2002 NORTH AMERICAN GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP (NAGC)
Posted by: Admin on Oct 11, 2002 - 01:54 AM |
 WELCOME TO THE WORLD’S LARGEST GRAPPLING TOURNAMENT
GENERAL INFORMATION
WHEN: SATURDAY, November 23rd & SUNDAY, November 24th
WHERE: Bayonne, New Jersey (Marist H.S. Gymnasium)
WHAT: Over 127 Gi & No-Gi Grappling Divisions !
MORE INFO: (860) 632-2753 or Email President@Nagafighter.com
WEBSITE: www.NAGAFighter.com
NO GI DIVISIONS: Use standard NAGA Rules
GI DIVISIONS: Use standard BJJ Rules
The NAGC is the biggest, baddest mixed grappling tournament on the planet. Seven years ago, the NAGA pioneered the idea of having mixed grappling styles compete in a tournament forum in both Gi & No-Gi competition. Our goal was to not limit the strengths of any one style. The popularity of this idea has grown exponentially, from 55 members back in 1995, to over 6,500 in 2002. We have separated all of the ADULT Gi & No-Gi competition (No-Gi on Saturday/ Gi on Sunday) and added over 22 divisions from last year's event, including Kids, Masters, and Women divisions by Beginner & Advanced. This is so the first-time individuals in these new categories can compete with other Beginners and the Advanced can battle for championship belts! The NAGA is continuously refining the components of its tournaments including the division assignments, and in this evolution, the NAGC continues to be the biggest and best around!
127 GRAPPLING DIVISIONS
The NAGC has 127 separate grappling divisions! This is more than any other grappling tournament, ever! The NAGA has eliminated the possibility of mismatches and has provided you with the fairest and most comprehensive tournament structuring in the country. This event nearly doubles in size every year. Why? Because the NAGC is the grand finale event of the year for the fastest growing grappling organization in the world.
56 CHAMPIONSHIP BELTS
The NAGA has commissioned a company to create HUGE Custom Championship Belts for this event! Our investment of over $14,000 was worth every penny! They are awesome: real leather with a diamond cut, chrome finish that is going to blow you away! Tournament Gi & No-Gi Champions in all Kids (Under 14 Years old), Teens (15 to 17 years), Women, Men, Masters & Executive (Advanced Divisions) winners will take home a beautiful Championship Belt for their victory.
(See Registration form for specific Championship Belt Divisions)
Check out the belts at http://www.nagafighter.com/tournaments/2002nagc/belt2.jpg
450 MONSTER TROPHIES
For Novice, Beginner and Intermediate level competitors, we have invested in monster four-foot, three-poster trophies for 1st place finishers in all other divisions. Unlike medals, we are giving awesome trophies to all 1st thru 4th place finishers in all divisions (Belts replace 1st Place Trophy in Advance Divisions)
SANDBAGGING IS CAUGHT
One downside to competition grappling is “sandbagging”, or the practice of fighting down skill levels to ensure one takes home an award. Throughout this year, the NAGA has been working with MMA.TV to track all fighters and rank grappling events to produce true “national standings”. A by-product of these standings is that we know who has competed at what level. At the NAGC, Ring Coordinators will use this data to determine whether or not individuals who have fought in the past belong in a higher skill level. While this may take some extra time, we feel very confident that sandbaggers will be forced to fight in their appropriate divisions.
FREE COMPETITION T-SHIRTS
We have commissioned a professional designer to come up with an awesome tournament T-shirt to give away FREE to all pre-registered competitors.
For a pre-registration form and more information on the event – Please go to www.nagafighter.com
Joe Cuff has done some serious work on this page for this event!
