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NAGA KNOXVILLE
GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP
NAGA COMES TO KNOXVILLE
The North American Grappling Association (NAGA) is the world’s largest mixed grappling tournament circuit with
over 300,000 competitors worldwide. On Saturday, January 31, 2015, NAGA makes its debut in Knoxville, TN with
our annual NAGA Knoxville Grappling Championship. Come as an individual or as a team to compete. You do not
have to live in TN or be on a team to participate in this event. Pre-registration closes at midnight, January 24, 2015.
IMPROVEMENTS & CHANGES FOR 2015
- All NAGA competitors (pre-registration and same day registration) will receive a free competition t-shirt.
- Children & Teen competitors are guaranteed a minimum of two matches.
- New ‘Advanced’ skill level for Children and Teens, for those with 2-3 years of experience.
- Removed all leg lock submissions from Children’s (Ages 13 and under) No-Gi Divisions.
- Pre-registration fees are the same as 2014, 1 Division = $80, 2 Divisions = $100. The registration fees increase by
$20 after January 24, 2015.
WHY COMPETE IN JANUARY?
We know that during the holiday season many competitors take time off from training. The Knoxville Grappling
Championship is a great reason to continue training through the holidays. Enjoy the great food and festivities the
holidays bring, but get to class, train hard, and do not miss this tournament. Your efforts and training will be
rewarded on the mats.
CHAMPIONSHIP BELTS AWARDED
NAGA awards gold championship belts to all Children, Teen, Adult, Masters, Directors and Executive, Expert
Division champions (Limit 1 belt per competitor per event). This award is unrivaled in quality and appearance.
SAMURAI SWORDS AWARDED TO CHILDREN & TEEN WINNERS
NAGA will be awarding custom engraved SAMURAI SWORDS to all non-expert Children & Teen 1st place
winners (Limit 1 per competitor per event). Custom medals will be awarded to all 2nd & 3rd place winners
along with non-expert Adult division winners. Adult competitors who place 1st and win a gold medal will have
the opportunity to obtain a samurai sword at the NAGA T-shirt booth for a nominal fee. All children (13 and
under) who do not place 1st through 3rd will take home an award.
TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP CUPS AWARDED
NAGA awards customized championship cups to the tournament team champions. A cup can be won in: Adult
Overall, Adult No-Gi, Adult Gi, and Children & Teens Overall. Please make sure your team registers under the same
team name. Do not miss this opportunity to showcase the talent that your team possesses.
WEIGH-IN FRIDAY or SATURDAY(you do not weigh-in wearing your Gi)
The weigh-ins will take place at the venue. Adults please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. If you have any questions,
contact NAGA at 860-295-0403 or [email protected].
FRIDAY (1/30/15) – Weigh-In & Registration Option - The Friday weigh-in will be open to all competitors
regardless if you pre-registered or not. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
SATURDAY (1/31/15) - Weigh-In & Registration Option - Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM. Children & Teens need
to be registered and weighed in by 10:00 AM. Adults can weigh-in all day, anytime up until their division is called.
SATURDAY DIVISION SCHEDULE (Doors open 8:00 AM)
IMPORTANT: Due to the difficulty in estimating the start time for each division, as a general rule, get there early
and be prepared to stay late. There are NO REFUNDS given for those who have to leave early. Please check
nagafighter.com for latest updates on division start times, as they can be altered based on estimated attendance.
