Southeastern Gi and No-Gi Submission Grappling & Brazilian

Southeastern Gi and No-Gi Submission Grappling & Brazilian Jiu-JitsuChampionships (All Styles Welcome)

Cash Prize for Mens Absolute!!

(NAGA RANKED EVENT) October 17th, 2009 Event Location Central Cabarrus High School 505 Highway 49, South Harrisburg, NC28025 Minutes from Charlotte

Presented by Integrated Martial Arts Academy 12056 University City Blvd. Harrisburg, NC 28075

(704) 426-7231

**This years championship is a RANKED event**

School Name ______Competitors Full Name______Association ______Street ______ST ______Zip ______

Instructor ______Competitors E-Mail Address ______

(Weight will be verified at registration) Age ______Weight ______Amount Enclosed $______

Adult Male Competitors Men (18-29) Men (30and up) Men (18-29) Men (30and up) No-Gi No-Gi Gi Gi Novice_____ Novice_____ Novice_____ Novice_____ (Under 6 mon.) (Under 6 mon.) (Under 6 mon.) (Under 6 mon.) Beginner _____ Beginner _____ Beginner _____ Beginner _____ (6 mon- 1 yr) (6 mon- 1 yr) (6 mon- 1 yr) (6 mon- 1 yr)

Advanced _____ Advanced _____ Advanced _____ Advanced _____ (1-3 yr) (1-3 yr) (1-3 yr) (1-3 yr) Expert _____ Expert _____ Expert _____ Expert _____ (3 yr and up) (3 yr and up) (3 yr and up) (3 yr and up) Absolute _____ Absolute _____ Absolute _____ Absolute _____ (All weight all skill) (All weight all skill) (All weight all skill) (All weight all skill)

Adult Female Competitors Female (18-29) Female (30 and up) Female (18-29) Female (30 and up) No-Gi No-Gi Gi Gi

Novice_____ Novice_____ Novice_____ Novice_____ (Under 6 mon.) (Under 6 mon.) (Under 6 mon.) (Under 6 mon.)

Beginner _____ Beginner _____ Beginner _____ Beginner _____ (6 mon- 1 yr) (6 mon- 1 yr) (6 mon- 1 yr) (6 mon- 1 yr)

Assumption of Risk The organization s sponsoring this tournament will not assume financial or other responsibilities for injuries or illness suffered from or relating to this competition, nor will be responsible for any loss to attendees as a result of damages of their person or personal items through fire, theft or other causes. The undersigned participant understands and acknowledges that all parties involved with the promotion of this event carry no insurance against injury to any of its participants.Serious injuries to joints, bones and muscles are possible when you grapple in this type of competition. Participants must understand that competition is at their own risk. Your signature indicates that you have read, do understand and do agree to all of the conditions involved in this competition and accept all the risks associated with this competition.

I hereby agree and covenant for myself, and my successor and assigns, never to sue, either at law or equity, the promoter, instructor, students, agents, Integrated Martial Arts Academy, Sun Valley High School and other competitors on account of any claim, demand, liability, damage, injury or loss. I also agree to allow, without compensation, the unrestricted use of any photograph, films or videotapes of myself.In Witness Thereof, I have set my hand and seal to this document, which I intend to be a legally binding document, on the day and year written below.

*Wrestling background counts as experience. All sandbaggers will be disqualified with NO refund!* *Please be a true martial artist and challenge yourself* **This years championship is a RANKED event** If applicant/releaser is less than 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must also initial above and sign below:

Parents/Legal Guardian/ Coach Signature: ______Date: ______

Please fill out completely and mail to:

Mark Cukro/Integrated Martial Arts Academy 1417 Moss Creek Harrisburg, NC 28075

Official Use Only Amount Paid ______Actual Weight ______2 Cash Check Gi No-Gi

School Name ______Competitors Full Name______

Association ______Street ______ST ______Zip ______

Instructor ______Competitors E-Mail Address ______

(Weight will be verified at registration) Age ______Weight ______Amount Enclosed $______

No-Gi Competitors Little Ninjas Little Warriors Kids Teens Ages 5-8 Ages 9-11 Ages 12-14 Ages 15-17 Novice_____ Novice_____ Novice_____ Novice_____ (Under 6 mon.)No Submissions (Under 6 mon.)No Submissions (Under 6 mon.)No Submissions (Under 6 mon.)

