Southeastern and Submission Grappling & Brazilian Jiu-JitsuChampionships (All Styles Welcome) Cash Prize for Mens!! (NAGA RANKED EVENT) October 17 th, 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** 1
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) Adult Female Competitors Female (18-29) Female (30 and up) Female (18-29) Female (30 and up) 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 Cash Check 2
School Name Competitors Full Name Association Street ST Zip Instructor Competitors E-Mail Address (Weight will be verified at registration) Age Weight Amount Enclosed $ Competitors Little Ninjas Little Warriors Kids Teens Ages 5-8 Ages 9-11 Ages 12-14 Ages 15-17 No Submissions No Submissions No Submissions Little Ninjas Ages 5-8 No Submissions (Weight classes for all kids and teens divisions will be determined at the door) Competitors Little Warriors Ages 9-11 Kids Ages 12-14 No Submissions No Submissions Teens Ages 15-17 (Weight classes for all kids and teens divisions will be determined at the door) 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 Cash Check 3
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 competition. 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 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd Place Winners will receive a Custom Medal.** **All Kids Division Competitors will receive a Particapant Medal (ALL KIDS ARE WINNERS IN OUR BOOK)** **All Winners will also receive a Custom CHAMPIONSHIP RING!! ** General Rules: **CHALLENGE YOURSELF, YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU MIGHT ACHIEVE!!** 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 6 minutes No-Point Format for Adult / Teen/ Kids, and 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, and 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 / Spectators - $10.00. **Coaches are free when 6 or more competitors register** $10.00ea. Cash Prize for Mens!! **Competitors may fight up weight classes but may not change skill levels. Skill level for may be different from ** 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 weight to make each division as fair as possible! rls will be paired up with other girls whenever possible. If there are 2 or more girls in a division, we will create a separate division for those girls Bantam Weight Fly Weight. Feather Weight Light Weight Welter Weight Middle Weight Light Heavy Weight Cruiser Weight Heavy Weight (49.9 lbs. & Under) (50 lbs. to 59.9 lbs) (60 lbs. to 69.9 lbs.) (70 lbs. to 79.9 lbs.) (80 lbs. to 89.9 lbs.) (90 lbs. to 99.9 lbs.) (100 lbs. to 114.9 lbs.) (115 lbs. to 129.9 lbs.) (130 lbs. to 159.9 lbs.) Super Heavy Weight (160 lbs to 179.9 lbs.) 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 **Actual Weigh-in will determine which division you fight in that day** WOMENS WEIGHT CLASSES **Actual Weigh-in will determine which division you fight in that day** Fly Weight Feather Weight Light Weight (139.9 lbs. & Under) Fly Weight (140 lbs. to 149.9 lbs.) Light Weight (150 lbs. to 159.9 lbs.) Middle Weight (119.9 lbs & Under) (120 to 134.9 lbs.) (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.) Cruiser Weight Heavy Weight Super Heavy 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. ** (200 lbs. to 224.9 lbs.) (225 lbs. & Above) **We reserve the right to combine the above weight classes depending on the attendance**. ** 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**. **If you want to compete in the 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. ALL ADDITIONAL DIVISIONS ARE $10.00 EACH 5