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WVGO 6/1/13 Results

We want to thank all of the great competitors and teams who made this event and amazing success.  We had 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 the WV State Championships on August 17th, 2013

Advanced No Gi 170 and up (Cash Division)

1. Manuel Lopez (Gurgel)

2. Chad Marsh (GZFS)

3. Corey Wamsley (On Point)

Advanced No Gi Under 170 (Cash Division)

1. Tommy Burton (Moundsville/ Hiles)

2. Garret Wireman (GZFS)

3. Omari Clark (Hiles BJJ)

No Gi Divisions

Kids 6-8 Under 70

1. Jayah Corley (Moundsville)

2. Levi Petty (Ribiero)

3. Colton Reel (GZFS)

Kids 6-8 Over 70

1. Isaac Phillips (JC)

2. Patrick Moffatt (Moundsville)

Kids 9-11 Under 70

1. Cayden Dexter (Hiles)

2. Tyler Pan (Moundsville)

3. Caden Reyes (GZFS)

Kids 9-11 Over 75

1. Jake Rannenberg (GZFS)

2. Beau Bearden (Outlaw)

Kids/Teens 12-14 

1. Rocky Steel (Gurgel))

2. Arieana Green (Hiles BJJ)

3. Austin Stahl (Outlaw)

Teens 15-17 

1. Wolfie Steel (Gurgel)

2. Michael Walters (Wrecking Crew)

3. Bobby Bailey (Hiles BJJ)

Mens No Gi Beginner

149 and Under

1. Rick Caruso (MTNR)

2. Jennifer Polisana (Quicksand/ Hiles)

150-164

1. Devon Bailey

2. Michael Mobley (Hiles BJJ)

3. Michael Walters (Wrecking Crew)

195 – 224

1. Billy Vickers (DH)

2. Jacob Carder (Outlaw))

225 and Above

1. Terry Wagner (MTNR)

2. Alec Christy (Victory)

3. Harvey Addison (MTNR)

Absolute

1. Billy Vickers (DH)

2. Rick Carusso (MTNR)

3. Terry Wagner (MTNR)

Mens No Gi Intermediate

150-179

1. Derick Lambert (MTNR)

2. Corey Wamsley (On Point)

3. Garret Wiseman (GZFS)

Mens No Gi Advanced

150-179

1. Omari Clark (Hiles BJJ)

2. Eric Jarvis (Hiles BJJ)

David Forsyth (Outlaw)

Gi Divisions

Kids Gi 6-8 Under 70

1.  Jayah Corley (Moundsville)

2.  Levi Petty (Ribiero)

3. Colton Reel (GZFS)

Kids Gi 6-8 Over 70

1.  Isaac Phillips

2.  Patrick Moffatt (Moundsville)

Kids 9-11 

1. Jacob Scipio (Hiles BJJ)

2. Caden Reyes (GZFS)

3. Jake Rannenberg (GZFS)

Teen 12-14 

1. Austin Stahl (Outlaw)

2. Rocky Steel (Gurgel)

3. Braydon Hardon (Wrecking Crew)

Teen Gi 15-17 

1. Wolfie Steel (Gurgel)

2. Michael Walters (Wrecking Crew)

3. Bobby Bailey (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. Kyle Quisenberry (Outlaw)

2. Vic Tran (GZFS)

150-164

1. Michael Walters (Wrecking Crew)

2. Devon Bailey

3. Garret Wireman (GZFS)

165-179.9

1. Corey Wamsley (On Point)

2. James Wellman (GZFS)

180-194.9

1. Cody Reazelle (GZFS)

2. Greg Weed (GZFS)

3. Scott Ripley

195-225

1. Alec Christy (Victory)

2. Chad Marsh (GZFS)

Absolute

1. Chad Marsh (GZFS)

2. Michael Walters (Wrecking Crew)

3. Greg Weed (GZFS)

Adult Men Blue Belt

149.9 – 164.9

1. Omari Clark (Hiles BJJ)

2. Eric Jarvis (Hiles BJJ)

3. Dave Forsyth (Outlaw)

Adult Men Purple Belt

Lightweight.