Beginner _____ Beginner _____ Beginner _____ Beginner _____ (6 mon- 1 yr) (6 mon- 1 yr) (6 mon- 1 yr) (6 mon- 1 yr)

Absolute _____ Absolute _____ Absolute _____ Absolute _____ (All weight all skill) (All weight all skill) (All weight all skill) (All weight all skill)

(Weight classes for all kids and teens divisions will be determined at the door) Gi Competitors Little Ninjas Little Warriors Kids Teens Ages 5-8 Ages 9-11 Ages 12-14 Ages 15-17 Novice_____ Novice_____ Novice_____ Novice_____ (Under 6 mon.)No Submissions (Under 6 mon.)No Submissions (Under 6 mon.)No Submissions (Under 6 mon.) Beginner _____ Beginner _____ Beginner _____ Beginner _____ (6 mon- 1 yr) (6 mon- 1 yr) (6 mon- 1 yr) (6 mon- 1 yr)

Parents/Legal Guardian/ Coach Signature: ______Date: ______

Please fill out completely and mail to:

Mark Cukro/Integrated Martial Arts Academy 1417 Moss Creek Harrisburg, NC 28075

Official Use Only Amount Paid ______Actual Weight ______3 Cash Check Gi No-Gi General Information The Southeastern Submission Grappling Championships will be held on Oct 17, 2009 at Central Cabarrus High School. This is a Submission Only Event. Our tournament is one of the best in NC with competitors from all over the Southeast. There are multiple divisions with skill levels and weight brackets. We will use a card registration system so you can register up to the time your division begins. Registration begins at 8:00 am. Rules meeting will be at 10:00. The tournament will start at 10:30 am sharp with No-Gi competition. Gi competition will begin after the no-gi competition is completed. We will be running more rings this year and allowing competitors to register and weigh-in at the school Friday night before the tournament, 5:00pm- 10:00pm. Competitors under 18 years of age must have a waiver signed by a Parent/Legal Guardian or Coach. For more information, please contact Sensei Jason at 704-426-7231 or Sensei Mark at 704-363-6236 or website www.maforu.com

**All TEAM/Assoc. Winners will receive a Custom Championship Trophy.** **All 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Winners will receive a Custom Medal.** **All Kids Division Competitors will receive a Particapant Medal (ALL KIDS ARE WINNERS IN OUR BOOK)** **All Absolute Winners will also receive a Custom CHAMPIONSHIP RING!! **

**CHALLENGE YOURSELF, YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU MIGHT ACHIEVE!!**

General Rules: No striking allowed — Fighters will start standing — No stopping or stalling (15 sec. of inactivity results in stand- up restart) No finger or toe locks – No Heel Hooks, Toe Holds or Figure 4 Foot Locks in beginner divisions and all kids divisions. No Dangerous Neck Cranks (Will be explained during Rules Meeting)

**Wrestling shoes, elbow and knee pads allowed - Mouth Guard and Protective Cup (for men) are recommended**

Time Limits:

Beginners – 3 minutes Advanced – 4 minutes Expert – 5 minutes Absolute – 6 minutes

No-Point Format for Adult / Teen/ Kids Gi, No-Gi and Absolute Divisions: There will be no point system for adult, teen and kids divisions. If there is no win by submission during the regulation time period, competitors will re-start standing and grapple for superior position. There is a one minute time limit for the overtime period. You must maintain superior position (top side control, top mount, top rear mount with hooks) for 5 seconds. Submissions are still allowed in overtime. If there is still no winner, a one minute “sudden death” period (first takedown wins) will determine winner.

Little Ninjas/Warriors Gi, No-Gi and Absolute Divisions There will be three skill levels. Weight divisions will be determined based on participation. Little Ninjas/Warriors beginners will grapple for position only using the basic Jiu-Jitsu point system. No submissions will be allowed. Advanced/ Expert Little Ninjas/Warriors will fight for submission (same as Adult/Teens/Kids). Juniors that want to fight for submission can fight in the Advanced and Expert Divisions. We want to see every child get a chance to compete - this is the next generation of grapplers!

