adult Women
135 & Under (Lightweight) 136 & Over (Middleweight)
Teens 13-15, 16-17
132 lbs. & Below, 132.1 lbs. to 143 lbs., 143.1 lbs. to 154 lbs., 154.1 lbs. to 167 lbs., 167.1 lbs. to 183 lbs., 183.1 lbs. to 200 lbs., 200.1 lbs. to 220 lbs., 220.1 lbs. & Above
Kids 5-7, 8-10, 11-12
53 lbs. & Below, 53.1 lbs. to 62 lbs., 62.1 lbs. to 70 lbs., 70.1 lbs. to 79 lbs., 79.1 lbs. to 88 lbs., 88.1 lbs. to 99 lbs., 99.1 lbs. to 110 lbs., 110.1 lbs. to 121 lbs., 121.1 lbs. and Above
Experience Levels for Gi & No Gi
Adult Gi Competitors – White, Blue, & Purple & Above
Teen Gi Competitors – White, Grey (all levels), Yellow (all levels), Orange (all levels), Green (all levels), Blue, Purple
Children Gi Competitors – White, Grey (all levels), Yellow (all levels), Orange (all levels), Green (all levels)
Adult No Gi Competitors:
- Beginner: (Less than a year experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for beginners only)
- Intermediate: (1-3 years exp.)
- Advanced: (3 years +)
*** Those who compete in the Blue Belt Gi Division must compete in the Intermediate or Advanced No-Gi Divisions
*** Those who compete in the Purple Belt & Above Gi Division must compete in the Advanced No-Gi Division
Masters Division (Ages 31 yrs & above)
Masters Divisions follow all the same experience levels as the other adult categories
Teens 13-17
- Beginner No Gi: (Less than a year experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for true beginners only)
- Intermediate: (one year – two years)
- Advanced: (two years and above)
***Please note, children and teens often have greatly differing weights and skill levels. Whenever possible, they will be matched appropriately. However, there may be times when they may be asked to go in another age (plus or minus a year) or weight bracket. In these cases, a coach and/or parent will be asked permission first.
Kids 5-12
- Beginner No Gi: (Less than a year experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for true beginners only)
- Intermediate: (one year – two years)
- Advanced: (two years and above)
***Please note, children and teens often have greatly differing weights and skill levels. Whenever possible, they will be matched appropriately. However, there may be times when they may be asked to go in another age (plus or minus a year) or weight bracket. In these cases, a coach and/or parent will be asked permission first.
Please contact the event coordinator for additional details and/or questions: Butch Hiles 304-549-9370 info@wvgrapplingopen.com
Pre-registration
Don’t forget to pre-register for an additional discount!!!
Pre-registration links are above, and the deadline is 12/11/24
Please let me know if there are any questions,
Butch Hiles
info@wvgrapplingopen.com
At the Door Registration
85$ at the event for adult men and women. All youth (5-17) must pre-register
Price includes all events (gi and no gi)
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Weigh-Ins
Friday
Time: 6:30pm-8pm
Location: Butch Hiles BJJ – 410 Summers St, Charleston, WV 25301
Saturday
Youth: 8-9:30a (Youth must be weighed in by 9:30a)
Adults 8-10:30a
Location: at the Tournament
***Competitors do NOT have to weigh-in with their gi on
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Starting Time and Rules Meeting
Tournament Schedule:
Youth: Kids/teens rules meeting at 9:30 and first match at 10am, so please be weighed in by 9:30AM
***Youth competitors will start in the gi and work from the highest level down
Adults: Adult rules meeting will be at 10:30AM and the first match will be at 11AM
***Gi Divisions will run first and we will run the highest belt levels first in all divisions
Saturday Match Schedule
- 10:00AM Kids/Teens Matches Begin
- 11:00AM Adult Matches Start
- 11:00AM – Superfights
- 11:30-12 Finish Bracketing
- 12:00PM – Black/Brown/Purple Belt Matches Begin
***These are estimated times, and the first matches could be up by 11:45AM
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For rules, divisions, events, and more
check the links below:
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rules | No Gi Rules | Experience Levels
Category: Uncategorized
The Official WV State Championships
(Open To ALL competitors from any gym or state)
Adult, Masters, & Children’s Gi & No Gi Divisions
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West Virginia State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Wrestling Championships
The West Virginia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Wrestling State Championships are set to return this August 17th in Hurricane, WV.
- Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024
Time: Adult Tournament 11am, Referee Meeting at 10am, Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am. Kids will start at 10am
Cost: Only 69$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register. Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price. It is 85$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 8/14/24 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is August 14th, 2024. - Format: DOUBLE ELIMINATION in both Gi and No Gi divisions for third place finishers, and Absolute divisions in each skill level.
- Location: Quantum Sports (main soccer field) – 3548 Teays Valley Rd Hurricane, WV 25526
***Due to the size of the tournament, we will require all youth competitors (5-17) to be registered by 8/14/24. Adult competitors can register online or at the door.
Custom WV State Championship Banner for the Winning Team with Year
The team with the highest amount of team wins (1st-3rd) will receive a custom state championship banner to hang in there gym with the year that their team has won. Previous team winners have been GZFS (2010, 2012, 2013 and 2023), Butch Hiles BJJ (2009 and 2011), GZ Huntington 2014, SAS 2015, Ground Zero Huntington 2016/17, and SAS in 2019/2021.
Beautiful Custom State Championship Medals
Pre-Register now:
Pre-registration links are below and the deadline is August 14th.
Cost: Only 69$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register. Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price. It is 85$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 8/14/24 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is August 14th, 2024.
***All youth competitors (5-17) must pre-register before 8/14/24. There will be no registration for youth after this time. However, adults may pre-register or register at the door
Pre-Registration Link:
As always, we want all of our competitors to have as much fun as possible, so we offer a well organized tournament that is fair for all and offers a ton of matches at a low price. In fact, each competitor has the chance to compete a minimum of six times, if they compete in their respective divisions in both the gi and no gi tournaments as well as the absolute divisions. Keep an eye out for continued updates.
