UFC Hall of Famer – Stephan Bonnar

Stephan will be teaching a no-gi seminar on 11/7 at 6PM. He is a black belt under the legendary, Carson Gracie, and a UFC Hall of Famer with a list of accomplishments a mile long!

***As always open to all affiliations***

Date: 11/7/19

Time: 6PM

Cost: $50 or just $100 to go to both seminars (Marcello Monteiro on 11/8)

Location: Butch Hiles BJJ, 410 Summers St, Charleston, WV 25301

This will fill up fast, so please reserve your spot for just $20 by clicking here: https://www.paypal.me/butchhiles

More About Stephan Bonnar

Stephan Patrick Bonnar (born April 4, 1977) is an American professional wrestler and retired professional mixed martial artist. Bonnar competed as a Light Heavyweight in the UFC for most of his career. Bonnar was the runner-up on The Ultimate Fighter 1, his TUF Ultimate Finale loss to Forrest Griffin is considered to be one of the most important fights in the history of the UFC. For most of his career Bonnar played the “role of the underdog”, this is particularly exemplified in his fight with Anderson Silva at UFC 153. In addition to Griffin and Silva, Bonnar faced world champions Lyoto Machida, Tito Ortiz, Mark Coleman, Jon Jones, and Rashad Evans.

Bonnar is the current World Class Revolution Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Champion in his first reign, having defeated MVP on September 27, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas.

Bonnar has an extensive background in combat sports, beginning wrestling when he was 10 years old, Tae Kwon Do at age 12, Brazilian jiu-jitsu at age 22, and then added boxing and Muay Thai when he was 24 years old. He earned his black belt in Tae Kwon Do at the age of 16 and was a two-time Golden Gloves Champion in the Super Heavyweight division.

Bonnar began training Brazilian jiu-jitsu with the legendary Carlson Gracie during the summer of 1999, under whom he received his purple belt before Carlson’s passing. During his tenure as a student of Carlson Gracie’s he was given the nickname Robocop. This experience has led to most of his bouts ending by way of submission. Stephan now trains Brazilian jiu-jitsu in Las Vegas under Master Sergio Penha. However, he also has trained in Muay Thai during several trips to Thailand. Since the beginning of 2010 Bonnar has been training Muay Thai in Las Vegas under Master One Kick Nick Blomgren at One Kick’s Gym.

Marcello Monteiro BJJ Seminar and Promotions

Don’t miss you chance to train with one of the best BJJ coaches around!

Date: 11/8/19

Time: 6PM

Cost: $75 (attend both seminars for $100 Bonnar/Marcello)

Location: Butch Hiles BJJ, 410 Summers St, Charleston, WV 25301

More About Marcello Monteiro

Marcello grew up in the country that created Brazilian Jiu Jitsu…

At the age of 6 years old Marcello started learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with Alvaro Barreto (Carlos and Helio Gracie’s student) at the Corpo Quatro Academy in Copacabana Rio De Janeiro/ Brazil. But at that age, Marcello was just a small kid that used to train on and off and he didn’t know how BJJ would change his life.

At the age of 16, Marcello started to take BJJ very serious in his life.
Many years ago, some of Carlson Gracie’s best students in Brazil were Sergio Souza “Bolao”, Ricardo De La Riva and Ricardo Juca. These were among many BJJ Masters that he had the opportunity to train with and helped his game. Marcello likes to speak about these 3 old masters.
Sergio Souza helped Marcello’s game for about 1 year. Sergio Souza is best known in Brazil for his “butterfly” guard.

De La Riva is best known for his “De La Riva Hook” and Ricardo Juca is best known in Brazil for his fighting strategies for back attacks and mount attacks. Juca also published in the very first BJJ book in Brazil.
For many years Marcello was considered De La Riva’s protege at his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy in Rio De Janeiro/Brazil. De La Riva showed Marcello all the secret details of his De La Riva Guard game. Juca showed Marcello all his fighting strategies while focusing on teaching Marcello the way he should think during a match.

Marcello helped De La Riva give BJJ lessons at his school for many years, until achieving his Black Belt in December of 1999.
In 1998 Marcello opened his first school in Nova Friburgo in Rio De Janeiro/Brazil where he has turned regular students into State, National and World Champions.

Marcello always says, “He was in the right place at the right time. He learned BJJ from the right sources, before it was regarded worldwide as a premier fighting art. Since 2003 Marcello has resided in Indianapolis/IN in the U.S. where he is continuing to fulfill his dream of spreading his knowledge of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He hopes to continue fulfilling his dream until the day he dies. And he hopes that even after he’s gone, his knowledge will continue to spread.

While in Brazil, Marcello attained many BJJ accomplishments:

He is the author of the first No Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu book called “Secret Positions.” Gracie Magazine launched Secret Positions on how to teach BJJ positions without a Gi. Gracie magazine sold the Secret Positions No Gi Book (at the Gracie Shop) in Brazil for approximately five years from 1998-2003. Marcello was the first person ever to show the Anaconda choke in a printed publication.

He took part in a BJJ documentary about De La Riva’s life and his created guard position known as the “De La Riva Hook”. In the documentary, Marcello was demonstrating some positions with De La Riva himself. In the video, Marcello was featured alongside many great masters such as Rickson Gracie, Carlson Gracie, Royler Gracie, Renzo Gracie, Ze Mario Sperry, Murilo Bustamante and Rodrigo Nogueira (Minotauro), telling about De La Riva’s life. That documentary is still currently sold in Japan.

Marcello won the first and only Carlson Gracie Competition Team “Tournament” in the lightweight division in Brazil. The tournament was organized by Ricardo Liborio to honor Carlson Gracie in 1997. Marcello won his final match against his friend Ari Galo (current Carlson Gracie coach at Carlson’s Academy in Rio de Janeiro/ Brazil since 2001).

