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WVGO 12/1/12

Location: Herbert Hoover High School

Elkview, WV

No Gi Divisions

Kids 6-8 

1. Cayden Dexter (Hiles BJJ)

2. Lane Blake (Victory)

3. Carter Mottley (Lancaster)

Kids/Teens 12-14

1. Josiah Collier (Kingsport Judo)

2. Nikolas Collier (Kingsport Judo)

3. Chelsea Mitchell (Victory)

Teens 15-17 

1. Jake Childress (Georgetown MMA)

2. Travis Moore (GZ)

3. Michael Walters (Wrecking Crew)

Mens No Gi Beginner

149 and Under

1. Michael Walter (Wrecking Crew)

2. Ahley Weichelt (Derby City)

3.

150-164

1. Jameson Wellman (GZ)

2. Tre Stewart (GZ)

3. Michael Mobley (Hiles BJJ)

165-179

1. Seth Gilkerson (GZ)

2. Jacob Lynd (Liberty/Hiles BJJ)

180-194

1. Josh Turley (Hiles BJJ)

2. Kris Nekuirda (GZ)

195 and Above

1. Josh Turley (Hiles BJJ)

2. Donald Beller (Liberty/Hiles BJJ)

225 and up

1. Greg Snyder (Jackson)

2. Ben Walker (Derby City)

3. Pete Lynd (Liberty/ Hiles BJJ)

Absolute

1. Matt McCormick (Hiles BJJ)

2. Harvey Addison (Mountaineer Martial Arts)

Masters No Gi 225 and Above

1. Ben Walker (Derby City)

2. Pete Lynd (Liberty/Hiles BJJ)

Mens No Gi Intermediate

149-164

1. Eric Jarvis (Liberty/Hiles BJJ)

2. Etahn Ramsey (GZFS)

3. Matt McCormick (Hiles BJJ)

165-179

1. Matt Garretson (Hiles BJJ)

2. Jake Childress

3. Eric Jarvis (Liberty/Hiles BJJ)

180-224

1. Josh Turley (Hiles BJJ)

2. Marcus Sullivan (Hiles BJJ)

3. Matt Crabtree (Jackson)

Absolute

1. Matt Crabtree (Jackson)

2. Marcus Sullivan (Hiles BJJ)

3. Dan Kuprin (PJJ)

Mens No Gi Advanced

150-164

1. Chad Hardy (Derby City)

2. Jason Beckner (Gurgel)

3. Thomas Uylenbroek (Gurgel)

165-174

1. Manuel Lopez (Gurgel)

2. Brian Littlefield (Ribeiro)

3. Matt Garretson (Hiles BJJ)

195-225

1. Ben Fowler (Derby City)

2. Harvey Addison (Mountaineer Martial Arts)

3. TJ Bowling (Cobra)

Absolute

1. Chad Hardy (Derby City)

2. Manuel Lopez (GZ)

3. Ben Fowler (Derby City)

Gi Divisions

Kids Gi 6-8

1.  Carter Mottley (Lancaster)

2.  Lane Blake (Victory)

3.  Reed Marsico (Hiles BJJ)

Teen 12-14

1. Michael Walters (Wrecking Crew)

2. Nikolas Collier (Kingsport)

3. Josiah Collier (Kingsport)

Teen Gi 15-17 MW

1. Jake Childress (Georgetown MMA)

2. Tre Stewart (GZ)

3. Michael Walters (Wrecking Crew)

Teen Gi 15-17 HW

1. Matt Cooper (Hiles BJJ)

2. Gomes Alisson (Dueling Dragons)

Teen Gi 15-17 Combined

1. Travis Moore (GZ)

2. Matt Cooper (Hiles BJJ)

3. Gomes Allison (Dueling Dragons)

Adult Men Gi Divisions

White Belt

149 and Under

1. Travis Moore (GZ)

2. Michael Walters (Wrecking Crew)

3. Ethan ramsey (GZFS)

150-164

1. Jameson Wellman (GZ)

2. Tre Stewart (GZ)

3.Wesley Freze (Liberty/Hiles BJJ)

180-194

1. Jake Childress (Georgetown MMA)

2. Kris Nekuirda (GZ)

3. Josh Norman (Johnson City)

225 and Above

1. Greg Snyder (Jackson)

2. Alec Christy (Victory)

3. Ben Walker (Derby City)

Absolute

1. Ben Walker (Derby City)

2. Greg Snyder (Jackson)

3. Josh Norma (Johnson City)

Masters 225 and Above

1. Greg Snyder (Jackson)

2. Ben Walker (Derby City)

3. Chris Avis (Dento)

Adult Men Blue Belt

149.9 & Below

1. Peter Wang

2. David Lowery (Hiles BJJ)

3. Sam Kinker

150 lbs. to 164.9 lbs.

