(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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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 Winter Championship 2022
The WVGO is set to return this December 17th in Hurricane, WV.
- Date: Saturday, December 17, 2022
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 12/14/22 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is December 14, 2022. - Format: DOUBLE ELIMINATION in both Gi and No Gi divisions, 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 12/17/22. Adult competitors can register online or at the door.
Pre-Register now:
Pre-registration links are below and the deadline is December 14th.
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 12/14/22 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is December 14, 2022.
***All youth competitors (5-17) must pre-register before 12/14/22. 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 12/14/2022
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 12/14/22 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is December 14, 2022.
***All youth competitors (5-17) must pre-register before 12/14/22. 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 (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
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 27th in Hurricane, WV.
- Date: Saturday, August 27, 2022
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 8/24/22 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is August 24th, 2022. - 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 8/24/22. 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 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 8/24/22 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is August 24th, 2022.
***All youth competitors (5-17) must pre-register before 8/24/22. 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 8/24/2022
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 8/24/22 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is August 24th, 2022.
***All youth competitors (5-17) must pre-register before 8/24/22. 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
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
WVGO Gi & No Gi Submission Only Tournament June 25, 2022
Divisions for Men, Women, Kids, Teens, and Masters
Date: Saturday, June 25, 2022
Time: Adult Tournament 11am, Referee Meeting at 10am, Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am. Kids will start at 10am
Cost: Only $65 for those who preregister and you can compete in as many divisions as you want. $85 at the door and all youth competitors must be registered by 6/23/22
***Due to the size of the tournament, we will require all youth competitors (5-17) to be registered by 6/23/22. Adult competitors can register online or at the door. (Pre-registration must be in our hands no later than 6/23/22).
Format: Gi and No Gi SUBMISSION ONLY, NO time Limit, No Points, and No excuses. Also includes Men, Women, kids, Teens, and masters divisions. Kids/Teens are still under traditional point format.
Location: Quantum Sports in Kanawha City, WV
Pre-Register Now
***Due to the size of the tournament, we will require all youth competitors (5-17) to be registered by 6/23/22. Adult competitors can register online or at the door.
Superfights
TBA
A Grappling Tournament for Everyone
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 and offers a ton of matches at a low price. Because there is no additional cost and it is double elimination, each competitor has the chance to compete a minimum of 6 times if they did all divisions in the gi and no gi tournaments (regular divisions and absolute divisions).
There will be children’s, teens, women’s, men’s (18-30), and masters divisions (31 and above). The weight classes for both gi and no gi will be as follows:
Weight Classes for Men Gi & No Gi
Adult Men (Masters class uses the same weight categories):
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
***Many times there are not enough purple belt and above competitors to fill every weight class. In that case, we will make the weight classes as even as possible
Weight Classes for Women Gi & No Gi
Adult Women:
135 & Under (Lightweight)
136 & Over (Middleweight)
Weight classes for teens will be divided at the tournament but the age brackets will be divided as follows:
Kids 5-7, 8-10, 11-12, Teens 13-15, 16-17
Experience Levels For Gi & No Gi
Adult Gi Competitors – White, Blue, & Purple & Above
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
These divisions will be points only UNLESS ALL competitors in the division wish to have it submission only
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- 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)
*** Weight classes and experience levels may need to be combined according to attendance
Kids 5-12
These divisions will be STANDARD POINTS
-
- 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)
*** Weight classes and experience levels may need to be combined according to attendance
Weigh-Ins
Saturday 8am-11am
Friday TBA
Please let me know if there are any questions,
Butch Hiles
www.wvgrapplingopen.com
304-549-9370
Butch@ButchHiles.com
Pre-Register Now
***Due to the size of the tournament, we will require all youth competitors (5-17) to be registered by 6/23/22. Adult competitors can register online or at the door.
At the Door Registration:
All competitors may still register at the door.
$85 at the door
Price includes all events (gi and no gi)
Category: Uncategorized
(Open To ALL competitors from any gym or state)
Adult, Masters, & Children’s Gi & No Gi Divisions
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WVGO Spring Championship 2022
The WVGO is set to return this March 26th in Charleston, WV.
- Date: Saturday, March 26, 2022
Time: Adult Tournament 11am, Referee Meeting at 10am, Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am. Kids will start at 10am
Cost: Only 65$ 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 3/23/22 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is March 23, 2021. - Format: DOUBLE ELIMINATION in both Gi and No Gi divisions, and Absolute divisions in each skill level.
- Location: Quantum Sports (main soccer field) – 419 58th St SE, Charleston, WV 25304 (Detailed instructions here)
***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 23rd.
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 3/23/22 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is March 23, 2022.