There will be children’s, teens, women’s, masters, and men’s divisions and the weight classes for both gi and no gi will be as follows:
Adult Men: 149.9 & Below 150 lbs. to 164.9 lbs. 165 lbs. to 179.9 lbs. 180 lbs. to 194.9 lbs. 195 lbs. to 209.9 lbs. 210 lbs. to 224.9 lbs. 225 lbs. & Above
Adult Women: 135 & Under (Lightweight) 136 & Over (Middleweight)
Weight classes and age brackets for teens and children:
Teens 13-15, 16-17
132 lbs. & Below, 132.1 lbs. to 143 lbs., 143.1 lbs. to 154 lbs., 154.1 lbs. to 167 lbs., 167.1 lbs. to 183 lbs., 183.1 lbs. to 200 lbs., 200.1 lbs. to 220 lbs., 220.1 lbs. & Above
Kids 5-7, 8-10, 11-12
53 lbs. & Below, 53.1 lbs. to 62 lbs., 62.1 lbs. to 70 lbs., 70.1 lbs. to 79 lbs., 79.1 lbs. to 88 lbs., 88.1 lbs. to 99 lbs., 99.1 lbs. to 110 lbs., 110.1 lbs. to 121 lbs., 121.1 lbs. and Above
Experience Levels For Gi & No Gi
Adult Gi Competitors – White, Blue, & Purple & Above
Teen Gi Competitors – White, Grey (all levels), Yellow (all levels), Orange (all levels), Green (all levels), Blue, Purple
Children Gi Competitors – White, Grey (all levels), Yellow (all levels), Orange (all levels), Green (all levels)
Adult No Gi Competitors:
- Beginner: (Less than a year experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for beginners only)
- Intermediate: (1-3 years exp.)
- Advanced: (3 years +)
*** Those who compete in the Blue Belt Gi Division must compete in the Intermediate or Advanced No-Gi Divisions
*** Those who compete in the Purple Belt & Above Gi Division must compete in the Advanced No-Gi Division
Masters Division (Ages 31 yrs & above)
Masters Divisions follow all the same experience levels as the other adult categories
Teens 13-17
- Beginner No Gi: (Less than a year experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for true beginners only)
- Intermediate: (one year – two years)
- Advanced: (two years and above)
***Please note, children and teens often have greatly differing weights and skill levels. Whenever possible, they will be matched appropriately. However, there may be times when they may be asked to go in another age (plus or minus a year) or weight bracket. In these cases, a coach and/or parent will be asked permission first.
Kids 5-12
- Beginner No Gi: (Less than a year experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for true beginners only)
- Intermediate: (one year – two years)
- Advanced: (two years and above)
***Please note, children and teens often have greatly differing weights and skill levels. Whenever possible, they will be matched appropriately. However, there may be times when they may be asked to go in another age (plus or minus a year) or weight bracket. In these cases, a coach and/or parent will be asked permission first.
Please contact the event coordinator for additional details and/or questions: Butch Hiles 304-549-9370 info@wvgrapplingopen.com
Pre-registration Links
Don’t forget to pre-register for an additional discount!!!
Pre-registration links are below, and the deadline is 8/14/2024
Cost: Only 69$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register. Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price. It is 85$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 8/14/24 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is August 14th, 2024.
***All youth competitors (5-17) must pre-register before 8/14/24. There will be no registration for youth after this time. However, adults may pre-register or register at the door.
Please let me know if there are any questions,
Butch Hiles www.wvgrapplingopen.com
304-549-9370 or info@wvgrapplingopen.com
At the Door Registration:
85$ at the event for adult men and women. All youth (5-17) must pre-register
Price includes all events (gi and no gi)
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Weigh-Ins
Friday
Time: 6:30pm-8pm
Location: Butch Hiles BJJ – 410 Summers St, Charleston, WV 25301
Saturday
Youth: 8-9:30a (Youth must be weighed in by 9:30a)
Adults 8-10:30a
Location: at the Tournament
***Competitors do NOT have to weigh-in with their gi on
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Starting Time and Rules Meeting
Tournament Schedule:
Youth: Kids/teens rules meeting at 9:30 and first match at 10am, so please be weighed in by 9:30AM
***Youth competitors will start in the gi and work from the highest level down
Adults: Adult rules meeting will be at 10:30AM and the first match will be at 11AM
***Gi Divisions will run first and we will run the highest belt levels first in all divisions
Saturday Match Schedule
10:00AM Kids/Teens Matches Begin
11:00AM Adult Matches Start
11:00AM – Superfights
11:30-12 Finish Bracketing
12:00PM – Black/Brown/Purple Belt Matches Begin
***These are estimated times, and the first matches could be up by 11:45AM
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For pre-registration, rules, divisions, events, and more
check the links below:
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rules | No Gi Rules | Experience Levels
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Sponsors
Black Belt Sponsors
Blue Belt Sponsors
White Belt Sponsors
Grose Chiropractic & Wellness Center
Interventional Pain Services of WV
Category: Uncategorized
(Open To ALL competitors from any gym or state)
Adult, Masters, & Children’s Gi & No Gi Divisions
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WVGO Summer Championship 2024
The WVGO is bringing all the action to Bridgeport, WV this June 29th.
- Date: Saturday, June 29, 2024
Time: Adult Tournament 11am, Referee Meeting at 10am, Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am. Kids will start at 10am
Cost: Only 69$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register. Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price. It is 85$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 6/26/24 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is June 26, 2024. - Format: DOUBLE ELIMINATION in both Gi and No Gi divisions, and Absolute divisions in each skill level.
- Location: The Bridge Sports Complex – 400 Forrester Blvd, Bridgeport, WV 26330
***Due to the size of the tournament, we will require all youth competitors (5-17) to be registered by 6/26/24. Adult competitors can register online or at the door.
Pre-Register now:
Pre-registration links are below and the deadline is June 26th.
Cost: Only 69$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register. Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price. It is 85$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 6/26/24 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is June 26, 2024.
***All youth competitors (5-17) must pre-register before 6/26/24. There will be no registration for youth after this time. However, adults may pre-register or register at the door
Now Featuring New Line Cage Fighting after the WVGO. Compete in the WVGO during the day and watch MMA, kickboxing, boxing, and more that evening!
New Line Cagefighting | West Virginia | MMA
Pre-Registration Link:
As always, we want all of our competitors to have as much fun as possible, so we offer a well-organized tournament that is fair for all and offers a ton of matches at a low price. In fact, each competitor has the chance to compete a minimum of six times, if they compete in their respective divisions in both the gi and no gi tournaments as well as the absolute divisions. Keep an eye out for continued updates.
There will be children’s, teens, women’s, masters, and men’s divisions and the weight classes for both gi and no gi will be as follows:
Adult Men: 149.9 & Below 150 lbs. to 164.9 lbs. 165 lbs. to 179.9 lbs. 180 lbs. to 194.9 lbs. 195 lbs. to 209.9 lbs. 210 lbs. to 224.9 lbs. 225 lbs. & Above
Adult Women: 135 & Under (Lightweight) 136 & Over (Middleweight)
Weight classes and age brackets for teens and children:
Teens 13-15, 16-17
132 lbs. & Below
132.1 lbs. to 143 lbs.