1. Thomas Uylenbroek (Gurgel)

2. Eric Jarvis (Liberty/ Hiles BJJ)

165 lbs. to 179.9 lbs.

1. Alex Vence (Gurgel)

2. Matt Garretson (Hiles BJJ)

3. Dan Huprin (PJJ)

180 lbs. to 224.9 lbs.

1. Ben Fowler (Derby City)

2. Matthew Crabtree (Jackson)

3. Dominic Garrini (East Coast)

Absolute

1. Matt Crabtree (Jackson)

2. Eric Jarvis (Liberty/Hiles BJJ)

3. Dan Kuprin

Adult Men Purple Belt

Absolute

1. Manuel Lopez (Gurgel)

2. Jason Beckner (Gurgel)

3. Chad Hardy (Derby City)

Upcoming Events:

2013

March 23, 2013 – Herbert Hoover High School

June 1, 2012 – Herbert Hoover High School

***Sept 7, 2013 – WV State Grappling Championships (WV Games @ Magic Island)***

December 7, 2013 – Herbert Hoover High School


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Pre-Register to save cash now

All competitors who pre-register now will save $15. Pre-registration ends 11/28/12 at midnight, so act now: http://www.wvgrapplingopen.com/dec-1st-2012-will-be-our-next-tournament/

Wolverine Claw to the Winners of Our Adult Divisions!!!

We like to provide unique prizes and something different from the standard medal or sword. We really hope everyone will like this award.

Double Elimination Gi and No Gi Tournament December 1st, 2012!!!

Gi & No-Gi Double Elimination Tournament December 1st, 2012. As always, we want all of our competitors to have as much fun as possible, so we offer a well organizedtournament 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). For more information click this link:

http://www.wvgrapplingopen.com/dec-1st-2012-will-be-our-next-tournament/

Updated Hotel Information

www.countryinns.com – 101 Crossing Shopping Center, Elkview – (304) 965-9200

Additional Info

Date: Saturday, December 1st, 2012
Time: Tournament 11am, Referee Meeting at 10am, Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am.
Cost: Only $45 for those who preregister ($60 at the door) and you can compete in as many divisions as you want. $30 for children ($40 at the door)
Format: Gi and No Gi DOUBLE ELIMINATION tournament. Also includes Men, Women, kids, Teens, and masters divisions
Location: Herbert Hoover High School, Clendenin, WV

There will be children’s, teens, women’s, masters (31 and up), and men’s (18-30) 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 for teens will be divided at the tournament but the age brackets will be divided as follows:
Kids 6-8, 9-11, Teens 12-14, 15-17

Experience levels for adult competitors will be white, blue, and
purple and above for the adult gi and the no-gi tournament will be as follows:

No-Gi experience levels
Beginner No Gi: (Less than a year experience. No wrestlers with ANY experience, at any level of competition in this division. The beginner class is for beginners only)
Intermediate No Gi: (1-3 years exp.)
Advanced No Gi (3 years +)

Weigh-ins to be held Friday (12pm-10pm, unless special arrangements are made) and Saturday 9am-11am

Please let me know if there are any question,

Butch Hiles
www.advancedbkj.com
304-549-9370

Weigh-Ins

Friday (Nov 30) and Saturday (Dec 1):
Friday 5PM-10PM (or upon request)

Friday weigh-ins will be at:

Butch Hiles Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA, LLC
410 Summers Street
Charleston, WV 25301

and

Saturday 9AM at the event location

Starting Time and Rules Meeting:
Rules meeting 10:30
Start 11:00PM

Thanks for your time,
Butch Hiles
advancedbkj@yahoo.com

Sponsor: Intimidation Fight Wear


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Valentine Bash

 February 11, 2006

Location:

Skateland of Campbell’s Creek:

421 Campbell’s Creek Dr

Charleston, WV 25306-6807

Team Results

1- Gurgel (35 points)
1- Advanced BKJ (35 points)
2- Ryoma/ Evolve (16 points)
3- Saulo (7 points)
4- MSMA (2 points)

No Gi

150 and under
1- Adam Jones (Gurgel)
2- Jason Cable (Gurgel)
3- Josh Truman (Advanced BKJ)

151-170
1- Roger Thomas (Gurgel)
2- John Esker (Advanced BKJ)
3- Colin Devore (Ryoma/ Evolve)

