event package

TOURNAMENT DATE
Saturday, September 17, 2016
TOURNAMENT LOCATION
Santa Clara Fairgrounds
Expo Hall
344 Tully Road
San Jose, CA 95111
Important Times
Friday (9/16/16): Registration
and weigh-ins are open from 67:00 PM. The Friday weigh-in
will be open to all competitors
regardless if you pre-registered.
Saturday (9/17/16): Doors
open at 8:00 AM. Children and
Teen competitors need to be
registered and weighed-in by
9:00 AM.
Adults who did not pre-register
or register on Friday must be
registered by 12:00 PM.
The North American Grappling Association (NAGA) is the world’s largest mixed
grappling tournament circuit with over 400,000 competitors worldwide. On
Saturday, September 17, 2016, NAGA returns to San Jose, CA for the NAGA
NorCal Grappling Championship No-Gi & Gi tournament. Come as an
individual or as a team to compete. You do not have to live in California or be
on a team to participate in this event.
IMPROVEMENTS & CHANGES FOR 2016
- NAGA is no longer accepting mail in registrations. Competitors will need to
either pre-register or register at the event. Credit card and cash are accepted
at the event.
- Earlier division start times. Children & Teens must be registered and weighed
in by 9:00 AM.
- Once a competitor accepts their weight and their registration card is turned in
to bracketing, the weight can no longer be changed.
- Children & Teen competitors are guaranteed a minimum of two matches per
tournament. Competing in gi and no-gi is considered two divisions.
- Those adults registering the day of the event must be registered and weighedin by 12:00 PM. If you pre-register or register the night before, you can arrive up
until your division is called.
CHAMPIONSHIP BELTS AWARDED
NAGA awards 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.
Pre-Registration Deadline
Saturday, September 10, 2016
@ Midnight.
Pre-Registration Fees
1 Division = $80, 2 Divisions =
$100, Spectator = $10.
Registration Fees at Event
1 Division = $100, 2 Divisions =
$120, Spectator = $15.
SAMURAI SWORDS AND MEDALS AWARDED
NAGA awards custom engraved samurai swords to all non-expert Children &
Teen division winners (Limit 1 per competitor per event). Custom medals will be
awarded to all non-expert Adult division winners, and those who place 2nd &
3rd place.
Visit the NAGA website,
nagafighter.com, for the latest
information and event news.
N o r t h Am e r i c a n G r a p p l i n g
Association
36 Saner Road
Marlborough, CT 06447
Phone: 860.295.0403
Fax: 860.295.0447
E-mail: info@nagafighter.com
www. nagaf ighter.com
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.
GET YOUR GRAPPLING GEAR AT THE EVENT
NAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear (Board shorts, rash guards, tshirts, hats, gi hoodies, patches, samurai swords, skull caps, stickers, dog tags,
etc.) in children and adults sizes, for males and females.
WEIGH-IN FRIDAY or SATURDAY (you do not weigh-in wearing your Gi)
The weigh-ins will take place at the event venue. Adults please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. If you have any
questions, contact NAGA at 860-295-0403 or info@nagafighter.com.
FRIDAY (9/16/16) – 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 7:00 PM.
SATURDAY (9/17/16) - Weigh-In & Registration Option - Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM. Children & Teens need
to be registered and weighed in by 9:00 AM. Adults registering on Saturday must register and weigh-in by 12:00
PM. Pre-registered adults can check-in/weigh-in 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 to those who have to leave early. Please check
nagafighter.com for the latest updates on division start times as they may be altered based on estimated
attendance.
CHILDREN & TEENS (17yrs & under) NO-GI & GI COMPETITION
- All Children/Teens must be registered and weighed in by 9:00 AM
- Children/Teen bracketing takes place from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. Competitors and a coach or parent must be
present and at their assigned ring in case a bracketing issue needs to be resolved.
