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ADCC North American Trials 2014
Saturday, December 13th, 2014 and December 14th, 2014
Nitro High School, Nitro, WV, USA

adccOFFICIAL RESULTS

Adult No Gi Professional 145.2 and Below (65.9kg)

  • 1st-Geovanny Martinez (10th Planet)
  • 2nd-Ostap Manastyrski (Open Mat MMA)
  • 3rd-Mark Ramos (Carvalho)

Adult No Gi Advanced 145.3-169.5 (76.9kg)

  • 1st-Enrico Cocco (Zen Jiu-Jitsu)
  • 2nd-Edward Cummings (Renzo Gracie)
  • 3rd-Sergia Ardila (ATT)

Adult No Gi Advanced 169.6-193.7 (87.9kg)

  • 1st-Matthew Arroyo (Gracie Tamp South)
  • 2nd-Josh Hayden (Gracie Fish Hawk)
  • 3rd-Gordon Ryan (Brunswick BJJ)

Adult No Gi Advanced 193.8-218 (98.9kg)

  • 1st-Thomas DeBlass (OC BJJ)
  • 2nd-James Friedrich (Atos)
  • 3rd-Jeremy York (Gracie Brandon)

Adult No Gi Advanced 218.1 & Above (99+kg)

  • 1st-Jason Lees (Renzo Gracie)
  • 2nd-Austin Avera (Ribiero)
  • 3rd-Robby Donofrio (Gracie Brandon)

Amateur Results

Kids No Gi Beginner

  • 1st-Marcus Daniels (Lloyd Irvin)
  • 2nd-Alan Pendleton (Advantage)

Kids No Gi Intermediate 53-62lbs

  • 1st-Stone James (Lloyd Irvin)
  • 2nd-Justin Patterson (Lloyd Irvin)

Kids Beginner/Intermediate Absolute

  • 1st-Marcus Daniels (Lloyd Irvin)
  • 2nd-Alan Pendleton (Advantage)
  • 3rd-Stone James (Lloyd Irvin)

Kids No Gi Advanced

  • 1st-Sydney James (Lloyd Irvin)
  • 2nd-Rico Murray (Lloyd Irvin)
  • 3rd-Kenny Harless (Palhares)

Teen Girl 13-15 No Gi

  • 1st-Maia Rolland (Lloyd Irvin)
  • 2nd-Arieanna Green (Hiles BJJ)

Teen Girl 16-17 No Gi

  • 1st-Star Chase (Lloyd Irvin)
  • 2nd-Sammi Roberts (Moundsville/Hiles BJJ)

Teen Girl 16-17 No Gi Open

  • 1st-Star Chase (Lloyd Irvin)
  • 2nd-Maia Rolland (Lloyd Irvin)
  • 3rd-Sammi Roberts (Moundsville/Hiles BJJ)

Teen No Gi Beginner

  • 1st-Jake Nichols (Dawg House)
  • 2nd-Alex Jones (Advantage)
  • 3rd-Christopher Lambert (Booshay/Hiles) 

Teen No Gi Intermediate

  • 1st-Kyle Garcelon
  • 2nd-Jimmy Elliott (Carlson Gracie)

Teen No Gi Advanced 132 and below

  • 1st-Elijah Dorsey (Lloyd Irvin)
  • 2nd-Bobby Bailey (Hiles BJJ)
  • 3rd-Andy Ortiz (Palhares)

Teen No Gi Advanced 132 and above

  • 1st-Sherman Triguero (Combat)
  • 2nd-Corey Dorsey (Lloyd Irvin)
  • 3rd-Ryan Lackey (Lloyd Irvin)

 Women’s No Gi Beginner

  • 1st-Jamie Pezansky (Gracie)
  • 2nd-Sammi Roberts (Moundsville/Hiles)
  • Geena Smith (OV MMA)

Women’s No Gi Intermediate

  • 1st-Jessica De La Turre (Carlson Gracie)
  • 2nd-Amanda Morgan (Hiles BJJ)

Adult No Gi Beginner 154.1 to 167

  • 1st-Derrick Holmes (Lloyd Irvin)
  • 2nd-Toni Suta (Body Armor)
  • 3rd-Joe Shiff (Body Armor)

Adult No Gi Beginner 167-200

  • 1st-Stephen Schlater (Carlson Gracie)
  • 2nd-Charlie See (GZ Huntington)
  • 2nd-Bryan Lopez (Dawg House)

Adult No Gi Beginner Absolute

  • 1st-Stephen Schlater (Carlson Gracie)
  • 2nd-Bryan Lopez (Dawg House)
  • 3rd-Harvey Addison (Advantage)

Adult No Gi Intermediate 143.1-154

  • 1st-Sherwin Triguero (Combat)
  • 2nd-Mike Kirby (Palhares)
  • 3rd-Bobby Bailey (Hiles BJJ)

Adult No Gi Intermediate 167-183

  • 1st-Chase Mann (Memphis Judo)
  • 2nd-Yancey Martin (Carlson Gracie)
  • 3rd-Jovany Oriz (Palhares)

Adult No Gi Intermediate 183.1-200

  • 1st-Neal Craft (Carlson Gracie)
  • 2nd-Garry Hashman (Relson Gracie)
  • 3rd-Jacob Mills (Body Armor)

