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NAGA GERMANY
GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP
DIE NAGA KEHRT NACH DEUTSCHLAND ZURÜCK
Die North American Grappling Association (NAGA) ist der weltweit größte Veranstalter von Mixed Grappling
Turnieren mit über 300.000 Teilnehmern. Am Samstag, den 23.02.2015 kommt die NAGA zum dritten Mal nach
Deutschland zurück um das NAGA Germany Grappling Championship Turnier zu veranstalten. Dieses Event
wächst jedes weiter und wird wieder in Dortmund stattfinden. Als Teilnehmer muss man aber nicht Deutschland n
leben, oder in einem Team organisiert sein, um hier teilzunehmen. Die Vorregistrierung schlisset um Mitternacht am
13.05.2015.
CHAMPIONSHIP GÜRTEL FÜR ALLE EXPERT KLASSEN GEWINNNER
Die NAGA lobt die begehrten Championship Gürtel für alle Erwachsenen, Masters, Directors und Executive,
Expert No-Gi Division Gewinner aus. Bei den Gi Divisions/Klassen, erhalten alle Purple, Braun, und Black Belt
Divisions Gewinner den Championship Gürtel. Kinder und Jugendliche die als Gi und No-Gi die Expert Division
gewinnen erhalten auch diesen Gürtel. Dieser Gürtel ist einzigartig in der Szene. (Limitiert: 1 pro Teilnehmer).
DIE NAGA MEDAILLEN
Die NAGA vergibt die prestigeträchtigen neuen Gold Medaillen an Non-expert No-Gi Division
Champions, sowie Weiß und Blau Belt Champions. Silber und Bronze Medaillen gehen
An die zweit und dritt platzierten aller Klassen/Divisions. Kinder/Teen Novizen, Beginner
Und Fortgeschrittenen Gewinner erhalten Gold Medaillen in Gi und No-Gi Klassen.
REGISTRIERUNG FÜR DAS EVENT
Die NAGA bietet zwei Wege als Registrierung an: Vorregistrierung Online oder die
Registrierung am Event selbst. Die Online Vorregistrierung kann per Kreditkarte (Visa,
Mastercard, und Discover werden akzeptiert) über die Onlineseite www.nagafighter.com durch
Klicken auf den „NAGA Germany pre-registration“ Link (rechts auf der Seite) gemacht werden. Die
Vorregistrierung ended am 13.05.2015.
Die Registrierung vor Ort kann am Freitag den 22. und am Samstag den 23.05.2015 gemacht werden. Die
Registrierungsgebühr steigt um 20 USD bei Registrierung vor Ort. Vor Ort kann nur in Bar gezahlt werden
(Euro und U.S. Dollars werden akzeptiert). Seht euch den Zeitplan Abschnitt in diesem Dokument an, wenn Ihr
Fragen zu den Registrierungszeiten habt. Registrierungsblätter liegen beim Event bereit.
WIEGEN AM FREITAG UND SAMSTAG
Die NAGA bietet allen Teilnehmern die Möglichkeit, die Registrierung und Wiegen am Turniervorabend
(Freitag, 22.05.2015) von 18:00 bis 20:00 Uhr durchzuführen, oder, wenn man dies nicht zeitlich schafft, am
Samstag ab 08:00 Uhr zu tun. Alle Kinder/Teens müssen bis 10:00 Uhr am Samstag die Registrierung und das
Wiegen abgeschlossen haben. Alle Erwachsenen Teilnehmer können die Registrierung/Wiegen am Samstag
durchführen bis Ihre Division startet. Das Wiegen kann ohne GI durchgeführt werden.
THE WORLD’S LARGEST GRAPPLING TOURNAMENTS
WIEGEN am FREITAG oder SAMSTAG (Wiegen ohne Gi)
Das Wiegen findet in der Halle statt. Erwachsene bringen Ihren Ausweis zum Wiegen mit. Alle Fragen können
direkt an die NAGA gerichtet werden: 00 1 860-295-0403 oder per email: tournamentinfo@nagafighter.com.
FREITAG (22.05.2015) – Wiegen- und Registrierungsoption
Das Wiegen von 18:00 bis 20:00 Uhr am Freitag ist für alle offen, egal ob vorregistriert oder nicht.
SAMSTAG (23.05.2015) - Wiegen- und Registrierungsoption
Das Wiegen öffnet ab 08:00 Uhr. Kinder und Teens müssen bis 10:00 Uhr registriert und eingewogen sein.
Erwachsene können den ganzen Tag zum Wiegen, bevor die eigene Division startet und ausgerufen ist.
