VT Jiu Jitsu Grappling Competition - August 2nd - Adults and kids

[MMA Girl]

VT Jiu Jitsu Grappling Competition Saturday 2nd August 2008 - Chippenham, Wiltshire, UK

http://www.vtjiujitsu.co.uk/eventsjj.html

After the first very successful event in April, we are happy to announce to coming of our second VT Jiu Jitsu event. This time will be bigger and better with 2 mats running simultaneously.

Venue: The Olympiad Leisure Centre, Monkton Park, Chippenham, SN15 3PE

Competitor Fee: £15

Advanced weight classes
Men –66kg, -77kg, -88kg, -98.9kg, +99kg and open class.
Women –55kg and +55kg

Fighting Time
6 minutes in ordinary fights (first 3 min without points)
10 minutes in the finales (first 5 min without points)

Novice weight classes (under 2 years experiance):
Men –66kg, -77kg, -88kg, -98.9kg, +99kg and open class.
Women –55kg and +55kg

6 minutes all fights (first 3 min without points)

REGISTER NOW!!! http://www.vtjiujitsu.co.uk/eventsjj.html

Junior Division (under 16, no submissions, points for position including rear mount)
Mixed gender - 25kg, 33Kg, 41Kg, 50Kg and +50Kg

Fighting Time
4 Minutes
Finals - 7 Minutes
2 Minutes overtime if there is a draw.

Weigh-in:
Junior weigh-ins start at 10am
Adult weigh-ins start at 1pm

Equipment:
Fighters may wear shorts, T-shirt or rashgurd

Registration:
Please Note: The registration fee will go up to £30 for entry on the day. Strictly no entries after 1pm.

Spectators
The doors open at 10am
Entrance £3.00.

Full rules available on the website.

http://www.vtjiujitsu.co.uk/Images/Posters/Nogi-Poster2med.jpg

[Rob T]

Excellent, I'll try to get some kids to enter this (there is a severe shortage of kids grappling comps!).

Just a couple of questions;

7 mins for the kids finals... do you think that may be a bit too long for kids??

Why do you choose to go with the ADCC idea of the first half of the fight being no points? I never understand this and think all it does is encourage stalling.



Edit: I've just added the details of this to our club website and will print a poster out later.

[Manik]

Excellent, I'll try to get some kids to enter this (there is a severe shortage of kids grappling comps!).

I feel the same. Gonna be a teacher soon and looking to set up a school jits club, but there is a real shortage from what I can see.

[Gareth]

Missed the last one but I'm sure a fair few of us from the Sweatbox will venture over from the Sweatbox

[MMA Girl]

Rob, will be great if you can bring some kids along, we have about 8 competing from our club. We really hope it will build up well as you are all right in the lack of comps for kids, its a real shame. Also, thanks for adding it to your site :)

We go with the no points for the first part because I think it promotes submission attempts without worrying about losing points. As far as I've seen, it makes a more entertaining match with more risks being taken. I'm sure there are some negatives to it as well but its worked well so far :)

Will be good to see you guys from Sweatbox down again, was a great turnout last time.

[shakus maximus]

will take details of this training on thurs
should have a few interested

[Leigh]

What do you guys think of a 71kg weight class? Although its topical to me, I've never been happy with the 10kg jump or so between the lighter weights

[Rob T]

11kg is a huge difference, especially at lighter weights. 71 sounds like a good idea. 83 would be good too, but it all depends on how many people enter.

Having the kids finals be 7mins seems crazy to me. That is a long time for kids to fight, especially as there is no chance they will finish by sub.

[slybone]

I'm all for a 71kilo weight class.... gives me an incentive to lose the extra 2 kilos I'm carrying at the moment!

[Martial Arts kitten]

We'll be up for that-can't wait! Will get a poster up at COMA this week and bring some of the boys along to join in.

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[freedomfighten]

Would definitely travel down if there was a 70kg or 71kg weight catagory.
We got a couple lads at 70kg to.So when are you gonna let us Know ur decision?

[Reedy]

What do you guys think of a 71kg weight class? Although its topical to me, I've never been happy with the 10kg jump or so between the lighter weights

To big a jump but i think 73 sounds better. or exactly split the difference. I think there should be a lot of folk going to this one. so would make sense to have smaller weight brackets.

[Reedy]

I'm all for a 71kilo weight class.... gives me an incentive to lose the extra 2 kilos I'm carrying at the moment!

Si what have you been eating?

[slybone]

Si what have you been eating?

anything and everything mate!!!!

plus me and my old friend beer have become well accquainted once more

[MMA Girl]

ok, -71kgs division added :) Hope we get LOADS of entries now from all you wanting one!!!

We have already got loads more than last time so get the entries in. Especially the kids!