- Children/Teens No-Gi Novice Divisions, and No-Gi Expert Divisions (Estimated Start Time is 10:15 AM)
- Children/Teens No-Gi Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Divisions (Estimated Start Time is 10:45 AM)
- Children/Teen Gi Novice, Beginner Divisions (Estimate Start Time 11:45 AM)
- Children/Teen Gi Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert Divisions (Estimate Start Time 12:15 PM)
ADULT NO-GI & GI COMPETITION (times are estimated start times please arrive one hour early)
All Women’s Divisions start at approximately 2:00 PM (No-Gi will be followed by Gi)
Men’s Adult, Master, Director & Executive Divisions:
- Men’s, Master’s, Director's & Executive No-Gi Novice (Estimated Start Time is 2:30 PM)
- Men’s, Master’s, Director's & Executive No-Gi Beginner (Estimated Start Time is 3:00 PM)
- Men’s, Master’s, Director's & Executive No-Gi Intermediate (Estimated Start Time 3:30 PM)
- Men’s, Master’s, Director's & Executive No-Gi Expert (Estimated Start Time is 4:00 PM)
- Men’s, Master’s, Director's & Executive White Belt Gi (Estimated Start Time is 4:30 PM)
- Men’s, Master’s, Director's & Executive Blue Belt Gi (Estimated Start Time is 5:30 PM)
- Men’s, Master’s, Director's & Executive Purple, Brown, Black Belt Gi (Estimated Start Time is 5:30 PM)
VENUE: Santa Clara Fairgrounds – Expo Hall
344 Tully Rd. San Jose, CA 95111
From Highway 101 - Take the Tully Rd. exit West. Proceed 1.5 miles. The blue arch of the Fairgrounds is visible on the left.
From Highway 87 - Take Curtner Ave East. Proceed 2 miles. Follow the exit right. Proceed approximately 2 miles. The
Fairgrounds are on the right.
From Interstate 880 - (From the East Bay). Take Hwy 101 South toward Los Angeles. Take the Tully Rd. exit West.
Proceed 1.5 miles. The blue arch of the Fairgrounds is visible on the left.
Event parking is located on Tully Rd. Event entrance is through the blue arch, this is the main entrance to the grounds.
Once on site, follow NAGA signs to Expo Hall. Parking: on Saturday, the fairgrounds will be charging for parking.
LODGING OPTIONS
We suggest using a hotel booking website such as Hotels.com to find a hotel within your price range, and one that has the
amenities you desire. If we secure a discounted hotel rate, we will post the information on the event’s page at
nagafighter.com.
CHAMPION GI PATCH
FREE T-SHIRT
All Children, Teens & Adults
All competitors will receive a
who place 1st in any of our Gi
FREE NAGA Competition T-Shirt
Divisions (White Belt through
whether you pre-register or not.
Black Belt) will receive a
The shirts can be picked up at
NAGA Champion Gi patch.
the event.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Below are answers to questions we frequently receive concerning NAGA events. The NAGA website has a full FAQ page that answers
more questions. If you cannot find an answer to your question here or there, please email us at info@nagafighter.com, or call us at 860295-0403.
Do I need to be a member of NAGA to compete?
You do not have to be a member of NAGA to compete. Joining NAGA will get you on the NAGA email list which will inform you of the
latest NAGA news (and is only sent out once a month), and the NAGA mailing list where you will receive information for tournaments
coming to your region.
Do I need to be a member of a team to 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. Please
note that NAGA gi divisions do mostly follow IBJJF rules (with some NAGA alterations).
Does NAGA have a division for me?
Yes we do. NAGA has divisions for all ages and all skill levels. NAGA has had Expert level 6 years old compete and Novice level 50 year
olds compete. We have a division for everyone. For more information, click the red DIVISIONS tab located on the page of the event you
are interested in.
What is Sandbagging?
We work diligently to prevent "sandbagging", the practice of fighting down skill levels to ensure one takes home an award. NAGA tracks
past results from our events and has a list of winners from past events on hand at each event. Sandbagging is grounds for disqualification.
When I get to the tournament what do I do?
If you pre-registered: You will go to the pre-registration desk. Here you will receive your registration cards, any spectator passes you may
have purchased, and sign the event waiver. Your next step will be the referee interview. Once that is completed you will be sent to weighin.
If you are registering at the event on Friday: NAGA offers the option to register and weigh-in the night before the event. When you arrive
you will need to complete a registration form and sign the waiver on the back of the form (you can printout the form, complete it and bring it
with you). You wil then need to pay the registration fee at the cashier desk. You can purchase spectator passes at this time. You will then
go to the referee interview to have your registration cards completed. Once that is completed you will be sent to weigh-in.
If you are registering at the event on Saturday: The steps for registering on Saturday are the same as Friday except: If you are registering
on Saturday, you need to be registered and weighed-in by 12:00 PM. Registration will be shutdown after 12:00 PM. Please note that
children/teen competitors and sometimes for two-day events, women competitors are required to be at the event before 12:00 PM. Please
consult the event schedule for the tournament you are competing in for further details.
