Submission Only Greensboro Tournament - 2.1.2014

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Submission Only Greensboro

Our first event of 2014 will be a Submission Only event in Greensboro, NC on February 1, 2014. This Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Submission Grappling tournament will take place at the Simkins Sports Pavilion at Barber Park.

Adult divisions (Men, 30+ Men, and Women) are Submission Only with NO points, NO time limits. Juvenile matches will have points and time limits.

All pre-registered competitors will receive a free t-shirt.

Competitors who do not pre-register online by Thursday, January 30 can register at the Simkins Sports Pavilion on Friday, January 31, 2014 from 6-7 PM or on Saturday morning, February 1, 2014 starting at 8 AM. Cash or credit cards accepted.

2013 World NO GI Championship Competitor List

Worlds NO GI in California start TODAY!

It seems like slim pickings this year, with a shorter than expected competitor list. Nothing like the turn out for Worlds earlier this year or World Masters this October. 

See below for the complete list of 2013 World NOGI competitors:

2013 ADCC Champions - Breakdown for 66KG & 77KG Divisions

We’ve said it before --- Some of the most dangerous competitors are the ones that go on a long time losing streak. The ones tweaking and perfecting their game, and relentlessly returning to compete on the mat. This has proven true at the this year’s Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) Submission Wrestling World Championship. Do not rely on previous competition results…because that will give you very little insight onto what is happening in the World of Jiu Jitsu. Here is a quick break down by weight categories:

-66 kg / 145.5 lbs  Division
The final match in the 66KG division was between  Rafael Mendes and Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles was probably the most predictable final of all the categories – with probably two of the biggest rivals in the sport of Jiu Jitsu. This would be their third ADCC final match up together. The match begins with