[Rob T]

As no one has responded to me about it before, I want to ask again;

Is 7 mins really reasonable for the kids finals? I'm assuming they will have had 2 or 3 matches prior to the final, which will all be 4 mins. As kids won't be using subs all their fights are guaranteed to go the full time, it seems like a lot for kids. 7 mins is adult purple belt time!!

[MMA Girl]

I have considered this Rob (sorry for not replying before) and I think you're very right. I am going to keep all the matches 4 mins :)

[Rob T]

Thanks for that, I think 4 mins is a good time for kids. I know most comps do 2 or 3 mins which can be a bit short. 4 allows time for a comeback victory.

Cheers for responding and considering my point :)

[MMA Girl]

Just 2 weeks to go, get your entries in :)

[Leigh]

Less than two weeks now - see you guys there!

[dave coles]

some of my guys did the last one, were looked after and had a good time (especially the kids) Im away but some are entering

[MMA Girl]

Shame to hear you're not going to be able to make it but we'll look after your guys as always :)

[MMA Girl]

This is looking to be an awesome event so far. Thanks for all the current entries, just to let you know we are still taking entries via the site: http://www.vtjiujitsu.co.uk/vtjjcomp.html

Looking forward to see you all there.

[sasha]

how many females registered?

[warlord]

I don't often get the opportunity to go to grappling tournies, so I'm particularly looking forward to going to this event. Leigh and Serena have put a lot of effort into making this a fun and well run event; should be good!

[Leigh]

I was hoping to compete, but have to ref

[uk-1]

im away for this but next time id like to come and bring my sons if thats ok?

[Leigh]

no worries :)

[MMA Girl]

Thanks warlord, will be good to see you there :)

Just to clear up a point though, the grappling competition is being run my me alone in affiliation with VT Jiu Jitsu as I no longer run the gym. Leigh is still reffing though, obviously a major part of the day :)

I will check the number of females and post later today.

Thanks again for all the interest in our competition, hopefully with all your help it can be even more successful than last time!!!

[MMA Girl]

We definitely have a few females this time so if you're thinking about coming, it should be worth it. I may have a go myself depending on how chaotic things are lol.

Still time for entries everyone, I will be taking online entries until Friday 1st August and also entries on the day up till 10am for juniors and 12pm for Adults. Don't miss out!!!

[dhill]

with the "- 2years" and + "2years"...what do you count as 2years? 2years competing?or 2years training submission wrestling/ju jitsu? cheers

[Identity One]

Anyone going from Bristol that might have room in the car for one more?
I'm thinking I might skive off work and come along if there's space.

[Rob T]

with the "- 2years" and + "2years"...what do you count as 2years? 2years competing?or 2years training submission wrestling/ju jitsu? cheers

lol, 2 years training dude!!

Otherwise you could have some guy who has been training for 10 years entering the novice... "Oh, I've never competed before, should I have done advanced?"

[Leigh]

Rob T is correct - was that a wey hey?

[MMA RULES]

Good luck with show.

[Gareth]

Anyone going from Bristol that might have room in the car for one more?
I'm thinking I might skive off work and come along if there's space.

Possibly get paid tomorrow so depending on what the old bank is saying will let you know, where do you train??

[Identity One]

Thanks for the offer mate, but I've just realised today that I'm working the Harbour festival.. so there's no chance in skiving.. bugger.

I train all over the place, but mainly at Bristol Impact Gym, and Bristol Dojo.
I should have said hello on Weds last week as I was at the Sweatbox, but thought it might be a bit creepy! haha.

[MMA Girl]

Last day tomorrow for online entries. If anyone is struggling with paypal, give me a call (07870 976601) with your name for the discounted entry and I'll add you to the list. Its looking like its going to be another fantastic day. See you all Saturday :D

[Rob T]

Is the kids weigh-in at 9 or 10?

It says 10 above but some parents I spoke to yesterday seemed to think it was 9.

Cheers.

[MMA Girl]

The latest is at 10am but if you want to get it done sooner, that is fine :)

[Rob T]

Nah, just wondering what time I need to get their (just coming to coach as I'm injured :( ).

So the kids divisions won't start until after 10 yeah?

[MMA Girl]

Nope, not a chance. The kids rules meeting will be at 10.15 am and they will need to have weighed in before that. Hoping for first match at 10.40 :)

[Rob T]

Thanks, that's amazing! :)

[Andy Costello]

Thanks Serena for organizing the event and Leigh for reffing. Well done to my son Luke, Cobela, Rob Soanes, and Sam Smith who got a bronze in his first ever competition.

[MMA Girl]

:) Thanks for coming down, was great to have you there! Wish I'd had more time to chat but that never happens on those days lol.