WVGO
Apr 16, 2013
WVGO 4/20/13 Itinerary

BJJ-4-20-13 (1)

Last Day to Pre-register now (Until 11:59PM on 4/18/13)

4/18/13 is the last day to pre-register and save up to $15. Just follow this link and pre-register at the bottom before it’s too late:

https://wvgrapplingopen.com/gi-no-gi-submission-only-tournament-april-20-2013-in-bluefield-virginia/

Of course, you can still register at the door if you want to wait until the day of.

Weigh-ins

Friday (4/19/13): 6pm-8pm at Graham High School

Saturday (4/20/13)8:45am -10:30am at Graham High School

In some cases, special arrangements can be made by calling Butch Hiles at 304-549-9370

Tournament Schedule

Saturday (4/20/13):

Weigh-ins will start at 8:45am

Rules Meeting at 10:30am

11:00am will start the first purple belt and above matches

Please arrive in plenty of time to get weighed in and attend the rules meeting.

The gi divisions will be the first thing to start following the no-gi advanced division and we will work from the highest belts down.

Submission Only Rules

Single elimination format, with no points.

Time limit: All matches will be 10 minutes in length.  If there is no submission within the 10 minutes, there will be a 5 minute overtime period.  If there is still not a submission the referee will pick the winner based on aggression, position, and attempted submissions.

Legal and illegal techniques can be found here: https://wvgrapplingopen.com/rules/

Experience levels can be found here:

Experience Levels

If there are any questions, please let us know.

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info@thewvgames.com

304-549-9370

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Mar 24, 2013
WVGO 3/23/13 Results

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WVGO 3/23/13 Results

First, I want to thank all of the great competitors and teams who made this event and amazing success.  We had a couple hundred competitors who gave it their all and some great refs and helpers that made this one of the best events yet.  As always, this event is not possible with all of you great people.

Next tournament is 4/20/13 in Bluefield, VA

Advanced No Gi 170 and up (Cash Division)

1. Cameron Knight (Gurgel)

2. Kody Tuttle (GZFS)

3. Ryan Shank (Hiles)/Jesserny Childrey (Georgetown MMA)

Advanced No Gi Under 170 (Cash Division)

1. Jeb Tonkin (GZFS)

2. David Forsyth (GZFS)

3. Thomas Uylenbroek (Gurgel)

No Gi Divisions

Kids 6-8 60 and Under

1. Camden Wiese (Luiz)

2. Jayah Corley (Moundsville)

3. Brayden Wiese (Luiz)

Kids 6-8 60 and Over

1. Lance Jacobs (MCMA)

2. Isaac Phillips (Moundsville)

3. Kayce Bailley (GZFS)

Kids 9-11 Under 75

1. Cayden Dexter (Hiles)

2. Jacob Rannenberg (GZFS)

3. Tyler Wiese (Luiz)

Kids 9-11 Over 75

1. Anthony Little (CMA)

2. Elijah Smith (GZFS)

3. Logan Ord (Cobra)

Kids/Teens 12-14 Under 100

1. Adam Watson (Victory)

2. Dekota Perry (Hiles BJJ)

3. Tanner White (MTNR)

Kids/Teens 12-14 Over 100

1. Caid Cokley (Cokley)

2. Daniel Contraguerro (Contraguerro)

3. Austin Stahl (Outlaw)

Teens 15-17 Under 150

1. Caid Cokley (Cokley)

2. Bobby Bailey (Hiles BJJ/Hall)

3. Luke Williams (Hiles)

Teens 15-17 150-190

1. Tommy Burton (Moundsville)

2. Alex Shelley (Oakland)

3. Tre Stewart (GZFS)

Teens 15-17 190 and Above

1. Matt Cooper (Hiles BJJ)

2. Sam Dorsey (Hiles BJJ)

3. Gage Whitt (Hiles/Hall)

Mens No Gi Beginner

149 and Under

1. Harley Partee (MTNR)

2. Caid Cokley (Cokley)

3. Eric Davis

150-164

1. Eder Flores (Georgetown MMA)

2. Steve Midcap (Weirton Bando)

3. Chris Pontier (Cobra)

165-194

1. Cole Valentine (Victory)

2. Devin Tennant (Weirton)

195 and Above

1. Brandon Howard (Bluegrass)

2. Scott Ripley (Hiles BJJ)

3. Sam Dorsey (Hiles BJJ)

225 and Above

1. Harvey Addison (MTNR)

2. Mikail Perrine (Oakland)

Absolute # 1 w/ Teens

1. Hakim Johnson (Hiles BJJ)

2. wSam Dorsey (Hiles BJJ)