Adults, after weighing-in, you will wait for your division to be called to the bracketing area. Once your division is called to the bracketing
area, you will be able to view your bracket and find out what ring it will be taking place.
Children/teen competitors will report to their assigned ring as listed on the bracketing handout given at the event.
What forms of payment does NAGA accept?
The day of the event NAGA accepts cash or credit/debit card. Checks are not accepted.
What time will my division begin?
Estimated division start times are posted under the red SCHEDULE tab located on each tournament page. These times are update
leading up to the event, please check them regularly. The event schedule will be available as a handout at the event.
Where is my division?
NAGA uses 8-16 Rings running continuously throughout the day. When you register, you will be given a sheet indicating what ring your
division is in or when your division is estimated to begin. Adult division rings are assigned after they are called to the bracketing area.
What happens when my division is called?
Children/Teens: Need to be at their assigned ring at the time listed on the event schedule (normally 9:00 or 10:00 AM). For an estimate of
when your division will begin, you can consult the referee who is running that ring.
Adults: Your division will be called to the bracketing area. At this time the ring you are competing in will be given to you. Once your division
is called and you check-in with the NAGA official who calls your name, you will proceed to your assigned ring.
I registered for the wrong division or weight class. What can I do?
At NAGA events, you will be interviewed by a NAGA Staff member who will help place you into the correct division. Whatever division you
selected when registering can be changed at the event (up or down skill levels). There is no need to call or email NAGA to request a
change, this will all be handled at the event.
NAGA does not require you to enter a weight when registering. Your weight is determined when you step on the scale at the event. You
are not locked into a weight class until you weigh-in at the event. Please remember that you do not weigh-in with your gi on, and if you are
registering the night before the event, you only weigh-in that one time.
2016 UPCOMING EVENTS
AUGUST 20
NAGA WEST COAST GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP
LAS VEGAS, NV
300 Gi & No-Gi
Divisions
SEPTEMBER 17 NAGA NorCal GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP
SAN JOSE, CA
300 Gi & No-Gi
Divisions
SEPTEMBER 24 NAGA CALIFORNIA GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP
SAN DIEGO, CA
300 Gi & No-Gi
Divisions
Go to: nagafighter.com/pdf/nagacalendar.pdf to download the complete 2016 NAGA calendar.
NAGA ADULT DIVISIONS
NO-GI & GI GRAPPLING DIVISIONS (AGE CATEGORIES FOR MEN & WOMEN)
____ I am an ADULT (18 to 29 years of age)
____ I am an MASTER (30 to 39 years of age)
____ I am a DIRECTOR (40 to 49 years of age)
____ I am an EXECUTIVE (50 years & above)
Adults can compete in multiple age groups, their actual age
group and a lower age group. For example, a 32 year old
Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is
considered two divisions, please register accordingly.
If competing in one age category, you can compete in your age
category or a younger category. For example, a 32 year old
can compete in Adult rather than Master.
NO-GI DIVISIONS (SKILL LEVEL)
GI DIVISIONS (SKILL LEVEL)
____ NOVICE Under 6 months experience (no wrestlers)
____ WHITE BELT
____ BEGINNER 6 months to 2 years experience
____ BLUE BELT
____ INTERMEDIATE 2 years to 5 years experience
____ PURPLE BELT
____ EXPERT over 5 years experience
____ BROWN BELT
All Expert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple
Expert divisions are won by a competitor, only one belt will be
awarded.
____ BLACK BELT
Purple, brown, and black belts will be
separated whenever there are two or
more in a division. All purple, brown,
and black belt winners are awarded a
championship belt. If multiple
divisions are won by a purple, brown
or black belt competitor, only one belt
will be awarded.
Please note the following when choosing your No-Gi skill level (if applicable):
Blue belts must compete at the Intermediate No-Gi level.
Purple, brown and black belts must compete at the Expert No-Gi level.
MEN'S WEIGHT CLASSES
WOMEN'S WEIGHT CLASSES
____ Fly Weight
(129.9 lbs. & Under)
____ Straw Weight
(109.9 lbs & Under)
____ Bantam Weight
(130 lbs. to 139.9 lbs.)
____ Fly Weight
(110 to 119.9 lbs.)