CHILDREN & TEENS (17yrs & under) NO-GI & GI COMPETITION
- All Children/Teens must be registered and weighed in by (10:00 AM)
- Referees will complete bracketing and resolve any competitors who are alone in a bracket (10 to 11:00 AM)
- Children/Teens No-Gi Novice Divisions, and No-Gi Expert Divisions (Estimated Start Time is 11:00 AM)
- Children/Teens No-Gi Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Divisions (Estimated Start Time is 11:30 AM)
- Children/Teen Gi Novice, Beginner Divisions (Estimate Start Time 12:00 PM)
- Children/Teen Gi Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert Divisions (Estimate Start Time 12:30 PM)
ADULT NO-GI & GI COMPETITION (times are estimated start times)
All Women’s, Executives & Directors Divisions start at approximately 1:30 PM (No-Gi will be followed by Gi)
Men’s Adult & Master Divisions:
- Men’s & Master’s No-Gi Novice (Estimated Start Time is 2:00 PM)
- Men’s and Master’s No-Gi Beginner (Estimated Start Time is 2:30 PM)
- Men’s & Master’s No-Gi Intermediate (Estimated Start Time 3:00 PM)
- Men’s & Master’s No-Gi Expert (Estimated Start Time is 3:30 PM)
- Men’s & Master’s White Belt Gi (Estimated Start Time is 4:00 PM)
- Men’s & Master’s Blue Belt Gi (Estimated Start Time is 4:30 PM)
- Men’s and Master’s Purple, Brown, Black Belt Gi (Estimated Start Time is 5:00 PM)
VENUE - Knoxville Civic Auditorium & Coliseum
500 Howard Baker Jr. Avenue, Knoxville, TN. 37915
From South of Knoxville: I-75 North to I 40 East, I-40 East to Exit 388A (James White Parkway), James White
Parkway to Hill Avenue/River Side Drive Exit, At traffic Light turn left onto Hill Avenue. Take Hill Avenue to
Howard Baker Jr. Avenue. Turn Left onto Howard Baker JR. Avenue.
From East of Knoxville: I-40 West to Exit # 389 Broadway / Hall of Fame. Turn Left onto Hall of Fame South
Turn Left onto Howard Baker JR. Avenue (6th Stoplight).
From I-40 West - (Crossville, Cookville, Nashville). I-40 East to Exit 388A (James White Parkway). James
White Parkway to Hill Avenue/River Side Drive Exit. At traffic Light turn left onto Hill Avenue. Take Hill Avenue to
Howard Baker Jr. Avenue. Turn Left onto Howard Baker JR. Avenue
DISCOUNTED HOTEL
Super 8 Knoxville Downtown Area, 341 Merchants Drive, I-75 Exit 108, Knoxville, TN 37912-3804.
Call 865-689-7666 and ask for the NAGA discounted rate of $40 per night. Free Wi-Fi, breakfast, and parking.
CHAMPION GI PATCH
FREE T-SHIRTS
All Children, Teens &
All competitors will receive
Adults who place 1st
a FREE NAGA
in any of our Gi
Competition T-Shirt
Divisions (White Belt
whether you pre-register
through Black Belt)
or not. The shirts can be
will receive a NAGA
picked up when you arrive
Champion Gi patch.
at the event.
NAGA KNOXVILLE ADULT PRE-REGISTRATION FORM (Pre-Reg Deadline 1/24/15)
Name:
Pre Reg # of Spectators:
Phone:
FREE T-Shirt, Circle One: S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X
Address:
City:
State:
Email:
Zip:
Team:
DOB:
MALE ADULT & MASTER NO-GI & GI GRAPPLING DIVISIONS
____ I am
____ I am
____ I am
____ I am
a MALE ADULT (18 to 29 years of age)
a MALE MASTER (30 to 39 years of age)
a MALE MASTER (30 to 39 years of age) competing in the 18-29 years of age ADULT DIVISION
a MALE MASTER (30 to 39 years of age) competing in both the ADULT & MASTER DIVISIONS (2 divisions)
MALE ADULT & MASTER NO-GI DIVISIONS
WEIGHT CLASSES
____ NOVICE Under 6 months experience (no wrestlers)
Fly Weight
Bantam Weight
Feather Weight
Light Weight
Welter Weight
Middle Weight
Light Heavy Weight
Cruiser Weight
Heavy Weight
Super Heavy Weight
____ BEGINNER 6 months to 2 years experience
____ INTERMEDIATE 2 years to 5 years experience
____ EXPERT over 5 years experience
All Expert winners are awarded a Championship Belt. If multiple
Expert Divisions are won by a competitor, only 1 belt will be awarded.
MALE ADULT & MASTER GI DIVISIONS
____ WHITE BELT
____ BLUE BELT
(129.9 lbs. & Under)
(130 lbs. to 139.9 lbs.)
(140 lbs. to 149.9 lbs.)
(150 lbs. to 159.9 lbs.)
(160 lbs. to 169.9 lbs.)
