Class: NO GI ABSOLUTE
 WEIGHT: 170 AND BELOW

1st: Matt Shaffer
 2nd:Luke Lago
 3rd: Gabe Guevera

Class: NO GI ABSOLUTE
 Weight: 170 and above
 1st: Cody Miskell
 2nd: Jason Cable
 3rd: Chase long

Class: Kids Gi 5-7 WHITE
 Weight: 53.1-62
 1st:Jackson Fields
 2nd: Levi stice

Class: KIDS GI GREY/WHITE
 Weight: 62-70
 1stZack Shawvers
 2nd Ela Kirksey
 3rd Zoe Kirksey

Class: Kids GI 5-7 Grey
 Weight:62.1-70
 1st: Zack Shawver
 2nd: Brody Vance
 3rd: Wyatt Jordan

Class: Kids GI  White 8-10
 Weight: 53.1-62
 1st: Ariana Hale
 2nd: Ben Morell

Class: Kids GI 8-10 White Girls
 Weight: 79.1-88
 1st: Kate Wallace
 2nd: Brooklyn Price
 3rd: Adison Milam

Class: Kids GI WHITE 8-10
 Weight: 79.1-88
 1st: Jodan Eads
 2nd: Lincoln Daetuyler

Class:KIDS  GI WHITE 8-10
 Weight: 99.1-110
 1st Jake Kimble
 2nd: Austin Bumgardener
 3rd Logan French

Class:Kids GI WHITE/GREY 8-10
 Weight: 53 and Below
 1st Isaiah Gomez x2
 2nd Zack Shawver

Class:KIDS GI GREY 8-10
 Weight:62.1-70
 1st Brody Vance
 2nd: Luke Hedrick

Class:KIDS GI GREY 8-10
 Weight70.1-79
 1st Brian Wheeler
 2nd Ayden Hill
 3rd Kasper Eads

Class:KIDS GI YELLOW 8-10
 Weight: 88.1-99
 1st Taven Willams
 2nd Ayden Arthur

Class: KIDS GREY GI 11-12
 Weight: 79.1-88
 1st Gage Hendrick
 2nd AJ La Neve
 3rd Abi Long

Class: KIDS GI YELLOW 11-12
 Weight: 70.1-79
 1stTaven Williams
 2nd Abi Long

Class: Kids GI GREY 11-12
 Weight: 121.1 And Above
 1st Sam Tiano
 2nd Levi Bender

Class:KIDS GI YELLOW 11-12
 Weight: 121.1 and Above
 1st Zach Perkins
 2nd Jude price

Class:TEEN GI YELLOW 13-15
 Weight: 132 and Below
 1st Mirana Allen
 2nd Jacob Tolley

Class: TEEN GI GREY/WHITE
 Weight:132.1-143
 1st Shyla MArtini
 2nd Amelia Bender
 3rd Tyler Kepple

Class:TEEN GI WHITE BELT 16-17
 Weight: 154.1-167
 1st Kieth Percora
 2nd Jacob Catron

Class: TEEN GI WHITE 16-17
 Weight: 183.1-200
 1stBrandon Plaugher
 2nd Jacob Catron

Class: TEEN NO GI BEGINNER 13-15
 Weight: 132.1-143
 1st Amelia Bender
 2nd Shyla Martini
 3rd Tyler Kepple

Class:TEEN NO GI INTERMEDIATE 16-17
 Weight: 154.1-167
 1st Robbie Ring
 2nd Keith Pecora

Class: TEEN NO GI 16-17 INTERMEDIATE
 Weight: 132.1-143
 1st Devin Willoughy
 2nd Jacob Catron
 3rd Maranda Allen

Class: KIDS NO GI INTERMEDIATE 53 AND BELOW
 1st Zack Shawver
 2nd Jackson Fields
 3rd Levi Stire

Class: KIDS NO GI INTERMEDIATE 5-7
 Weight: 62.1-70
 1st Brody vance
 2nd Ela Kirksey
 3rd Zoe Kirksey