4th Degree Black Belt Diploma from F.J.J.RIO “Rio De Janeiro Jiu Jitsu Federation” – Signed by 9th Degree Red Belt – Grand Master Carlos Robson Gracie. Master Robson is the current president of the federation and is a 9th Degree Red Belt Grandmaster. The F.J.J.RIO is the oldest BJJ Federation in Brazil (where everything started) founded by Helio Gracie.

4th Degree Black Belt Jiu Jitsu Diploma from J.J.G.F “Jiu Jitsu Global Federation” – Signed by 8th Degree Red & Black Coral Belt – Master Rickson Gracie. The President and Founder of the JJGF with a well-respected background in Martial Arts and Jiu-Jitsu. A record that combines jiu-jitsu, vale tudo, challenge and submission matches is 460 x 0, Rickson is known as having the highest expression on Jiu-Jitsu in the world. He continues inspire generations of jiu-jitsu fighters, practitioners and instructor around the world.
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4th Degree Black Belt Jiu Jitsu Diploma from IBJJF “International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation” – Signed by IBJJF President, 8th Degree Red & White Coral Belt- Master Carlos Gracie Jr. and Signed by 9th Degree Red Belt- Grandmaster Oswaldo Alves

4th Degree Black Belt Jiu Jitsu Diploma from C.B.J.J.O “Confederacao Brasileira de Jiu Jitsu Olimpico” – Signed by 9th Degree Red Belt- Master Walter Matos Nogueira. Master Walter is 9th Degree Red Belt Grandmaster and the president of C.B.J.J.O in Brazil (Fada’s Lineage)

Achieved his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Marster Ricardo De La Riva in December of 1999.

Marcello is best know as an BJJ instructor that has turned regular students into State, National and World champions.

Marcello is the Founder/President of the BJJ Coach International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association ; he currently has Affiliates on every major Continent, from the America’s (Canada,U.S.A., South America etc.), to Europe, Japan, and Australia.
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Gi & No Gi Submission Only Tournament October 26, 2019 in Bluefield, Virginia

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

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2019

Time: Tournament 11am, Referee Meeting at 10am, Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am.

Cost: Only $65 for those who preregister and you can compete in as many divisions as you want. $75 at the door and all youth competitors must be registered by 10/24/19

(Pre-registration must be in our hands no later than 10/24/19).

Format: Gi and No Gi SUBMISSION ONLY, NO time Limit, No Points, and No excuses.  Also includes Men, Women, kids, Teens, and masters divisions

Location: Graham High School in Bluefield, VA

Pre-Register Now

Click Here

Superfights

145lb Gi Superfight between Chris Mckinney (Arte Suave Jiu-Jitsu) VS Ryan Carroll (Ronin Jiu-Jitsu)

More to be added

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 5-7, 8-10, 11-12, Teens 13-15, 16-17

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 13-17

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

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

Kids 5-12

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

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

Weigh-Ins

Saturday 8am-11am

Please let me know if there are any questions,

Butch Hiles
www.wvgrapplingopen.com

304-549-9370

Butch@ButchHiles.com

Pre-Register Now

Click Here

At the Door Registration:

All competitors may still register at the door.

$75 at the door

Price includes all events (gi and no gi)

 


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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 17th in Charleston, WV.

  • Date: Saturday, November 7, 2020
    Time:  Adult Tournament 11am, Referee Meeting at 10am, Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am. Kids will start at 10am
    Cost:  Only 65$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register.  Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price.  It is 85$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 11/5/20 (no exceptions).  The last day to pre-register is November 5th, 2020.
  • Format: DOUBLE ELIMINATION in both Gi and No Gi divisions, and Absolute divisions in each skill level.
  • Location: Quantum Sports – 419 58th St SE, Charleston, WV 25304  (Detailed instructions here)

***Due to the size of the tournament, we will require all youth competitors (5-17) to be registered by 11/7/20. Adult competitors can register online or at the door.

Pre-Registration

Please View Our Additional Tournament Precautions

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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, SAS 2015, and Ground Zero Huntington 2016/17.

Pre-Register now:

Pre-registration links are below and the deadline is November 5th.

Cost:  Only 65$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register.  Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price.  It is 85$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 11/5/20 (no exceptions).  The last day to pre-register is November 5th, 2020.

***All youth competitors (5-17) must pre-register before 11/5/20.  There will be no registration for youth after this time.  However, adults may pre-register or register at the door

Pre-Registration Link:

Pre-Registration

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

Teen Gi Competitors – White, Grey (all levels), Yellow (all levels), Orange (all levels), Green (all levels), Blue, Purple

Children Gi Competitors – White, Grey (all levels), Yellow (all levels), Orange (all levels), Green (all levels)

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

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

***Please note, children and teens often have greatly differing weights and skill levels.  Whenever possible, they will be matched appropriately.  However, there may be times when they may be asked to go in another age (plus or minus a year) or weight bracket.  In these cases, a coach and/or parent will be asked permission first.

Kids 5-12

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

***Please note, children and teens often have greatly differing weights and skill levels.  Whenever possible, they will be matched appropriately.  However, there may be times when they may be asked to go in another age (plus or minus a year) or weight bracket.  In these cases, a coach and/or parent will be asked permission first.

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

Pre-registration Links

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

Pre-registration links are below and the deadline is 11/5/2020

Cost:  Only 65$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register.  Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price.  It is 85$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 11/5/20 (no exceptions).  The last day to pre-register is November 5th, 2020.

***All youth competitors (5-17) must pre-register before 11/5/20.  There will be no registration for youth after this time.  However, adults may pre-register or register at the door.