1. Jim Tinney/ Brian Propst (Hiles BJJ)

2. Thomas Uylenbroek (Gurgel)

Heavyweight

1. Manuel Lopez (Gurgel)

2. Matt Garretson (Hiles BJJ)


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WVGO 4/20/13 Results

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First, I want to thank all of the great competitors and teams who made this event and amazing success.  We are very thankful for all of the help from the local teams and being able to see new faces as well as old.  We hope to continue to grow BJJ in this area and we will be back in Bluefield, VA in 2013!

Next tournament is 6/1/13 at Herbert Hoover High School in Clendenin, WV

Gi Divisions

Teen 12-14 Lightweight

1. Dakota Lester (Rev/Absolute)

2. Elijah Smith (GZFS)

Teen 12-14 Middleweight

1. Aaron Thompson (Bluefield BJJ/Hiles BJJ)

2. Arieana Green (Hiles BJJ)

Teen 12-14 Combined

1. Aaron Thompson (Bluefield BJJ/Hiles BJJ)

2. Dakota Lester (Rev/Absolute)

3. Arieana Green (Hiles BJJ)

Teen Gi 15-17 

1. James Acard (GZFS)

2. Bobby Bailey (Hiles BJJ/Hall)

3. Gage Whitt (Hiles BJJ)

Adult Men Gi Divisions

White Belt

149 and Under

1. Jeremy Roberts (Absolute JJ)

2. Bobby Bailey (Hall/Hiles BJJ)

3. James Acord (GZFS)

150-164

1. Alex Brown (Rev/Absolute)

2. Aaron Thompson (Bluefield BJJ/Hiles BJJ)

3. Michael Mobley (Hiles BJJ)

165-179.9

1. Chase Vernon (Bluefield BJJ/Hiles BJJ)

2. Michael Feathers (Bluefield BJJ/Hiles BJJ)

180-224.9

1. Kody Casey (Bluefield BJJ/Hiles BJJ)

2. Gage Whitt (Hiles BJJ)

Absolute

1. Alex Brown (Rev/Absolute)

2. Kody Casey (Bluefield BJJ/Hiles BJJ)

3. Brandon Roark (Bluefield BJJ/Hiles BJJ)

Adult Men Blue Belt

165 lbs. to 194.9 lbs.

1. Matt Garretson (Hiles BJJ)

2. Randy Hash (Hiles BJJ)

Adult Men Purple Belt & Above

Lightweight.

1. Jeb Tonkin (GZFS)

2. Jason Wingate (Royce Gracie)

Heavyweight

1. Kody Tuttle (GZFS)

2. TJ Bowling (Cobra)

Masters Divisions

Mens Masters Brown Belt

1. Jason Wingate (Royce Gracie)

2. James Mabon

No Gi Divisions

Teen 12-14 Lightweight

1. Dakota Lester (Rev/Absolute)

2. Elijah Smith (GZFS)

Teen 12-14 Middleweight

1. Aaron Thompson (Bluefield BJJ/Hiles BJJ)

2. Arieana Green (Hiles BJJ)

Teen 12-14 Combined

1. Aaron Thompson (Bluefield BJJ/Hiles BJJ)

2. Dakota Lester (Rev/Absolute)

3. Arieana Green (Hiles BJJ)

Teens 15-17 Under 150

1. Caid Cokley (Cokley)

2. Bobby Bailey (Hiles BJJ/Hall)

3. Luke Williams (Hiles)

Teens 15-17 

1. Bobby Bailey (Hall/Hiles BJJ)

2. Devon Tanning (Weirton Bando)

3. James Acord (GZFS)

Mens No Gi Beginner

149 and Under

1. Harley Partee (MTNR)

2. Mark Blankenship (MTNR)

3. James Acord (GZFS)

150-164.9

1. Devon Bailey (MTNR)

2. Cody Rowe (Crossfit Crazy)

3. Michael Mobley (Hiles BJJ)

165-194

1. Tim Blankenship (MTNR)

2. Chase Vernon (Bluefield BJJ/Hiles BJJ)

3. Michael Feathers (Bluefield BJJ/Hiles BJJ)

195 and Above

1. Sam Dorsey (Hiles BJJ)

2. Jordan Robinson (Crosfit)

3. Harvey Addiosn (MTNR)

Absolute

1. Harley Pertee (MTNR)

2. Hunter Browning (MTNR)

3. Harvery Addison (MTNR)

Mens No Gi Intermediate

149 and Under

1. Jeremy Roberts (Absolute JJ)

2. Harley Pertee (MTNR)

3. Adam Lee

150-164

1. Alex Brown (Rev/Absolute)

2. Devon Bailey (MTNR)

3. Aaron Thompson (Bluefield BJJ/Hiles BJJ)

180-209

1. John Shelhammer (Weiron/Hiles BJJ/GZFS)

2. Matt Garretson (Hiles BJJ)

3. Randy Hash (Hiles BJJ)

Absolute

1. Alex Brown (Rev/Absolute)

2. Harley Pertee (MTNR)


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 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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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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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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WVGO 3/24/12