171-190
1- Jamie Toney (Gurgel)
2- Tommy Carter (Gurgel)
3- Scott Hayes (Advanced BKJ)

191-210
1- Dave Vannest (SAW)
2- Brandon Pierce (Gurgel)
3- Ernie Skaggs (Gurgel)

211 and above
1- Jamie Jarrett (Advanced BKJ)
2- Terraun Jones (Independent)
3- Justin Cable (Advanced BKJ)

White Belt

150 and under
1- Josh Truman (Advanced BKJ)
2- David Winston (Advanced BKJ)
3- David Lowry (Advanced BKJ)

151-170
1- Andrew Holt (Ryoma/ Evolve) *** points originally awarded to the wrong team
2- Chris Baisden (Advanced BKJ/ Relson)
3- Colin Devore (Ryoma/ Evolve)

171-210 (combined class)
1- Brandon Pierce (Gurgel)
2- George Oiler (Gurgel)
3- John Volatile (Ryoma/ Evolve)

211 and above
1- Terraun Jones (Independent)
2- Keith Noe (Advanced BKJ/ Relson)
3- Randy Yates (MSMA)

Blue Belt

150 and under
1- Adam Jones (Gurgel)
2- Bill Dexter (Advanced BKJ)

151-170
1- Scott Layton (Saulo)
2- Teddy Malone (Saulo)
3- Roger Thomas (Gurgel)

171-190
1- Charles Cochran (Advanced BKJ)
2- Ernie Skaggs (Gurgel)
3- Chad Fazenbaker (Ryoma/ Evolve)

Women’s No gi

1- Sarah Newman (SWMA)
2- Lacie McAllister (SWMA)
3- Chrissy Linzy (Yamasaki)

Women’s Gi

1- Chrissy Linzy (Yamasaki)
2- Lacie McAllister (SWMA)

Teen No Gi

Under 175
1- Adam Hager (MSMA)
2- Ryan Rectenwald (MSMA)
3- Mckensey Heath (SWMA)

Over 175
1- Dakota McGinn (SWMA)
2- Dustin Waldren (Advanced BKJ)
3- Sam Bell (MSMA)

Teen Gi

Under 175
1- Sara Newman (SWMA)
2- Ethen McAllister (SWMA)
3- Mckensey Heath (SWMA)

Over 175
1- Adam Hager (MSMA)
2- Sam Bell (MSMA)
3- Dakota McGinn (SWMA)


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12/1/2012 – Gi & No Gi Tournament

All Adult First Place Winners Will Receive A Wolverine Claw!!!

Divisions for Men, Women, Kids, Teens, and Masters

Once again, our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi and No Gi Tournament returns to Hoover High School in Clendenin, WV (near Charleston, WV). This tournament features competitors from all around the surrounding states and is packed with high level competition!

Date: Saturday, December 1, 2012
Time: Tournament 11am, Referee Meeting at 10am, Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am.
Cost: Only $45 for those who preregister ($60 at the door) and you can compete in as many divisions as you want (Preregistration’s must be in our hands no later than 11/28/2012 and the forms will be at the bottom of this page). $30 for women & children ($40 at the door)
Format: Gi and No Gi DOUBLE ELIMINATION tournament with absolute divisions.  Also includes Men’s, Women’s, kids, Teens, and Masters divisions
Location: Herbert Hoover High School, Clendenin, WV (near Charleston)

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 6-8, 9-11, Teens 12-14, 15-17

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 12-17

  • Beginner Gi & No Gi: (Less than a 6 months experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for true beginners only)
  • Intermediate: (6 months – one year)
  • Advanced: (one year and above)

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

Kids 6-11

  • Beginner Gi & No Gi: (Less than a 6 months experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for true beginners only)
  • Intermediate: (6 months – one year)
  • Advanced: (one year and above)

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

Weigh-Ins

Weigh-ins to be held Friday (5pm-10pm, unless special arrangements are made) and Saturday 9am-11am

Please let me know if there are any question,

Butch Hiles
www.advancedbkj.com

304-549-9370

Hotel Info

www.countryinns.com – 101 Crossing Shopping Center, Elkview – (304) 965-9200

Pre-registration

Complete PDF forms can be mailed in but we must have them no later than 11/28/2012

You may also pay via pay-pal but you must email your divisions, etc

 $45 Tournament (Adult Male):

 

$30 Women and Children

 

Additional Information

Scoring for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and No Gi will be the Exact Same

 General Rule Information and Point Scoring


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