Adult No Gi Intermediate 200.1 and above

  • 1st-Cody Tominack (Hiles BJJ)
  • 2nd-Anthony Poor (Carlson Gracie)
  • 3rd-Harvey Addison (Advantage)

Adult No Gi Intermediate Absolute

  • 1st-Brittany Skelton (Son of Siam)
  • 2nd-Joseph Geronimo (Academy)
  • 3rd-Neal Craft (Carlson Gracie)

Masters No Gi Beginner 167.1 to 183.1

  • 1st-Ed McClarty (Palhares)
  • 2nd-James Mabon (Hiles BJJ)

Masters No Gi Beginner 183.1 and above

  • 1st-Robert Tassen (GZ Huntington)
  • 2nd-Charlie See (GZ Huntington)

Adult Masters No GI Intermediate 183.1 and Below

  • 1st-Brittany Skelton (Son of Siam)
  • 2nd-Yancey Martin (Carlson Gracie)
  • 3rd-Chris Gradey

Adult Masters No GI Intermediate 183.1 and Above

  • 1st-Neal Craft (Carlson Gracie)
  • 2nd-Anthony Poor (Carlson Gracie)
  • 3rd-Gary Hashman (Relson Gracie)

Adult Masters No Gi Intermediate Absolute

  • 1st-Brittany Skelton (Son of Siam)
  • 2nd-Neal Craft (Carlson Gracie)

OFFICIAL RESULTS GI COMPETITION 12/14/14

Adult Brown/Black Belt Absolute

  • 1st-Pedro Palhares
  • 2nd-Matt Shaffer
  • 3rd-Noah DeVore (Academy)

Adult Purple Belt Absloute

  • 1st-Shane Hill
  • 2nd-Malachi Idmond
  • 3rd-Gary Gioni

Adult MASTERS Purple Belt 167-200

  • 1st-Chris Grady
  • 2nd-Neal Craft (Carlson Gracie)

Adult Blue Belt 143 and Below

  • 1st-Sherwin Triguero (Combat Sports)
  • 2nd-Bobby Bailey (Hiles BJJ)
  • 3rd-Miles Kirby (Palhares)

Adult Blue Belt 154.1-167

  • 1st-Derrick Holmes (Lloyd Irvin)
  • 2nd-Brittany Skelton (Son of Siam)
  • 3rd-Joe Schiff (Body Armor)

Adult Blue Belt 167-183

  • 1st-Jeovany Ortiz (Palhares)
  • 2nd-Yancey Martin (Carlson Gracie)
  • 2nd-Jesse Proctor (Hiles BJJ)

Adult Blue Belt 183.1-200lbs

  • 1st-Chad Marsh (Body Armor)
  • 2nd-Jacob Mills (Body Armor)
  • 3rd-Nathan Hedrick (GZ Huntington)

Adult Blue Belt 200.1 and Above

  • 1st-Caleb Dowdy (Hiles BJJ)
  • 2nd-Anthony Poor (Carlson Gracie)
  • 3rd-Cody Tominack (Hiles BJJ)

Adult Blue Belt Absolute

  • 1st-Derrick Holmes (Lloyd Irvin)
  • 2nd-Caleb Dowdy (Hiles BJJ)
  • 3rd-Jeovany Ortiz (Palhares)

Women’s Blue Belt

  • 1st-Jamie Pezansky (Gracie)
  • 2nd-Jessica De La Turre (Carlson Gracie)
  • 3rd-Amanda Morgan (Hiles BJJ)

Adult MASTERS Blue Belt 132.1-167lbs

  • 1st-Brittany Skelton (Son of Siam)
  • 2nd-Jerry Van Zant (Carlson Gracie)

Adult MASTERS Blue Belt 167.1-183lbs

  • 1st-Yancey Martin (Carlson Gracie)
  • 2nd-James Mabon (Hiles BJJ)

Adult MASTERS Blue Belt 183.1-200lbs

  • 1st-Chad Marsh (Body Armor)
  • 2nd-Gary Hashman (Relson Gracie)

Adult MASTERS Blue Belt 200.1 and Above

  • 1st-Anthony Poor (Carlson Gracie)
  • 2nd-Richard Ellis

Adult MASTERS Blue Belt Absolute

  • 1st-Anthony Poor (Carlson Gracie)
  • 2nd-Brittany Skelton (Son of Siam)
  • 3rd-Neal Craft (Carlson Gracie)

Adult White Belt 154lbs and Below

  • 1st-Theodore Sanders (Palhares)
  • 2nd-Joseph Schiff (Reaction)

Adult White Belt 154.1-183lbs

  • 1st-Andrew Hunt
  • 2nd-Toni Suta (Body Armor)
  • 3rd-Jow Schiff (Body Armor)

Adult White Belt 183.1 and Above

  • 1st-Daniel Dilworth
  • 2nd-Stephen Schlater
  • 3rd-Charlie See (GZ Huntington)

Adult MASTERS White Belt 167.1-220lbs

  • 1st-Robert Tassen (GZ Huntington)
  • 2nd-Charlie See (GZ Huntington)
  • 3rd-Edward McClarty

Kids White Belt 53.1-62

  • 1st-Ston Jamed (Lloyd Irvin)
  • 2nd-Justin Patterson (Lloyd Irvin)

Kids White Belt 70.1-79lbs

  • 1st-Rocco Murray (Lloyd Irvin)
  • 2nd-Marcus Daniels (Lloyd Irvin)