143.1 lbs. to 154 lbs.
154.1 lbs. to 167 lbs.
167.1 lbs. to 183 lbs.
183.1 lbs. to 200 lbs.
200.1 lbs. to 220 lbs.
220.1 lbs. & Above
Kids 5-7, 8-10, 11-12
53 lbs. & Below
53.1 lbs. to 62 lbs.
62.1 lbs. to 70 lbs.
70.1 lbs. to 79 lbs.
79.1 lbs. to 88 lbs.
88.1 lbs. to 99 lbs.
99.1 lbs. to 110 lbs.
110.1 lbs. to 121 lbs.
121.1 lbs. and Above
Experience Levels For Gi & No Gi
Adult Gi Competitors – White, Blue, & Purple & Above
Teen Gi Competitors – White, Grey (all levels), Yellow (all levels), Orange (all levels), Green (all levels), Blue, Purple
Children Gi Competitors – White, Grey (all levels), Yellow (all levels), Orange (all levels), Green (all levels)
Adult No Gi Competitors:
- Beginner: (Less than a year experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for beginners only)
- Intermediate: (1-3 years exp.)
- Advanced: (3 years +)
*** Those who compete in the Blue Belt Gi Division must compete in the Intermediate or Advanced No-Gi Divisions
*** Those who compete in the Purple Belt & Above Gi Division must compete in the Advanced No-Gi Division
Masters Division (Ages 31 yrs & above)
Masters Divisions follow all the same experience levels as the other adult categories
Teens 13-17
- Beginner No Gi: (Less than a year experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for true beginners only)
- Intermediate: (one year – two years)
- Advanced: (two years and above)
***Please note, children and teens often have greatly differing weights and skill levels. Whenever possible, they will be matched appropriately. However, there may be times when they may be asked to go in another age (plus or minus a year) or weight bracket. In these cases, a coach and/or parent will be asked permission first.
Kids 5-12
- Beginner No Gi: (Less than a year experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for true beginners only)
- Intermediate: (one year – two years)
- Advanced: (two years and above)
***Please note, children and teens often have greatly differing weights and skill levels. Whenever possible, they will be matched appropriately. However, there may be times when they may be asked to go in another age (plus or minus a year) or weight bracket. In these cases, a coach and/or parent will be asked permission first.
Please contact the event coordinator for additional details and/or questions: Butch Hiles 304-549-9370 info@wvgrapplingopen.com
Pre-registration Links
Don’t forget to pre-register for an additional discount!!!
Pre-registration links are below and the deadline is 6/26/2024
Cost: Only 69$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register. Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price. It is 85$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 6/26/24 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is June 26, 2024.
***All youth competitors (5-17) must pre-register before 6/26/24. There will be no registration for youth after this time. However, adults may pre-register or register at the door.
Please let me know if there are any questions,
Butch Hiles www.wvgrapplingopen.com
304-549-9370 or info@wvgrapplingopen.com
At the Door Registration:
85$ at the event for adult men and women. All youth (5-17) must pre-register
Price includes all events (gi and no gi)
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Weigh-Ins
Saturday
Youth: 8-9:30a (Youth must be weighed in by 9:30a)
Adults 8-10:30a
Location: at the Tournament
***Competitors do NOT have to weigh-in with their gi on
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Starting Time and Rules Meeting
Tournament Schedule:
Youth: Kids/teens rules meeting at 9:30 and first match at 10am, so please be weighed in by 9:30AM
***Youth competitors will start in the gi and work from the highest level down
Adults: Adult rules meeting will be at 10:30AM and the first match will be at 11AM (Feature matches)
***Gi Divisions will run first and we will run the highest belt levels first in all divisions
Saturday Match Schedule
10:00AM Kids/Teens Matches Begin
11:00AM Adult Matches Start
11:00AM – Superfights
11:30-12 Finish Bracketing
12:00PM – Black/Brown/Purple Belt Matches Begin
***These are estimated time and the first matches could be up by 11:45AM
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For pre-registration, rules, divisions, events, and more
check the links below:
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rules | No Gi Rules | Experience Levels
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Sponsors
Grose Chiropractic & Wellness Center
Elk Family Dentistry – Joey Adkins DDS 4968 Elk River Road South, Elkview, WV 25071 (304) 965-6661
Category: Uncategorized
(Open To ALL competitors from any gym or state)
Adult, Masters, & Children’s Gi & No Gi Divisions
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WVGO Spring Championship 2024
The WVGO is set to return this March 23rd in Elkview, WV.
- Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024
Time: Adult Tournament 11am, Referee Meeting at 10am, Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am. Kids will start at 10am
Cost: Only 69$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register. Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price. It is 85$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 3/20/24 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is March 20, 2024. - Format: DOUBLE ELIMINATION in both Gi and No Gi divisions, and Absolute divisions in each skill level.
- Location: Elkview Middle School – 5090 Elk River Rd, Elkview, WV 25071
***Due to the size of the tournament, we will require all youth competitors (5-17) to be registered by 3/20/24. Adult competitors can register online or at the door.
Pre-Register now:
Pre-registration links are below and the deadline is March 20th.
Cost: Only 69$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register. Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price. It is 85$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 3/20/24 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is March 20, 2024.
***All youth competitors (5-17) must pre-register before 3/20/24. There will be no registration for youth after this time. However, adults may pre-register or register at the door
Pre-Registration Link:
As always, we want all of our competitors to have as much fun as possible, so we offer a well-organized tournament that is fair for all and offers a ton of matches at a low price. In fact, each competitor has the chance to compete a minimum of six times, if they compete in their respective divisions in both the gi and no gi tournaments as well as the absolute divisions. Keep an eye out for continued updates.
There will be children’s, teens, women’s, masters, and men’s divisions and the weight classes for both gi and no gi will be as follows:
Adult Men: 149.9 & Below 150 lbs. to 164.9 lbs. 165 lbs. to 179.9 lbs. 180 lbs. to 194.9 lbs. 195 lbs. to 209.9 lbs. 210 lbs. to 224.9 lbs. 225 lbs. & Above
Adult Women: 135 & Under (Lightweight) 136 & Over (Middleweight)
Weight classes and age brackets for teens and children:
Teens 13-15, 16-17
132 lbs. & Below
132.1 lbs. to 143 lbs.
143.1 lbs. to 154 lbs.
154.1 lbs. to 167 lbs.
167.1 lbs. to 183 lbs.
183.1 lbs. to 200 lbs.
200.1 lbs. to 220 lbs.