____ Feather Weight
(140 lbs. to 149.9 lbs.)
____ Light Weight
(150 lbs. to 159.9 lbs.)
____ Bantam Weight
(120 to 129.9 lbs.)
____ Welter Weight
(160 lbs. to 169.9 lbs.)
____ Feather Weight
(130 to 139.9 lbs.)
____ Middle Weight
(170 lbs. to 179.9 lbs.)
____ Light Weight
(140 to 159.9 lbs.)
____ Light Heavy Weight
(180 lbs. to 189.9 lbs.)
____ Welter Weight
(160 to 174.9 lbs.)
____ Cruiser Weight
(190 lbs. to 199.9 lbs.)
____ Middle Weight
(175 to 199.9 lbs.)
____ Heavy Weight
(200 lbs. to 224.9 lbs.)
____ Cruiser Weight
(200 lbs. & Above)
____ Super Heavy Weight (225 lbs. & Above)
A competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specified division, NAGA
will combine the next closest weight and/or age category. NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based
on the pool of competitors at this event.
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If you placed 1 place in a prior NAGA event, you MUST move up to the next skill level.
NAGA CHILDREN & TEEN DIVISIONS
EXPERIENCE LEVELS: When choosing your child or teen’s experience level, please take into account numerous factors:
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. NAGA has the right
to alter competitor division placement during the event.
CHILDREN NO-GI & GI GRAPPLING DIVISIONS (13 years of age & under):
DIVISION TYPE
(Select one)
____ NO-GI
____ GI
____ BOTH NO-GI & GI
SKILL LEVEL
(Select one)
____ NOVICE
EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES
(Length of time training)
Less than 6 months
____ BEGINNER
6 months to 1 year
____ INTERMEDIATE
1 year to 2 years
____ ADVANCED
2 years to 3 years
____ EXPERT
3 years +
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
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.
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:
DIVISION TYPE
(Select one)
____ NO-GI
____ GI
____ BOTH NO-GI & GI
SKILL LEVEL
(Select one)
____ NOVICE
EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES
(Length of time training)
Less than 6 months
____ BEGINNER
6 months to 1 year
____ INTERMEDIATE
1 year to 2 years
____ ADVANCED
2 years to 3 years
____ EXPERT
3 years +
PLEASE NOTE: Please note – NAGA reserves the right to either subdivide or combine the
above weight and age classes the day of the event. 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 If there are 2 or more girls in a division, we will create a separate
division for the girls.
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. +
If you placed 1st place in a prior NAGA event, you MUST move up to the next skill level. NAGA NO LONGER
ACCEPTS CHECKS. There are no refunds of competitor or spectator fees.
This is a summary of the NAGA No-Gi and Gi rules. This document contains important information
on scoring, illegal techniques, time limits, and safety related items. For a complete listing of the
NAGA Rules, visit the NAGA website, www.NAGAfighter.com.
NAGA makes every effort to give our competitors an environment that is fair and safe.
Have fun and thank you for competing in NAGA.
NAGA No Gi Points
Takedowns
Submission Attempts
Sweeps
Side Control Variations
Mount
Back Grab
Knee on Belly
1 or 2 Points
1 or 2 Points
2 Points
2 Points
2 Points
2 Points
2 Points
NO-GI TAKEDOWNS: 2 Points are awarded when you initiate a Takedown, take your opponent off their feet,
and remain on a top position for two seconds. 1 Point may be awarded for Takedowns that do not result in
top control. All Takedowns are legal except dropping an opponent on their head, or a Scissors Takedown
without placing your hand on the mat first (Scissors Takedowns are illegal for Children and Teens). Slamming
an opponent with the intention to cause injury will result in immediate disqualification.
NO-GI DOMINANT POSITIONAL CONTROL: 2 Points are awarded for all forms of top control that provide
common submission opportunities, including Side Mount, North-South, Knee on Belly, Scarf Hold, Modified
Scarf Hold, Top Turtle control, Mount, and Back Grab positions. Consecutive control points are only awarded
for going from a form of Side Control to Knee on Belly/Mount/Back Grab, not from a Side Control to another
form of Side Control. Positional Control has to be long enough to set up a submission attempt, which is
deemed a two second count. A total of 6 positional points can be achieved in succession.