Kids White Belt 79lbs and Above

  • 1st-Rico Murray (Lloyd Irvin)
  • 2nd-Alan Pendleton (Advantage)

Kids White Belt Absolute

  • 1st-Rico Murray (Lloyd Irvin)
  • 2nd-Rocco Murray (Lloyd Irvin)
  • 3rd-Justin Patterson (Lloyd Irvin)

Kids Yellow Belt 70.1-79lbs

  • 1st-Sydney James (Lloyd Irvin)
  • 2nd-Kenny Harless (Palhares)

Teen White/Yellow 132 and Below

  • 1st-Andy Ortiz (Palhares)
  • 2nd-Christopher Lambert (Hiles/Booshay)

Teen 13-15 132-154lbs

  • 1st-Ryan Lackey (Lloyd Irvin)
  • 2nd-Jimmy Elliott (Carlson Gracie)
  • 3rd-Michael Mehl (Garfield)

Teen Female White/Yellow 132 and Below

  • 1st-Star Chase (Lloyd Irvin)
  • 2nd-Maia Rolland (Lloyd Irvin)
  • 3rd-Sammi Roberts (Moundsville/Hiles BJJ)

Teen 16-17 White/Yellow Belt 167-200lbs

  • 1st-Kyle Garcelon
  • 2nd-Jake Nichols (Dawg House)

Teen Orange/Green Belt 132 and Below

  • 1st-Elijah Dorsey (Lloyd Irvin)
  • 2nd-Shon Rico Staton (Lloyd Irvin)
  • 3rd-Jacob Smithson (Palhares)

Teen Blue/Purple 132.1-143

  • 1st-Sherwen Triguero (Combat)
  • 2nd-Corey Dorsey (Lloyd Irvin)

For any corrections, please contact Butch Hiles at Butch@ButchHiles.com

 


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Official ADCC North American Trials

Open to Professionals and Amateurs

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

AND

The Official North American Trials for the professionals

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About The ADCC

Abu Dhabi Combat Club has been in existence since 1998 and is considered the Olympics of Submission Grappling. Competitors representing 48 countries and covering five continents compete all over the world in hopes of making it to the ADCC World Championship, which takes place biannually.

The World Championships have been held in Abu Dhabi, Brazil, Spain, England, China, and more.  Do not miss your chance to qualify for the worlds!

See past winners and places for the world champiosnhips here

This Tournament is Open to Pros and Amateurs and Will Have Gi & No Gi

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Professional Trial Information

This is the ONLY East Coast Qualifier and the ONLY qualifier this year

How do you compete in the Trials and what is considered a professional?

The Trials are only no-gi.  Technically, if you compete in the advanced division at any no gi tournament that is considered the professional division.  So if you want to challenge yourself, step-up to the advanced/professional division and see if you can qualify for the world championship by winning your division.

All winners automatically qualify for the world championships in your division and you will represent North America.  Therefore, you must have a valid passport when you compete or you cannot enter the trials (this does not include amateurs).

Professionals are also welcome to stay and compete in their respective gi divisions for free

What are the weight classes and rules for the professional trials

Professional Trials are No Gi Only

Adult Men Advanced Weight Class (Professional)

145.2 & Below 145.3 lbs. to 169.5 lbs. 169.6 lbs. to 193.7 lbs. 193.8 lbs. to 218 lbs. 218.1 lbs. and above

Adult Women Advanced (Professional)

***Adult women will NOT qualify at this tournament.  They still want to see you compete but this is not the automatic bid for professional females, just males

132.2 lbs. & Under 132.3 & Over

Date: 12/13/14 (Pro only) 12/14/14 (amateur only)

Cost: Professional: $100 if you pre-register and $125 if you don’t (pre-registration ends 12/12/14)
Format: Official ADCC rules and scoring in both Gi and No Gi divisions, and Absolute divisions in each skill level (Click Here)

Pre-Register Now and Receive a Limited Edition FREE T-Shirt

The limited edition shirts will not last long, so register now to receive yours!

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Pre-Register




ADCC Gi & No Gi (For Professional Grappers)

All professional grapplers will compete on 12/13/14.  This is the ADULT ADVANCED divisions AND Brown and Black Belts. There will be children’s, teens, women’s, masters, and men’s divisions for both gi and no gi for the amateurs on 12/14/14

  • Date: Pro: 12/13/14 Amateur: 12/14/14

  • Time: Amateur: Adult ADCC Qualifier Tournament 11am, Referee Meeting at 9:30am, Adult Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am.  Doors will open at 8am and we will work from the most advanced divisions on down.  The no-gi Qualifiers will start and will be followed by the brown and black belt divisions.

  • Cost: Professional: $100 if you pre-register and $125 if you don’t (pre-registration ends 12/12/14)

  • Format: Official ADCC rules and scoring in both Gi and No Gi divisions, and Absolute divisions in each skill level (Click Here)

  • Location: Nitro High School, 1300 Park Ave, Nitro, WV 25143

Amateur No Gi Information

Please click this link to see all of the amateur tournament info:

https://wvgrapplingopen.com/adcc-121414-amateur-competitor-information/

Official ADCC Rules

Click Here for Professional & Amatuer Rules

Pre-registration Links

Don’t forget to pre-register for an additional discount and a FREE t-shirt!!!