220.1 lbs. & Above
Kids 5-7, 8-10, 11-12
53 lbs. & Below
53.1 lbs. to 62 lbs.
62.1 lbs. to 70 lbs.
70.1 lbs. to 79 lbs.
79.1 lbs. to 88 lbs.
88.1 lbs. to 99 lbs.
99.1 lbs. to 110 lbs.
110.1 lbs. to 121 lbs.
121.1 lbs. and Above
Experience Levels For Gi & No Gi
Adult Gi Competitors – White, Blue, & Purple & Above
Teen Gi Competitors – White, Grey (all levels), Yellow (all levels), Orange (all levels), Green (all levels), Blue, Purple
Children Gi Competitors – White, Grey (all levels), Yellow (all levels), Orange (all levels), Green (all levels)
Adult No Gi Competitors:
- Beginner: (Less than a year experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for beginners only)
- Intermediate: (1-3 years exp.)
- Advanced: (3 years +)
*** Those who compete in the Blue Belt Gi Division must compete in the Intermediate or Advanced No-Gi Divisions
*** Those who compete in the Purple Belt & Above Gi Division must compete in the Advanced No-Gi Division
Masters Division (Ages 31 yrs & above)
Masters Divisions follow all the same experience levels as the other adult categories
Teens 13-17
- Beginner No Gi: (Less than a year experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for true beginners only)
- Intermediate: (one year – two years)
- Advanced: (two years and above)
***Please note, children and teens often have greatly differing weights and skill levels. Whenever possible, they will be matched appropriately. However, there may be times when they may be asked to go in another age (plus or minus a year) or weight bracket. In these cases, a coach and/or parent will be asked permission first.
Kids 5-12
- Beginner No Gi: (Less than a year experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for true beginners only)
- Intermediate: (one year – two years)
- Advanced: (two years and above)
***Please note, children and teens often have greatly differing weights and skill levels. Whenever possible, they will be matched appropriately. However, there may be times when they may be asked to go in another age (plus or minus a year) or weight bracket. In these cases, a coach and/or parent will be asked permission first.
Please contact the event coordinator for additional details and/or questions: Butch Hiles 304-549-9370 info@wvgrapplingopen.com
Pre-registration Links
Don’t forget to pre-register for an additional discount!!!
Pre-registration links are below and the deadline is 3/20/2024
Cost: Only 69$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register. Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price. It is 85$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 3/20/24 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is March 20, 2024.
***All youth competitors (5-17) must pre-register before 3/20/24. There will be no registration for youth after this time. However, adults may pre-register or register at the door.
Please let me know if there are any questions,
Butch Hiles www.wvgrapplingopen.com
304-549-9370 or info@wvgrapplingopen.com
At the Door Registration:
85$ at the event for adult men and women. All youth (5-17) must pre-register
Price includes all events (gi and no gi)
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Weigh-Ins
Friday
Time: 6:30pm-8pm
Location: Butch Hiles BJJ – 410 Summers St, Charleston, WV 25301
Saturday
Youth: 8-9:30a (Youth must be weighed in by 9:30a)
Adults 8-10:30a
Location: at the Tournament
***Competitors do NOT have to weigh-in with their gi on
——————————————————————————–
Starting Time and Rules Meeting
Tournament Schedule:
Youth: Kids/teens rules meeting at 9:30 and first match at 10am, so please be weighed in by 9:30AM
***Youth competitors will start in the gi and work from the highest level down
Adults: Adult rules meeting will be at 10:30AM and the first match will be at 11AM
***Gi Divisions will run first and we will run the highest belt levels first in all divisions
Saturday Match Schedule
10:00AM Kids/Teens Matches Begin
11:00AM Adult Matches Start
11:00AM – Superfights
11:30-12 Finish Bracketing
12:00PM – Black/Brown/Purple Belt Matches Begin
***These are estimated time and the first matches could be up by 11:45AM
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For pre-registration, rules, divisions, events, and more
check the links below:
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rules | No Gi Rules | Experience Levels
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Sponsors
Elk Family Dentistry – Joey Adkins DDS 4968 Elk River Road South, Elkview, WV 25071 (304) 965-6661
Category: Uncategorized
Category: Uncategorized
(Open To ALL competitors from any gym or state)
Adult, Masters, & Children’s Gi & No Gi Divisions
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WVGO Winter Championship 2023
The WVGO is set to return this December 16th in Charleston, WV.
- Date: Saturday, December 16, 2023
Time: Adult Tournament 11am, Referee Meeting at 10am, Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am. Kids will start at 10am
Cost: Only 65$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register. Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price. It is 85$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 12/13/23 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is December 13, 2023. - Format: DOUBLE ELIMINATION in both Gi and No Gi divisions, and Absolute divisions in each skill level.
- Location: Martin Luther King Jr Community Center – 314 Donnally St, Charleston, WV 25301
***Due to the size of the tournament, we will require all youth competitors (5-17) to be registered by 12/13/23. Adult competitors can register online or at the door.
Pre-Register now:
Pre-registration links are below and the deadline is December 13th.
Cost: Only 65$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register. Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price. It is 85$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 12/13/23 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is December 13, 2023.
***All youth competitors (5-17) must pre-register before 12/13/23. There will be no registration for youth after this time. However, adults may pre-register or register at the door
Pre-Registration Link:
As always, we want all of our competitors to have as much fun as possible, so we offer a well organized tournament that is fair for all and offers a ton of matches at a low price. In fact, each competitor has the chance to compete a minimum of six times, if they compete in their respective divisions in both the gi and no gi tournaments as well as the absolute divisions. Keep an eye out for continued updates.
There will be children’s, teens, women’s, masters, and men’s divisions and the weight classes for both gi and no gi will be as follows:
Adult Men: 149.9 & Below 150 lbs. to 164.9 lbs. 165 lbs. to 179.9 lbs. 180 lbs. to 194.9 lbs. 195 lbs. to 209.9 lbs. 210 lbs. to 224.9 lbs. 225 lbs. & Above
Adult Women: 135 & Under (Lightweight) 136 & Over (Middleweight)
Weight classes and age brackets for teens and children:
Teens 13-15, 16-17
132 lbs. & Below
132.1 lbs. to 143 lbs.
143.1 lbs. to 154 lbs.
154.1 lbs. to 167 lbs.
167.1 lbs. to 183 lbs.
183.1 lbs. to 200 lbs.
200.1 lbs. to 220 lbs.
220.1 lbs. & Above
Kids 5-7, 8-10, 11-12
53 lbs. & Below
53.1 lbs. to 62 lbs.
62.1 lbs. to 70 lbs.
