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SUMMARY:Houston Grappling & BJJ Championship - Spring\, TX
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Information\n									Registration\n									Prizes\n									Schedule\n									Divisions\n									Travel\n							\n			\n									Tournament Information\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nTwo Matches Guaranteed \nEvery competitor gets at least two matches per division (barring injury or opponent withdrawal). \n\n2-person divisions: best 2-out-of-3\n3-person divisions: round robin\n4+ person divisions: competitors who lose their first match move to a third-place bracket and compete again at no extra cost\n\nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions\, up to $1\,000 depending on the number of entrants. See the Prizes tab for eligibility and amounts. \nQuestions? \nMost answers are on our FAQ Page and Smoothcomp’s Support Page. You can also reach NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. \nGet Your Grappling Gear at the Tournament \nNAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear in children’s and adult sizes for men and women: board shorts\, gi bags\, rash guards\, t-shirts\, hats\, gi hoodies\, patches\, skull caps\, stickers\, dog tags\, and more. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (see Registration for accepted cards). \nCome Join Our Team \nNAGA runs over 100 tournaments a year around the world\, and we’re always looking for staff. To become a referee\, complete the Referee Application. We also need ring coordinators\, security\, weigh-in\, and awards staff. If you’re not competing and would like to work this event\, email info@nagafighter.com and tell us which tournament. \n									Registration\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nHow Registration Works \nNAGA uses Smoothcomp to register competitors and generate brackets. If you’ve competed in a Smoothcomp tournament before\, log in with your existing account. If not\, create an account first\, then register for this tournament. Brackets are posted Thursday night. There you can see your estimated division start time and mat assignment\, and after the event you can see individual and team results. \nIf you aren’t placed in a bracket\, we likely need to speak with you first. Check your registration for a note. \nRegistration Deadline \nRegister and pay online by the end of Friday’s weigh-in. We do not accept registrations on the day of the event\, or in person at the tournament. \nFamily Discount \nSave $35 for each additional family member competing in the same tournament (2 members: $35 off; 3: $70; 4: $105; and so on). The discount applies to competitors only\, not spectators. \nRegister and pay for each competitor separately in Smoothcomp. Then call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with each competitor’s name and the tournament. We’ll refund the discount to your original form of payment. \nSpectators \nInfants are free. Children 12 & under are $10. All other spectators are $20. Tickets are available online or at the door. \nPayment at the Event \nSpectator tickets and merchandise can be purchased in person with cash or Visa\, MasterCard\, or Discover. American Express is not accepted. \nTeam Names \nCheck with your instructor before registering so you use the correct team name. This ensures team awards are given out accurately. If you used the wrong name\, update it in your Smoothcomp profile for future tournaments. To fix it for this tournament\, email info@nagafighter.com or see us at the event\, since NAGA must change it manually. \nChanging Your Weight Class or Skill Level \nIf your weight changed or you entered it incorrectly\, you can update your division in your Smoothcomp account. \nTransgender Competitors \nCompetitors are required to register and compete in the division corresponding to their biological sex as assigned at birth. For help registering\, contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. The NAGA Transgender Policy is available here. \nCredit / Refund Policy \n\nCredits: You can cancel for any reason and receive a full credit toward any future NAGA tournament. Cancel by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the tournament by logging into Smoothcomp and canceling your registration (how to cancel). Credits are valid for 2 years from the cancellation date.\nRefunds: As a general rule\, we do not issue refunds.\n\nNeed Help? \nFor Smoothcomp account\, registration\, weight class\, or academy questions\, start with the Smoothcomp knowledge base. For tournament-specific questions\, contact NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. For password issues\, contact support@smoothcomp.com. \nAdding Extra Youth Divisions \nChildren and teens can add one higher weight class or one older age group per division type (no-gi or gi)\, for a maximum of 4 divisions. Smoothcomp doesn’t allow this\, so NAGA adds it manually. Requests must be made by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the tournament. Competitors cannot enter multiple skill levels. The extra divisions are $35 each. \nExample: a beginner 11-year-old weighing 85 lbs. could add the 90–99.9 lb. weight class OR the 12–13 age category (not both)\, but not the intermediate skill level. They can do this for no-gi\, gi\, or both\, or go up in weight for one and up in age for the other. \nTo request an extra division\, call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with: \n\nthe tournament\nthe competitor’s name\nup age or up