Pre-Registration

Please let me know if there are any questions,

Butch Hiles www.wvgrapplingopen.com

304-549-9370 or info@wvgrapplingopen.com

At the Door Registration:

85$ at the event for adult men and women. All youth (5-17) must pre-register

Price includes all events (gi and no gi)

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Weigh-Ins

Friday

Time: 6pm-8pm

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

***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 – Superfights

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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Hotel Info

The Quality Inn & Suites 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   Group Rate: Just $80.00 – includes hot-buffet breakfast, ground-level parking, and high-speed Internet, pool and more.   One to two blocks away from over 50 restaurants and pubs.   Rooms are limited, so make your reservation today:

Or Click Here to Make a Reservations

Quality Inn & Suites

1010 Washington St E

Charleston, WV 25301

304-345-9799

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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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Gi & No Gi Double Elimination Tournament March 30, 2019

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

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

Date: Saturday, March 30, 2019
Time: Tournament 11am, Referee Meeting at 10am, Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am.
Cost: Only 55$ if you pre-register ($75 at the door) and you can compete in as many divisions as you want. (Preregistration’s must be in our hands no later than 3/28/2019 https://wvgrapplingopen.com/pre-registration/).

Format: Gi and No Gi DOUBLE ELIMINATION tournament.  Also includes Men, Women, kids, Teens, and masters divisions
Location: Elk Middle School 5090 Elk River Rd N, Elkview, WV 25071

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/children will be divided at the tournament but the age brackets will be divided as follows:
Kids 5-7, 8-10, 11-12, Teens 13-15, 16-17

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 13-17

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

Teen No Gi Divisions:

  • 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 +)

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

Kids 5-12

Kids Gi Divisions: White/GW, Grey, Yellow, Orange, Green

Kids No Gi Divisions:

  • 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 +)

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

Pre-Register

Pre-register by 3/28/19 to save money: https://wvgrapplingopen.com/pre-registration/

Weigh-Ins

Weigh-ins to be held Friday from 6-8p at Butch Hiles BJJ, 410 Summers st, Charleston, WV 25301 (unless special arrangements are made) and Saturday 8:30am-10:30am at the tournament location: Elk Middle School 5090 Elk River Rd N, Elkview, WV 25071

Please let me know if there are any questions,

Butch Hiles
www.wvgrapplingopen.com

304-549-9370


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Train with one of the UFCs best light heavyweights in the history of the sport. Anthony Johnson’s brutal knock out power is legendary and the list of opponents he has fought, and beaten, is amazing.
 
Don’t miss the opportunity to train along side him at Butch Hiles BJJ & MMA in Charleston, WV.
 
The MMA seminar will only be $75 and is open to all people and gyms. Everyone who takes part in the seminar will also have the opportunity for a meet and greet afterwards.
 
Please contact Butch Hiles to reserve your spot now!
 
Date: 11/17/2018
Time: 12pm
Cost: $75
Location: Butch Hiles BJJ & MMA, 410 Summers St, Charleston, WV 25301
Contact: Butch Hiles 304-549-9370 or facebook messenger
 
Anthony “Rumble Johnson is an American retired mixed martial artist who competed most previously in the light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He was well known for his brutal knockout power and intimidating presence inside the octagon. Before retiring, he was the No.1 ranked light heavyweight contender in official UFC rankings, and was ranked #2 in the world by Sherdog and ESPN. He also had the most ‘sub-minute’ KO wins in UFC History with 5. He appeared in the 2011 film Warrior as a fighter named Orlando “Midnight”.
 
Championships and achievements
 
Amateur wrestling
National Junior College Athletic Association
Junior College National Champion 174 lb – out of Lassen Community College (2004)[3]
 
Mixed martial arts
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Josh Koscheck
Knockout of the Night (Two times) vs. Kevin Burns and Charlie Brenneman
Performance of the Night (Five times) vs. Antônio Rogério Nogueira, Alexander Gustafsson, Jimi Manuwa, Ryan Bader and Glover Teixeira
 
Mixed martial arts wins
 
Win 22–5 Glover Teixeira KO (punch) UFC 202 August 20, 2016 1 0:13 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
 
Win 21–5 Ryan Bader KO (punches) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Bader January 30, 2016 1 1:26 Newark, New Jersey, United States Performance of the Night.
 
Win 20–5 Jimi Manuwa KO (punches) UFC 191 September 5, 2015 2 0:28 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
 
Win 19–4 Alexander Gustafsson TKO (punches) UFC on Fox: Gustafsson vs. Johnson January 24, 2015 1 2:15 Stockholm, Sweden Performance of the Night.
 
Win 18–4 Antônio Rogério Nogueira KO (punches) UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown July 26, 2014 1 0:44 San Jose, California, United States Performance of the Night.
 
Win 17–4 Phil Davis Decision (unanimous) UFC 172 April 26, 2014 3 5:00 Baltimore, Maryland, United States
 
Win 16–4 Mike Kyle KO (punch) WSOF 8 January 18, 2014 1 2:03 Hollywood, Florida, United States Return to Light Heavyweight.
 
Win 15–4 Andrei Arlovski Decision (unanimous) WSOF 2 March 23, 2013 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey United States Heavyweight debut.
 
Win 14–4 D.J. Linderman KO (punch) WSOF 1 November 3, 2012 1 3:58 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
 
Win 13–4 Jake Rosholt TKO (head kick) Xtreme Fight Night 9 September 21, 2012 2 4:22 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
 
Win 12–4 Esteves Jones TKO (punches) Titan Fighting Championships 24 August 24, 2012 2 0:51 Kansas City, Kansas, United States Light Heavyweight debut.
 
Win 11–4 David Branch Decision (unanimous) Titan Fighting Championships 22 May 25, 2012 3 5:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States Catchweight (195 lbs) bout; both fighters missed weight.
 
Win 10–3 Charlie Brenneman KO (head kick) UFC Live: Cruz vs. Johnson October 1, 2011 1 2:49 Washington, D.C., United States Knockout of the Night.
 