SAMSTAG DIVISION PLAN (Geöffnet ab 08:00 Uhr)
Wichtig: Es ist schwierig die genaue Startzeit der jerweiligen DIVISION/Klasse einzuschätzen. Allgemein gilt, sei
früh vor Ort und habe Zeit bis zum Abend. Leider kann keine Gebühr erstattet werden, wenn man vor Beginn
seiner Klasse das Turnier verlassen muss. Bitte checked nagafighter.com für die letzten Updates zu den
Startzeiten, da diese aufgrund der geschätzten Teilnehmeranzahl variieren können. Die Ringzuweisungen bei
den Kinder/Teens und Frauen Klassen erfolgt direkt beim Event.
KINDER & TEENS (17 Jahre & jünger) NO-GI & GI WETTKAMPF
Alle Kinder & Teens Wettkämpfer müssen bis 10:00 Uhr eingewogen und an Ihrem zugewiesenen Ring sein.
ERWACHSENEN NO-GI & GI WETTKAMPF (Zeiten sind nur geschätzt)
Alle Teilnehmerinnen haben sich um 10:00 Uhr an Ihrem zugewiesenen Ring einzufinden.
Männer Erwachsenen, Master, Director, & Executive Divisions/Klassen:
- Männer, Master’s, Director's & Executive No-Gi Novizen (Geschätzter Start um 10:00)
- Männer, Master’s, Director's & Executive No-Gi Beginner (Geschätzter Start um 12:00)
- Männer, Master’s, Director's & Executive No-Gi Intermediate (Geschätzter Start um 13:00)
- Männer, Master’s, Director's & Executive No-Gi Expert (Geschätzter Start um 14:00)
- Männer, Master’s, Director's & Executive White Belt Gi (Geschätzter Start um 16:00)
- Männer, Master’s, Director's & Executive Blue Belt Gi (Geschätzter Start um 18:00)
- Männer, Master’s, Director's & Executive Purple, Brown, Black Belt Gi (Geschätzter Start um 19:00)
WESTFALENHALLE / ANFAHRT:
Westfalenhallen Dortmund - Strobelallee 45, 44139 Dortmund, Germany Das Turnier findet wie auch schon 2014 in der Halle 3A.
Mit dem Auto: Besucht die NAGA Germany Webseite und klickt die “TRAVEL INFO“ Button. Gebt Eure Start
Location ein in die Google Maps box und klickt auf “Get directions”. Parkgebühren: 5 EUR.
U-Bahn: Stadtbahn-Bahnhof Westfalenhallen mit der U 45 und U 46 vom Hauptbahnhof.
Per Flug: Dortmund hat einen guten Flughafen für Intercontinental Flüge. Frankfurt a/M oder Düsseldorf sind
ebenfalls zwei gute Alternativen wenn man von außerhalb Europa anreist.
Übernachtung: Mercure Hotel Dortmund ist sehr nah an der Westfalenhalle zu finden.
(+49) 231/1204245.
Hostel Möglichkeiten findet man unter: http://www.hostelbookers.com/hotels/germany/dortmund/63459/.
CHAMPION GI PATCH
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NAGA GERMANY ADULT PRE-REGISTRATION FORM (Pre-Reg Deadline - 13 May 2015)
Name:
Team:
Address:
City:
Postal Code:
Email:
DOB(dd/mm/yy):
MALE NO-GI & GI GRAPPLING DIVISIONS
____ I am a MALE ADULT (18 to 29 years of age)
____ I am a MALE MASTER (30 to 39 years of age)
____ I am a MALE DIRECTOR (40 to 49 years of age)
____ I am a MALE EXECUTIVE (50 years & above)
MALE ADULT & MASTER NO-GI DIVISIONS
WEIGHT CLASSES
____ NOVICE Under 6 months experience (no wrestlers)
Fly Weight
Feather Weight
Light Weight
Welter Weight
Middle 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 (Championship Belts)
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
(61.5 Kg. & under)
(61.51 Kg. to 67.5 Kg.)
(67.51 Kg to 73.5 Kg.)
(73.51 Kg. to 79.5 Kg.)
(79.51 Kg. to 85.5 Kg.)
(85.51 Kg. to 91.5 Kg.)
(91.51 Kg. to 97.5 Kg.)
(97.51 Kg. & Above)
____ BLUE BELT
____ PURPLE BELT (Championship Belts)
____ BROWN BELT (Championship Belts)
____ BLACK BELT (Championship Belts)
(Purple, Brown Belts & 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.
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
___ WHITE BELT
___ BLUE BELT
___ PURPLE BELT
___ BROWN BELT
___ BLACK BELT
___ MASTER (30 to 39 years of age)
WOMEN WEIGHT CLASSES
____ Fly Weight (55 Kg. & Under)
____ Light Weight (55.1 – 61.5 Kg.)
____ Middle Weight (61.51 – 73.5 Kg.)
____ Light Heavy (73.51 Kg. & Above)
____ DIRECTOR (40 years +)
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 next closest weight and/or age category. We make every effort to
create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors.