(170 lbs. to 179.9 lbs.)
(180 lbs. to 189.9 lbs.)
(190 lbs. to 199.9 lbs.)
(200 lbs. to 224.9 lbs.)
(225 lbs. & Above)
____ PURPLE BELT
____ BROWN BELT ___ BLACK BELT – (Brown Belts will be
separated from Black Belts whenever there are two or more in a division)
All Purple, Brown & Black Belt winners are awarded a Championship Belt.
If multiple divisions are won by a competitor, only one belt will be awarded.
All competitors must compete in at least one match to
win an award. If no one is in your specified division,
NAGA will combine the division with the next closest
weight or age category.
MALE DIRECTOR (40 to 49 years) & EXECUTIVE (50 years +) GRAPPLING DIVISIONS:
NO-GI DIRECTORS & EXECUTIVES
____ NOVICE Under 6 months exp. no wrestlers
____ BEGINNER 6 months to 2 yrs experience
____ INTERMEDIATE 2 to 5 years experience
____ EXPERT 5 years’ experience & above
GI DIRECTOR / EXEC. DIVISIONS
___ WHITE BELT
___ BLUE BELT
___ * PURPLE/BROWN/BLACK BELT
* Please circle appropriate belt
WEIGHT CLASSES & AGE GROUP
______Directors (Ages 40 to 49 years)
______Executives (Age 50 yrs. & Above)
Directors & Executives will be broken up
into weight classes at the event to ensure
fair competition.
WOMEN NO-GI & GI GRAPPLING DIVISIONS:
NO-GI WOMEN DIVISIONS
____ NOVICE Under 6 months exp. no wrestlers
____ BEGINNER 6 months to 2 yrs experience
____ INTERMEDIATE 2 to 5 years experience
____ EXPERT 5 years’ experience & above
WOMEN AGE GROUPS
____ ADULT (18 to 29 years of age)
GI WOMEN DIVISIONS
WOMEN WEIGHT CLASSES
___ WHITE BELT
____ Fly Weight (119.9 lbs. & Under)
___ BLUE BELT
____ Light Weight (120 to 134.9 lbs.)
___ * PURPLE/BROWN/BLACK BELT ____ Middle Weight (135 to 159.9 lbs.)
* Please circle appropriate belt
____ Light Heavy Wt (160 lbs. & Above)
___ MASTER (30 to 39 years of age)
____ DIRECTOR (40 years +)
All competitors must compete in at least one match to obtain an award. If no one is in your specified division, NAGA will combine the next
closest weight and/or age category. We make every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors.
Competitor Fees: $80 to compete in 1 Division, $100 for 2 Divisions (fee increases $20 per division after 1/24/15).
Family Rates for a parent & child or two children is $80 per family member for 2 divisions each (i.e. Dad & son compete = $160),
Immediate Families with 3 competitors pay $210, 4 or more pay only $60 per competitor (i.e. Dad and 3 kids compete = $240). Fee
goes up $20 per competitor after 1/24/15. Spectator Passes $10 each ($15 after 1/24/15, Children under 7 are free).
There are 3 ways to register for this event:
1.
2.
3.
Pre-Register online with your MASTERCARD, VISA, DISCOVER at NAGAFIGHTER.COM
Register the day of the event at the door (ONLY CASH AND CREDIT/DEBIT ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR)
Fill out & mail in this application with a check or money order, postmarked by 1/24/15 to:
NAGA, 36 Saner Rd. Marlborough, CT 06447
***Blue Belts must compete at Intermediate No-Gi level, Purple, Brown and Black Belts must compete at the Expert No-Gi Level
NAGA KNOXVILLE CHILDREN/TEEN PRE-REG FORM
Name:
(Pre-Reg Deadline 1/24/15)
Pre Reg # of Spectators:
Phone:
FREE T-Shirt, Circle One:
Kids Sizes: S, M, L Adult: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
Address:
City:
State:
Email:
Zip:
Team:
DOB:
EXPERIENCE LEVELS: When choosing your child or teen’s experience level, please take into account numerous factors
including how often they train, how naturally talented they are in the sport, athleticism in other sports, and how they do
against teammates. The length of time they have trained is not the only aspect to consider as the experience levels (years
training) listed are simply guidelines. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level and
remember that NAGA has the right to alter competitor division placement during the event.