***All youth competitors (5-17) must pre-register before 3/23/22. 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 3/23/2022
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 3/23/22 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is Marc 23rd, 2022.
***All youth competitors (5-17) must pre-register before 3/23/22. 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: 6pm-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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Train with a MMA and grappling legend in Charleston, WV. Jake Shields is one of the best welterweights in the history of the sport. The list of opponents he has fought, grappled, and beaten is amazing. Don’t miss the opportunity to train along side him at Butch Hiles BJJ & MMA in Charleston, WV. This grappling seminar will only be $75 and is open to all people and gyms. Everyone who takes part in the seminar will also have the opportunity for a meet and greet afterwards.
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Jake Sequoyah Shields[3] (born January 9, 1979) is an American mixed martial artist, currently fighting in the welterweight division of the PFL.[4] He was the last Rumble on the Rock Welterweight Champion, the only Elite XC Welterweight Champion, a former Shooto Welterweight Champion and former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion. He also fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) challenging Georges St. Pierre for the UFC Welterweight Championship.
He has trained extensively with Fairtex SF and Cesar Gracie and is a member of the “Skrap Pack,” which includes fellow Cesar Gracie students Dave Terrell, Nick Diaz, Nate Diaz and Gilbert Melendez. After his loss to Akira Kikuchi he won 15 consecutive fights over six years, until his loss to UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre. He describes his style as American Jiu-jitsu.[5]
Early life
Shields was raised near Mountain Ranch, California, in the Sierra Nevada. He was home schooled up to junior high. He and his two older brothers grew up at the end of a dirt road on the rim of the Jesus Maria Canyon. Their nearest friends were a 45-minute hike down one side of the canyon and up the other. Their activities included mountain biking, wild caving, snowboarding, clearing brush, bucking firewood, climbing mountains, exploring the high country, and wrestling.
Shields began amateur wrestling at age nine. He has competed in over 601 folk, freestyle, and submission wrestling matches. Shields was a four-year varsity wrestler and state qualifier at Calaveras High School, finished 2nd place at the Amateur Athletic Union National Freestyle Championships, qualified for U.S.A./ FILA Nationals & World Team Trials in both the junior & university men’s divisions. He is also a two-time junior college All-American wrestler from Cuesta College, placing 4th in the California JC state tournament in the 177-pound (80 kg) weight class in 1997 and 3rd in the 197-pound (89 kg) weight class a year later. In September 1999, Shields began his MMA training by joining Chuck Liddell‘s SLO Kickboxing Academy. Within a few weeks he fought his first fight, filling in for an injured teammate at 185 pounds (84 kg). Shields fought five fights at 185 lbs “for fun, to stay in shape and learn some self defense”. In 2001, Shields decided he wanted to make a career of mixed martial arts and began fighting at his natural weight of 170 pounds (77 kg).
In the summer of 2001, Shields received a wrestling scholarship to San Francisco State University. At that time he began training with the Cesar Gracie Fight Team, resulting in a dramatic improvement of the jiu jitsu variety. He is a three-time Grapplers Quest Advance Champion, Pan American Championships Jiu Jitsu Champion, Pan Am Open Advance Submission Champion, Gracie Open Superfight Champion and finished 3rd place at the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship in 2005. His victory at the Pan American Championships (which requires wearing a uniform) as a purple belt is notable because Jake Shields claims he has trained “about four hours with the gi in [his] life,”[6] and the Pan Americans is one of the largest Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitions in the world. He continued to improve on the kickboxing skills he picked up with Chuck Liddell, by cross-training with the professional Muay Thai kickboxing team at the Fairtex combat Academy, training with Muay Thai Champions Jongsanan Fairtex and Alex Gong. He was awarded the rank of black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu by Cesar Gracie in February 2007.
Shields was the head instructor of BJJ (Brazilian jiu-jitsu) and MMA at the Fairtex-Gracie affiliate in San Francisco from March 2002 until April 2008.
Shields has developed a style of fighting called “American Jiu-Jitsu,” which he has tattooed on his forearm.[6] Shields’ American Jiu-Jitsu is a no-gi style of grappling for MMA and self-defense is a complete combat art that combines the relaxed and ready position and submission techniques of Brazilian jiu-jitsu with the explosive takedowns, throws and transitions of wrestling.
Mixed martial arts
Shields is best known for his 15-fight winning streak, finishing eight of his eleven opponents before being defeated by UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre in a hard-fought five round battle at UFC 129. Shields has captured the Shooto World Mixed Martial Arts Championship and the Rumble on the Rock World Championship. He submitted Nick Thompson via guillotine choke in a bout for the Elite XC Welterweight Championship.
At Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields he fought EliteXC’s last middleweight champion and former two-time ICON Sport middleweight champion at a catchweight of 182 pounds (83 kg). Lawler took the center of the cage and looked comfortable on his feet. Robbie Lawler said in the post fight interview, “His striking was good. He threw a lot of kicks. He worked. He threw hands and wasn’t shying away from standup, that’s for sure.” Two minutes into the first round, Shields pounced and secured a guillotine choke to finish his opponent via submission at 2:02 of the first round.[7]
At Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers he fought Jason ‘Mayhem’ Miller for the vacant Strikeforce Middleweight Championship after Cung Le stepped down as champion to pursue his acting career. Shields defeated Miller via unanimous decision (48–47, 49–46, and 49–46).
Shields successfully defended his title, defeating former Pride World Welterweight and Pride Middleweight Champion Dan Henderson via unanimous decision on April 17, 2010, at Strikeforce: Nashville.[8]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Shields was spotted and shown on camera next to UFC President Dana White at the WEC 48 PPV. With Dana White saying, “He’s mine!” and his arm around Shields, this fueled rumors of Shields signing with the UFC. Jake Shields stated in an interview that it was tough for Strikeforce to provide him with exciting fights and this would be a key aspect in his decision to stay or leave. Dana White also stated in this interview he would be willing to pay huge sums to strip away one of Strikeforce’s champions.[9] This has further fueled speculation that Shields would leave Strikeforce for the UFC.
On June 30, Strikeforce released Shields from the organization during his contract renegotiation period. Shields then entered into talks with the UFC,[10] with his manager and father Jack Shields stating that his son is eager to fight against top UFC fighters, such as Anderson Silva.[11] In July 2010, it was reported that Shields was close to signing a deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship to compete in the promotion’s Welterweight division.[12]
Shields made his UFC debut against Martin Kampmann on October 23, 2010, at UFC 121.[13] Prior to Shields’s UFC debut, Dana White stated that Shields is most likely next for a shot at the UFC Welterweight Championship between the winner of Georges St-Pierre vs. Josh Koscheck if he defeats Kampmann.[14] After Shields defeated Kampmann via split decision, White later confirmed that Shields would receive a title shot against the winner of the Georges St-Pierre vs. Josh Koscheck fight at UFC 124.[15]
Georges St-Pierre won his UFC 124 bout against Josh Koscheck. Shields fought St-Pierre for the UFC Welterweight Championship on April 30, 2011, at UFC 129 in Toronto. Shields lost via unanimous decision.[16] This was Shields’s first loss in over 6 years.
Shields faced Jake Ellenberger on September 17, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 25, losing via first-round TKO.[17] This was the first time Shields has been finished in over ten years.
Shields faced Yoshihiro Akiyama on February 26, 2012 at UFC 144, winning via unanimous decision.[18]
Shields returned to the middleweight division and faced Ed Herman on August 11, 2012 at UFC 150.[19] He won the bout via unanimous decision. However, on October 12, 2012, it was announced that Jake Shields had failed his drug test at UFC 150 and he was subsequently fined and suspended.[20] The result of the fight was overturned to a No Contest.[21] In January 2015 Shields said the failed test was due to a banned diuretic.[22]
Shields faced Tyron Woodley in a welterweight bout on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161.[23] The bout was contested on the feet for nearly its entirety in a largely uneventful fight where neither fighter was able to deliver any significant offense. Shields defeated Woodley via split decision.[24]
Shields next faced Demian Maia on October 9, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 29.[25] As expected, the contest between the two decorated jiu jitsu practitioners took place mostly on the ground, and Shields won via split decision.[26]
Shields fought Héctor Lombard on March 15, 2014 at UFC 171. Shields lost the fight via unanimous decision.
On April 6, 2014, it was announced that Shields was released from the promotion.[27]
After his release from the UFC, the outspoken and often candid president of the organization, Dana White, had this to say about Shields:
“We look at everything. Everything. Money has something to do with it. I’d be lying if I said it didn’t. But that wasn’t the only reason or the main reason. It was a part of the piece of the puzzle as we were doing our evaluation of him. Mixed martial arts is a young man’s game. I like Jake Shields a lot. But let’s be honest here: Where was he going in this [welterweight] division of animals we have? He’s on the downswing, and he’s never going to be the guy. His stand-up never improved. He hasn’t really shown anything in his last couple of fights to make you go, ‘Holy [expletive].’ Right now, at this point, he’s just another guy.”[28]
World Series of Fighting
In April 2014, Shields signed a multi-fight deal with the World Series of Fighting.[29] Shields was expected to compete at WSOF 11 on July 5, 2014 against Jon Fitch. However, Shields was forced out of the bout due to a shoulder injury.[30]
Shields made his debut for World Series of Fighting at WSOF 14 on October 11, 2014 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada against WSOF Canadian Welterweight Champion Ryan Ford.[31] He won the fight via submission in the first round.