Fees: $80 USD to compete in 1 Division, $100 USD for 2 Divisions (gi and no-gi counts as 2
divisions). A family discount is available for immediate family members. Each member can do 2
divisions for $80 USD each. Spectator passes are $6 USD.
The pre-registration deadline is 13 May 2015. Competitor fees increase $20 USD after the deadline.
There are 2 ways to register for this event:
1.
2.
Pre-Register online with your MASTERCARD, AMEX, DISCOVER, VISA WWW.NAGAFIGHTER.COM
Register the day of the event at the door. We only accept cash (Euro, USD) at the door.
You can enter a MAXIMUM of 2 Divisions
***Blue Belts must compete at Intermediate No-Gi level,
***Purple, Brown and Black Belts must compete at the Expert No-Gi Level
NAGA GERMANY CHILDREN & TEEN PRE-REGISTRATION FORM
(Pre-Reg Deadline - 13 May 2015)
Name:
Team:
Address:
City:
Postal Code:
Email:
DOB(dd/mm/yy):
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
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 can be won
per competitor. A medal will be awarded for any additional division wins.
___MALE ___ FEMALE
WEIGHT CLASSES
(Determined at weigh ins)
___ 22.5 Kg. & Under
___ 22.51 Kg. to 27.5 Kg.
___ 27.51 Kg. to 32 Kg.
___ 32.01 Kg. to 36.5 Kg.
___ 36.51 Kg. to 41 Kg.
___ 41.01 Kg. to 45.5 Kg.
___ 45.51 Kg. to 52.5 Kg.
___ 52.01 Kg. to 80 Kg.
All children 13 and under that
weigh over 80 Kg. will need to
compete with the teens.
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
3 years +
____GREEN/BLUE/PURPLE
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 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
WEIGHT CLASSES
(Determined at weigh ins)
______ Bantam Weight
(59.9 Kg. & Under)
______ Light Weight
(59.01Kg to 68 Kg.)
______ Middle Weight
(68.01 Kg to 81 Kg.)
______ Heavy Weight
(81 Kg. & above)
division for the girls.
Fees: $80 USD to compete in 1 Division, $100 USD for 2 Divisions (gi and no-gi counts as 2
divisions). A family discount is available for immediate family members. Each member can do 2
divisions for $80 USD each. Spectator passes are $6 USD.
The pre-registration deadline is 13 May 2015. Competitor fees increase $20 USD after the deadline.
There are 2 ways to register for this event:
3.
4.
Pre-Register online with your MASTERCARD, AMEX, DISCOVER, VISA WWW.NAGAFIGHTER.COM
Register the day of the event at the door. We only accept cash (Euro, USD) at the door.
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.
¾ Takedowns
1 or 2 POINTS
NOVICE, BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE & EXPERT ADULTS, MASTERS,
¾ Submission Attempts
1 or 2 POINTS
DIRECTORS &EXECUTIVES:
¾ Side Control / Knee on Belly
2 POINTS
All forms of submission attempts are permitted in NAGA No Gi grappling for
¾ Sweep from the Guard
2 POINTS
competitors ages 18 and older of all skill levels. Heel Hooks, Toe Holds,
¾ Forms of Back Grab
2 POINTS
Neck Cranks, Body Compressions, Bicep and Calf Slicers are all allowed.
¾ 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:
¾ Takedowns
2 POINTS
¾ Sweep from the Guard
2 POINTS
¾ Knee on Belly
2 POINTS
¾ Passing the Guard
3 POINTS
¾ Back Grab
4 POINTS
¾ 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:
¾ Straight Ankle locks are allowed, NO “reaping of the knee” is permitted.
BLUE & PURPLE BELT ADULTS, MASTERS, DIRECTORS & EXECUTIVES:
¾ Wrist locks, Straight Ankle locks are allowed.
¾ Body compressions are permitted.
BROWN & BLACK BELT ADULTS, MASTERS, DIRECTORS & EXECUTIVES:
¾ Wrist Locks, Straight Knee Bars, Straight Ankle Locks & Toe Holds allowed.
¾ Bicep & Calf Crushers are also permitted.
¾ Neck Cranks and Heel Hooks are NOT allowed in any Gi division: Scissors takedowns are NOT allowed in any Gi division.
¾ 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.
¾ 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 tournamentinfo@NAGAFighter.com.
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.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS: There are two 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. If you miss the pre-registration deadline, you can register at the event. The
cost does go up $20 per competitor.
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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NAGA GERMANY GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP – 23 MAY 2015
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