CHILDREN NO-GI & GI GRAPPLING DIVISIONS (13 years of age & under):
NO-GI DIVISIONS
(Select one)
____ NOVICE
EXPERIENCE LEVELS
(Guidelines for No-Gi & Gi)
Less than 6 months
GI DIVISIONS
(BJJ Belt or equivalent)
____WHITE BELTS
____ BEGINNER
6 months to 1 year
____WHITE/GREY BELTS
____ INTERMEDIATE
1 year to 2 years
____YELLOW BELTS
____ ADVANCED
2 years to 3 years
____ORANGE BELTS
____ EXPERT
3 years +
____GREEN BELTS
WEIGHT CLASSES
(Determined at weigh ins)
39.9 lbs. & Under
40 to 49.9 lbs.
50 to 59.9 lbs.
60 to 69.9 lbs.
70 to 79.9 lbs.
80 to 89.9 lbs.
90 to 99.9 lbs.
100 to 114.9 lbs.
115 to 129.9 lbs.
130 to 149.9 lbs.
150 to 179.9 lbs.
PLEASE NOTE: Whenever possible, your child will be matched up with someone their
same age or children within a year old (plus or minus). Please understand that under some
circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older. A coach or parent will be
contacted to get approval. All children 13 and under that weigh over 180 lbs. will need to
compete with the teens.
Only Expert division winners are awarded a championship belt. Only one belt or sword can
be won per competitor. A medal will be awarded for any additional division wins.
___MALE ___ FEMALE If there are 2 or more girls in a division, we will create a separate division for the girls.
TEEN NO-GI & GI GRAPPLING DIVISIONS (14 to 15) and (16 to 17) years old:
NO-GI DIVISIONS
(Select one)
____ NOVICE
EXPERIENCE LEVELS
(Guidelines for No-Gi & Gi)
Less than 6 months
GI DIVISIONS
(BJJ Belt or equivalent)
____WHITE BELT
____ BEGINNER
6 months to 1 year
____WHITE/GREY BELT
____ INTERMEDIATE
1 year to 2 years
____YELLOW BELT
____ ADVANCED
2 years to 3 years
____ORANGE/BLUE
____ EXPERT
____GREEN/BLUE/PURPLE
3 years +
PLEASE NOTE: Please note – We reserve the right to either subdivide or combine the
above weight and age classes the day of the event depending on attendance. Submissions
are allowed in all teen divisions.
Only Expert division winners are awarded a championship belt. Only one belt or sword can
be won per competitor. A medal will be awarded for any additional division wins.
___MALE ___ FEMALE W e will create separate divisions for the girls whenever possible.
WEIGHT CLASSES
(Determined at weigh ins)
99.9 lb & Under
100 to 109.9 lbs.
110 to 119.9 lbs.
120 to 129.9 lbs.
130 to 139.9 lbs.
140 to 149.9 lbs.
150 to 159.9 lbs.
160 to 179.9 lbs.
180 to 199.9 lbs.
200 lbs. +
Competitor Fees: $80 to compete in 1 Division, $100 for 2 Divisions (fee increases $20 per division after 1/24/15).
Family Rates for a parent & child or two children is $80 per family member for 2 divisions each (i.e. Dad & son compete =
$160), Immediate Families with 3 competitors pay $210, 4 or more pay only $60 per competitor (i.e. Dad and 3 kids
compete = $240). Fee goes up $20 per competitor after 1/24/15. Spectator Passes $10 each ($15 after 1/24/15,
Children under 7 are free).
There are 3 ways to register for this event:
1. Pre-Register online with your MASTERCARD, VISA, DISCOVER at NAGAFIGHTER.COM
2. Register the day of the event at the door (ONLY CASH AND CREDIT/DEBIT ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR)
3. Fill out & mail in this application with a check or money order, postmarked by 1/24/15 to:
NAGA, 36 Saner Rd. Marlborough, CT 06447
NAGA NO-GI RULES SUMMARY – Complete rules on NAGAFIGHTER.COM
NO GI DIVISION POINTS ARE AWARDED FOR:
TEEN NO GI COMPETITORS: Straight ankle/Straight Knee Bars are allowed.