Pre-Register




Please let me know if there are any questions,

Butch Hiles www.wvgrapplingopen.com

304-549-9370, Butch@ButchHiles.com

At the Door Registration:

Amateur: 85$ at the event, 70$ for women and children under 12 – price includes all events (gi and no gi)

Professional: $125 at the door

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Weigh-Ins

Saturday from 8am – 10:30am.  Pro division should expect to hit the mat by 11am, so come early!

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Starting Time and Rules Meeting

Tournament Schedule:

Saturday:  ADCC Qualifiers start at 11am, followed by the brown and black belt divisions

After Party

TBA

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Hotel Info

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The ADCC will be receiving the amazing rate of just $69/night.

In order to receive this discounted rate you must call and say you are with the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament and state the code cgbjj

Best Western Charleston Plaza Hotel

1010 Washington St E

Charleston, WV 25301

P: 304-345-9779

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Sponsors

Intimidation Fight Wear

Gutter Pro WV

Everest College

The Tinney Law Firm, PLLC

 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

Kona Ice of Charleston, WV

Charleston CVB


Category: subcat

image

Official ADCC North American Trials

Open to Professionals and Amateurs

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

AND

The Official North American Trials for the professionals

——————————————————————————–

About The ADCC

Abu Dhabi Combat Club has been in existence since 1998 and is considered the Olympics of Submission Grappling. Competitors representing 48 countries and covering five continents compete all over the world in hopes of making it to the ADCC World Championship, which takes place biannually.

The World Championships have been held in Abu Dhabi, Brazil, Spain, England, China, and more.  Do not miss your chance to qualify for the worlds!

See past winners and places for the world champiosnhips here

This Tournament is Open to Pros and Amateurs and Will Have Gi & No Gi

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Pre-Register Now and Receive a FREE Limited Edition T-Shirt

There is only a limited amount of these exclusive shirts going out.  Don’t miss your chance to get one.  Pre-register now!

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Pre-Register



ADCC Gi & No Gi (For Regular/Amateur Grappers)

There will be children’s, teens, women’s, masters, and men’s divisions for both gi and no gi

What is the difference between professional and amateur?

If you would compete in the ADVANCED ADULT division, you would be considered professional.

The entire amateur tournament will be on 12/14/14.  This includes: White Belt-Purple Belt (Brown/Black Belts will be on 12/13/14) and beginner-intermediate adult men and women.  All kids, teens, and masters will be on 12/14/14 as well

  • Date: Amateur: 12/14/14

  • Time: Amateur: Kids Tournament 10am, Kids Rules Meeting 9:30am, Adult Tournament 11am, Referee Meeting at 9:30am, Adult Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am.  Doors will open at 8am and we will work from the most advanced divisions on down.

  • Cost: Amateur: Only 65$ if you pre-register and you can compete in as many divisions as you want, and only 55$ for women and children.  It is 85$ for those not pre-registered and 70$ for women and children (the final date to pre-register is December 12th, 2014)

  • Cost: Professional: $100 if you pre-register and $125 if you don’t (pre-registration ends 12/12/14)

  • Format: Official ADCC rules and scoring in both Gi and No Gi divisions, and Absolute divisions in each skill level (Click Here)

  • Location: Nitro High School, 1300 Park Ave, Nitro, WV 25143

Amateur No Gi Information

Experience levels are the same for kids, junior, adult, and masters

  • Beginner: Less than 2 years experience in BJJ, Judo, Sambo, Wrestling, etc
  • Intermediate: Less than 3 years experience, Max blue belt in BJJ, No medals in Judo, Sambo, Wrestling, etc
  • Advanced: Anyone who is over the intermediate requirements should compete in the professional division held on 12/13/14

Adult Men Weight Classes Beginner & Intermediate:

***Please note that the advanced/professional adult men will have different weight classes than the other divisions

132 & 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. and above

Adult Men Masters Beginner – Advanced (30yrs and above)

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. and above

Adult Women Beginner – Intermediate: 114.4 lbs. & Under 114.5 lbs. – 128 lbs. 128.1 lbs. & Over

Age Brackets for Kids: Kids 5-7, 8-10, 11-12

Weight Classes for Kids (weight classes may be combined if needed):

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

Age Brackets for Juniors (Juniors can compete in adult class but must pay the adult fee): 13-15, 16-17

Weight Classes for Juniors

132 & 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. and above

Experience Levels For Gi & No Gi

Adult Gi Competitors – White, Blue, Purple, Brown & Black (Brown and Black Belt competitors will compete on 12/13/14)

Masters Division (Ages 30 yrs & above)

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

Teens 13-15 and 16-17: White/Yellow Belts, Orange/Green Belts, Blue/Purple Belts

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

Kids 5-7, 8-10, and 11-12: White Belts, Yellow Belts, Orange/Green Belts

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

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

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

Professional/Qualifier Information

To learn about the professional tournament, please follow this link:

https://wvgrapplingopen.com/adcc-121414-amateur-competitor-information/

Official ADCC Rules

Click Here for Professional & Amatuer Rules

Pre-registration Links

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


Pre-Register




Please let me know if there are any questions,

Butch Hiles www.wvgrapplingopen.com

304-549-9370, Butch@ButchHiles.com

At the Door Registration:

Amateur: 85$ at the event, 70$ for women and children under 12 – price includes all events (gi and no gi)

Professional: $125 at the door

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Weigh-Ins

Saturday OR Sunday from 8am – 10am, Kids MUST be there by 9.  Pro division should expect to hit the mat by 1030-11am

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Starting Time and Rules Meeting

Tournament Schedule:

Sunday 12/14/14: Amateur: Kids Tournament 10am, Kids Rules Meeting 9:30am, Adult Tournament 11am, Referee Meeting at 9:30am, Adult Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am.  Doors will open at 8am and we will work from the most advanced divisions on down.  All kids, teens, masters, and adult men and women who are not advanced will compete on 12/14/14

After Party

TBA

——————————————————————————–

Hotel Info

2000px-Best_Western_logo.svg
The ADCC will be receiving the amazing rate of just $69/night.