Win 9–3 Dan Hardy Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis March 26, 2011 3 5:00 Seattle, Washington, United States
 
Win 8–2 Yoshiyuki Yoshida TKO (punches) UFC 104 October 24, 2009 1 0:41 Los Angeles, California, United States Catchweight (176 lbs) bout; Johnson missed weight.
 
Win 7–2 Luigi Fioravanti TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens February 7, 2009 1 4:39 Tampa, Florida, United States
 
Win 6–2 Kevin Burns KO (head kick) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir Finale December 13, 2008 3 0:28 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Knockout of the Night.
 
Win 4–0 Chad Reiner KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Stout vs. Fisher June 12, 2007 1 0:13 Hollywood, Florida, United States
 
Win 3–0 Keith Wilson Decision (majority) Rocky Mountain Nationals: Demolition September 16, 2006 2 5:00 Denver, Colorado, United States Won the RMN Welterweight Tournament.
 
Win 2–0 Rich Moskowitz Decision (unanimous) Rocky Mountain Nationals: Demolition September 16, 2006 2 5:00 Denver, Colorado, United States
 
Win 1–0 Jonathan Romero TKO (punches) PF 2: Live MMA August 16, 2006 1 1:09 Hollywood, California, United States
 

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  • ‍2018 Results Gi & No Gi State Championship