The WVGO had another strong showing and represented grappling teams from WV, OH, TN, MD, PA, KY, VA, and more.  There was a lot of talent on the mats and the fans were shown a great time.  Constant clapping could be heard after each match, which makes a great environment for jiu-jitsu and submission grappling.

Advanced No Gi 170 and up (Cash Division)

1. Bryan Atterson (Gurgel)

2. Dustin Ware (Gurgel)

3. Manueal Lopez (Gurgel)

Advanced No Gi Under 170 (Cash Division)

1. Dustin Dyer (GAMMA)

2. Jason Beckner (Gurgel)

3. Benji Pyles (Gurgel)

No Gi Divisions

Kids 6-8 49 and Under

1. Carter Duhan

2. Trevor Lilly

Kids 9-10

1. Chance Church

2. Dalton Crabtree

Kids/Teens 12-14

1. Shane Herelwood

2. Bobby Bailey (Hiles BJJ)

3. Tre Stewart

Teens 15-17 106-134

1. Travis Moore

2. Chloe Meadows

Teens 15-17 135-149

1. James Overfield (GZFS Morgantown)

2. Dylan Stalnaker

Teens 15-17 150-164

1. Taylor Meadows

2. Travis Moore

Teens 15-17 Heavyweight

1. Sophias Joergensen

2. Matt Cooper (Hiles BJJ)

3. Joab Camp (Hiles BJJ)

Mens No Gi Beginner

149 and Under

1. George Brown

2. Taylor Meads

3. Jeremy Brooks

150-164

1. Logan Holshey

2. Ethan Ramsey

3. Derek Lambert

165-194

1. Brandon Howard

2. Wes Freize

3. Brad Broker

195 and Above

1. Josh Jewell

2. Chris Smith

3. Timothy Govin

Absolute

1. Derek Lambert

2. George Brown

3. Jeremy Brooks

Mens No Gi Intermediate

149 and Under

1. Peter wang

2. Timothy Worley

3. David Lowery (Hiles BJJ)

150-164

1. Omari Clark (Hiles BJJ)

2. Eric Jarvis (Libery)

3. Joab Camp (Hiles BJJ)

165-179

1. Ryan Shank (Hiles BJJ)

2. Sophus Joergenson

3. Steven Scott

180-194

1. Ben Fowler

2. John Rodriguez

195-224

1. Jimbo Adkins (Liberty)

2. Derek Barbee

3. Kevin Cochran (Gurgel)

Absolute

1. Ben Fowler

2. Summers

3. Peter Wang

Mens No Gi Advanced

150-164

1. Thomas U (Gurgel)

2. Tom Carper

180-194

1. George Oiler (Gurgel)

2. Josh Flowler (GZFS Morgantown)

3. Kevin Cochran (Gurgel)

Gi Divisions

Kids Gi 6-8

1.  Jacob Scipio (Hiles BJJ)

2.  Tyler Wiese

3. Trevor Lilly

Kids 9-11 White Belt 70-89#

1. Chance Church

2. Dalton Crabtree

Kids 9-11 Yellow Belt

1. Reed Craigmiles

2. Arieana Green (Hiles BJJ)

Teen 12-14 White Belt

1. Texil Pyle

2. Tre Stewart

3. Dylan Epling

Teen Gi 15-17

1. James Overfield

2. Travis Moore

3. Joab Camp (Hiles BJJ)

Adult Women Gi

135 and Under

1.  Chloe Meadows

2. Logan Hamilton (Hiles BJJ)

136 and Over

1. Ashley Weichelt

2. Cynthia Davis

3. Sarlenna LocklearAdult Men Gi Divisions

White Belt

149 and Under

1. James Riffer

2. Evan Ramsey

3. Cyeslaw Smalkowski

150-164

1.