3. Michael Mobley (Hiles BJJ)

Absolute # 2

1. Josh Turley (Hiles BJJ)

2. will update

3. will update

Women’s No-gi 135 and Under

1. Brittany Williams (Monster)

2. Marilyn Sixto (MACE)

Women’s Absolute

1. Sara Harvey (Oakland MMA)

2. Brittany Williams (Monster)

3. Marilyn Sixto (MCMA)

Masters Lightweight

1. Joshua McFarland (Bluegrass)

2. Fred Fredrick (Outlaw)

3. Roger Beckett (Saulo)

Mens No Gi Intermediate

149 and Under

1. Ethan Ramsey (GZFS)

2. Chad Rector

150-164

1. Hakim Johnson (Hiles BJJ)

2. Jim Willison (Bluegrass)

165-179

1. Joshua McFarland (Bluegrass)

2. Joe Doughty (Weirton Bando)

3. Nick Defazio (Outlaw)

180-209

1. Josh Turley (Hiles BJJ)

2. Phillip Garza (MCMA)

210-225

1. Jimbo Adkins

2. Daniel Brison (Gurgel)

Absolute

1. Daniel Kennon

2. Pillip Garza (MCMA)

Mens No Gi Advanced

150-164

1. David Forsyth (GZFS)

2. Roger Beckett (Saulo)

165-179.9

1. Matt Garretson (Hiles BJJ)

2. Tyrelle Olding (Georgetown)

180-194

1. Ryan Shank (Hiles BJJ)

2. John Badoil (MACE)

195-209

1. Billy Poe (Monster)

2. James Madon (Blue Moon)

225 and Above

1. Jesseray Childrey (Georgetown)

2. TJ Bowling (Cobra)

Gi Divisions

Kids Gi 6-8

1.  Cameron Wiese (Luiz)

2.  Lane Blake (Victory)

3. Kayce Bailey (GZFS)

Kids 9-11 50-65

1. Tyler Wiese (Luiz)

2. Jacob Bowman (Hiles BJJ)

Kids 9-11 75-85

1. Jacob Rannenberg (GZFS)

2. Brayden Morris (CRJJ)

3. Logen Ord (Cobra)

Kids 9-11 90 and Above

1. Elijah Smith (GZFA)

2. Logan Bowman (Hiles BJJ)

Teen 12-14 Under 100

1. Adam Watson (Victory)

2. Dekota Perry (Hiles BJJ)

Teen 12-14 Under 100-135

1. Arieana Green (Hiles BJJ)

2. Louisa Smith (Cobra)

Teen 12-14 Combined

1. Arieana Green (Hiles BJJ)

2. Adam Watson (Victory)

3. Dekota Perry (Hiles BJJ)

Teen 12-14 135 and Over

1. Caid Cokley (Cokley)

2. Austin Stahl (Outlaw)

3. Isaiah Estabrook (Hiles BJJ)

Teen Gi 15-17 Under 175

1. Caid Cokley (Cokley)

2. Bobby Bailey (Hiles BJJ/Hall)

3. tre Stewart (Hiles BJJ)

Teen Gi 15-17 Over 175

1. Alex Shelley (Oakland)

2. Gage Whitt (Hiles BJJ/Hall)

Adult Men Gi Divisions

White Belt

149 and Under

1. Caid Cokley (Cokley)

2. Ethan Ramsey (GZFS)

3. Vic Fran (GZFS)

150-164

1. Hakim Johnson (Hiles BJJ)

2. David Forsyth (GZFS)

3. Johnny Morales (Valley)

165-179.9

1. Cody Baldwin (MCMA)

2. Tyrelle Olding (Georgetown)

3. Bryan Lopez (Bruiser)

180-194.9

1. Josh Turley (Hiles BJJ)

2. Brandon Workman (Gigo/Patt)

195-209.9

1. Brandon Howard (Bluegrass)

2. David Watson (Victory)

210-224.9

1. Daniel Brison (Gurgel)

2. Michael Keeble (GZFS)

3. Scott Ripley (Hiles BJJ)

225 and Above

1. Jesseray Childrey (Georgetown)

2. Trevor Smith (Hiles BJJ)

3. Mikail Perrine (Oakland)

Absolute

1. Jesseray Childrey (Georgetown)

2. Brandon Workman (Diogo/Patt)

3. Daniel Brison (Gurgel)

Adult Men Blue Belt

149.9 – 164.9

1. Brian Propst (Hiles BJJ)

2. Jim Willison (Bluegrass)

3. Joe Sacripanti (Steel City)

165 lbs. to 179.9 lbs.