NO-GI SWEEPS: 2 Points are awarded when you initiate a Sweep from any form of Guard, and go from the
bottom to a top position. If the Sweep ends in a form of Side Control or Mount, you earn two additional points
for the Dominant Control. NO Points are awarded for Escapes or Reversals; if you are Bottom Mount, and
you bridge to “In Guard,” NO Points are awarded. If you are bottom Side Control and reverse ending up in
Top Side Control, 2 Points are awarded for the Dominant Control, not for the Reversal.
SUBMISSION ATTEMPTS: 1 or 2 Points are awarded for a Submission Attempt. Submission attempts that are
of a high percentage of the opponent being finished will result in 2 Points being awarded. A Submission attempt
that fails to meet the Full and Strong Criteria may be awarded 1 Point.
Kids & Teens No Gi Legal / Illegal Techniques: Novice Kids divisions do not allow submissions to be applied.
The following are Illegal techniques for Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced & Expert Kids / All Teens divisions: All
forms of neck cranks, No Gi Ezekiel choke, jumping Guard, wrist locks, bicep & calf compressions, body compressions used as a submission, slamming, “Boston crab” & “Bear crawl” style guard passes, twisting or reaping
forms of ankle / leg locks, squeezing windpipe w/ hand, “electric chair,” and spine locks are illegal. All No Gi
chokes require an opponent’s arm inside the choke except Guillotines, rear naked chokes, forearm chokes and
gogoplatas. Straight ankle locks and straight knee bars are Legal techniques in Teen No Gi competition.
Adult Men & Women, Masters, Directors and Executives No Gi Legal / Illegal Techniques: Heel Hooks—
Illegal for Novice & Beginners / Legal for Intermediate & Expert. All skill levels are permitted to apply virtually all
other submission techniques. Slamming, pulling back fingers or toes and squeezing windpipe w/ hand are Illegal
techniques for all Novice, Beginner, Intermediate and Expert No Gi competitors.
Sandbagging
NO SANDBAGGING! Challenge yourself! Do not fight down a skill level.
When sandbagging is evident, the referee will stop the match and move the
competitor to an appropriate skill level. At registration, NAGA checks records
from past grappling events to help catch sandbagging before the competitor
gets on the mat. NAGA reserves the right to remove a competitor from the
results post tournament if it is deemed they were sandbagging.
NAGA Gi (BJJ) Points
Takedowns
Sweeps
Knee on Belly
Passing the Guard
Mount
Back Grab
2 Points
2 Points
2 Points
3 Points
4 Points
4 Points
NAGA Gi Competition is based on the rules created by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation.
All achievable points require 3 seconds of dominant control. Advantages are awarded for techniques applied
that almost achieve points or almost submit an opponent. Note: Advantages do not equal points. One point is
worth more than an infinite number of Advantages.
Kids & Teens Gi Legal / Illegal Techniques: Novice Kids divisions do not allow submissions to be applied.
The following are illegal techniques for Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced & Expert Kids / All Teens divisions:
All of the rules associated with No Gi competition are identical in the Gi competition except the following: Gi
based Ezekiel chokes are permitted. Teens are permitted to apply straight ankle locks in Gi competition.
Adult Men & Women, Masters, Directors and Executives Gi Legal / Illegal Techniques: All forms of heel
hooks, neck cranks, slamming, pulling back fingers or toes, scissors takedowns and spine locks are illegal for
all belt levels. White Belts— Straight ankle locks are permitted (no twisting or reaping of the knee). Jumping
Guard is not permitted for White Belts. Blue & Purple Belts— add wrist locks, jumping Guard & body
compressions. Brown & Black Belts— add toe holds, knee bars, bicep & calf slicers.
NAGA No Gi & Gi Time Limits
Kids (ages 13 and under) & Teens (ages 14-17)
Novice, Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
Kids (ages 13 and under) & Teens (ages 14-17)
Expert / Adults (ages 18-29) Novice, Beginner &
White Belt / Masters (ages 30-39) All skill & belt
levels / Directors (ages 40-49) & Executives
(ages 50 & above) All skill & belt levels
Adults (ages 18-29)
Intermediate / Blue Belt
Adults (ages 18-29)
Expert / Purple, Brown & Black Belts
3 Min
4 Min
5 Min
6 Min
Our number one goal at NAGA is SAFETY. Referees reserve the right to stop a match at any time he/she
feels injury is imminent. Any interference from a coach or spectator during a match may result in
disqualification of that competitor. Professional behavior is required from all in attendance @ NAGA.