Class: KIDS NO GI BEGINNER 8-10
 Weight: 53.1-62
 1st Jackson Fields

Class: KIDS NO GI BEGINNER 8-10
 Weight:79.1-88
 1st Jordan Ead
 2nd Brooklyn Price
 3rd Lincoln Dsetwyler

Class: KIDS NO GI 8-10 INTERMEDIATE
 Weight: 70.1-79
 1st Ayden Hill
 2nd Noah Green
 3rd: Hendrick Luke

Class: KIDS NO GI 8-10 ADVANCED
 Weight: 70.1-79
 1st Ayden Hill
 2nd Kasper Eads

Class: KIDS NO GI 11-12 INTERMEDIATE
 Weight: 121.1 and Above
 1st Sam Tiano
 2nd Zach Perkins
 3rd Levi Bender

Class: Kids No GI 11-12 ADVANCED
 Weightt: 79-88
 1st Taven Williams
 2nd Gage Hendrick
 3rd Jude Price

Class: WOMENS WHITE BELT 135 AND BELOW
 Weight: 135 and below
 1st Kristi Thompson
 2nd Lauren Braggs

Class: WOMENS WHITE BELT 136 AND UP
 Weight: 136 and up
 1st Jessica Wallace
 2nd Maranda Allen

Class: WOMENS WHITE BELT ABSOLUTE
 1st: Jessica Wallace
 2nd Maranda Allen
 3rd Lauren Bragg

Class: WOMENS BLUE GI
 Weight: 135
 1st Ray Harl
 2nd Kaida Awen

Class: WOMEN NO GI INTERMEDIATE
 Weight: 135 and below
 1st Kaida Awen
 2nd Carlie Holstein

Class: WOMENS NO GI
 Weight: 136 and up
 1st Ray Harl
 2nd Jessica Wallace
 3rd MAranda Allen

Class: MENS GI WHITE BELT
 Weight: 150-164.1
 1st Jacob Catron
 2nd Julian Swann
 3rd Adrian Mullins

Class MENS GI WHITE
 Weight: 165-179.9
 1st Garrett Wireman
 2nd Jessie Hackney
 3rd Zachariah Freeman

Class: MENS GI WHITE
 Weight: 180-194.9
 1st Brandon Beacon
 2nd Brandon Plaugher
 3rd Travis Roberts

Class: MENS GI WHITE BELT
 Weight: 195-209.9
 1st Chase Long
 2nd Joseph Hunter
 3rd Doug May

Class: MENS GI WHITE
 Weight:225 AND UP
 1ST Brandon Hickman
 2ND Nick Bailey
 3rd Brian Ramen

Class Men's white belt absolute
 1St Garret Workman
 2ND Zachariah Freeman

Class: MENS GI BLUE BELT
 Weight: 165-179.9
 1ST Robby Ring
 2ND Luke Lagu
 3rd Josh Dempsey

Class : MENS GI BLUE BELT
 Weight: 180-194.9
 1St Levi Plaugher
 2ND John Shelhammer

Class: MENS BLUE BELT
 Weight: 195-209.9
 1St Wes Thompson
 2 d Johnathan Neece
 3rD Logan Cook

Class :MENS GI BLUE BELT
 Weight: 210-224.9
 1St Michael Keeble
 2ND Jason Starcher

Class: MENS BLUE BELT ABSOLUTE
 1st Logan Allen
 2ND  Wes Thompson
 3rd Logan cook

Class: MENS GI PURPLE BELT
 Weight:149.9 and below
 1St Bobby Bailey
 2ND Miles Williams

Class: MENS GI PURPLE BELT
 Weight: 150-164.9
 1St Gabe Guevara
 2ND Brandon Roark

Class: MENS PURPLE GI
 Weight: 180-194.9
 1St Anthony Patrella
 2ND Don Quinn
 3rd Devon Bailey

Class: MENS PURPLE GI
 Weight: 225 nd up
 1st Zack wills
 2nd Jason Cable

Class: MENS PURPLE BELT ABSOLUTE
 1st Don Quinn
 2nd Gabe Guevara
 3rd Bobby Bailey