 Takedowns
1 or 2 POINTS
NOVICE, BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE & EXPERT ADULTS, MASTERS,
 Submission Attempts
1 or 2 POINTS
DIRECTORS &EXECUTIVES:
 Side Control / Knee on Belly
2 POINTS
All forms of submission attempts are permitted in NAGA No Gi grappling for
 Sweep from the Guard
2 POINTS
competitors ages 18 and older of all skill levels. Heel Hooks, Toe Holds,
 Forms of Back Grab
2 POINTS
Neck Cranks, Body Compressions, Bicep and Calf Slicers are all allowed.
 Forms of Mount
2 POINTS
All achievable points require two seconds of control. The back suplay is strictly prohibited.
Positional points also require the ability to attack
Attacking an opponent’s fingers or toes, slamming, and directly squeezing a
submissions while achieving two seconds of control. competitor’s windpipe with the hand are NOT permitted.
GI RULES SUMMARY – Complete rules on NAGAFIGHTER.COM
GI DIVISION POINTS ARE AWARDED FOR:
 Takedowns
2 POINTS
 Sweep from the Guard
2 POINTS
 Knee on Belly
2 POINTS
 Passing the Guard
3 POINTS
 Back Grab
4 POINTS
 Mount
4 POINTS
All achievable points require three seconds of
control. Lesser criteria and strong submission
attempts often result in Advantages awarded.
CHILDREN & TEENS: NO ankle or leg locks are permitted in Gi competition.
WHITE BELT ADULTS, MASTERS, DIRECTORS & EXECUTIVES:
 Straight Ankle locks are allowed, NO “reaping of the knee” is permitted.
BLUE & PURPLE BELT ADULTS, MASTERS, DIRECTORS & EXECUTIVES:
 Wrist locks, Straight Ankle locks are allowed.
 Body compressions are permitted.
BROWN & BLACK BELT ADULTS, MASTERS, DIRECTORS & EXECUTIVES:
 Wrist Locks, Straight Knee Bars, Straight Ankle Locks & Toe Holds allowed.
 Bicep & Calf Crushers are also permitted.
 Neck Cranks and Heel Hooks are NOT allowed in any Gi division: Scissors takedowns are NOT allowed in any Gi division.
 A full Gi must be worn, no cut off sleeves or traditional karate style tops are permitted: Rash guards, sports bra’s for women and
groin protectors for men may be worn under your Gi, T-shirts are NOT permitted under the Gi top.
 No wrestling shoes or ear guards may be worn in Gi competition. You do NOT have to weigh in with your uniform / Gi.
NAGA NO-GI POINT SCORING SYSTEM
TAKEDOWNS (1 or 2 Points): In awarding 2 Points, the Referee is directed to look for the following: The competitor
must initiate the Takedown or complete a strong counter Takedown; the competitor applying the takedown must exhibit
control for two seconds or more in a top dominant position. If you snap the opponent down and he/she ends up on all
fours, in order to receive 2 Points, you must immediately come around and control him/her from the back. If you take the
opponent down by jumping on his/her back and end up in a Back Grab position facing up, you are awarded 2 Points for
the Takedown.
A Takedown where the competitor does not remain in some form of top Dominant Positional Control for two seconds will
receive 1 Point. Pulling Guard without initial contact will result in a 1 Point Takedown assessed to the opponent.
SUBMISSIONS (1 or 2 Points): 2 Points are awarded for a Full and Strong Submission Attempt. A submission attempt
that is not potentially fight ending is typically awarded 1 Point. Example: An arm bar attempt in which the opponent is
actively defending will result in a 1 Point submission attempt. The same attempt that breaks the grips of the defending
competitor (putting them in danger of submission) will result in an additional 1 Point (2 Points total). Chaining full and
strong Submission attempts will result in points being awarded for each different submission. For example, if a competitor
applies a triangle choke in a full and strong manner, and then goes for an arm bar that is full and strong, a further 1 or 2
Points can be awarded for each additional submission attempt.
