NAGA INTERNATIONAL GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP
On Saturday & Sunday, June 7 & 8, 2008 the NAGA will bring its largest event of the year to Boca Raton, Florida, the NAGA International Grappling Championship.  This tournament will attract teams from all over the world to compete against the best US competitors has to offer.  The event is open to all, you do not need to be on a team or be a member of any organization to compete.  NAGA welcomes both individuals and teams to compete.  This event is nationally RANKED!
 

2 DAY EVENT - OUR BEST VENUE EVER!
We have acquired one of the largest venues in Florida, the Florida Atlantic University Gymnasium.  The venue is remarkable, with seating for over 5,000.  The gym is located conveniently between West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale.  This is a new facility used for Division 1 basketball.  The venue has huge bathrooms and changing areas.  You will be impressed!
 

WEIGH-IN ON FRIDAY OR SATURDAY/SUNDAY
NAGA will be offering all competitors the option of registering and weighing in the night BEFORE the tournament!  If you cannot make it on Friday, ADULT competitors can register/weigh-in all day on Saturday, KIDS & TEENS on Sunday.  
 

ADULT GI & NO-GI SATURDAY, KIDS/TEENS SUNDAY
Due to the large amount of competitors this tournament will attract, we have expanded the tournament into two days.  All adults (both gi and no-gi) will compete on Saturday, all children and teens (gi & no-gi) will compete on Sunday.
 

SAMURAI SWORDS to all 1st PLACE
The NAGA will be handing out custom engraved BLACK SAMURAI Swords to ALL 1st place winners who do not win a belt!  Medals will be awarded to all 2nd & 3rd place winners.  

CHANGES MADE BY NAGA TO ENHANCE YOUR COMPETITION EXPERIENCE
NAGA’s mission at every event is to run our events as efficiently as possible.  For this tournament and all future NAGA events in Florida, NAGA has implemented new practices that will aid in making the tournaments run faster and end earlier.   

1. Running all Adult divisions on Saturday, and all Children & Teen divisions on Sunday. 
2. Running 12 consecutive rings instead of 8 or 10.
3. Having extra staff to assist in the registration process which means, faster registration.  Having extra ring and security workers which means, rings running more efficiently and a better viewing experience for spectators.

Even with these enhancements, a large turnout of competitors will mean later division start times then those estimates listed above.  It is difficult to precisely predict when your division will begin.  As a general rule, get there early and see the ring schedule for estimated division start times.  Please be prepared to stay the day, especially if you are competing in both No-Gi and Gi Divisions.

SANDBAGGERS BEWARE
NAGA works diligently to prevent "sandbagging", or the practice of fighting down skill levels to ensure one takes home an award.  Front door personnel will use RANKED data to determine whether or not individuals who have fought in past events belong in a higher skill level (i.e. placed 1st at a prior NAGA event).
 

RANKED EVENT                                                            
All NAGA events are part of the nationwide ranking system entitled RANKED. Our goal is to determine who the best grapplers in the country are for various age, gender, and skill levels.  This tournament will be nationally ranked so do not miss your opportunity to gain points towards a true national title.  Visit nationallyranked.com for more details.