Class: MENS BROWN GI
 Weight: 165-179.9
 1st Joshua Cale
 2nd Mathew Shaffer

Class: MASTERRS GI WHITE BELT
 Weight: 180-194.9
 1st Joseph Hunter
 2nd Brandon Beacon

Class: MASTERS ABSOLUTE BLUE BELT
 1st Wes Thompson
 2nd Jon Neece

Class:MENS NO GI BEGINNER
 Weight: 165-179.9
 1st Zachariah Freeman
 2nd Jessie Hackney

Class:MENS NO GI INTERMEDIATE
 Weight:150-164
 1st Robbie Ring
 2nd Adam Kolberg
 3rd Jacob Catron

Class: MENS NO GI INTERMEDIATE
 Weight: 195-209.9
 1st Garret Wireman
 2nd Brandon Hickman
 3rd Logan Cook

Class: MENS NO GI BEGINNER ABSOLUTE
 1st  Adam Kolberg
 2nd Brandon Hickman
 3rd Jacob Catron

Class: MENS NO GI ADVANCED
 Weight: 149 and below
 1st Bobby Bailey
 2nd Miles Williams

Class:MENS NO GI ADVANCED
 Weight: 165-179.9
 1st Joshua Cole
 2nd Devon Bailey

Class: MASTERS NO GI ADVANCED
 Weight: 180-194
 1st Anthony Patrella
 2nd Don Quinn

Weigh-in Information

Competitors can weigh-in Friday at 8:15P-9:15P OR Saturday from 8A-10A at the tournament location.  You can do either or and do not have to do both.

Competitors do NOT have to weigh-in with their gi on

Itinerary and Parking

We will start with the No Gi Advanced Money divisions.  However, we will start with all gi competitions following that, and will allow the advanced competitors time to rest.

Kids/teen gi will start immediately following the cash divisions and we will run them on their own mats.  The adults and youth will typically start with the highest belt and we will work down from there.

This same system will apply for the no-gi competitors as well.

The first matches should start at 11A and will follow the rules meeting at 1030A.

Parking

There is some construction in the parking lot.  However, there is parking to the left of the construction and behind the building.

Address: Elk Middle School 5090 Elk River Rd N, Elkview, WV 25071

 Gi & No Gi Double Elimination Tournament April 1, 2017

Teen Gi Divisions: White/GW, Grey, Yellow, Orange, Green, Purple

Teen No Gi Divisions:

 2017 Schedule

***More Updates Possible***

4/1/17 WVGO $700 No Gi Tournament (Elk Middle – Elkview, WV)

6/10/17 ADCC Nationals – WV State University (Institute, WV)

8/19/17 WV State Championships (Magic Island – Charleston, WV)

September WV State Submission Only Championships (Civic Center – Charleston, WV)

10/7/17 WVGO Submission Only (Bluefield, VA)

TBA (Charleston, WV)

***More Updates Possible***

 Gi & No Gi Submission Only Tournament October 8, 2016 in Bluefield, Virginia

2016 Results Gi & No Gi State Championships

WV State Championship 8/20/16

At the Door Registration

75$ at the event for adult men, 65$ for women. All youth (5-17) must pre-register by 8/18/16

Price includes all events (gi and no gi)

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Weigh-Ins

Friday

Time: 7pm-9pm

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, Magic Island

***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 – No Gi Superfight Between Craig Edmondson and Matt Shaffer

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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Things to Bring & Other Event Info

This is a fun, family friendly event, with a lot of vendors and other events going on around us. Many families like to bring extra chairs and some bring pop-up tents to lounge under. It’s a great place to grab some food and drinks from our vendors and enjoy some time with your friends and family while you watch some great sporting action. Besides the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, there will be professional volleyball, professional jetski, cornhole tournaments, live music, and much more.

In case of rain: The tournament is held under a giant tent that has room for the spectators to also get under, if needed.  Definitely come prepared to have a fun time in a unique atmosphere.

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Map of Events

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 20th in Charleston, WV as part of Sportsfest 2016.

