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Official ADCC North American Trials

Open to Professionals and Amateurs

Featuring Adult, Masters, & Children’s Gi & No Gi Divisions

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The Official North American Trials for the professionals

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About The ADCC

Abu Dhabi Combat Club has been in existence since 1998 and is considered the Olympics of Submission Grappling. Competitors representing 48 countries and covering five continents compete all over the world in hopes of making it to the ADCC World Championship, which takes place biannually.

The World Championships have been held in Abu Dhabi, Brazil, Spain, England, China, and more.  Do not miss your chance to qualify for the worlds!

See past winners and places for the world champiosnhips here

This Tournament is Open to Pros and Amateurs and Will Have Gi & No Gi

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ADCC Gi & No Gi (For Regular/Amateur Grappers)

There will be children’s, teens, women’s, masters, and men’s divisions for both gi and no gi

What is the difference between professional and amateur?

If you would compete in the ADVANCED ADULT division, you would be considered professional.

The entire amateur tournament will be on 12/14/14.  This includes: White Belt-Purple Belt (Brown/Black Belts will be on 12/13/14) and beginner-intermediate adult men and women.  All kids, teens, and masters will be on 12/14/14 as well

  • Date: Amateur: 12/14/14

  • Time: Amateur: Kids Tournament 10am, Kids Rules Meeting 9:30am, Adult Tournament 11am, Referee Meeting at 9:30am, Adult Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am.  Doors will open at 8am and we will work from the most advanced divisions on down.

  • Cost: Amateur: Only 65$ if you pre-register and you can compete in as many divisions as you want, and only 55$ for women and children.  It is 85$ for those not pre-registered and 70$ for women and children (the final date to pre-register is December 12th, 2014)

  • Cost: Professional: $100 if you pre-register and $125 if you don’t (pre-registration ends 12/12/14)

  • Format: Official ADCC rules and scoring in both Gi and No Gi divisions, and Absolute divisions in each skill level (Click Here)

  • Location: Nitro High School, 1300 Park Ave, Nitro, WV 25143

Amateur No Gi Information

Experience levels are the same for kids, junior, adult, and masters

  • Beginner: Less than 2 years experience in BJJ, Judo, Sambo, Wrestling, etc
  • Intermediate: Less than 3 years experience, Max blue belt in BJJ, No medals in Judo, Sambo, Wrestling, etc
  • Advanced: Anyone who is over the intermediate requirements should compete in the professional division held on 12/13/14

Adult Men Weight Classes Beginner & Intermediate:

***Please note that the advanced/professional adult men will have different weight classes than the other divisions

132 & 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. and above

Adult Men Masters Beginner – Advanced (30yrs and above)

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. and above

Adult Women Beginner – Intermediate: 114.4 lbs. & Under 114.5 lbs. – 128 lbs. 128.1 lbs. & Over

Age Brackets for Kids: Kids 5-7, 8-10, 11-12

Weight Classes for Kids (weight classes may be combined if needed):

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

Age Brackets for Juniors (Juniors can compete in adult class but must pay the adult fee): 13-15, 16-17

Weight Classes for Juniors

132 & 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. and above

Experience Levels For Gi & No Gi

Adult Gi Competitors – White, Blue, Purple, Brown & Black (Brown and Black Belt competitors will compete on 12/13/14)

Masters Division (Ages 30 yrs & above)

Masters Divisions follow all the same experience levels as the other adult categories

Teens 13-15 and 16-17: White/Yellow Belts, Orange/Green Belts, Blue/Purple Belts

*** Weight classes and experience levels may need to be combined according to attendance

Kids 5-7, 8-10, and 11-12: White Belts, Yellow Belts, Orange/Green Belts

*** Weight classes and experience levels may need to be combined according to attendance

Further information about the entire event can also be found on www.wvgrapplingopen.com

Please contact the event coordinator for additional details and/or questions: Butch Hiles 304-549-9370 Butch@ButchHiles.com

Professional/Qualifier Information

To learn about the professional tournament, please follow this link:

https://wvgrapplingopen.com/adcc-121414-amateur-competitor-information/

Official ADCC Rules

Click Here for Professional & Amatuer Rules

Pre-registration Links

Don’t forget to pre-register for an additional discount!!!


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Please let me know if there are any questions,

Butch Hiles www.wvgrapplingopen.com

304-549-9370, Butch@ButchHiles.com

At the Door Registration:

Amateur: 85$ at the event, 70$ for women and children under 12 – price includes all events (gi and no gi)

Professional: $125 at the door

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Weigh-Ins

Saturday OR Sunday from 8am – 10am, Kids MUST be there by 9.  Pro division should expect to hit the mat by 1030-11am

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Starting Time and Rules Meeting

Tournament Schedule:

Sunday 12/14/14: Amateur: Kids Tournament 10am, Kids Rules Meeting 9:30am, Adult Tournament 11am, Referee Meeting at 9:30am, Adult Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am.  Doors will open at 8am and we will work from the most advanced divisions on down.  All kids, teens, masters, and adult men and women who are not advanced will compete on 12/14/14

After Party

TBA

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Hotel Info

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The ADCC will be receiving the amazing rate of just $69/night.

In order to receive this discounted rate you must call and say you are with the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament and state the code cgbjj

Best Western Charleston Plaza Hotel

1010 Washington St E

Charleston, WV 25301

P: 304-345-9779

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