In order to receive this discounted rate you must call and say you are with the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament and state the code cgbjj

Best Western Charleston Plaza Hotel

1010 Washington St E

Charleston, WV 25301

P: 304-345-9779

 ——————————————————————————–

Sponsors

Intimidation Fight Wear

Gutter Pro WV

Everest College

The Tinney Law Firm, PLLC

 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

Kona Ice of Charleston, WV

Charleston CVB


Category: subcat

image

Official ADCC North American Trials

Open to Professionals and Amateurs

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

AND

The Official North American Trials for the professionals

——————————————————————————–

About The ADCC

Abu Dhabi Combat Club has been in existence since 1998 and is considered the Olympics of Submission Grappling. Competitors representing 48 countries and covering five continents compete all over the world in hopes of making it to the ADCC World Championship, which takes place biannually.

The World Championships have been held in Abu Dhabi, Brazil, Spain, England, China, and more.  Do not miss your chance to qualify for the worlds!

See past winners and places for the world champiosnhips here

This Tournament is Open to Pros and Amateurs and Will Have Gi & No Gi

1376485_775344282523197_69543159420532987_n[2]

Professional Trial Information

All professional grapplers will compete on 12/13/14.  This is the ADULT ADVANCED divisions AND Brown and Black Belts. There will be children’s, teens, women’s, masters, and men’s divisions for both gi and no gi for the amateurs on 12/14/14

Follow this link to view the professional/Qualifier website:

https://wvgrapplingopen.com/adcc-professional-information-121314-north-american-qualifier/

How do you compete in the Trials and what is considered a professional?

The Trials are only no-gi.  Technically, if you compete in the advanced division at any no gi tournament that is considered the professional division.  So if you want to challenge yourself, step-up to the advanced/professional division and see if you can qualify for the world championship by winning your division.

All winners automatically qualify for the world championships in your division and you will represent North America.  Therefore, you must have a valid passport when you compete or you cannot enter the trials (this does not include amateurs).

Professionals are also welcome to stay and compete in their respective gi divisions for free

What are the weight classes and rules for the professional trials

Professional Trials are No Gi Only

Adult Men Advanced Weight Class (Professional)

145.2 & Below 145.3 lbs. to 169.5 lbs. 169.6 lbs. to 193.7 lbs. 193.8 lbs. to 218 lbs. 218.1 lbs. and above

Adult Women Advanced (Professional)

***Adult women will NOT qualify at this tournament.  They still want to see you compete but this is not the automatic bid for professional females, just males

132.2 lbs. & Under 132.3 & Over

Date: 12/13/14 (Pro only) 12/14/14 (amateur only)

Cost: Professional: $100 if you pre-register and $125 if you don’t (pre-registration ends 12/12/14)
Format: Official ADCC rules and scoring in both Gi and No Gi divisions, and Absolute divisions in each skill level (Click Here)

Pre-Register Now and Receive a Limited Edition FREE T-Shirt

These shirts will go fast, so don’t miss your chance to get one of these limited edition shirts!

photo (1)


Pre-Register



Amateurs please read below

ADCC Gi & No Gi (For Regular/Amateur Grappers)

Follow this link to view the Amateur Information only:

https://wvgrapplingopen.com/adcc-121414-amateur-competitor-information/

There will be children’s, teens, women’s, masters, and men’s divisions for both gi and no gi

  • Date: Pro: 12/13/14 Amateur: 12/14/14

  • Time: Amateur: Kids Tournament 10am, Kids Rules Meeting 9:30am, Adult Tournament 11am, Referee Meeting at 9:30am, Adult Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am.  Doors will open at 8am and professional grappling divisions will start between 1030-11.  Kids will start before the pros and we will work from the most advanced divisions on down.

  • Cost: Amateur: Only 65$ if you pre-register and you can compete in as many divisions as you want, and only 55$ for women and children.  It is 85$ for those not pre-registered and 70$ for women and children (the final date to pre-register is December 12th, 2014)

  • Cost: Professional: $100 if you pre-register and $125 if you don’t (pre-registration ends 12/12/14)

  • Format: Official ADCC rules and scoring in both Gi and No Gi divisions, and Absolute divisions in each skill level (Click Here)

  • Location: Nitro High School, 1300 Park Ave, Nitro, WV 25143

Amateur No Gi Information

Experience levels are the same for kids, junior, adult, and masters

  • Beginner: Less than 2 years experience in BJJ, Judo, Sambo, Wrestling, etc
  • Intermediate: Less than 3 years experience, Max blue belt in BJJ, No medals in Judo, Sambo, Wrestling, etc
  • Advanced: Anyone who is over the intermediate requirements should compete in the professional division