• Date: Saturday, August 20th, 2016
• Time: Kids Tournament 10am, Kids Rules Meeting 9:30am, Adult Tournament 11am, Referee Meeting at 10am, Adult Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am
• Cost: All pre-registered competitors are entered to win a trip to the Bahamas or Orlando (more details below). Only 65$ for adult men, if you pre-register, and you can compete in as many divisions as you want, and only 55$ for women and children. It is 75$ for adult men not pre-registered and 65$ for women and children (the post mark date is August 18th, 2016).
• Format: DOUBLE ELIMINATION in both Gi and No Gi divisions, and Absolute divisions in each skill level.
• Location: Magic Island, Charleston, WV 25301 (101 Kanawha Blvd. W, Charleston, WV 25301 – on the river)

Huge Prize Announcement for Every Competitor!

We have some big news that we think will make every competitor happy.

“2 if By Sea Travel” and “Gutter Shield” are offering an amazing prize for one lucky competitor:

Two night Bahamas cruise on a date of the winners choice, after August.

OR

Two nights in Orlando with a day pass to Universal Studios or Magic Kingdom.

They will pay for the cruise and taxes. You are only responsible for the alcohol and extras!

How to win:
Pre-register for the WV State Tournament at:

https://wvgrapplingopen.com/official-state-gi-no-gi-championship-sportsfest-2016/

Everyone who pre-registers for the tournament will be entered to win this prize. If you pre-register someone else, the name that is used as the competitor will be entered to win.

***You must pre-register in order to be entered into the drawing and the winner will be announced at the tournament on August 20th.

You do not want to miss this incredible opportunity!!!

***Due to the size of the tournament, and because of this prize, we will require all youth competitors (5-17) to be registered by 8/18/16. Adult competitors can register online or at the door, BUT they will only be entered into the prize drawing if they pre-register.

https://wvgrapplingopen.com/official-state-gi-no-gi-championship-sportsfest-2016/

Stay tuned for more big announcements

Beautiful, Custom, WV State Championship Medals for 1st-3rd Place

All 1st-3rd place finishers will win an official state championship medal and be declared the WV State Grappling Champion of 2015.

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, and SAS 2015.

Super Fight

The WVGO is please to announce this amazing, no time limit, submission only match between Craid Edmondson (James Clingerman – IN) AND Matt Shaffer (Academy Underground – WV)

These two top notch competitors have been racking up wins all over the country and we wook forward to seeing them face off!

Pre-Register now:

Pre-registration links are below and the deadline is August 18th.

Cost:  Only 65$ for adult male divisions and you can compete in as many divisions as you want, and only 55$ for women and children.  It is 75$ for adult men at the door and 65$ for women at the door (the post mark date is August 18th, 2016).

***All youth competitors (5-17) must pre-register before 8/18/16.  There will be no registration for youth after this time.  However, adults may pre-register or register at the door

Pre-Registration Link:

https://wvgrapplingopen.com/pre-registration/

Sports Fest 2016

On Saturday, August 20th, 2016 Charleston, West Virginia will, once again, host the official state Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Wrestling State Championships as part of the “West Virginia Games.” The WV Games is a huge event that takes place on Magic Island, which is located on the Kanawha River in the capital of West Virginia and offers a scenic backdrop to a flurry of athletic competitions and events.  This is a family friendly event and we encourage all of our competitors to bring their friends and families so they can enjoy all of the other events and activities during the tournament.

Besides the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Wrestling State Championships, the WV Games will also feature several family friendly sporting events from all around the state and country.   With the addition of our numerous vendors and activities, we feel that this is an event that everyone should try and make part of their schedule because it is very rare that you can keep the entire family entertained while waiting for your chance to hit the mats.

Sports Fest is a professional volleyball tournament and a professional jet-ski event that will be featured on national television.  This will just add to the excitement bring bigger and better things to the event as a whole! For more information on sports fest click: http://www.evptour.com/

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

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

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

Kids 5-12

• 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

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

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

Pre-registration Links

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

Pre-registration links are below and the deadline is August 18th.

Cost:  Only 65$ for adult male divisions and you can compete in as many divisions as you want, and only 55$ for women and children.  It is 75$ for adult men at the door and 65$ for women at the door (the post mark date is August 18th, 2016).