70.1 lbs. to 79 lbs.
79.1 lbs. to 88 lbs.
88.1 lbs. to 99 lbs.
99.1 lbs. to 110 lbs.
110.1 lbs. to 121 lbs.
121.1 lbs. and Above
Experience Levels For Gi & No Gi
Adult Gi Competitors – White, Blue, & Purple & Above
Teen Gi Competitors – White, Grey (all levels), Yellow (all levels), Orange (all levels), Green (all levels), Blue, Purple
Children Gi Competitors – White, Grey (all levels), Yellow (all levels), Orange (all levels), Green (all levels)
Adult No Gi Competitors:
- Beginner: (Less than a year experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for beginners only)
- Intermediate: (1-3 years exp.)
- Advanced: (3 years +)
*** Those who compete in the Blue Belt Gi Division must compete in the Intermediate or Advanced No-Gi Divisions
*** Those who compete in the Purple Belt & Above Gi Division must compete in the Advanced No-Gi Division
Masters Division (Ages 31 yrs & above)
Masters Divisions follow all the same experience levels as the other adult categories
Teens 13-17
- Beginner No Gi: (Less than a year experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for true beginners only)
- Intermediate: (one year – two years)
- Advanced: (two years and above)
***Please note, children and teens often have greatly differing weights and skill levels. Whenever possible, they will be matched appropriately. However, there may be times when they may be asked to go in another age (plus or minus a year) or weight bracket. In these cases, a coach and/or parent will be asked permission first.
Kids 5-12
- Beginner No Gi: (Less than a year experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for true beginners only)
- Intermediate: (one year – two years)
- Advanced: (two years and above)
***Please note, children and teens often have greatly differing weights and skill levels. Whenever possible, they will be matched appropriately. However, there may be times when they may be asked to go in another age (plus or minus a year) or weight bracket. In these cases, a coach and/or parent will be asked permission first.
Please contact the event coordinator for additional details and/or questions: Butch Hiles 304-549-9370 info@wvgrapplingopen.com
Pre-registration Links
Don’t forget to pre-register for an additional discount!!!
Pre-registration links are below and the deadline is 12/13/23
Cost: Only 65$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register. Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price. It is 85$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 12/13/23 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is December 13, 2023.
***All youth competitors (5-17) must pre-register before 12/13/23. There will be no registration for youth after this time. However, adults may pre-register or register at the door.
Please let me know if there are any questions,
Butch Hiles www.wvgrapplingopen.com
304-549-9370 or info@wvgrapplingopen.com
At the Door Registration:
85$ at the event for adult men and women. All youth (5-17) must pre-register
Price includes all events (gi and no gi)
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Weigh-Ins
Friday
Time: 6:30pm-8pm
Location: Butch Hiles BJJ – 410 Summers St, Charleston, WV 25301
Saturday
Youth: 8-9:30a (Youth must be weighed in by 9:30a)
Adults 8-10:30a
Location: at the Tournament
***Competitors do NOT have to weigh-in with their gi on
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Starting Time and Rules Meeting
Tournament Schedule:
Youth: Kids/teens rules meeting at 9:30 and first match at 10am, so please be weighed in by 9:30AM
***Youth competitors will start in the gi and work from the highest level down
Adults: Adult rules meeting will be at 10:30AM and the first match will be at 11AM
***Gi Divisions will run first and we will run the highest belt levels first in all divisions
Saturday Match Schedule
10:00AM Kids/Teens Matches Begin
11:00AM Adult Matches Start
11:00AM – Superfights
11:30-12 Finish Bracketing
12:00PM – Black/Brown/Purple Belt Matches Begin
***These are estimated time and the first matches could be up by 11:45AM
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For pre-registration, rules, divisions, events, and more
check the links below:
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rules | No Gi Rules | Experience Levels
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Sponsors
Elk Family Dentistry – Joey Adkins DDS 4968 Elk River Road South, Elkview, WV 25071 (304) 965-6661
Interventional Pain Services of WV
Category: Uncategorized
NLC Grappling Series
Date: 11/11/2023
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: The Bridge Sports Complex
400 Forrester Boulevard
Bridgeport, WV 26330
Tickets on sale now at: https://www.newlinecagefighting.com
PPV Available at – www.millions.co/nlc
Matches
6) Jacob v Hunter Jones 160 lbs Expert(confirmed) Ref: Zack Humbertson
5) Anthony Marzano v Zach Freeman 185 lbs Expert (confirmed) Ref: Josh Fowler
4) Logan Kopfler v Justice Arbogast 130 lbs Intermediate (confirmed) Ref: Josh Fowler
3) John Macioce v Chris Payne Intermediate 175 lbs (confirmed) Ref: Josh Fowler
2) Charles Scott v Johnathan Cooper 180 lbs Intermediate (confirmed) Ref: Josh Fowler
1) Harvey v Regoli 190 lbs Intermediate (confirmed) Ref: Josh Fowler
Itinerary
11/11:
4:00pm: Rules Meeting / Check in
5:00pm: Event Start
Ruleset
Duration 10 min
Intermediate: All Subs Legal besides heel hooks
Expert: All Subs Legal
EBI OT
A coinflip will occur and the winner gets to pick position (Back Control or Spiderweb) or starting position (Offense or Defense) loser gets to pick the other.
If a submission occurs, then the opponent gets a chance to push into second overtime by securing a submission as well. If a submission does not occur, then the match is over.
Time does not matter, if the first iteration gets a submission in 10 seconds and the opponent gets a submission but takes 100 seconds, it is considered a draw and goes into the next overtime.
2nd overtime same rules but the position that was not utilized will occur. For example, if Spiderweb was the first position, then now it is back control.
An escape occurs when the position is lost and there is no concerning threat of submission with the standard three seconds to confirm. For example, a common escape from the back is to slide into a mount, however at times an opponent will lock on an arm triangle choke. This is not an escape, and the match will continue until a submission is confirmed or a loss.
Sometimes, an exchange occurs where the attacker will go from arm triangle back-to-back control. If it is done within the three second time frame, then it is considered valid but if three seconds have elapsed and there is no legitimate submission attempt, and the position is not regained then the iteration is over.
Third Overtime is neutral first point wins. Guard pulling is allowed.
The overall rule is to continue grappling until the ref stops it since discretion of referee can be controversial.
Category: Uncategorized
Presents:
The Official WV State Championships
(Open To ALL competitors from any gym or state)
Adult, Masters, & Children’s Gi & No Gi Divisions
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West Virginia State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Wrestling Championships
The West Virginia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Wrestling State Championships are set to return this August 19th in Hurricane, WV.