2018 Team State Championship Titles:

2018 Overall Adult Team State Champions

1. GZFS

2. Ground Zero/SAS

2018 Overall Youth Team State Champions

1. GZFS

2. Butch Hiles BJJ

Individual State Titles

***Please send any corrections to info@thewvgames.com***

Men’s No Gi Advanced

No Gi Advanced Mens 149 and Under

1. Justin Parks (MCC)

No Gi Advanced Mens 150-164.9

1. Josh Fowler (GZFS)
2. Jesse Riffee (GZFS) 

No Gi Advanced Mens 165-179.9

1. Jonathan Rowh (GZFS)
2. Zachary Humberson (GZFS)
3. Clint Heinrich (GZFS)

No Gi Advanced Mens 180-194.9

1. Charlie See (GZ)
2. Michael Converse (GZ)

No Gi Advanced 195-209.9

1. Rob Tassen (GZ)

No Gi Advanced 225 and up

1. Travis Cowley (GZFS)
2. Anthony Poor (MCC)
3. Daniel Kennon (MCC)

No Gi Advanced Absolute

1. Daniel Kennon (MCC)
2. Travis Cowley (GZFS)
3. Josh Fowler (GZFS)

Masters No Gi Advanced

Masters No Gi Advanced 149 and Under

1. Josh Fowler (GZFS)
2. Josh Dempsey (Hiles)

Masters No Gi Advanced 165-179.9

1. Jonathon Rowh (GZFS)
2. Devon Bailey (Hiles)
3. Clint Heinrich (GZFS)

Masters No Gi Advanced 195-224.9

1. Charlie See (GZ)
2. Robert Tassen (GZ)
3. Jeremy Wolfe (GZFS)

Masters No Gi Advanced 225 and Above

1. Travis Cowley (GZFS)
2. Daniel Kennon (MCC)
3. Anthony Poor (MCC)

Masters No Gi Advanced Absolute

1. Travis Cowley (GZFS)
2. Daniel Kennon (MCC)
3. Richard Ellis GZ)

Men’s No Gi Intermediate

No Gi Intermediate Mens 149 and Under

1. Jacob Mills (GZ)
2. Jason Hunter (GZFS)

No Gi Intermediate Mens 150-164.9

1. Ross Willison (Hiles)
2. Daniel Veizaga (GZFS)

No Gi Intermediate Mens 165-179.9

1. Jesse Meyers (GZFS)
2. Luke Lago (GZFS)

No Gi Intermediate Mens 180-194.9

1. Nick Valachovic (GZFS)
2. Eli Hawkins (GZFS)
3. Vladimir Jean Philippe (GZFS)

No Gi Intermediate Mens 195-209.9

1. Jermaine Maye (GZFS)
2. James Montgomery (GZ)
3. Zachary Mills (Park Martial Arts)

No Gi Intermediate Mens 225 and Above

1. Garret Stanley (GZFS)
2. Ian Hashimura (GZ/SAS)
3. Eric Stewart (MCC)

No Gi Intermediate Absolute

1. Luke Lago (GZFS)
2. Eli Hawkins (GZFS)
3. Daniel Veizaga (GZFS)

Masters No Gi Intermediate

Masters No Gi Intermediate 165-179.9

1. Jesse Meyers (GZFS)

Masters No Gi Intermediate Mens 180-194.9

1. Nick (GZFS)
2. Eli Hawkins (GZFS)
3. Vladimir Jean Philippe (GZFS)

Masters No Gi Intermediate Mens Absolute

1. Nick (GZFS)
2. Eli Hawkins (GZFS)
3. Vladimir Jean Philippe (GZFS)

Men’s No Gi Beginner

No Gi Beginner Mens 149 and Under

1. Steven Ware (GZ)
2. Danny Stubbs (GZ/SAS)
3. Truman Englad (GZFS)

No Gi Beginner Mens 150-164.9

1. Robert Fuller (GZ)
2. Jason Chall (GZ)

No Gi Beginner Mens 180-194.9

1. Brett Bumar (GZFS)
2. Cameron Gore (GZFS)

No Gi Beginner Mens 195-209.9

1. Michael Jordan
2. Austin Persinger (East Park)

No Gi Beginner 210-224.9

1. Travis Walls (GZFS)
2. Mike Daly (GZFS)

No Gi Beginner Mens 225 and Above

1. Craig Davis (GZFS)

No Gi Beginner Mens Absolute

1. Derek Bowman (SAS)
2. Chuck Wheeler (GZ)

Masters No Gi Beginner

Masters No Gi Beginner Mens 165-179.9

1. Jason Chall (GZ)
2. James Simpson (GZFS)

Masters Beginner 195-209

1. Austin Persinger (East Park)
2. Craig Davis (GZFS)

Masters Beginner 210-224.9

1. Mike Daly (GZFS)
2. Peter Welch
3. Jeremy Sloane (Hiles)

Women’s No Gi

Beginner

No Gi Women 135lbs and Under

1. Ashley Ford (GZFS)
2. Lyndsey Watkins (GZ)
3. Jordyn Henigin (GZFS)

No Gi Women 136lbs and Above

1. Brandi Trail (Ribeiro)
2. Callie Goodwin (GZFS)

Intermediate

No Gi Women Intermediate 136lbs and Above

1. Chey Hall (GZFS)
2. Megan White (GZFS)
3. Miranda Allen (SWMA)

Kids No Gi

Beginner

No Gi Kids 5-7 Under 53lbs

1. Remy Pill (GZFS)
2. Mia Maynard (GZ)
3. Levi Stire (GZFS)

No Gi Kids 8-10 62.1-70

1. Zoe Davis (GZFS)
2. Dallas Pasline (Hiles)

No Gi Kids 8-10 70.1-80lbs

1. Alex Greene (GZFS)
2. Andrew Harris (Palhares)
3. Caiden Hale (GZ)

No Gi Kids 8-10 88.1-110lbs

1. Tyler Crouse (Hiles)
2. Loualai Grant (GZFS)

No Gi Kids 8-10 121.1 and Up

1. Ash Hawkins (GZFS)
2. Tyler Crouse (Hiles)

No Gi Kids 11-12 88.1-99

1. Riley Perkins (GZFS)
2. Charisma Crouse (Hiles)

No Gi Kids 11-12 110-121.9

1. Caleb Martin (Hiles)
2. Lincoln Daetwyler
3. Ash Hawkins (GZFS)

Intermediate

No Gi Kids 5-7 Intermediate 53lbs and Under

1. Bentley Trotto (GZFS)
2. Collen Pill (GZFS)

No Gi Kids 8-10 Intermediate 53.1-62lbs

1. Julian Sawyer (GZFS)
2. Collen Pill (GZFS)

No Gi Kids 8-10 Intermediate 62.1-70lbs

1. Zack Shawver (Hiles)
2. Braiden Maynard (GZ)
3. Logan Moore (Level Martial Arts)

No Gi Kids 8-10 Intermediate 70.1-88lbs

1. John Kloss (Top Level)
2. Joseph Brown (GZFS)
3. Lucas Shawyer (GZFS)

No Gi Kids 8-10 Intermediate 99.1-110lbs

1. Caleb Martin (Hiles)
2. Lincoln Daetwyler (Palhares)
3. Aeden Hawkins (GZFS)

No Gi Kids 11-12 Intermediate 62.1-79lbs

1. Xaden Willett (GZFS)
2. Dylon Albright (GZ)
3. Lincoln Daetwyler (Palhares)

No Gi Kids 11-12 Intermediate 88.1-99lbs

1. Ayden Hill (Hiles)
2. Marcus Shawver (Hiles)
3. Jacob Brown (GZFS)

No Gi Kids 11-12 Intermediate 99.1-110lbs

1. Lincoln Daetwyler (Palhares)
2. Chuck Wheeler (GZ)

No Gi Kids 11-12 Intermediate 121lbs+

1. Abby Frederick (GZFS)
2. Caleb Martin (Hiles)

No Gi Kids 11-12 Intermediate Exhibition

1. Abby Frederick (GZFS)
2. Madelin Lytton (Hiles)

Teen Intermediate

No Gi Teen Intermediate 13-15 132 and Under

1. JT Miller (GZFS)
2. Cade Lytton (Hiles)
3. Tyler Kepple (Hiles)

No Gi Teen Intermediate 16-17 132-167

1. Keith Pecora (SAS)
2. Shaun Wells (GZFS)

Advanced

No Gi Kids 8-12 Exhibition

1. Madelin Lytton (Hiles)
2. Ariana Hale (GZ)

Teen

Teen 13-15 154.1-167

1. Evan Davis (GZFS)
2. Sam Tiano (Hiles)

Teen 13-15 183.1-200

1. Landon Tinchenor (GZFS)
2. Sam Tiano (Hiles)

Kids Gi

White Belt

Gi Kids 5-7 53 and Under

1. Mia Maynard (GZ)
2. Remy Pill (GZFS)

Gi Kids 8-10 White Belt 62.1-70

1. Braiden Maynard (GZ)
2. Collen Pill (GZFS)
3. Dallas Pauline (Hiles)

Gi Kids 8-10 White Belt 70.1-79

1. Caiden Hale (GZ)
2. Alex Greene (GZFS)

Gi Kids 8-10 White Belt 88.1-99