***All youth competitors (5-17) must pre-register before 8/18/16.  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@thewvgames.com

At the Door Registration:

75$ at the event for adult men, 65$ for women. All youth (5-17) must pre-register

Price includes all events (gi and no gi)

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Weigh-Ins

Friday

Time: 7pm-9pm

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, Magic Island

***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 – No Gi Superfight Between Craig Edmondson and Matt Shaffer

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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Things to Bring & Other Event Info

This is a fun, family friendly event, with a lot of vendors and other events going on around us. Many families like to bring extra chairs and some bring pop-up tents to lounge under. It’s a great place to grab some food and drinks from our vendors and enjoy some time with your friends and family while you watch some great sporting action. Besides the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, there will be professional volleyball, professional jetski, cornhole tournaments, live music, and much more.

In case of rain: The tournament is held under a giant tent that has room for the spectators to also get under, if needed.  Definitely come prepared to have a fun time in a unique atmosphere.

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Map of Events

After Party

For those looking for something to eat and drink before you head home, meet us at the official after party spot – Adelphia Sports Bar & Grille

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Hotel Info

The Holiday Inn Express 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 and you will be given a discount by typing in, or telling them, a special code “SPF”

Group Rate:  $89.00 plus 13% tax – includes hot-buffet breakfast, ground-level parking, and high-speed Internet

Rooms are limited, so make your reservation today:

Call: 855.729.5133

Or Click Here to Make a Reservation

Our Holiday Inn Express Civic Center offers the best value and the most convenience. Most importantly, we have LOCATION-LOCATION-LOCATION. We are across from the mall and within walking distance of more than 30 restaurants. No need to rent a car, our complimentary shuttle is available 24-hours-a-day for runs to the airport and in the downtown area. During their stay guests will enjoy the following:

Complimentary Express Start hot buffet breakfast featuring our Quickstart Pancake Station along with our world famous Cinnamon Rolls

Complimentary high-speed, wireless Internet

Convenient location, adjacent to the Civic Center and the Town Center Mall

One to two blocks away from over 50 restaurants and pubs.

In room coffeemakers, full size irons and boards, hairdryers, telephones with voicemail and data ports

Flat screen, HD TV and internet access

On site fitness center

Complimentary airport shuttle service including shuttle service in the downtown area

Complimentary, spacious LIGHTED outdoor parking for all overnight hotel guests

The hotel has recommended everyone use their website as they feel it’s the easiest way to book your room.  See you soon!

Holiday Inn Express

100 Civic Center Drive

Charleston, WV 25301

304-345-0600

www.holidayinnexpresscharlestonwv.com

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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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The WVGO Tournament is located directly off the highway, on the beautiful WV State University campus.  The tournament will be in Union Hall – Building 5 in the ballroom.

We will have signs to make sure you get there with ease, but we also want to provide detailed instructions:

Address: WV State University (Union Hall – Building 5), 301 Washington Ave, Dunbar, WV 25064

A campus map is also attached.  Please see below directions and parking information for Union Hall (Building #5 on the attached campus map).

This will be the door you will enter for the tournament

ADCC Gi & No Gi US Nationals

  (Brought to you by the WVGO)

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

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The Upcoming ADCC Super Fights Are Amazing!

The Olympics of Grappling return to Charleston, WV with the best Super Fights the state, and region, has ever seen!

Many want to “talk” about being the best, but the proof is in the talent and the results.  The ADCC has consistently provided the world with the best grappler’s and tournaments for many years now, and this year will be no different.  Do NOT miss these incredible athletes showcase their skills in gi and no gi action!

Ricardo Almeida VS Michael Mihas

Ricardo Almeida is one of ADCC’s most accomplished athletes.  He has fought in Pride, Pancrase, the UFC, and is a black belt under the legendary Renzo Gracie.

He holds many grappling titles and has victories over many of the other top grapplers in the world such as: Josh Barnett, Rigan Machado, Dean Lister, Vitor Shaolin, Comprido, and many others.