- Date: Saturday, August 19, 2023
Time: Adult Tournament 11am, Referee Meeting at 10am, Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am. Kids will start at 10am
Cost: Only 69$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register. Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price. It is 85$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 8/16/23 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is August 16th, 2023. - Format: DOUBLE ELIMINATION in both Gi and No Gi divisions for third place finishers, and Absolute divisions in each skill level.
- Location: Quantum Sports (main soccer field) – 3548 Teays Valley Rd Hurricane, WV 25526
***Due to the size of the tournament, we will require all youth competitors (5-17) to be registered by 8/16/23. Adult competitors can register online or at the door.
Custom WV State Championship Banner for the Winning Team with Year
The team with the highest amount of team wins (1st-3rd) will receive a custom state championship banner to hang in there gym with the year that their team has won. Previous team winners have been GZFS (2010, 2012, and 2013), Butch Hiles BJJ (2009 and 2011), GZ Huntington 2014, SAS 2015, Ground Zero Huntington 2016/17, and SAS in 2019/2021.
Beautiful Custom State Championship Medals
Pre-Register now:
Pre-registration links are below and the deadline is August 24th.
Cost: Only 69$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register. Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price. It is 85$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 8/16/23 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is August 16th, 2023.
***All youth competitors (5-17) must pre-register before 8/16/23. There will be no registration for youth after this time. However, adults may pre-register or register at the door
Pre-Registration Link:
As always, we want all of our competitors to have as much fun as possible, so we offer a well organized tournament that is fair for all and offers a ton of matches at a low price. In fact, each competitor has the chance to compete a minimum of six times, if they compete in their respective divisions in both the gi and no gi tournaments as well as the absolute divisions. Keep an eye out for continued updates.
There will be children’s, teens, women’s, masters, and men’s divisions and the weight classes for both gi and no gi will be as follows:
Adult Men: 149.9 & Below 150 lbs. to 164.9 lbs. 165 lbs. to 179.9 lbs. 180 lbs. to 194.9 lbs. 195 lbs. to 209.9 lbs. 210 lbs. to 224.9 lbs. 225 lbs. & Above
Adult Women: 135 & Under (Lightweight) 136 & Over (Middleweight)
Weight classes and age brackets for teens and children:
Teens 13-15, 16-17
132 lbs. & Below
132.1 lbs. to 143 lbs.
143.1 lbs. to 154 lbs.
154.1 lbs. to 167 lbs.
167.1 lbs. to 183 lbs.
183.1 lbs. to 200 lbs.
200.1 lbs. to 220 lbs.
220.1 lbs. & Above
Kids 5-7, 8-10, 11-12
53 lbs. & Below
53.1 lbs. to 62 lbs.
62.1 lbs. to 70 lbs.
70.1 lbs. to 79 lbs.
79.1 lbs. to 88 lbs.
88.1 lbs. to 99 lbs.
99.1 lbs. to 110 lbs.
110.1 lbs. to 121 lbs.
121.1 lbs. and Above
Experience Levels For Gi & No Gi
Adult Gi Competitors – White, Blue, & Purple & Above
Teen Gi Competitors – White, Grey (all levels), Yellow (all levels), Orange (all levels), Green (all levels), Blue, Purple
Children Gi Competitors – White, Grey (all levels), Yellow (all levels), Orange (all levels), Green (all levels)
Adult No Gi Competitors:
- Beginner: (Less than a year experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for beginners only)
- Intermediate: (1-3 years exp.)
- Advanced: (3 years +)
*** Those who compete in the Blue Belt Gi Division must compete in the Intermediate or Advanced No-Gi Divisions
*** Those who compete in the Purple Belt & Above Gi Division must compete in the Advanced No-Gi Division
Masters Division (Ages 31 yrs & above)
Masters Divisions follow all the same experience levels as the other adult categories
Teens 13-17
- Beginner No Gi: (Less than a year experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for true beginners only)
- Intermediate: (one year – two years)
- Advanced: (two years and above)
***Please note, children and teens often have greatly differing weights and skill levels. Whenever possible, they will be matched appropriately. However, there may be times when they may be asked to go in another age (plus or minus a year) or weight bracket. In these cases, a coach and/or parent will be asked permission first.
Kids 5-12
- Beginner No Gi: (Less than a year experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for true beginners only)
- Intermediate: (one year – two years)
- Advanced: (two years and above)
***Please note, children and teens often have greatly differing weights and skill levels. Whenever possible, they will be matched appropriately. However, there may be times when they may be asked to go in another age (plus or minus a year) or weight bracket. In these cases, a coach and/or parent will be asked permission first.
Please contact the event coordinator for additional details and/or questions: Butch Hiles 304-549-9370 info@wvgrapplingopen.com
Pre-registration Links
Don’t forget to pre-register for an additional discount!!!
Pre-registration links are below and the deadline is 8/16/2023
Cost: Only 69$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register. Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price. It is 85$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 8/16/23 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is August 16th, 2023.
***All youth competitors (5-17) must pre-register before 8/16/23. There will be no registration for youth after this time. However, adults may pre-register or register at the door.
Please let me know if there are any questions,
Butch Hiles www.wvgrapplingopen.com
304-549-9370 or info@wvgrapplingopen.com
At the Door Registration:
85$ at the event for adult men and women. All youth (5-17) must pre-register
Price includes all events (gi and no gi)
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Weigh-Ins
Friday
Time: 6:30pm-8pm
Location: Butch Hiles BJJ – 410 Summers St, Charleston, WV 25301
Saturday
Youth: 8-9:30a (Youth must be weighed in by 9:30a)
Adults 8-10:30a
Location: at the Tournament
***Competitors do NOT have to weigh-in with their gi on
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Starting Time and Rules Meeting
Tournament Schedule:
Youth: Kids/teens rules meeting at 9:30 and first match at 10am, so please be weighed in by 9:30AM
***Youth competitors will start in the gi and work from the highest level down
Adults: Adult rules meeting will be at 10:30AM and the first match will be at 11AM
***Gi Divisions will run first and we will run the highest belt levels first in all divisions
Saturday Match Schedule
10:00AM Kids/Teens Matches Begin
11:00AM Adult Matches Start
11:00AM – Superfights
11:30-12 Finish Bracketing
12:00PM – Black/Brown/Purple Belt Matches Begin
***These are estimated time and the first matches could be up by 11:45AM
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Hotel Info
The Quality Inn & Suites has offered everyone an amazing deal but you must book ASAP because the rooms are filling up fast. You can call or book your reservations online Group Rate: Just $80.00 – includes hot-buffet breakfast, ground-level parking, and high-speed Internet, pool and more. One to two blocks away from over 50 restaurants and pubs. Rooms are limited, so make your reservation today:
Or Click Here to Make a Reservations
Quality Inn & Suites
1010 Washington St E
Charleston, WV 25301
304-345-9799
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For pre-registration, rules, divisions, events, and more
check the links below:
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rules | No Gi Rules | Experience Levels
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Sponsors
Black Belt Sponsors
Blue Belt Sponsors
White Belt Sponsors
Grose Chiropractic & Wellness Center
Interventional Pain Services of WV
Category: Uncategorized
(Open To ALL competitors from any gym or state)
Adult, Masters, & Children’s Gi & No Gi Divisions
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WVGO Summer Championship 2023
The WVGO is bringing all the action to Bridgeport, WV this June 24th.