1. Loralai Grant (GZFS)
2. Tyler Crouse (Hiles)

Gi Kids 11-12 White Belt 70.1-79

1. Dylan Albright (GZ)
2. Charisma Crouse (Hiles)

Gi Kids 11-12 White/Grey Belt Exhibition 121

1. Caleb Martin (Hiles)
2. Ash Hawkins (GZFS)

Teen

Gi Teen 16-17 White Belt 132.1-154

1. Isaiah Smerecansly (Family)
2. Josh Groff (Dogs of the Earth)

Grey Belt

Gi Kids 5-7 53lbs and Under

1. Bentley Trotb (GZFS)
2. Levi Stire (GZFS)

Gi Kids 8-10 53.1-62lbs

1. Ariana Hale (GZ)
2. Julian Sawyer (GZFS)

Gi Kids 8-10 79.1-88

1. Joseph Brown (GZFS)
2. Lucas Sawyer (GZFS)

Gi Kids 8-10 88 Plus

1. Lincoln Daetwyler (Palhares)
2. Zoe Davis (GZFS)

Gi Kids 8-10 121 Exhibition

1. Lincoln Daetwyler (Palhares)
2. Ash Hawkins (GZFS)

Gi Kids 11-12 Grey 62.1-70

1. Xaden Willett (GZFS)
2. Ariana Hale (GZ)

Gi Kids 11-12 Grey 88-99

1. Jacob Brown (GZFS)
2. Madeline Lytton (Hiles)
3. Riley Perkins (GZFS)

Teen Grey Belt

Gi Kids 13-15 Grey 132 and Under

1. JT Miller (GZFS)
2. Cade Lytton (Hiles)
3. Tyler Kepple (Hiles)

Gi Kids 13-15 Grey 154.1-167

1. Landon Tichenor (GZFS)
2. Sam Tiano (Hiles)

Kids Yellow Belts

Gi Kids 8-10 Yellow 62.1-70

1. Logan Moore (Level Martial Arts)
2. Zack Shawver (Hiles)
3. John Kloss (Top Level)

Gi Kids 8-10 Yellow 60.1-79

1. Zack Shawver (Hiles)
2. Andrew Harris (Palhares)

Gi Kids 11-12 Yellow/White 88.1-99

1. Ayden Hill (Hiles)
2. Marcus Shawver (Hiles)
3. Adam Davis (GZFS)

Gi Kids 11-12 Yellow/White 88.1-110

1. Marcus Shawver (Hiles)
2. Brian Wheeler (GZ)

Gi Kids 11-12 Orange/White

1. Abby Frederick (GZFS)
2. Jude Price (Hiles)

Teen Orange Belt

Gi Kids Teen 13-15 Orange 154-167

1. Evan Davis (GZFS)
2. Jude Price (Hiles)

Teen Blue Belt

16-17 Blue 132 Plus

1. Keith Pecora (SAS)
2. Shaun Wells (GZFS)

Women’s Gi

Women’s Gi White Belt Under 135

1. Lyndsey Watkins (GZ)
2. Ashley Ford (GZFS)
3. Jordyn Henigin (GZFS)

Women’s Gi White Belt 136 and Above

1. Brandi Trail (Ribeiro)
2. Megan White (GZFS)
3. Callie Goodwin (GZFS)

Women’s Gi Blue Belt 136 and Up

1. Chey Hall (GZFS)
2. Amanda Jarvis (GZ)
3. Miranda Allen (SWMA)

Women’s Gi Masters Blue Belt 136 and Up

1. Amanda Jarvis (GZ)

Men’s Gi Divisions

White Belt 149 and Under

1. Daniel Edwards (SWMA)
2. Seth McCann (GZFS)
3. Alexander Molina (GZ)

White Belt 150-164.9

1. Ross Willison (Hiles)
2. Daniel Veizaga (GZFS)
3. Cody England (GZFS)

White Belt 165-179.9

1. Ray Wolfe (GZ)
2. Robert Fuller (GZ)

White Belt 180-194.9

1. Brett Bumar (GZFS)
2. Vladimir Jean Philippe (GZFS)
3. Cameron Gore (GZFS)

White Belt 195-209

1. James Montgomery (GZ)
2. Zachary Mills (Park Martial Arts)
3. Austin Persinger (East Park)

White Belt Mens 210-224

1. Mike Daly (GZFS)
2. Ian Hashimura (SAS)
3. Travis Walls (GZFS)

White Belt 225 and Above

1. G Stanley 
2. Michael Phelps (MCC)
3. Derek Stallman (GZFS)

White Belt Mens Absolute

1. Vladimir Jean Philippe (GZFS)
2. Ross Willison (Hiles)
3. Justin Houck (GZ)

Masters White Belt

149 and Under

1. Chris Fasnacht (Carlson)

150-164.9

1. Ross Willson (Hiles)
2. Jason Chall (GZ)
3. Chris Fasnacht (Carlson)

165-179.9

1. David Burgess (Family)
2. James Simpson (GZFS)
3. Ray Wolfe (GZ)

180-194.9

1. Nick Valachavic (GZFS)
2. Vladamir Jean-Phillippe (GZFS)

195-209.9

1. Robby Randolph (Marrietta Combat)
2. Austin Persinger (East Park)

210-224.9

1. Mike Daly (GZFS)
2. Peter Welch
3. Jeremy Sloan (Hiles)

225 and Above

1. Thomas Reeves (Palhares)
2. Craig Davis (GZFS)

Masters White Absolute

1. Vladamir Jean-Phillippe (GZFS)
2. Ross Willson (Hiles)
3. Cameron Gore (GZFS)

Men’s Blue Belt

149 and Under

1. Mickey Sanchez (GZ)
2. Jacob Mills (GZ)
3. Clint Vernieu (Hiles)

165-179.9

1. Luke Lago (GZFS)
2. James Riffee (GZFS)
3. Jesse Meyers (GZFS)

195-209.9

1. Jermaine Maye (GZ)
2. Dennis Statton (Ribiero)

 210-225

1. Eli Hawkins (GZFS)
2. Eric Stewart (MCC)
3. Dennis Statton (Ribiero)

Blue Belt Absolute

1. Mickey Sanchez (GZ)
2. Luke Lago (GZFS)
3. Clint Vernieu (Hiles)

Masters Blue Belt

MASTERS Blue Belt 195-209.9

1. Jeremy Wolfe (GZFS)
2. Jesse Meyers  (GZFS)

Men’s Purple Belt

Purple Belt 149 and 150-164 Combined

1. Collin Caprini (GZFS)
2. Justin Parks (MCC)

Purple Belt 165-179

1. Michael Converse (GZ)
2. Collin Caprini (GZFS)
3. Zachary Humberson (GZFS)

Purple Belt 195-209

1. Charlie See (GZ)
2. Robert Tassen (GZ)

Purple Belt 225 and Above

1. Anthony Poor (MCC)

Purple Belt Absolute

1. Anthony Poor (MCC)
2. Wes Thompson (Ribeiro)
3. Collin Caprini (GZFS)

Masters Purple Belt

MASTERS Purple Belt Mens 149 and Under

1. Justin Parks (MCC)
2. Devon Bailey (Hiles)

MASTERS Purple Belt Mens 165-179.9

1. Jonathon Rowh (GZ)
2. Clint Heinrich (GZFS)
3. Devon Bailey (Hiles)

MASTERS Purple Belt Mens 195-209.9

1. Charlie See (GZ)
2. Robert Tassen (GZ)
3. Devon Bailey (Hiles)

MASTERS Purple Belt 210-224.9

1. Rob Tassen (GZ)
2. Richard Ellis (GZ)

MASTERS Purple Belt Mens 225 and Up

1. Gary Hashman 
2. Anthony Poor (MCC)
3. Wes Thompson (Ribeiro)

MASTERS Purple Absolute

1. Anthony Poor (MCC)
2. Clint Heinrich (GZFS)
3. Devon Bailey (Hiles)

Men’s Black Belt

Black Belt Absolute

1. Travis Cowles (GZFS)
2. Joshua Fowler (GZFS)


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WV State Championship 8/18/18

At the Door Registration

85$ at the event for adult men and women. All youth (5-17) must pre-register by 8/16/18

Price includes all events (gi and no gi)

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Weigh-Ins

Friday

Time: 6pm-8pm

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

11:00-11:30AM Finish Bracketing and Adult Matches Start

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


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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 18th in Charleston, WV as part of Sportsfest 2018.

  • Date: Saturday, August 18, 2018
    Time:  Adult Tournament 11am, Referee Meeting at 10am, Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am. Kids will start at 10am
