So you think you can organise a tournament?

[Meerkatsu]

Most of us here turn up to compete at an event and that's pretty much our involvement apart from chatting about it
on the forums afterwards, and maybe mentioning a few moans and gripes...it's all part and parcel of the competition scene.

But what is it like for the guys behind the scenes running these events?

I asked three very prominent tourny organisers their views on why they do it, how much does it cost them and what actually is
involved. I hope you'll find their answers interesting.

1. The BJJ British Open with Steve Fan:
http://meerkat69.blogspot.com/2010/0...-organise.html

Meerkatsu: Why do you organise these tournaments and what do you gain out of it?


Steve Fan: That's a bloody good question! To be honest I got roped into it (big time)
by my good friend (& instructor, Braulio). If you ever get involved with him, nothing is simple!

2. The Hereford BJJ Open with Dave Coles:
http://meerkat69.blogspot.com/2010/0...ganise_23.html

MEERKATSU: What do you think are the most important considerations when running a comp?

DAVE COLES: Remember the 7 P's - Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance.

3. The UMA Championships with Jim McSherry:
http://meerkat69.blogspot.com/2010/0...ganise_25.html

Meerkatsu: What makes your event in particular a good one to take part in?

Jim McSherry: I think that if you ask any player, fighter, supporter or spectator who has attended any U.M.A. event, whether it be karate, judo, grappling or groundfighting, they will tell you that the atmosphere is electric and exciting, but very friendly. I personally will not tolerate anyone with an ego, and I feel that anyone who has either met me or knows me understands that.

Thanks for checking it out.

[RedBaron]

excellent read. i'll be sure never to put on a tournament!

[Meerkatsu]

Haha, so true. It's like many other things in BJJ...why do people run academies? why do they start up their own merchandising company? Why do they travel to the other side of the world to have one match? etc etc.
Considering all the immense work involved, money hardly seems to be the sole reason.

[steve_langford]

Bjj = blood, sweat and tears!

[staffie]

It obvious from threads on EFN that people don't appreciate what's involved and if it wasn't for these people our sport would be unable to grow. I thank anyone who runs a comp. Whether they want to make money or not.

[fishface]

It obvious from threads on EFN that people don't appreciate what's involved and if it wasn't for these people our sport would be unable to grow. I thank anyone who runs a comp. Whether they want to make money or not.

How right you are Staffie; even if they read these articles people will still complain about comps

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