- Date: Saturday, June 24, 2023
Time: Adult Tournament 11am, Referee Meeting at 10am, Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am. Kids will start at 10am
Cost: Only 65$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register. Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price. It is 85$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 6/21/23 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is June 21, 2023. - Format: DOUBLE ELIMINATION in both Gi and No Gi divisions, and Absolute divisions in each skill level.
- Location: The Bridge Sports Complex – 400 Forrester Blvd, Bridgeport, WV 26330
***Due to the size of the tournament, we will require all youth competitors (5-17) to be registered by 6/21/23. Adult competitors can register online or at the door.
Pre-Register now:
Pre-registration links are below and the deadline is June 21st.
Cost: Only 65$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register. Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price. It is 85$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 6/21/23 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is June 21, 2023.
***All youth competitors (5-17) must pre-register before 6/21/23. There will be no registration for youth after this time. However, adults may pre-register or register at the door
Pre-Registration Link:
As always, we want all of our competitors to have as much fun as possible, so we offer a well organized tournament that is fair for all and offers a ton of matches at a low price. In fact, each competitor has the chance to compete a minimum of six times, if they compete in their respective divisions in both the gi and no gi tournaments as well as the absolute divisions. Keep an eye out for continued updates.
There will be children’s, teens, women’s, masters, and men’s divisions and the weight classes for both gi and no gi will be as follows:
Adult Men: 149.9 & Below 150 lbs. to 164.9 lbs. 165 lbs. to 179.9 lbs. 180 lbs. to 194.9 lbs. 195 lbs. to 209.9 lbs. 210 lbs. to 224.9 lbs. 225 lbs. & Above
Adult Women: 135 & Under (Lightweight) 136 & Over (Middleweight)
Weight classes and age brackets for teens and children:
Teens 13-15, 16-17
132 lbs. & Below
132.1 lbs. to 143 lbs.
143.1 lbs. to 154 lbs.
154.1 lbs. to 167 lbs.
167.1 lbs. to 183 lbs.
183.1 lbs. to 200 lbs.
200.1 lbs. to 220 lbs.
220.1 lbs. & Above
Kids 5-7, 8-10, 11-12
53 lbs. & Below
53.1 lbs. to 62 lbs.
62.1 lbs. to 70 lbs.
70.1 lbs. to 79 lbs.
79.1 lbs. to 88 lbs.
88.1 lbs. to 99 lbs.
99.1 lbs. to 110 lbs.
110.1 lbs. to 121 lbs.
121.1 lbs. and Above
Experience Levels For Gi & No Gi
Adult Gi Competitors – White, Blue, & Purple & Above
Teen Gi Competitors – White, Grey (all levels), Yellow (all levels), Orange (all levels), Green (all levels), Blue, Purple
Children Gi Competitors – White, Grey (all levels), Yellow (all levels), Orange (all levels), Green (all levels)
Adult No Gi Competitors:
- Beginner: (Less than a year experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for beginners only)
- Intermediate: (1-3 years exp.)
- Advanced: (3 years +)
*** Those who compete in the Blue Belt Gi Division must compete in the Intermediate or Advanced No-Gi Divisions
*** Those who compete in the Purple Belt & Above Gi Division must compete in the Advanced No-Gi Division
Masters Division (Ages 31 yrs & above)
Masters Divisions follow all the same experience levels as the other adult categories
Teens 13-17
- Beginner No Gi: (Less than a year experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for true beginners only)
- Intermediate: (one year – two years)
- Advanced: (two years and above)
***Please note, children and teens often have greatly differing weights and skill levels. Whenever possible, they will be matched appropriately. However, there may be times when they may be asked to go in another age (plus or minus a year) or weight bracket. In these cases, a coach and/or parent will be asked permission first.
Kids 5-12
- Beginner No Gi: (Less than a year experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for true beginners only)
- Intermediate: (one year – two years)
- Advanced: (two years and above)
***Please note, children and teens often have greatly differing weights and skill levels. Whenever possible, they will be matched appropriately. However, there may be times when they may be asked to go in another age (plus or minus a year) or weight bracket. In these cases, a coach and/or parent will be asked permission first.
Please contact the event coordinator for additional details and/or questions: Butch Hiles 304-549-9370 info@wvgrapplingopen.com
Pre-registration Links
Don’t forget to pre-register for an additional discount!!!
Pre-registration links are below and the deadline is 6/21/2023
Cost: Only 65$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register. Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price. It is 85$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 6/21/23 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is June 24, 2023.
***All youth competitors (5-17) must pre-register before 6/21/23. There will be no registration for youth after this time. However, adults may pre-register or register at the door.
Please let me know if there are any questions,
Butch Hiles www.wvgrapplingopen.com
304-549-9370 or info@wvgrapplingopen.com
At the Door Registration:
85$ at the event for adult men and women. All youth (5-17) must pre-register
Price includes all events (gi and no gi)
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Weigh-Ins
Saturday
Youth: 8-9:30a (Youth must be weighed in by 9:30a)
Adults 8-10:30a
Location: at the Tournament
***Competitors do NOT have to weigh-in with their gi on
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Starting Time and Rules Meeting
Tournament Schedule:
Youth: Kids/teens rules meeting at 9:30 and first match at 10am, so please be weighed in by 9:30AM
***Youth competitors will start in the gi and work from the highest level down
Adults: Adult rules meeting will be at 10:30AM and the first match will be at 11AM (Feature matches)
***Gi Divisions will run first and we will run the highest belt levels first in all divisions
Saturday Match Schedule
10:00AM Kids/Teens Matches Begin
11:00AM Adult Matches Start
11:00AM – Superfights
11:30-12 Finish Bracketing
12:00PM – Black/Brown/Purple Belt Matches Begin
***These are estimated time and the first matches could be up by 11:45AM
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For pre-registration, rules, divisions, events, and more
check the links below:
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rules | No Gi Rules | Experience Levels
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Sponsors
Grose Chiropractic & Wellness Center
Class Act Entertainment DJ Service – 304-415-4038
Elk Family Dentistry – Joey Adkins DDS 4968 Elk River Road South, Elkview, WV 25071 (304) 965-6661
Interventional Pain Services of WV
Category: Uncategorized
(Open To ALL competitors from any gym or state)
Adult, Masters, & Children’s Gi & No Gi Divisions
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WVGO Spring Championship 2023
The WVGO is set to return this March 25th in Charleston, WV.
