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Subject: 2008 GP Classic No-Gi Classic Author: Guy [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 13:45:43 01/25/08 Fri 2008 George Pendergrass Classic No-Gi BJJ Tournament Saturday March 15th, 2008 MVP Sports Center (located inside The Factory) 1839 S. Main Street Wake Forest NC 27587 Online registration and payment will be available at www.usgrappling.us in two weeks! Adults : Pre-Registration $40 and Day Of Event $50 Kids: Pre-Registration $35 and Day of Event $45 $10 for each additional divisions (includes absolute) $5 Spectator Fee(Age 5 and under free) Free tournament t-shirt for all pre-registered competitors Absolute Cash Prizes (minimum 4 competitors per division) Beginner Men - $50 Intermediate Men - $75 Advance Men - $100 Women - $100 Friday Night Weigh Ins and Registration will be held at Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts from 6-8pm. Pendergrass Academy is located at 3325 Rogers Road Suite 107 Wake Forest NC, 27587 Day of tournament Weigh-ins begin promptly at 8:30A.M. Rules meeting at 10:00A.M. Competition begins at 10:30am Visit us at www.gpfoundation.us for additional information including rules, divisions, etc. Proud Sponsors: US Grappling Fist First Fighting ADM Construction Op-tech Environmental Services [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: 2008 GP Classic No-Gi Classic Author: Guy [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 09:54:22 02/21/08 Thu Couple of quick updates. First, the GP Foundation is proud to present the MMA & Sports Memorabilia Auction featuring itmes from former and current UFC fighters, as well as, Boxing and NFL stars. The silent auction will be ongoing during the day of the tournament and money raised also benefits Leukemia Research! Thanks to our good friend Frank Mullis for putting this together. Second, just a reminder about our special matches of the day featuring Black Belts Eric Burdo and Dennis Hayes, as well as, Brown Belts Andrew Smith and Jason Culbreth. Don't forget to pre-register online at www.usgrappling.us Additional information can be found at www.gpfoundation.us [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: 2008 GP Classic No-Gi Classic Author: Brandon Weaver [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 14:00:20 02/21/08 Thu Guy I have some guys who want to enter that tournament. I have a question, usgrappling seems to have a different definition of the divisons (no-gi)(novice/beginner/inter/adv) than is on your site (now dont blame me for this, this is a couple students confusion) but could you link me to the rules/different divisons? That would clarify for some of them where they compete and exactly what rules they will be under. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: 2008 GP Classic No-Gi Classic Author: Guy [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 08:37:26 02/22/08 Fri No problem Brandon. I'm going to post the info below. For the most part we have rules, divisions, etc. almost identical to US Grappling. However, until we reach a higher number of competitors (I'd say 150 or more) we have decided to stick with three experience levels. Once we're hitting higher numbers with pariticipants we'll probably go up to the four experience levels (then hopefully we'll still be able to fill up most of the divisions). Info listed on our website www.gpfoundation.us under the "rules/divisions" tab is the accurate information. Let me know if you need any specific questions answered. No Gi Skill Level Definitions Beginners: Less than 1 year of training any grappling art. Intermediate: Between 1-3 years training any grappling art, or blue belt. Advanced: Over 3 years training any grappling art, or purple belt and above. Length of Matches (No Gi) Mens/Womens Divisions Beginner 5 minutes Intermediate 6 minutes Advance 7 minutes Absolute 5minutes Masters 5 minute Kids/Teens 4 minutes Weight Divisions Mens Adult Grappling Divisions FeatherWeight 149.9 and Under LightWeight 150-159.9 lbs WelterWeight 160-169.9 lbs MiddleWeight 170-179.9 lbs CruiserWeight 180-189.9 lbs Light HeavyWeight 190-204.9 lbs HeavyWeight 205-219.9 lbs Super HeavyWeight 220 and up Senior Divisions (Ages 30 and up) Lightweight 159.9 and under WelterWeight 160-184.9 lbs MiddleWeight 185- 199.9 lbs HeavyWeight 201 and over Additional No-Gi Rules 1. No Advantages will be used in regulation time, will be used in over time. Overtime matches will last for three minutes. 2. Cannot grab opponents shirt or shorts. 3. Uniforms, Gis, or Kimonos are optional for submission grappling divisions; Mouthpiece and groin protection are recommended. 4. Can opener technique will be allowed as long as the individual releases the head as soon as the guard opens. The can opener technique can not be used as a method to submit the opponent except for in the advance divisions. Illegal No-Gi Techniques Advanced —All submissions are Legal Intermediate —No Heel Hooks, twisting leg locks, flying scissor takedown, or Neck Cranks Beginner — No Heel Hooks, twisting leg locks, Kneebars, flying scissor takedown, or Neck Cranks Teen, Kids Divisions—No Leg Locks, flying scissor takedown, No Neck Cranks [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: 2008 GP Classic No-Gi Classic Author: Neal Weaver [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 19:32:31 02/22/08 Fri Thanks Guy, much appreciated for the response. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: 2008 GP Classic No-Gi Classic Author: GUy [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 08:39:18 02/25/08 Mon No problem Neal. See you guys in three weeks. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: 2008 GP Classic No-Gi Classic Author: Guy [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 09:12:00 03/10/08 Mon Pre-registration ends this Thursday at 5pm. Register online at www.usgrappling.us [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: 2008 GP Classic No-Gi Classic Author: Neal Weaver [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 08:24:05 03/11/08 Tue Is there a weigh in at crossfit as well, or just the one at You guy's place? It really doesnt matter to us, both are a ways away, and I think your place is only 8 more mins down the road. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: 2008 GP Classic No-Gi Classic Author: Tracey [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 10:30:53 03/11/08 Tue Weigh-ins will only be at Guy's place, not at Crossfit for this tournament. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: 2008 GP Classic No-Gi Classic Author: Guy [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 15:45:09 03/11/08 Tue Tracey is right. This tournament location is a half mile up the road from our place. It'll make it nice for setting up Friday night! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: 2008 GP Classic No-Gi Classic Author: James Speight [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 19:31:53 03/15/08 Sat this was a great event we really enjoyed it. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: 2008 GP Classic No-Gi Classic Author: Rick [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 22:14:22 03/15/08 Sat great tournament, thanks again! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: 2008 GP Classic No-Gi Classic Author: Guy [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 22:41:40 03/16/08 Sun Glad you guys enjoyed it. We'll be looking to have our gi tournament around September. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]