2.

3.

225 and Above

1. Adam Orwig

2. Chris Vital

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. Omari Clark (Hiles BJJ)

2. Thomas Uley (Gurgel)

3. Kyle Smith

165 lbs. to 179.9 lbs.

1. Ben Fowler

2. Matt Garretson (Hiles BJJ)

3. Eddie Wiseman

195 lbs. to 209.9 lbs.

1. Kevin Cochran (Gurgel)

2. Richie Basford (Saulo)

Adult Men Purple Belt

165 lbs. to 179.9 lbs.

1. Joshua Swecker (GZFS Morgantown)

1. Manuel Lopez (GZFS Morgantown)

3. Jeffery Morris

Absolute

1. Andrew Pricket (Staunton MMA)

2. John Esker (Hiles BJJ)

3. Ted Malone (Saulo)

Masters Divisions

Mens Masters White Belt 165-179

1. Chris Avis

2. Kelly Wilmore (Saulo)

3. Anthony Wheeler

Mens Masters Blue Belt 165-179

1. Buddy Morgan (GAMMA)

2. Alex Alvarez (Hiles BJJ)

Mens Masters Blue Belt Heavyweight

1. Kevin Cochran (Gurgel)

2. Terry Owen (Hiles BJJ)

Mens Masters Purple Belt 165 and Under

1. Brian Davis (GAMMA)

2. Ted Malone (Saulo)

3. John Esker (Hiles BJJ)


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BJJ & Submission Wrestling Tournament Feb 20, 2010

Purple Belt and Above:
1. Evan Williams – Columbus/Jorge Gurgel
2. Ben Cook – Columbus/Jorge Gurgel
3. Andrew Prickett – Marcello Monteiro

Purple/ Blue Belt Absolute
1. Ben Cook – Columbus/Jorge Gurgel
2. Evan Williams – Columbus/Jorge Gurgel
3. Dustin Ware – Columbus/Jorge Gurgel

Blue Belt

149 And Below
1. Tim Miller – Butch Hiles BJJ/ Marcello Monteiro
2. Jeb Tonkin – GZ Morgantown
3. David Cloptin – GZ Morgantown

165-179
1. Gil Garza – Huntington/ Gurgel
2. Tom Kozlowski – Columbus/Gurgel

180 lbs. to 194.9 lbs.
1. Kyle Vass – GZ Morgantown
2. Adam Prickett – Marcello Monteiro
3. Tom Kowslowski – Gurgel/ Columbus

Blue Belt Heavyweight
1. Jason McGuire – Gurgel/ Huntington
2. Gustavo Peixoto – SVT
3. Joe Bogard – Gurgel/ Columbus
3. Eric Halstead – Butch Hiles BJJ/ Marcello Monteiro

White Belt

149 And Under
1. Ryan Rooney – GZ Morgantown
2. Shaun Caraway – SVT
3. Gary Thompson

150-164.9
1. Jason Brown – SVT
2. Daniel Belcher – Butch Hiles BJJ/ Marcello Monteiro
3. Doug Horchler – Gurgel/ Huntington

165-179
1. Derek McWilliams – GZ Morgatown
2. James Smith – Marcello Monteiro/ Tribe
3. Michael Pamfilis

180-194.9
1. Germaine Johnson – Marcello Monteiro/ Tribe
2. Drew Bassett – Marcello Monteiro
3. Burns Diamond – Butch Hiles BJJ/ Marcello Monteiro

195 and Above
1. Travis Cowles – GZ Morgantown
2. RJ Hedrick – Marcello Monteiro/ Tribe
3. TJ Adkins – Butch Hiles BJJ/ Marcello Monteiro

No Gi Beginner

149 And Below
1. Derek Wright
2. Jimmy Lobo
3. Gary Thompson

150-164.9
1. Michael Lovejoy – Butch Hiles BJJ/ Marcello Monteiro
2. Ali Alasker
3. Doug Horchler – Huntington/ Jorge Gurgel

180 lbs. to 194.9 lbs.
1. Mike Snider – Dragon’s Den
2. Drew Bassett – Marcello Monteiro
3, Don Quinn – 10th Planet Morgantown