Adult Men Weight Classes Beginner & Intermediate:

***Please note that the advanced/professional adult men will have different weight classes than the other divisions

132 & 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. and above

Adult Men Masters Beginner – Advanced (30yrs and above)

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. and above

Adult Women Beginner – Intermediate: 114.4 lbs. & Under 114.5 lbs. – 128 lbs. 128.1 lbs. & Over

Age Brackets for Kids: Kids 5-7, 8-10, 11-12

Weight Classes for Kids (weight classes may be combined if needed):

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

Age Brackets for Juniors (Juniors can compete in adult class but must pay the adult fee): 13-15, 16-17

Weight Classes for Juniors

132 & 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. and above

Experience Levels For Gi & No Gi

Adult Gi Competitors – White, Blue, Purple, Brown & Black (Purple-Black will be kept separate whenever possible)

Masters Division (Ages 30 yrs & above)

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

Teens 13-15 and 16-17: White/Yellow Belts, Orange/Green Belts, Blue/Purple Belts

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

Kids 5-7, 8-10, and 11-12: White Belts, Yellow Belts, Orange/Green Belts

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

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

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

Official ADCC Rules

Click Here for Professional & Amatuer Rules

Pre-registration Links

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


Pre-Register



Please let me know if there are any questions,

Butch Hiles www.wvgrapplingopen.com

304-549-9370, Butch@ButchHiles.com

At the Door Registration:

Amateur: 85$ at the event, 70$ for women and children under 12 – price includes all events (gi and no gi)

Professional: $125 at the door

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Weigh-Ins

Saturday OR Sunday from 8am 10am- Kids MUST be there by 9.

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Starting Time and Rules Meeting

Tournament Schedule:

Saturday:  Professional and Brown and Black Belts.  Professional Qualifier Tournament will start at 11am

Sunday 12/14/14: Amateur: Kids Tournament 10am, Kids Rules Meeting 9:30am, Adult Tournament 11am, Referee Meeting at 9:30am, Adult Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am.  Doors will open at 8am and we will work from the most advanced divisions on down.  All kids, teens, masters, and adult men and women who are not advanced will compete on 12/14/14

After Party

TBA

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Hotel Info

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The ADCC will be receiving the amazing rate of just $69/night.

In order to receive this discounted rate you must call and say you are with the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament and state the code cgbjj

Best Western Charleston Plaza Hotel

1010 Washington St E

Charleston, WV 25301

P: 304-345-9779

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Sponsors

Intimidation Fight Wear

Gutter Pro WV

Everest College

The Tinney Law Firm, PLLC

 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

Kona Ice of Charleston, WV

Charleston CVB


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WVGO 6/7/14 Results

First, I want to thank all of the great competitors and teams who made this event and amazing success.  As always, this event is not possible with all of you great people.

Next tournament is 8/16/14 in Charleston, WV (State Championship)!

No Gi Divisions

Kids 8-10 

1. Jayah Corley (Moundsville/ Hiles BJJ)

2. Bailey Lemasters

3. Maverick

Kids 10-12

1. Jacob Smithson (Buckhannon BJJ)

2. Jacob Rannenberg (GZFS)

3. Caden Reyes (GZFS)

Mens No Gi Beginner

150-164.9

1. Chance Tolley (Hiles BJJ)

2. Matthew Haid (Gurgel)

3. Jason MIller (Gurgel)

165-179.9

1. Nathan Tuston (Moundsville/ HIles BJJ))

2. Keelen Hinton (Gurgel)

 

190 and Above

1. Kyle Holcomb (Junquiera)

2. Josh Armstead (Dawghouse)

Mens No Gi Intermediate

150-164

1. Jonathan Rowh (GZFS)

2. Aaron Kinser (Dawghouse)

3. Michael Mobley (Hiles BJJ)

Mens No Gi Advanced

1. Cody Sole (Diego)

2. Jim Tinney (Hiles BJJ)

3. Jonathan Rowh (GZFS)

Mens No Gi Beginner MASTERS

195 and Above

1. Michael Talbot (Ribiero)

2. Charlie See (Gurgel)

Gi Divisions

Kids Gi 6-8

1. Caden Reyes

2. Jayah Corley (Moundsville/Hiles BJJ)

Kids 10-12 79.1 and Above

1. Jacob Smithson (Buckhannon BJJ)

2. Jacred Probst (Buckhannon BJJ)

3. Jacon Rannenberg (GZFS)

Adult Men Gi Divisions

White Belt

150-164

1. Chance Tolley (Hiles BJJ)

2. Matthew Haid (Gurgel)

3. Jason Miller (Gurgel)

165-179.9

1. Jonathan Rowh (GZFS)

2. Keelon Hinton (Gurgel)

201-224

1. Kyle Holcomb (Junquiera)

2. Charlie See (Gurgel)

MASTERS White Belt

195-209

1. Michael Talbott (Saulo)

2. Charlie See (Gurgel)

Adult Men Blue Belt

 

149 and Under

 

1. Chad Rector

 

2. Bobby Bailey (Hiles BJJ)

165 lbs. to 179.9 lbs.

1. Kevin McLachlan (Junquiera)

2. Michael Mobley (Hiles BJJ)

180 lbs. to 194.9 lbs.

1. Jeff Breeden (Saulo)

2. Cody Sole (Diego)

Absolute

1. Kevin McLachlan (Junquiera)

2. Chad Rector (Gurgel)

Adult Men Purple Belt

Lightweight.