ADULT NO-GI DIVISIONS (On Saturday 11/23
MENS – NOVICE (No-GI))
Less than 6 months experience
_____ Fly Weight (139.5 lbs. & Under)
_____ Feather Weight (140 & 149.5 lbs.)
_____ Light Weight (150 to 159.5 lbs.)
_____ Welter Weight (160 to 169.5 lbs.)
_____ Middle Weight (170 to 179.5)
_____ Light Heavy Weight (180 to 189.5)
_____ Cruiser Weight (190 to 199.5 lbs.)
_____ Heavy Weight (200 to 224.5 lbs.)
_____ Super Heavy Weight (225 lbs. + )
MENS – BEGINNER (No-GI)
6 months to 1 year experience
_____ Fly Weight (139.5 lbs. & Under)
_____ Feather Weight (140 & 149.5 lbs.)
_____ Light Weight (150 to 159.5 lbs.)
_____ Welter Weight (160 to 169.5 lbs.)
_____ Middle Weight (170 to 179.5)
_____ Light Hvy. Weight (180 to 189.5)
_____ Cruiser Weight (190 to 199.5 lbs.)
_____ Heavy Weight (200 to 224.5 lbs.)
_____ Super Heavy Weight (225 lbs. + )
MENS – INTERMEDIATE (No-GI)
1 years to 2 years experience
_____ Fly Weight (139.5 lbs. & Under)
_____ Feather Weight (140 & 149.5 lbs.)
_____ Light Weight (150 to 159.5 lbs.)
_____ Welter Weight (160 to 169.5 lbs.)
_____ Middle Weight (170 to 179.5)
_____ Light Hvy. Weight (180 to 189.5)
_____ Cruiser Weight (190 to 199.5 lbs.)
_____ Heavy Weight (200 to 224.5 lbs.)
_____ Super Heavy Weight (225 lbs. + )
MENS – ADVANCED (No-GI)
9 CHAMPIONSHIP BELTS AWARDED
_____ Feather Weight (144.5 & Under)
_____ Light Weight (145 to 159.5 lbs.)
_____ Welter Weight (160 to 169.5 lbs.)
_____ Middle Weight (170 to 179.5)
_____ Light Heavy Weight (180 to 189.5)
_____ Cruiser Weight (190 to 199.5 lbs.)
_____ Heavy Weight (200 to 224.5 lbs.)
_____ Super Heavy Weight (225 lbs. + )
WOMEN'S BEGINNER
Less than 1 year experience
_____ Light Weight (129.5 & Under)
_____ Middle Weight (130 to 149.5 lbs.)
_____ Light Heavy Weight (150 & Above)
WOMEN'S ADVANCED
2 CHAMPIONSHIP BELTS
_____ Light Weight (129.5 lbs. & Under)
_____ Heavy Weight (130 lbs. & Above)
MENS – MASTERS Beginner (30 To 40 Years)
_____ Light Weight (154.5 lbs. & Under)
_____ Middle Weight (155 to 174.5 lbs.)
_____ Heavy Weight (175 to 199.5)
_____ Super Heavy Weight (200 & Above)
MENS – MASTERS Advanced (30 to 40 Years)
3 CHAMPIONSHIP BELTS AWARDED
_____ Light Weight (174.5 lbs. & Under)
_____ Middle Weight (175 to 199.5 lbs.)
_____ Heavy Weight (200 & Above)
MENS – EXECUTIVE (40 Years & Above)
3 CHAMPIONSHIP BELTS AWARDED
_____ Light Weight (174.5 lbs. & Under)
_____ Middle Weight (175 to 199.5 lbs.)
_____ Heavy Weight (200 + )
MENS – ( 50 Years +)
2 CHAMPIONSHIP BELTS
_____ Light Weight (174.5 lbs. & Under)
_____ Middle Weight (175 & Above)
ADULT GI DIVISIONS (On Sunday11/24)
MEN'S – White Belt (Beginner)
_____ Fly Weight (139.5 lbs. & Under)
_____ Feather Weight (140 & 149.5 lbs.)
_____ Light Weight (150 to 159.5 lbs.)
_____ Welter Weight (160 to 169.5 lbs.)
_____ Middle Weight (170 to 179.5)
_____ Light Heavy Weight (180 to 189.5)
_____ Cruiser Weight (190 to 199.5 lbs.)
_____ Heavy Weight (200 to 224.5 lbs.)
_____ Super Heavy Weight (225 lbs. + )
MEN'S – Blue Belt (Intermediate)