Heavyweight
1. Walt Ramsey – 10th Planet Morgantown
2. Patrick Stevens – Dragon’s Den

No Gi Beginner Absolute
1. Michael Lovejoy – Butch Hiles BJJ/ Marcello Monteiro
2. Walt Ramsey – 10th Planet Morgantown

No Gi Intermediate
165-179
1. Zac Gobul – Dragon’s Den
2. Jeremy Lane – Butch Hiles BJJ/ Marcello Monteiro
3. Ryan Anderson – 10th Plant Morgantown

180 lbs. to 194.9 lbs. (combines with 165-179)
1. Zac Gobul – Dragon’s Den
2. Matt Thompson – Butch Hiles BJJ/ Marcello Monteiro

No Gi Advanced
1. Kyle Vass – GZ Morgantown
2. Josh Fowler – GZ Morgantown
3. Travis Cowles – Gz Morgantown

Kids & Teen Divisions – No Gi

6-8yr Olds
1. Cayden Dexter – Butch Hiles BJJ/ Marcello Monteiro
2. Ian Sears – Butch Hiles BJJ/ Marcello Monteiro
3. Dalton Crabtree – SVT

9-11yr Olds
1. John Rowland – Dragon’s Den
2. Alex Tatum – Butch Hiles BJJ/ Marcello Monteiro
3. Bobby Bailey – Butch Hiles BJJ/ Marcello Monteiro/ Jason Hall

12-14yr Olds
1. Chris Stokes – Kruse MMA
2. Tyler Cottrell – GZ Morgantown
3. Zachary Miller – SVT

15-17yr Olds
1. Derek Wright – Dragon’s Den
2. Evan Cameron
3. Kasey Bowles

Kids & Teen Divisions – Gi

6-8 Beginners
1. Cayden Dexter – Butch Hiles BJJ/ Marcello Monteiro
2. Ian Sears – Butch Hiles BJJ/ Marcello Monteiro
3. Michael Simpson – Butch Hiles BJJ/ Marcello Monteiro

6-8 Intermediate
1. Dalton Crabtree – SVT
2. Robert Rowland – Dragon’s Den

9-11yr Olds
1. Bobby Bailey – Butch Hiles BJJ/ Marcello Monteiro/ Jason Hall
2. Brett Wimmer – Butch Hiles BJJ/ Marcello Monteiro/ Jason Hall
3. John Rowland – Dragon’s Den

12-14yr Olds
1. AJ Stephens – SVT
2. Chris Stokes – Kruse MMA
3. Jordyn Stephens – SVT

15-17yr Olds
1. Jimmy Lobo
2. Derek Wright – Dragon’s Den
3. Evan Cameron

Kids & Teen Team Winners:
1. Butch Hiles BJJ (28)
2.  Dragon’s Den (16)
3.  SVT – Stephens Vale Tudo (14)


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2009 WV State BJJ Championships

Team State Champions:

1. Butch Hiles BJJ

2. GZFS

3. Gurgel

No Gi
Youth 9-11
1. Stoney Totten (Butch Hiles)
2. Corey White (Butch Hiles)

Teens
1. Paul Cooper
2. Martin Hayden (Butch Hiles)
3. Caleb Roach

Teen – Heavy
1. Cody Hilty (DMI)
2. Gavin Kerling (Elite Unit MMA)
3. Jacob Coe (Morgantown Ground Zero)

Adult No Gi Beginner

149.9 & Below
1. Sam Kinker (Jorge Gurgel)
2. Ethan Kirkman (Jorge Gurgel)
3. Jeff Smith (Butch Hiles)

150 lbs. to 164.9 lbs.
1. John Robinette (Pikeville)
2. Randall Prince (Jorge Gurgel)
3. Richie Adkins (Advanced BJJ/ Butch Hiles)

165 lbs. to 179.9 lbs.
1. Keith Goldsmith (Jorge Gurgel)
2. Micheal Lovejoy (Butch Hiles)
3. Josh Hunt (Butch Hiles)

180 lbs. to 194.9 lbs.
1. Jeff Breeden (Butch Hiles)
2. Derrick McWilliams (Morganown Ground Zero)
3. Joshua Perry

195 lbs. to 209.9 lbs.
1. Dave Wooten (Advanced BJJ/ Butch Hiles)
2. Jason Shepherd
3. Justin Holloway

Heavyweights
1. Travis Cowles (Morgantown Ground Zero)
2. Jason Crookshanks (Butch Hiles)
3. Caleb Sedlock (Oak Hill BJJ/ Butch Hiles)

Adult No Gi Intermediate

149.9 & Below
1. Aaron Soderberger (Morgantown Ground Zero)
2. Jacob Coe (Morgantown Ground Zero)

150 lbs. to 164.9 lbs.
165 lbs. to 179.9 lbs.
180 lbs. to 194.9 lbs.