DOMINANT POSITIONAL CONTROL (2 Points): Controlling your opponent is a crucial step to obtaining a Submission,
thus 2 Points are awarded for aggressively obtaining Dominant Control. Dominant Positional Control is any secure form
of control that lends itself to submission. The control has to be long enough to set up a submission attempt, which can be
as short as two seconds. These forms of Dominant Positional Control include: Mount; any form of Side Control; Knee on
Belly; Back Grab; North/South and top Turtle Position control. Among the most common ways to get Dominant Position
Control: Ending a Takedown with a Dominant Position. In this situation, 2 Points are awarded for the Takedown, and 2
Points are awarded for obtaining the Dominant Position, for a total of 4 Points (Only 4 positional points in a row).
SWEEPS (2 Points): When a competitor on the bottom of any Guard is able to reverse the position and end up on top of
his/her opponent, 2 Points are awarded. A Sweep is by definition only applicable if started from any type of Guard
position. A Reversal is executed from positions other than the Guard and receives NO points. However, if a Reversal ends
up with the top competitor in some form of Side Control or Mount, then 2 Points are awarded. The 2 Points however are
awarded for the Side Control or Mount, and not for the Reversal. Note: The NAGA Scoring System is designed to award
each competitor according to the standards – Takedown, to Dominant Positional Control, to Submission. Playing for points
is not rewarded. Thus, if a competitor simply transitions between Dominant Positions, he/she does not achieve additional
points. For example, if you have Side Control, and you transition to Mount, and then back down to Knee on Stomach, no
additional points are awarded for the Knee on Stomach. Further, in The NAGA Scoring System, NO points are awarded
for Escapes. Thus, if you are Bottom Mount, and you bridge to In Guard, NO points are awarded.
NAGA NO-GI GRAPPLING RULES
GENERAL RULES: At a minimum a groin protector, mouthpiece, and shorts with a drawstring must be worn (t-shirts/rash
guards are optional). No pockets or zippers on the shorts. Wrestling/Martial Arts shoes and ear guards are allowed. No
grabbing of clothing during a match. WAYS TO WIN: By submission, whether by tapping or verbally - Consciously
Submitting - It is VERY important that all competitors understand how to "Tap-Out" when caught in a submission
technique. Tapping out can be done either verbally or through a physical tap. A competitor can tap with their hands, feet
or even a nod of their head. This "Tapping" is a conscious admittance of loss or surrender to an opponent. If a
submission does not occur, a competitor can win by earning more points, referee decision, or disqualification. If the fight
does not end by submission or by points, the referee will choose the winner based on the NAGA Decision Making Criteria
(available on the NAGA website). If a match is considered a “Draw” by the referee, then there may be a 2-minute
overtime (1 minute for Children & Teens). Referees are encouraged to choose a winner in every match should it not end
by submission. LEGAL SUBMISSION TECHNIQUES FOR ADULTS: All Submissions are legal; including heel hooks,
knee bars, neck cranks, guillotine chokes etc. (unless otherwise noted below).
NO STRIKES OF ANY KIND: No strikes of any kind allowed to any part of the body or head are permitted.
OTHER FOULS: Fighters are not allowed to grab and use their opponent’s clothing. Attacks to the front of the windpipe
(i.e. Finger in throat), eyes (elbows, palms, fingers, etc.) or groin. No pushing palm or elbow directly into nose. No
dropping or slamming of opponent on their head. No slamming from the Guard Position. Eye Gouging, fish hooking,
biting, pulling hair, pinching, twisting of skin, sticking a finger into a cut of an opponent, small joint manipulation (finger or
toe locks), and putting a finger into any orifice are all FOULS and grounds for disqualification. Interference by a corner
with any official or fighter, attacking an opponent in any of these circumstances: Throwing an opponent off the mat,
unsportsmanlike conduct. Any intentional use of an illegal technique or act of poor sportsmanship will result in the
immediate ejection of those competitors/spectators. SCISSOR TAKEDOWN – When initiating a scissor takedown, at
least one hand must be on the ground when applying the takedown. No slamming.
SPECIAL RULES FOR CHILDREN & TEENS: No Heel hooks, toeholds, slamming, or neck cranks are allowed. No
Straight Ankle locks where the leg crosses the body (reaping) for Teens. No Leg locks are permitted for children divisions.