_____ Fly Weight (139.5 lbs. & Under)
_____ Feather Weight (140 & 149.5 lbs.)
_____ Light Weight (150 to 159.5 lbs.)
_____ Welter Weight (160 to 169.5 lbs.)
_____ Middle Weight (170 to 179.5)
_____ Light Heavy Weight (180 to 189.5)
_____ Cruiser Weight (190 to 199.5 lbs.)
_____ Heavy Weight (200 to 224.5 lbs.)
_____ Super Heavy Weight (225 lbs. + )
MEN'S – Purple Belt
_____ Light Weight (154.5 & Under)
_____ Middle Weight (155 to 174.5)
_____ Light Heavy Weight (175 to 199.5)
_____ Heavy Weight (200 & Above)
MEN'S – Brown & Black Belts
4 Championship Belts
_____ Light Weight (154.5 & Under)
_____ Middle Weight (155 to 174.5)
_____ Light Heavy Weight (175 to 199.5)
_____ Heavy Weight (200 & Above)
WOMEN'S WHITE BELT
_____ Light Weight (129.5 & Under)
_____ Middle Weight (130 to 149.5 lbs.)
_____ Light Heavy Weight (150 & Above)
WOMEN'S ADVANCED (BLUE BELT & ABOVE)
3 CHAMPIONSHIP BELTS
_____ Light Weight (129.5 lbs. & Under)
_____ Middle Weight (130 lbs. to 149.5 lbs.)
_____ Heavy Weight (150 lbs. & Above)
MENS – MASTER'S WHITE BELT (30 To 40 Years)
_____ Light Weight (174.5 lbs. & Under)
_____ Middle Weight (175 to 199.5 lbs.)
_____ Heavy Weight (200 lbs. & Above)
MEN'S – MASTER'S Advanced (30 to 40 Years)
CHAMPIONSHIP BELTS AWARDED
_____ Light Weight (174.5 lbs. & Under)
_____ Middle Weight (175 to 199.5 lbs.)
_____ Heavy Weight (200 lbs. & Above)
MEN'S – EXECUTIVE (40 Years & Above)
2 CHAMPIONSHIP BELTS AWARDED
_____ Light Weight (174.5 lbs. & Under)
_____ Middle Weight (175 & Above)
MEN'S – ( 50 Years +)
CHAMPIONSHIP BELT
_____ One Division
KIDS DIVISIONS (All being held on Saturday 11/23)
NORTH AMERICAN GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP KID DIVISIONS
Because the Children who compete in our sport are the future of the sport, we have spent a considerable amount of time, effort and thought into their competition at the NAGC. The North American Grappling Championship (NAGC) being held November 23rd & 24th has grown to be such an enormous event that we were forced to break it into two days. Logically, we had all the No-Gi Divisions on Saturday and all Gi Divisions on Sunday, this included the Teen and Kids divisions split among two days.
GI & NO-GI DIVISONS – SAME DAY
Having a 2 year old daughter, I know how much effort is involved in taking a child to an event, especially for more than one day. After some careful thought and several requests from parents, we decided to execute all Kids Divisions (Ages 14 and under) & Teen Divisions (Ages 15, 16 & 17 years old) both Gi and No-Gi onto the same day!
BENEFITS TO YOU:
For those parent who do not compete, this means you will not have to stay overnight or travel to the venue two days in a row. For those parents who DO compete, we have rented a huge blow up castle that your kids can play in while you compete. We have also have hired some adults to keep an eye on them while they play.
KIDS WIN HUGE CHAMPIONSHIP BELTS
All Advance Children and Teen competitors that take 1st place in both GI & No-Gi competition will take home the following HUGE Belt for their victory!
ALL KIDS ARE NOT EQUAL
Many kids like adults are new to grappling. Since there are obviously different levels of Children Grapplers, we thought it would be great to have experience levels for the No-Gi children competitors.
We have separated the No-Gi Children into two groups, Beginner (Under 1 year experience) and Advanced (Over 1 Year experience).
Also, children will not be allowed to compete in both Begionner & Advanced. The idea is to have new kids go against others with the same level of experience just like the Adults!
HUGE TROPHIES FOR BEGINNER KIDS
The Kids that fight in the Beginner Divisions and take 1st place will take home a HUGE 4 foot, three column trophy for their effort.