195 lbs. to 209.9 lbs.
1. Scott Huffman
2. Kody Tuttle (Morgantown Ground Zero)
3. John Shelhammer (Butch Hiles)

Intermediate Absolute
1. Kody Tuttle (Morgantown Ground Zero)
2. Travis Cowell (Morgantown Ground Zero)
3. Charlie Mullins

Adult No Gi Advanced

149.9 & Below
1. Jeb Tonkin (Morgantown Ground Zero)
2. Omari Clark
3. Charlie Mullins

180 lbs. to 194.9 lbs.
1. Sampy Hardin (Morgantown Ground Zero)
2. Manual Lopez (Morgantown Ground Zero)
3. Benjamin Clere (Butch Hiles)

Combined Heavyweights.
1. Jerad Oiler (Jorge Gurgel)
2. Mark Crawn (Jorge Gurgel)
3. Loren Bradley (Butch Hiles)

Advanced Absolute

1. Sampy Hardin (Morgantown Ground Zero)
3. Mark Crawn (Jorge Gurgel)
3. Travis Cowell (Morgantown Ground Zero)

Gi Divisions

Youth 9-11
1. Stoney Totten (Butch Hiles)
2. Corey White (Butch Hiles)

Teens
1. AJ Stephens (SVT)
2. Caleb Roach
3. Martin Hayden (Butch Hiles)

Adult White Belt

149.9 & Below
1. Sam Kinker (Jorge Gurgel)
2. (Morgantown Ground Zero)
3. Jason Axley (Jorge Gurgel)

150 lbs. to 164.9 lbs.
1. John Robinette (Pikeville Combat Sports)
2. John McElwain (Saulo Ribeiro)
3. Daniel Belcher (Butch Hiles)

165 lbs. to 179.9 lbs.
1. Matt Thompson (Butch Hiles)
2. Josh Hunt (Butch Hiles)
3. Keith Goldsmith (Jorge Gurgel)

180 lbs. to 194.9 lbs.
1. Rick Bowman (Butch Hiles)
2. Jeff Breeden (Butch Hiles)
3. Burns Diamond (Butch Hiles)

195 lbs. to 209.9 lbs.
1. Michael Bryan (Butch Hiles)
2. Dave Wooten (Advanced BJJ/ Butch Hiles)

Heavyweights
1. Travis Cowles (Morgantown Ground Zero)
2. Jason Crookshanks (Butch Hiles)
3. Caleb Sedlock (Oak Hill BJJ/ Butch Hiles)

White Belt Absolute
1. Rick Bowman (Butch Hiles)
2. Daniel Belcher (Butch Hiles)
3. Caleb Sedlock (Oak Hill BJJ/ Butch Hiles)

Adult Blue Belt

150 lbs. to 164.9 lbs.
1. David Bailey (Jorge Gurgel)
2. Alex Hilton
3. Jeb Tonkin (Morgantown Ground Zero)

Heavyweights
1. Tom Boslaugh (Butch Hiles)
2. Manuel Lopez (Morgantown Ground Zero)
3. Gustavo Peixoto (SVT)

Blue Belt Absolute – Co Champions
1. Jeb Tonkin (Morgantown Ground Zero)
1. Kody Tuttle (Morgantown Ground Zero)


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All No-Gi Tournament 7/30/08

Location: North Charleston, WV

Advanced HW

1. Joe “Grinch” Neuland
2. Jason Hall (moved up to fight HW)
3. Tyler Huffman

Regular HW

1. Chris Waters
2. John Shellhammer
3. Burns Diamond

Lightweight

1. Tim Miller
2. Zac Perry
3. Josh Waters

Absolute
1. Tyler Huffman
further results to follow

Submission of the night: Josh Waters (gogo plata)

Fight of the night: Arden Casto and Zac Perry


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