- Date: Saturday, March 25, 2023
Time: Adult Tournament 11am, Referee Meeting at 10am, Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am. Kids will start at 10am
Cost: Only 65$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register. Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price. It is 85$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 3/22/23 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is March 22, 2023. - Format: DOUBLE ELIMINATION in both Gi and No Gi divisions, and Absolute divisions in each skill level.
- Location: Martin Luther King Jr Community Center – 314 Donnally St, Charleston, WV 25301
***Due to the size of the tournament, we will require all youth competitors (5-17) to be registered by 3/23/22. Adult competitors can register online or at the door.
Pre-Register now:
Pre-registration links are below and the deadline is March 22nd.
Cost: Only 65$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register. Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price. It is 85$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 3/22/23 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is March 22, 2023.
***All youth competitors (5-17) must pre-register before 3/22/23. There will be no registration for youth after this time. However, adults may pre-register or register at the door
Pre-Registration Link:
As always, we want all of our competitors to have as much fun as possible, so we offer a well organized tournament that is fair for all and offers a ton of matches at a low price. In fact, each competitor has the chance to compete a minimum of six times, if they compete in their respective divisions in both the gi and no gi tournaments as well as the absolute divisions. Keep an eye out for continued updates.
There will be children’s, teens, women’s, masters, and men’s divisions and the weight classes for both gi and no gi will be as follows:
Adult Men: 149.9 & Below 150 lbs. to 164.9 lbs. 165 lbs. to 179.9 lbs. 180 lbs. to 194.9 lbs. 195 lbs. to 209.9 lbs. 210 lbs. to 224.9 lbs. 225 lbs. & Above
Adult Women: 135 & Under (Lightweight) 136 & Over (Middleweight)
Weight classes and age brackets for teens and children:
Teens 13-15, 16-17
132 lbs. & Below
132.1 lbs. to 143 lbs.
143.1 lbs. to 154 lbs.
154.1 lbs. to 167 lbs.
167.1 lbs. to 183 lbs.
183.1 lbs. to 200 lbs.
200.1 lbs. to 220 lbs.
220.1 lbs. & Above
Kids 5-7, 8-10, 11-12
53 lbs. & Below
53.1 lbs. to 62 lbs.
62.1 lbs. to 70 lbs.
70.1 lbs. to 79 lbs.
79.1 lbs. to 88 lbs.
88.1 lbs. to 99 lbs.
99.1 lbs. to 110 lbs.
110.1 lbs. to 121 lbs.
121.1 lbs. and Above
Experience Levels For Gi & No Gi
Adult Gi Competitors – White, Blue, & Purple & Above
Teen Gi Competitors – White, Grey (all levels), Yellow (all levels), Orange (all levels), Green (all levels), Blue, Purple
Children Gi Competitors – White, Grey (all levels), Yellow (all levels), Orange (all levels), Green (all levels)
Adult No Gi Competitors:
- Beginner: (Less than a year experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for beginners only)
- Intermediate: (1-3 years exp.)
- Advanced: (3 years +)
*** Those who compete in the Blue Belt Gi Division must compete in the Intermediate or Advanced No-Gi Divisions
*** Those who compete in the Purple Belt & Above Gi Division must compete in the Advanced No-Gi Division
Masters Division (Ages 31 yrs & above)
Masters Divisions follow all the same experience levels as the other adult categories
Teens 13-17
- Beginner No Gi: (Less than a year experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for true beginners only)
- Intermediate: (one year – two years)
- Advanced: (two years and above)
***Please note, children and teens often have greatly differing weights and skill levels. Whenever possible, they will be matched appropriately. However, there may be times when they may be asked to go in another age (plus or minus a year) or weight bracket. In these cases, a coach and/or parent will be asked permission first.
Kids 5-12
- Beginner No Gi: (Less than a year experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for true beginners only)
- Intermediate: (one year – two years)
- Advanced: (two years and above)
***Please note, children and teens often have greatly differing weights and skill levels. Whenever possible, they will be matched appropriately. However, there may be times when they may be asked to go in another age (plus or minus a year) or weight bracket. In these cases, a coach and/or parent will be asked permission first.
Please contact the event coordinator for additional details and/or questions: Butch Hiles 304-549-9370 info@wvgrapplingopen.com
Pre-registration Links
Don’t forget to pre-register for an additional discount!!!
Pre-registration links are below and the deadline is 3/22/2023
Cost: Only 65$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register. Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price. It is 85$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 3/22/23 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is March 22nd, 2023.
***All youth competitors (5-17) must pre-register before 3/22/23. There will be no registration for youth after this time. However, adults may pre-register or register at the door.
Please let me know if there are any questions,
Butch Hiles www.wvgrapplingopen.com
304-549-9370 or info@wvgrapplingopen.com
At the Door Registration:
85$ at the event for adult men and women. All youth (5-17) must pre-register
Price includes all events (gi and no gi)
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Weigh-Ins
Friday
Time: 6:30pm-8pm
Location: Butch Hiles BJJ – 410 Summers St, Charleston, WV 25301
Saturday
Youth: 8-9:30a (Youth must be weighed in by 9:30a)
Adults 8-10:30a
Location: at the Tournament
***Competitors do NOT have to weigh-in with their gi on
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Starting Time and Rules Meeting
Tournament Schedule:
Youth: Kids/teens rules meeting at 9:30 and first match at 10am, so please be weighed in by 9:30AM
***Youth competitors will start in the gi and work from the highest level down
Adults: Adult rules meeting will be at 10:30AM and the first match will be at 11AM
***Gi Divisions will run first and we will run the highest belt levels first in all divisions
Saturday Match Schedule
10:00AM Kids/Teens Matches Begin
11:00AM Adult Matches Start
11:00AM – Superfights
11:30-12 Finish Bracketing
12:00PM – Black/Brown/Purple Belt Matches Begin
***These are estimated time and the first matches could be up by 11:45AM
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For pre-registration, rules, divisions, events, and more
check the links below:
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rules | No Gi Rules | Experience Levels
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