AWARDS FOR 1ST THRU 4TH PLACE
At large events, especially the NAGC, its great to give awards to 1st thru 4th place finishers. At the NAGC like the adults, whether you fight in advanced or beginner divisions, all 2nd, 3rd, & 4th place finishers are taking home beautiful trophies for their victories!
KIDS GET TO FIGHT MORE THAN ONCE
One of the greatest benefits of having your kids fight in the NAGC on Saturday, November 23rd is that they will get to compete at least two times that day. Once in the No-Gi Divisions and once in the Gi Divisions. Even if you child loses his/her 1st match (Which 50% of all competitors do) they will get a second chance to compete later on in the Gi Divisions
COMPETITON IS HUGE
I admire the parents and kids that want to fight multiple times. Often in smaller events, there just aren’t enough children in the competition so you end up spending time and money to have your kids compete against each other.
Last year the NAGC Kids divisions were packed, 8 plus competitors in each weight class.
Teams like Tong Dragon, Kioto, G-4, Sento, & Tiger Schulman etc. will pack the place with talented children fighters.
Lastly, we are awarding 24 Championship Belts and 108 Trophies to the Children and Teen Division Winners this day, hope you can be part of it.
NAGC CHILDREN & TEEN DIVISIONS
TEENS NO-GI (Ages 15 , 16 & 17 Years old) 1st Place Awards
_____ Light Weight (Divide at event) Championship Belt
_____ Middle Weight (Divide at event) Championship Belt
_____ Heavy Weight (Divide at event) Championship Belt
TEENS GI (Ages 15 , 16 & 17 Years old)
_____ Light Weight (Divide at event) Championship Belt
_____ Middle Weight (Divide at event) Championship Belt
_____ Heavy Weight (Divide at event) Championship Belt
NO-GI KIDS BEGINNER DIVISIONS (Ages 14 & Under)
Beginner Divisions (For Kids with < 1 year experience)
______ 49.5 lbs. & Under Huge 4 Foot Trophy
______ 50 lbs. to 59.5 lbs Huge 4 Foot Trophy
______ 60 lbs. to 69.5 lbs Huge 4 Foot Trophy
______ 70 lbs. to 79.5 lbs Huge 4 Foot Trophy
______ 80 lbs. to 89.5 lbs. Huge 4 Foot Trophy
______ 90 lbs. to 99.5 lbs. Huge 4 Foot Trophy
______ 100 to 114.5 lbs Huge 4 Foot Trophy
______ 115 lbs. to 129.5 Huge 4 Foot Trophy
______ 130 lbs. + Huge 4 Foot Trophy
Note: Kids can fight in the Beginner or Adv but NOT both
KIDS NO GI DIVISIONS (Ages 14 & Under)
ADVANCED Divisions
Each winner takes home Championship Belt
______ 49.5 lbs. & Under Championship Belt
______ 50 lbs. to 59.5 lbs Championship Belt
______ 60 lbs. to 69.5 lbs Championship Belt
______ 70 lbs. to 79.5 lbs Championship Belt
______ 80 lbs. to 89.5 lbs. Championship Belt
______ 90 lbs. to 99.5 lbs. Championship Belt
______ 100 to 114.5 lbs Championship Belt
______ 115 lbs. to 129.5 Championship Belt
______ 130 lbs. + Championship Belt
GI KIDS DIVISIONS (Ages 14 & Under)
Each winner takes home Championship Belt
______ 49.5 lbs. & Under Championship Belt
______ 50 lbs. to 59.5 lbs Championship Belt
______ 60 lbs. to 69.5 lbs Championship Belt
______ 70 lbs. to 79.5 lbs Championship Belt
______ 80 lbs. to 89.5 lbs. Championship Belt
______ 90 lbs. to 99.5 lbs. Championship Belt
______ 100 to 114.5 lbs Championship Belt
______ 115 lbs. to 129.5 Championship Belt
______ 130 lbs. + Championship Belt
SATURDAY’S SCHEDULE (11/23)
ADULT NO-GI GRAPPLING DIVISIONS & ALL KIDS/TEENS GI & NO GI DIVISIONS
8:30 AM DOORS OPEN to general public
(Registration & Weigh-in begins and lasts all day)
11 AM to 8 PM NO-GI GRAPPLING DIVISIONS
1. No-Gi Kids Divisions (Ages 14 & Under)
2. Gi Kids Divisions (Ages 14 & Under)
3. No-Gi Teens (Ages 15 to 17 years), Gi Teens Divisions
4. Women, Masters, Executive No-Gi Divisions
5. Men’s Novice Grappling No-Gi Divisions
6. Men’s Beginner Grappling No-Gi Divisions
7. Men’s Intermediate Grappling No-Gi Divisions
8. Men’s Advanced Grappling No-Gi Divisions
SUNDAY’S SCHEDULE (11/24)
ADULT GI GRAPPLING DIVISIONS, NOTE: KIDS /TEENS GI TAKES PLACE ON SATURDAY!!!