Match Time Durations for No Gi / Gi competition
Kids / Teens Novice, Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
Kids / Teens Expert - Adult Novice, Beginner - Adult White All Masters divisions - All Director & Executive divisions
Adult Intermediate & Adult Blue divisions
Adult Expert – Adult Purple, Brown & Black divisions
3 minutes
4 minutes
5 minutes
6 minutes
FIRST TIME COMPETING IN A NAGA EVENT?
If this is your first time competing in a NAGA event, you are certain to have questions. We hope that by detailing what will
happen during the day, your experience will be enhanced. If you have concerns not addressed below, please contact us
at 860-295-0403 or [email protected].
WHO CAN COMPETE?
NAGA does not require you to be on a team in order to compete. In fact, about 25% of our fighters are unaffiliated. NAGA
events are open to all styles: Wrestling, Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Japanese Jujitsu, Sambo, Jeet Kune Do, etc. There are
no restrictions on what form of grappling you practice. We have divisions for children and adults of all ages and of all skill
levels, in both gi and no-gi competition.
WHAT TIME DO I ARRIVE?
Doors typically open at 8:00 AM. Children & Teens need to be registered and weighed-in by 10:00 AM. Adults can register
and weigh-in up until their division is called.
WHEN IS MY FIRST MATCH?
Children and Teens are bracketed at 10:00 AM. Once the brackets are completed, the ring they are competing in can give
an estimate of when they will be competing. No-Gi divisions will go first, followed by the Gi divisions. Estimated Adult
division start times are listed in this packet. The event website will be updated to reflect the latest estimated start times.
For Women, and Men Director/Executives, No-Gi divisions go first, followed by Gi divisions.
If you are only competing in Gi (children, teens, women, men director/executives), please check at the ring you are
competing in to get an estimated start time for your division.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS:
There are three options available to register for a NAGA event. 1. You can pre-register online with a credit/debit card at
nagafighter.com. To do this, go to the website, find the event you want to register for and click the Pre-Registration link for
that event. Complete the registration process and you will receive an email confirmation within 5 business days confirming
your registration. 2. You can mail in the adult or children/teen registration form in this packet along with a check or money
order to the address listed on the form. 3. If you miss the pre-registration deadline, you can register at the event. The cost
does go up $20 per division if you register at the event i.e. 1 division is $100, 2 divisions is $120.
REGISTRATION CARDS & WEIGH IN:
When you register you will get a registration card for each division you are competing in that day. After registering you will
take your cards and proceed to the weigh-in station to weigh-in. If you do not make your intended weight, you can enter a
heavier division or you can cut weight and weigh-in again. The scales are open all day for adults. Children and Teens
need to be registered and weighed in by 10:00 AM. Your cards will be kept by weigh-ins to prepare for bracketing.
WHERE IS MY DIVISION? Children and Teens will be given a sheet indicating the ring in which they will compete. Adult
rings are assigned at the Bracketing Table (though Women and Director/Executive divisions may have already been
assigned, please consult the form provided at the event).
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN MY DIVISION IS CALLED? Children will need to be at their assigned ring at 10:00 AM. Adults,
when your division is called over the sound system, you will need to proceed to the Bracketing Area. The NAGA staff
member will notify you when your division is ready, check you in and let you know what ring your competition will take
place. You will need to go to that ring immediately. At the assigned ring, the first two competitors will be called onto the
mat, whereupon they will shake hands and the referee will start the match. At the end of the match, the referee will raise
the winner’s hand (decided either by tap out, points, or referee’s decision). When you win, go to the Ring Coordinator to
ensure that you are properly advanced to the next round. The winning competitor will take a seat and wait to be called
back to fight again.
IN CLOSING …Every one of the matches that will take place starts and ends with a handshake as everyone who
competes commands respect. We hope you have a great time at the event and win every match! However, it is the
mathematical nature of competition that half the athletes lose. That is why winning and losing is only a part of the reason
people compete. You test yourself, both bringing out your best, and inspiring your training in the future. You will see the
very best athletes in the sport in action, thus learning more. Grappling is a challenging sport. You are admired not just for
taking first place, but for having the courage to compete in the first place. We hope to see you on the mats.
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