Michael Mihas, also known as “Mr. Jiu-Jitsu”, across the internet is a black belt under Marcello Monteiro.  He has competed since the mid 90’s and owns several grappling titles regionally and nationally.  He is looking to make his mark by beating a legend.

Nikki Sullivan VS Amanda Leve

Nikki Sullivan is one of the best grapplers around.  She is an ADCC Pro Trials Winner, NoGi Pan winner, and a multiple time IBJJF medalist.  We know that she will put it all on the line and that is why we are excited to have her in the first women’s super fight in WV history.

Amanda Leve is being called “The Next Big Thing” by many in the grappling and MMA community.  She routinely competes against, and beats, male competotors.  She has won numerous NAGA, Grappler’s Quest, and IBJJF titles and had an epic 20 minute match with UFC superstar Cat Zingano while she was still in High School!

Both of these ladies have won the NoGi Pans and are expected to put on an amazing show for all of the fans!

Tom DeBlass VS Noah DeVore

Tom DeBlass is one of the most respected grapplers and trainers in the world.  He is a former Bellator and UFC fighter with an impressive grappling record as well.

Tom is a NoGi world champion, a Pan American champion, an ADCC champion, and owner of several other world titles.  It’s really hard to find many people as accomplished as he is in his weight class.

Noah DeVore has been making waves on the grappling scene for awhile.  He is definitely an upcoming star but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t accomplished a lot already.  He won the ADCC Nationals and followed that up by winning several cash tournament across the east coast.

Noah is looking to show the world who is after this ADCC!

Dante Rivera VS Jesseray Childrey

Dante Rivera is an Ultimate Fighter 7 competitor, a UFC fighter, a Bellator fighter, and a black belt under Ricardo Almeida.  He has won several NAGA titles, Grappler’s Quest titles, and many more.

Dante is looking to get back on the grappling scene and showcase his talents!

Jesseray Childrey is another local grappler who’s looking to show the world what he has.  He has several MMA titles, and several grappling titles in the WVGO, ADCC, EGO, and more.  He recently beat UFC fighter, Matt Mitrione, in a No Gi war as well.

Jesseray is hungry to show the world he is a force to be reconned with!

Christina Linn VS Maddalyn Bean

For the first time ever, we will feature two youth super stars in an orange belt super-fight.

Christina “Lil-Bit” Linn comes from Team Ribeiro in Virginia and she has been tearing it up in competitions everywhere.  She is making a big making a big name for herself and we are proud to have her showcase her skills for you!

Maddalyn “Jumping” Bean has made huge waves in the Ohio/Pennsylvania region and trains with a great team out of Next Level.  She is non-stop action and she’s always looking for the finish!

 This super-fight will feature how amazing the youth competitors are becoming and we can’t wait for them to put on a show for everyone in attendance.

We are blessed to have so many amazing competitors and matches to show case.  Don’t miss this epic event on June 11th!

Don’t Miss This Tournament

Clearly, these are the best Super Fights to ever hit the state, or region, and if you are a fan of high level grappling you do not want to miss this event!

The list of high level competitors is far too great for us to even list, but the ADCC is the Olympics of Grappling for a reason.  Pre-register now and save money: https://wvgrapplingopen.com/adcc-gi-no-gi-nationals-return-to-charleston-wv-61116/

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ADCC Gi & No Gi US Nationals

The Olympics of grappling are ready to return this June 11, 2016 in Charleston, WV and will feature the best grapplers the state has ever seen.

• Date: Saturday, June 11, 2016

• Time: 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 7:30am and professional grappling divisions will start between 1030-11.  Kids will start before the pros and we will work from the most advanced divisions on down.

• Cost: 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 June 9, 2016)

• Format: Official ADCC rules and scoring in all No Gi divisions (Click Here), and modified IBJJF rules in all gi divisions

• Location: WV State University – Flemmin Hall Gym, 5000 Fairlawn Ave, Institute, WV 25112 (Detailed instructions here)

• Contact: Butch Hiles Butch@ButchHiles.com

• Website: https://wvgrapplingopen.com/adcc-gi-no-gi-nationals-return-to-charleston-wv-61116/