    Cost:  Only 65$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register.  Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price.  It is 85$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 8/16/18 (no exceptions).  The last day to pre-register is August 16th, 2018.
  • 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)

 

***Due to the size of the tournament, we will require all youth competitors (5-17) to be registered by 8/16/18. Adult competitors can register online or at the door.

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

Stay tuned for more big announcements

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

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All 1st-3rd place finishers will win an official state championship medal and be declared the WV State Grappling Champion of 2018.

Custom WV State Championship Banner for the Winning Team with Year

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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, SAS 2015, and Ground Zero Huntington 2016/17.

Pre-Register now:

Pre-registration links are below and the deadline is August 16th.

Cost:  Only 65$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register.  Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price.  It is 85$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 8/16/18 (no exceptions).  The last day to pre-register is August 16th, 2018.

***All youth competitors (5-17) must pre-register before 8/16/18.  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 2018

On Saturday, August 18th, 2018 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

Teen Gi Competitors – White, Grey/White (Usually combined with white), Yellow/White & Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue, Purple

Children Gi Competitors – White, Grey/White (Usually combined with white), Yellow/White & Yellow, Orange, Green

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

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

***Please note, children and teens often have greatly differing weights and skill levels.  Whenever possible, they will be matched appropriately.  However, there may be times when they may be asked to go in another age (plus or minus a year) or weight bracket.  In these cases, a coach and/or parent will be asked permission first.

Kids 5-12

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

***Please note, children and teens often have greatly differing weights and skill levels.  Whenever possible, they will be matched appropriately.  However, there may be times when they may be asked to go in another age (plus or minus a year) or weight bracket.  In these cases, a coach and/or parent will be asked permission first.

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 16th.

Cost:  Only 65$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register.  Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price.  It is 85$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 8/16/18 (no exceptions).  The last day to pre-register is August 16th, 2018.

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

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

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:

85$ at the event for adult men and women. All youth (5-17) must pre-register

Price includes all events (gi and no gi)

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Weigh-Ins

Friday

Time: 6pm-8pm

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 Quality Inn & Suites 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
 
Group Rate: Just $80.00 – includes hot-buffet breakfast, ground-level parking, and high-speed Internet, pool and more.
 
One to two blocks away from over 50 restaurants and pubs.
 
Rooms are limited, so make your reservation today:

Or Click Here to Make a Reservations

Quality Inn & Suites

1010 Washington St E

Charleston, WV 25301

304-345-9799

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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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Sponsors

Grose Chiropractic & Wellness Center

2 If By Sea Travel

Gutter Shield

The Tinney Law Firm, PLLC

 Class Act Entertainment DJ Service – 304-415-4038

Elk Family Dentistry – Joey Adkins DDS 4968 Elk River Road South, Elkview, WV 25071 (304) 965-6661

Charleston CVB

Interventional Pain Services of WV

Adelphia Sports Bar & Grille


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 Gi & No Gi Submission Only Tournament June 9, 2018 in Elkview, WV

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

Date: Saturday, June 9, 2018

Time: Tournament 11am, Referee Meeting at 10am, Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am.

Cost: Only $65 for those who preregister and you can compete in as many divisions as you want, (Pre-registration must be in our hands no later than 6/7/18). It is $75 at the door.  Pre-register now and save money.

Format: Gi and No Gi SUBMISSION ONLY, NO time Limit, No Points, and No excuses.  Also includes Men, Women, kids, Teens, and masters divisions

Location: Elk Middle, 5090 Elk River Road North
Elkview, WV 25071

Pre-register: Pre-register now and save $$

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)

Age brackets will be divided as follows:
Kids 5-7, 8-10, 11-12, Teens 13-15, 16-17

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

Masters Division (Ages 31 yrs & above)

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

Teens 13-17 No Gi

Teen Gi Competitors – White, Grey/White & Grey, Yellow/White & Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue, Purple

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

****Please note, children and teens often have greatly differing weights and skill levels.  Whenever possible, they will be matched appropriately.  However, there may be times when they may be asked to go in another age (plus or minus a year) or weight bracket.  In these cases, a coach and/or parent will be asked permission first.