1. Matt Garretson (Hiles BJJ)

2. Jim Tinney (Hiles BJJ)

3. Alex Vence (GZ)

180-194.9

1. John Badon (MACE)

2. Don Quinn (GZFS)

3. Germaine Johnson (Victory)

195 lbs. to 224.9

1. Billy Poe (Monster)

2. Phillip Garza (MCMA)

225 and Above

1. Nate Heslep (Hiles BJJ)

2. Daniel Kennon (Bluegrass)

Absolute

1. Billy Poe (Monster)

2. John Badol (MACE)

3. Nate Heslep (Hiles BJJ)

Adult Men Purple Belt

Lightweight.

1. Jeb Tonkin (GZFS)

1. Thomas Uylenbroek (Gurgel)

3. Roger Beckett (Saulo)

Heavyweight

1. Kody Tuttle (GZFS)

2. TJ Bowling (Cobra)

Masters Divisions

Mens Masters Blue Belt 165-179

1. Jim Tinney (Hiles BJJ)

2. Josh McFarland (Bluegrass)

Mens Masters Blue Belt Heavyweight

1. Daniel Kennon (Bluegrass)

2. Ron Jacobs (MCMA/Hiles BJJ)

3. Jermain Johnson

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Mar 21, 2013
Gi & No Gi Submission Only Tournament April 20, 2013 in Bluefield, Virginia

 Gi & No Gi Submission Only Tournament April 20, 2013 in Bluefield, Virginia

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

Date: Saturday, April 20, 2013

Time: Tournament 11am (Cash tournament starts), 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 4/18/2013 and the forms will be at the bottom of this page).

$30 for children ($40 at the door)

$60 for those who are competing for the cash prizes but they may also compete in any other division at no extra charge

Format: Gi and No Gi SUBMISSION ONLY.  Also includes Men, Women, kids, Teens, and masters divisions
Location: Graham High School in Bluefield, VA

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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 questions,

Butch Hiles
www.wvgrapplingopen.com

304-549-9370

Pre-Registration (Must be done by 4/18/13)

$45.00 pre-registration for all adult competitors ($60 at the door)




$30.00 for children ($40 at the door) – $45 pre-registartion if they are doing adult division as well




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Mar 20, 2013
Schedule for WVGO 3/23/13

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Last Day to Pre-register now (Until 11:59PM on 3/20/13)

This is the last day to pre-register and save up to $15. Just follow this link and pre-register at the bottom before it’s too late:
https://wvgrapplingopen.com/wvgo-gi-no-gi-cash-tournament-set-for-32313/

Of course, you can still register at the door if you want to wait until the day of.

Weigh-in & Tournament Schedule
Friday: Weigh-ins will be Friday night from 7:30-9:30PM at Hoover High School.
However, if there is an urgent need, special arrangements may be able to be made by calling 304-549-9370 that day.

Saturday: Weigh-ins will start at 8:30am
10:30am Rules Meeting
11:00am will start the No-Gi $$$ Tournament
Please arrive in plenty of time to get weighed in and attend the rules meeting.

The gi divisions will be the first thing to start following the no-gi advanced division and we will work from the highest belts down. The Intermediate and Beginner No-gi will run last.

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Feb 1, 2013
WVGO Gi & No Gi Cash Tournament Set for 3/23/13

 

Gi & No Gi Double Elimination Tournament March 23, 2013

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  $700 in Cash Prizes!!!

$700 in Cash Prizes & Divisions for Men, Women, Kids, Teens, and Masters

Once again, our annual March 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, March 23, 2013
Time: Tournament 11am (Cash tournament starts), 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 3/20/2013 and the forms will be at the bottom of this page).

$30 for children ($40 at the door)

$60 for those who are competing for the cash prizes but they may also compete in any other division at no extra charge

Format: Gi and No Gi DOUBLE ELIMINATION tournament with Cash Prizes for special absolute divisions.  Also includes Men, Women, kids, Teens, and masters divisions
Location: Herbert Hoover High School, Clendenin, WV

Cash Prizes for the winner of our No Gi Advanced Divisions!!!

Featuring two Absolute No Gi Divisions with a $350 cash prize for the winner of each division.  These special divisions will be single elimination and the weight classes will be as follows:

170 lbs. and under and 171 lbs. and up

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 (7:30pm-9:30pm at Hoover High School, unless special arrangements are made) and Saturday 9am-10:30am

Please let me know if there are any questions,

Butch Hiles
www.wvgrapplingopen.com

304-549-9370

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Dec 3, 2012
Results – WVGO 12/1/12

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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Nov 28, 2012
Today is the Last Day to Pre-register for Saturday’s Tournament

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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Nov 28, 2012
Valentine’s Day Bash 2/11/06

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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Sep 24, 2012
Next Tournament – December 1, 2012 (Wolverine Claw to the Winners)

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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