8:00 AM DOORS OPEN Note: 1st Match is at 10 AM Sharp –
We must be out of the venue by 4PM that day!
Get there early on Sunday!
10:00 AM to 4 PM GI GRAPPLING DIVISIONS Begin at 10 AM
1. Women, Masters, Executive Divisions
2. Men’s White Belt Gi Divisions
3. Men’s Blue Belt Gi Divisions
4. Men’s Purple Belt
5. Men’s Brown & Black Belt Divisions
NOTE: We MUST be out of the Gym by 4PM – All Kids & Teen Gi Divisions will take place on Saturday
DISCOUNTED HOTELS/ROOMS – Save SERIOUS $$$ reserve by Oct. 30th
MARRIOTT AIRPORT Newark Airport
$69 + Tax for single or double Ask for NAGC Tournament discounted Rate (Premier Hotel)
Newark International Airport, Newark, NJ 07114, Phone: 800-882-1037 – Free shuttle to Airport! Indoor pool & Whirlpool, Sauna, In room coffee.
Directions: From the North: Take the NJ Turnpike South to exit 14. (US 1 & 9 South) Follow signs for Newark International Airport Main Terminal. Once in the terminal look for signs for The Marriott. From the South: Take the NJ Turnpike North to exit 13A. (US 1 & 9 North) Follow signs for Newark International Airport Main Terminal. Once in the terminal look for signs for The Marriott.
HAMPTON INN NEWARK-AIRPORT:
$69 + Tax 1128-38 Spring Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07207, Tel: 1-908-355-0500
Directions: From NJ Turnpike: Exit 13a US Route 1 & 9 North local lane, exit McClellan Street. Make U-turn onto Service Road 1 & 9 South. The hotel is on the right. From Route 78: Follow to entrance to Newark Airport. Exit at the signs for Route 1 & 9 South. Follow to exit for the Service Road on the right. For Garden State Parkway: Exit on to Route 78 and follow directions above.
UFC FRIDAY NIGHT:
I am working with the hotel to make arrangements to see the UFC from the hotel – Don’t worry we won’t miss it!
DIRECTIONS:
Marist High School, 1241 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne, NJ 07002
From New York City: Come through the Holland Tunnel. Follow signs for NJ Turnpike. Take exit 14A towards BAYONNE. Keep right at the fork in the ramp. Turn right onto East 53rd St. Turn right onto Broadway. Turn left onto W 55th St. Go 3 blocks to Kennedy Blvd. Make a right onto Kennedy Blvd. Marist High School will be on your left. Follow the NAGA signs.
From NY via Path or NJ Transit: Take Path or NJ Transit to Journal Square Station. Take the Trans Hudson Express bus # 10 (on platform D1) to Kennedy Blvd. & 57th
From NJ Turnpike North or South: Take exit 14A off the NJ Turnpike towards BAYONNE. Keep right at the fork in the ramp. Turn right onto E 53rd St. Turn right onto Broadway. Turn left onto 55th St., and go 3 blocks to Kennedy Blvd. Make a right onto Kennedy Blvd. Marist High School will be on your left. Follow the NAGA signs.