1. Jim Tinney (Hiles BJJ)

2. Ron Jacobs (Hiles BJJ)


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 Gi & No Gi Double Elimination Tournament June 7, 2014

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

Once again, our annual June 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, June 7, 2014
Time: Tournament 11am, Referee Meeting at 10am, Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am.
Cost: Only $50 for those who preregister ($65 at the door) and you can compete in as many divisions as you want (Preregistration’s must be in our hands no later than 6/5/2014 and the forms will be at the bottom of this page).

$40 for children ($50 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

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 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 5-12

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

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

Pre-registration Links

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

$50 for any adult competitor (this includes teens wishing to compete in the adult division)




 

$40 for women and children




 

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Weigh-Ins

Weigh-ins to be held Friday 6pm-8pm at Hoover High School, unless special arrangements are made) and Saturday 8:30am-10:30am

Please let me know if there are any questions,

Butch Hiles
www.wvgrapplingopen.com

304-549-9370


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 Gi & No Gi Submission Only Tournament May 3, 2014 in Bluefield, Virginia

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

Date: Saturday, May 3, 2014

Time: Tournament 11am (Cash tournament starts), Referee Meeting at 10am, Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am.
Cost: Only $50 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).

$40 for children ($50 at the door)

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

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 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 6-12

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

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

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 5/1/14)

$50.00 pre-registration for all adult competitors ($60 at the door)




$40.00 for children ($50 at the door) – $50 pre-registartion if they are doing adult division as well





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 Gi & No Gi Double Elimination Tournament March 22, 2014

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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 22, 2014
Time: Tournament 11am (Cash tournament starts), Referee Meeting at 10am, Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am.
Cost: Only $50 for those who preregister ($65 at the door) and you can compete in as many divisions as you want (Preregistration’s must be in our hands no later than 3/20/2014 and the forms will be at the bottom of this page).

$40 for children ($50 at the door)

$65 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

Pre-registration Links

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

$50 for any adult competitor (this includes teens wishing to compete in the adult division)




 

$40 for women and children




 

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Weigh-Ins

Weigh-ins to be held Friday (7:30pm-9:30pm at Hoover High School, unless special arrangements are made) and Saturday 8:30am-10:30am

Please let me know if there are any questions,

Butch Hiles
www.wvgrapplingopen.com

304-549-9370


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ADCC Gi & No Gi US Nationals

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

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ADCC Gi & No Gi US Nationals

The Olympics of grappling are set to debut this December 7th, 2013 in Charleston, WV and will feature the best grapplers the state has ever seen.

  • Date: Saturday, December 7th, 2013

  • Time:Kids Tournament 10am, Kids Rules Meeting 9:30am, Adult Tournament 11am, Referee Meeting at 9:30am, Adult Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am.  Doors will open at 8am and professional grappling divisions will start between 1030-11.  Kids will start before the pros and we will work from the most advanced divisions on down.

  • Cost: Only 65$ if you pre-register and you can compete in as many divisions as you want, and only 55$ for women and children.  It is 85$ for those not pre-registered and 70$ for women and children (the final date to pre-register is December 5th, 2013)

  • Format: Official ADCC rules and scoring in both Gi and No Gi divisions, and Absolute divisions in each skill level (Click Here)

  • Location: John Adams Middle School (2002 Presidential Dr  Charleston, WV 25314)
  • Contact: Butch Hiles Butch@ButchHiles.com www.wvgrapplingopen.com

ADCC Professional Super-fight

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Tournament Information

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:

No Gi Information

Experience levels are the same for kids, junior, adult, and masters

  • Beginner: Less than 2 years experience in BJJ, Judo, Sambo, Wrestling, etc
  • Intermediate: Less than 3 years experience, Max blue belt in BJJ, No medals in Judo, Sambo, Wrestling, etc
  • Advanced: 3 years + experience

Adult Men Weight Classes Beginner & Intermediate:

***Please note that the advanced adult men will have different weight classes than the other divisions

132 & 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. and above

Adult Men Advanced Weight Class (Professional)

145.2 & Below 145.3 lbs. to 169.5 lbs. 169.6 lbs. to 193.7 lbs. 193.8 lbs. to 218 lbs. 218.1 lbs. and above

Adult Men Masters Beginner – Advanced (30yrs and above)

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. and above

Adult Women Beginner – Intermediate: 114.4 lbs. & Under 114.5 lbs. – 128 lbs. 128.1 lbs. & Over

Adult Women Advanced (Professional): 132.2 lbs. & Under 132.3 & Over

Age Brackets for Kids: Kids 5-7, 8-10, 11-12

Weight Classes for Kids (weight classes may be combined if needed):

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

Age Brackets for Juniors (Juniors can compete in adult class but must pay the adult fee): 13-15, 16-17

Weight Classes for Juniors

132 & 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. and above

Experience Levels For Gi & No Gi

Adult Gi Competitors – White, Blue, Purple, Brown & Black (Purple-Black will be kept separate whenever possible)

Masters Division (Ages 30 yrs & above)

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

Teens 13-15 and 16-17: White/Yellow Belts, Orange/Green Belts, Blue/Purple Belts

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

Kids 5-7, 8-10, and 11-12: White Belts, Yellow Belts, Orange/Green Belts

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

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

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

Official ADCC Rules

Click Here for Professional & Amatuer Rules

Pre-registration Links

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

$65 for any adult competitor (this includes teens wishing to compete in the adult division)