Explanation of Divisions

All competitors should challenge themselves, no sandbagging will be tolerated. Beginners should have no more than 1 year of experience for no-gi and white belt only for gi. Advanced should have 1 to 3 years of experience for no-gi and blue to purple belt for gi. Experts should have 3 years and up experience for no-gi and brown to black belt for gi.

(All grappling styles welcome (B.J.J., Japanese J.J., Judo, Wrestling, Sambo, Freestyle, etc...)

Entry Fees (Competitors can pre-register by mail before Oct. 1st or at the Friday night weigh-in at Central Cabarrus High School) Pre-Registered At the door Adults (Single Division) $65.00 $75.00 Teens/Children (Single Division) $65.00 $75.00 Additional Weight Divisions or Absolute – Gi/ No-Gi $10.00ea. Cash Prize for Mens Absolute!!

Spectators - $10.00. **Coaches are free when 6 or more competitors register**

**Competitors may “fight up” weight classes but may not change skill levels. Skill level for Gi may be different from No-Gi**

Team and Assocation Trophies will be awarded along with

“Best Competitor”, “Fighter of The Day” and “Best Coach” plaques.

**This years championship is a RANKED event**NS: 4

Little Ninjas/Warriors, kids WEIGHT CLASSES **Actual Weigh-in will determine which division you fight in that day**

We will match kids based on age and Bantam Weight (49.9 lbs. & Under) weight to make each division as fair as Fly Weight (50 lbs. to 59.9 lbs) possible!

. Feather Weight (60 lbs. to 69.9 lbs.)

Light Weight (70 lbs. to 79.9 lbs.)

Girls will be paired up with other girls Welter Weight (80 lbs. to 89.9 lbs.) whenever possible. Middle Weight (90 lbs. to 99.9 lbs.)

Light Heavy Weight (100 lbs. to 114.9 lbs.)

If there are 2 or more girls in a division, we Cruiser Weight (115 lbs. to 129.9 lbs.) will create a separate division for those girls Heavy Weight (130 lbs. to 159.9 lbs.)

Super Heavy Weight (160 lbs to 179.9 lbs.)

Absolute (All Weight All Skill)

All children 14 and under that weigh over 180 lbs. will need to compete with the teens.

** Please note: If you placed 1st in a prior NAGA event you MUST move up a skill level. **

**We reserve the right to combine the above weight classes depending on the turnout**.

MENS WEIGHT CLASSES WOMENS WEIGHT CLASSES

**Actual Weigh-in will determine which division you **Actual Weigh-in will determine which division you fight in that day** fight in that day**

Fly Weight (139.9 lbs. & Under) Fly Weight (119.9 lbs & Under)

Feather Weight (140 lbs. to 149.9 lbs.) Light Weight (120 to 134.9 lbs.)

Light Weight (150 lbs. to 159.9 lbs.) Middle Weight (135 to 159.9 lbs.)

Welter Weight (160 lbs. to 169.9 lbs.) Light Heavy Wt (160 lbs. to 185.9)

Middle Weight (170 lbs. to 179.9 lbs.) Heavy Weight (186 & Above)

Light Heavy Weight (180 lbs. to 189.9 lbs.) Absolute (All Weight All Skill)

Cruiser Weight (190 lbs. to 199.9 lbs.) ** Please note: If you placed 1st in a prior NAGA event you MUST move up a skill level. ** Heavy Weight (200 lbs. to 224.9 lbs.)

Super Heavy Weight (225 lbs. & Above) **We reserve the right to combine the above weight classes depending on the attendance**. Absolute (All Weight All Skill)

** Please note: If you placed 1st in a prior NAGA event you MUST move up a skill level. ** **If you want to compete in the Absolute Division, please let us know ahead of time so we can make sure to have awards present.**

NOTE: You’re reg. fee covers one division. **We reserve the right to combine the above weight classes depending on the turnout**. ALL ADDITIONAL DIVISIONS ARE $10.00 EACH