Kids 5-12 No Gi

Children Gi Competitors – White, Grey/White & Grey, Yellow/White & Yellow, Orange, Green

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

***Please note, children and teens often have greatly differing weights and skill levels.  Whenever possible, they will be matched appropriately.  However, there may be times when they may be asked to go in another age (plus or minus a year) or weight bracket.  In these cases, a coach and/or parent will be asked permission first.

Pre-registration Links

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

Pre-registration links are below and the deadline is June 7th, 2018.

Cost:  Only 65$ if you pre-register and you can compete in as many divisions as you want.  It is 75$ at the door for all competitors (the final date to pre-register is June 7, 2018).  

***There are no refunds for pre-registrations.  However, if you can’t make it, we will hold your pre-registration money for any additional upcoming tournament.  Therefore, you will never lose your pre-registration money.

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Weight Class
No Gi Class
Belt Rank
31+ Masters Classes as well
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Adult Women


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Weight Class
No Gi Class
Belt Rank
Absolute Class
Team Name
Competitor Name



Teens


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Weight Class
No Gi Class
Belt Rank
Age Bracket
Team Name
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Kids


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Sponsors

Grose Chiropractic and Wellness Center will be offering ice packs, knee and elbow sleeves, ice wrapping, k-taping and two tables for therapy.  Please stop by and see them!

http://grosechiropractic.com/

Weigh-Ins

Saturday 8am-10:30am

 

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:

All competitors may still register at the door.

Price includes all events (gi and no gi)

 


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WVGO EBI Rules Submission Only Gi & No Gi Tournament

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

 

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WVGO EBI Rules Submission Only Gi & No Gi Tournament

Date: Saturday, September 16, 2017

Time:  Adult Tournament 12pm, Referee Meeting at 10am, Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am. Kids will start at 10am

Cost:  Only 65$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register.  Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price.  It is 75$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 9/14/17 (no exceptions).  The last day to pre-register is September 14th, 2017

***All athletes who competed in the State Championship with receive an addition $10 off or their registration.  Just email us your receipt and name and you will be sent back the $10 off of you registration (Must be done at pre-registation)

Format: DOUBLE ELIMINATION in both Gi and No Gi divisions, and Absolute divisions in each skill level and modified EBI rules
 
Location: Charleston Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Dr, Charleston, WV 25301

 

***Due to the size of the tournament, we will require all youth competitors (5-17) to be registered by 9/14/17. Adult competitors can register online or at the door.

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

Stay tuned for more big announcements

EBI Submission Only and the WV Fit Expo

The WVGO is excited to bring to you this exciting new format that is sure to keep the action going.  There will be no points and no excuses.  Bring the family out and have a great time, while you enjoy all of the other events.

Rules: https://wvgrapplingopen.com/rules/

The WV Fit Expo is a family-friendly event which brings together fitness enthusiasts ranging from bodybuilders and powerlifters to jiu-jitsu participants, personal trainers, group exercise instructors, CrossFit enthusiasts, competitive athletes and even the weekend warrior.

Attendees have the chance to discover new health and wellness products and services, supplements, healthy food services, equipment, apparel, witness live fitness competitions, and much more.

This unprecedented event in WV will feature:
International Powerlifting League-Junior Cup
Intense Strongman Corp-National Championship
Submission Grappling tournament

Schedule:
Saturday 9am-5:30pm
Sunday 10am-4pm

 

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

Teen Gi Competitors – White, Grey/White & Grey, Yellow/White & Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue, Purple

Children Gi Competitors – White, Grey/White & Grey, Yellow/White & Yellow, Orange, Green

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

Beginner No Gi: (Less than a year experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for true beginners only)

Intermediate: (one year – two years)

Advanced: (two years and above)

***Please note, children and teens often have greatly differing weights and skill levels.  Whenever possible, they will be matched appropriately.  However, there may be times when they may be asked to go in another age (plus or minus a year) or weight bracket.  In these cases, a coach and/or parent will be asked permission first.

Kids 5-12

Beginner No Gi: (Less than a year experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for true beginners only)

Intermediate: (one year – two years)
 
Advanced: (two years and above)

***Please note, children and teens often have greatly differing weights and skill levels.  Whenever possible, they will be matched appropriately.  However, there may be times when they may be asked to go in another age (plus or minus a year) or weight bracket.  In these cases, a coach and/or parent will be asked permission first.

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 17th.

Cost:  Only 65$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register.  Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price.  It is 75$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 9/14/17 (no exceptions).  The last day to pre-register is September 14th, 2017.

***All youth competitors (5-17) must pre-register before 9/14/17.  There will be no registration for youth after this time.  However, adults may pre-register or register at the door.

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

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 and women. All youth (5-17) must pre-register

Price includes all events (gi and no gi)

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Weigh-Ins

Friday

Time: 6-8PM

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

***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

11:30-12 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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Hotel Info

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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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Sponsors

2 If By Sea Travel

Gutter Shield

Shield Roofing

The Tinney Law Firm, PLLC

 Class Act Entertainment DJ Service – 304-415-4038

Elk Family Dentistry – Joey Adkins DDS 4968 Elk River Road South, Elkview, WV 25071 (304) 965-6661

Elk River Chiropractic‎ 4710 Chimney Drive, Big Chimney, WV 25302-4841 (304) 965-2458

Charleston CVB

Adelphia Sports Bar & Grille

Holiday Inn Express – Charleston, WV


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