In his second fight for the promotion, Shields faced Brian Foster in the main event at WSOF 17 on January 17, 2015. He again won the fight via submission in the first round.
Shields faced Rousimar Palhares on August 1, 2015 at WSOF 22.[32] He lost the fight by submission due to a kimura, marking his first loss by submission. This wasn’t without controversy as Palhares repeatedly eye gouged Shields after several warnings from the ref, Palhares also held onto the submission well after Shields had tapped.[33] In response, Shields punched Palhares in the face after the fight was over, and attempted a kick which the referee blocked. Both Shields and Palhares were temporarily suspended by the NSAC after the fight.
Shields was lined up to face Jon Fitch for the vacant WSOF welterweight championship at WSOF 30 on April 1, 2016. Though they have never competed together in an MMA contest, Shields holds a victory over Fitch in a submission grappling match. However, the match was later cancelled due to contract issues between Shields and the company.
On September 13, 2016, it was announced that Shields would challenge for the WSOF Welterweight Championship against Jon Fitch on November 12, 2016 at WSOF 34.[34] On October 17, 2016, it was announced that the fight was then rescheduled to take place on December 31, 2016 in the co-main event.[35] Shields lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Grappling events
On November 22, 2014, Shields fought Roberto Satoshi in a grappling match in Metamoris V. The fight ended in a draw.
On April 2, 2016, Shields then fought AJ Agazarm at Polaris 3. The match was controversial as it was plagued with eye gouges and strikes coming from both fighters.[36] At one point in the match Shields slapped Agazarm while both men were standing.[36] The fight ended in the draw.[37]
Shields defeated Diego Sanchez in a grappling match at High Rollerz 4 on February 5, 2020.[38]
Personal life
Shields has a daughter Maddie (born December 2000) and is a single father.[39] He is a lifelong vegetarian. He appeared in both print and video ads for PETA, touting his vegetarian lifestyle.[40]
On August 29, 2011, Shields’ father and manager Jack Shields died at the age of 67.[41]
Television and film
Jake Shields stars in and co-produced Fight Life, an award-winning documentary on the sport of MMA, the film is directed by James Z. Feng and released in 2013.[42] Shields appeared in three episodes of Bully Beatdown on MTV and MTV2 on April 12, 2009,[43] a different episode on September 10,[44] and again in an MTV.com-exclusive episode.[citation needed] Shields also served as a grappling coach for Chuck Liddell on The Ultimate Fighter 11,[45] and appeared on the Animal Planet channel for episodes of Wild Recon and Venom in Vegas.[46]
Championships and accomplishments
Amateur wrestling
- USA Wrestling
- FILA Junior World Team Trials Qualifier
- FILA University World Team Trials Qualifier
- Amateur Athletic Union
- Freestyle Wrestling National Championship runner-up
- California Community College Athletic Association
- All-American (1997, 1998)
- All-State Selection (1997, 1998)
- Western State Conference All First Team Selection (1997, 1998)
- Collegiate career record: 56–14 (1997–1998)
- California Interscholastic Federation
- CIF State Championship Qualifier (1997)
- Mother Lode League Champion (1997)
- Calaveras High School Wrestling Wall of Fame (1996–1997)
- Calaveras High School Record for Most Near Falls in a Season (74)
- Scholastic career record: 108–45 (1993–1997)
Mixed martial arts
- Strikeforce
- Strikeforce Middleweight Championship (One time)
- One successful title defense
- Elite Xtreme Combat
- EliteXC Welterweight Championship (One time; first; last)
- One successful title defense
- Professional Shooto Japan
- Shooto Welterweight Championship (One time)
- Rumble on the Rock
Submission grappling
- Abu Dhabi Combat Club
- 2005 ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championships bronze medalist
- Fight 2 Win
- FTW Middleweight Championship (One time, current)[47]
- International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation
- 2005 Pan American Championships gold medalist
- International Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Federation
- 2007 Gracie Open Superfight champion
- Grapplers Quest
- Grapplers Quest Advance champion (three times)
- Polaris Pro Grappling
Mixed martial arts record
33-11
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