  $55 for women and children

 

Please let me know if there are any questions,

Butch Hiles www.wvgrapplingopen.com

304-549-9370, Butch@ButchHiles.com

At the Door Registration:

85$ at the event, 70$ for women and children under 12 – price includes all events (gi and no gi)

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Weigh-Ins

Friday 6-8pm

***Special arrangements can be made for those driving far distances, etc. If you have any questions, please contact Butch Hiles

Friday (6-8pm) Weigh-ins at:
Butch Hiles Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA, LLC
410 Summers Street
Charleston, WV
25301

Saturday from 8am – Kids MUST be there by 9.  Pro division should expect to hit the mat by 1030-11am

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Starting Time and Rules Meeting

Tournament Schedule:

Saturday:  Kids Tournament 10am, Kids Rules Meeting 9:30am, Adult Tournament 11am, Referee Meeting at 9:30am, Adult Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am.

Doors will open at 8am.

Saturday Match Schedule

Kids will start at 10am. Professional grappling divisions will start between 1030-11.

After Party

TBA

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Hotel Info

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Fairfield Inn by Marriott

1000 Washington Street East

Charleston, WV 25301

304-343-4661

***To get the discount, give them code “BHB” when you call***

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Sponsors

Intimidation Fight Wear

Creative Home Solutions

Gutter Pro WV

Everest College

The Tinney Law Firm, PLLC

 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

Kona Ice of Charleston, WV

Charleston CVB

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WVGO Submission Only Bluefield, VA 10/12/13 Results

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We want to thank all of the great competitors and teams who made this event an amazing success and helped these great causes.  We had competitors who gave it their all and some great refs and helpers that made this a very successful tournament in a new area.  As always, this event is not possible with all of you great people.

Next tournament is the WVGO/ADCC gi & no gi event in Charleston, WV

No Gi Divisions

Kids 9-11

1. Jake Nagy (JDGA)

2. Dellan Bledsoe (The Basics GJJ)

Teens 12-14

1. Dakota Lester (Absolute JJ)

2. Kailyn Leggett (Advantage)

Teens 15-17

1. Bobby Bailey (Hall/Hiles BJJ)

2. Jordan Lamp (Weirton)

3. Tyler Coy (Advantage)

Mens No Gi Beginner

149 and Under

1. Cory Simpson (Absolute JJ)

2. Austin Miller (Bluefield/Hiles BJJ)

3. Jordan Lamp (Weirton)

150-179

1. Evan Null (Hiles BJJ)

2. Jesse Proctor (Hiles BJJ)

3. Ian McNealy (Hiles BJJ)

Absolute

1. Austin Miller (Bluefield/Hiles BJJ)

2. Tyler Coy (Team Advantage)

Masters Absolute

1. Sam Henkel (Absolute JJ)

2. Greg Bledsoe (GJJ)

Mens No Gi Intermediate

149 & Under

1. Peyton Lambert (BJJ Rev)

2. Jeremy Roberts (Absolute JJ)

3. Jason Hall (Hiles BJJ)

150-179

1. Jason Hall (Butch Hiles BJJ)

2. Michael Mobley (Butch Hiles BJJ)

Absolute

1. Peyton Lambert (BJJ Rev)

2. Evan Null (Hiles BJJ)

3. Aaron Thompson (Hiles BJJ)

Mens No Gi Advanced

150-179

1. Charlie Mullins (Hiles BJJ)

2. Jason Hall (Butch Hiles BJJ)

Absolute

1. Logan Griffin (Absolute JJ)

2. Matt Garretson (Hiles BJJ)

3. Charlie Mullins (Hiles BJJ)

Gi Divisions

Kids 9-11

1. Jake Nagy (JDGA)

2. Dellan Bledsoe (The Basics GJJ)

Teens 12-14

1. Dakota Lester (Absolute JJ)

2. Arieanna Green (Hiles BJJ)

3. Tanner Grimmett

Adult Men Gi Divisions

White Belt

149 & Under

1. Jeremy Roberts (Absolute JJ)

2. Cory Simpson (Absolute JJ)

3. Rick Caruso (Mountaineer MMA)

150-164

1. Charlie Mullins (HIles BJJ)

2. Michael Mobley (Hiles BJJ)

165-194

1. Evan Null (Hiles BJJ)

1. Jesse Proctor (Hiles BJJ)

2. Aaron Thompson (Hiles BJJ)

Absolute

1. Cory Simpson (Absolute JJ)

2. Jeremy Roberts (Absolute JJ)

3. Jesse Proctor (Hiles BJJ)

Masters Absolute

1. Charlie Mullins (Hiles BJJ)

2. Sam Henkel (Absolute JJ)

3. Greg Bledsoe (Gracie JJ)

Adult Men Blue Belt

149 and Under

1. Peyton Lambert (BJJ Revolution)

2. Bobby Bailey (Hiles BJJ)

Adult Men Purple Belt

170+

1. Logan Griffin (BJJ Rev)

2. Matt Garretson (Butch Hiles BJJ)

Absolute

1. Logan Griffin (BJJ Rev)

2. Matt Garretson (Butch Hiles BJJ)

Masters

1. Bill Bennett (Hiles BJJ)


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