From 78 East: Follow signs for Holland Tunnel. Pay toll to enter NJ Turnpike, stay right. Follow Directions above from NJ Turnpike.
From Newark Airport/Newark Marriott Hotel: Turn right onto Brewster Rd. Turn left onto the US-1 N/US-9 N ramp. Take the NJ Turnpike/US-1/US-9 exit. Keep left at the fork in the ramp. Merge onto US-1 & 9 N. Turn slight right onto NJ-440 S. Take ramp towards Bayonne via JF Kennedy Boulevard. Merge onto W 63rd St. Turn Right onto JF Kennedy Blvd. Follow the NAGA signs.
Flying in? We recommend flying into Newark Airport (only 8 Miles to Venue) - Take the US-1/US-9 ramp towards US-22/NEWARK-ELIZABEHT/RT-21/NY VIA SKYWAY. Merge onto US-1 & 9 N towards PORT NEWARK/NEW YORK. Take the I-78 ramp to the NJ Turnpike. Follow directions above from the NJ Turnpike.
FIRST TIME FIGHTING IN A NAGA EVENT?
If this is your first time competing in a NAGA event you are certain to have questions. Competition is always stressful; 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 860-632-2753 or President@NAGAFighter.com.
WHO CAN ENTER? The NAGA does not require you to be on a team in order to compete. In fact, about 25% of our fighters are independent. 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 you practice. We have divisions for children and adults and masters, men and women, different skill levels, and for Gi and no Gi competitors. WHAT TIME DO I SHOW UP? The doors will open each day at 8:30 AM. It generally takes about 2 hours to register and weigh in all competitors, so the matches do not start until approximately 11 AM. On Sunday, the event will start at 10 AM because the venue closes at 4 PM. WHEN IS MY FIRST MATCH? Kids, Teens, Women and Masters/Executive Divisions are run first. Then follows Novice through Advanced Adults, by increasing skill level. As the exact number of competitors is unknown until event day, it is difficult to precisely predict when your division will run. As a general rule, if you are a beginner, get there early; if you are fighting in the advanced divisions, you will likely compete towards the end of the day. REGISTRATION: PREREG or AT THE DOOR? All competitors must register. This can be done at the door the morning of the event, or you can pre-register by filling out and returning the enclosed form along with the entry fee. All pre-registered competitors get a FREE t-shirt, and the use of a special expedited line at the door. Athletes choosing to register at the door on event day do not get the shirt, and may have a considerable wait, due to the time necessary to process paper work. INDEX CARDS & WEIGH IN: When you register you will get an index card for each division you are competing in that day. If you enter more than one division, you will have a card for each. Once you are registered and inside the venue, go to the weigh-in station to be weighed. If your weight is high, you can enter a heavier division, or you can cut weight and be rechecked. The scales are open all day! If your weight is correct, a staff member write it on your index card. WHERE IS MY DIVISION? The NAGA uses 8 Rings running continuously throughout the day. When you register, you will be given a sheet indicating what ring your division is in, and the order of divisions in each ring. This information is also posted at each ring, and at the weigh-in station. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN MY DIVISION IS CALLED? When your division is up, you will bring your index card for that division to the ring and give it to the ring coordinator, who sits ringside. The coordinator will take a card from each competitor in the division, checking that the weight, skill level, etc are correct. The competitors will be separated by size and school. Byes will be given to the best competitors as required to end up with a single winner. When the draw is completed, the first two fighters will be called onto the mat, whereupon they will shake hands and the referee will start the match. At the end of the contest the referee will raise the winner’s hand (decided either by Tap out or Referee’s Decision). When you win, go to the Coordinator, to ensure that your name is properly entered into the draw. The winning competitor will take a seat and wait to be called back to fight again. This process continues until there is a single winner – the Division Champion! As we award 3rd & 4th places, you may be asked to fight again, even if you lost your prior match. IN CLOSING …Every one of the 1,000 + matches that will take place starts and ends with a handshake, because every one 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 future. You will see the very best athletes in the sport in action, thus learning more. Grappling is a challenging event; 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 there.
RULES are on our website – Flyers are going out in the mail today!
See everyone in November – This event is going to be awesome!!!
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