weight\nno-gi\, gi\, or both\nyour email address (if calling)\n\nNAGA will email you an invoice with a payment link. Once paid\, we’ll add the competitor to the additional division(s). \n  \n									Prizes\n					\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision\nAward for Winning Division\nNote\n\n\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Novice\, Beginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced\nKids Championship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Non-Expert\nCustom Gold Medal\nNovice\, Beginner\, Intermediate skill levels\n\n\n\n\nAdult White and Blue Belt\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Novice/Beginner Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Intermediate Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert Absolute\nChampionship Belt + Cash Prize\nRead about cash prize eligibility and amounts on this page.\n\n\n\n\nAdult White Belt Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Blue Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\n\n\nAll Second Place Grapplers\nCustom Silver Medal\n \n\n\nAll Third Place Grapplers\nCustom Bronze Medal\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChampionship Belts \nNAGA awards large championship belts to the champions of every Expert division in all age groups (Children\, Teen\, Adult\, Master\, Director\, and Executive). Winners of the Absolute Intermediate\, Absolute Expert\, Absolute Blue Belt\, and Absolute Purple Belt/Brown/Black divisions also receive these belts\, whether or not they won a belt in their weight class division. Each competitor is limited to one belt per tournament for division wins. The quality and appearance of this award are unmatched. \n \n  \nChildren’s Championship Belts \nNAGA awards children-sized championship belts to all non-Expert children and teens (17 & under) who win 1st place in their division. Each competitor is limited to one championship belt per tournament. Children and teens (17 & under) who do not place 1st–3rd can request a competitor medal at the front desk or award area at no charge. \n  \n \nCustom Medals \nNAGA awards custom gold medals to non-Expert adult division champions. Silver and bronze medals go to all 2nd and 3rd place winners. \n \nTeam Championship Awards \nNAGA awards custom plates to the winners of the Adult Overall Team Championship\, Adult No-Gi Team Championship\, Adult Gi Team Championship\, and Kids & Teens Team Championship. \nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions. To be eligible\, a competitor must enter both their weight class division and the Absolute division. The prize is based on the number of competitors entered at the start of the division: \n\n0–3 competitors: no prize awarded\n4–7 competitors: $250\n8–11 competitors: $500\n12–15 competitors: $750\n16 or more competitors: $1\,000\n\nNotes: \n\nSome tournaments may have a Master Expert Absolute division. It is not eligible for prize money.\nAll Absolute divisions are single elimination.\n\n  \n									Schedule\n					Friday Night Weigh-In Time and LocationAll competitors can weigh-in the night before the tournament. The Friday weigh-in takes place at the venue from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. \nCompetitors are given a one pound allowance\, do not need to wear their gi when weighing in\, and only need to weigh-in once. \nCheck-In TimesIn order to run the tournament efficiently\, it is important that competitors are checked-in and weighed-in by the times listed below. Competitors who arrive after the listed times may not be allowed to compete and will be given a credit to be used at a future tournament.  \n\nYouths (17 & under): On Saturday\, youth competitors who did not weigh-in on Friday\, need to be checked-in and weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If you weighed-in on Friday\, you need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes before your estimated division start time.\nAdults (18 & over): Adult competitors need to be checked-in and weighed-in at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled division start time.\nOn the Thursday night before the tournament\, the brackets will be posted on Smoothcomp. Your estimated division(s) start time can be found at that time. Please note that the schedule is dynamic and constantly updating. Be sure to check the brackets often. If you are in a bracket by yourself\, check-in with the bracketing official at the event to go over your options.\n\n  \nWhat to do When You Get to the TournamentDoors open on Saturday at 8:00AM. When you arrive at the tournament\, you will go to the NAGA front desk to collect your registration cards and any spectator passes you purchased. \nNext\, you will go to the weigh-in station. After weighing in\, you will proceed to the Referee Interview table. The referee will make sure you are in the correct division and all your information is correct. They will then approve you (check you in) in Smoothcomp. You must speak with a referee after weighing in. If not\, you will not be confirmed in the system and will be removed from any brackets you are entered. You will be able to check your estimated match start time and mat assignment by logging into your Smoothcomp account at the tournament. For instructions on how to do this\, visit HERE. \nSpectator tickets can be purchased at the front desk.  \nWeigh-In Friday or SaturdayThe weigh-ins will take place at the tournament venue.  Adults\, please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. You do not wear your gi when weighing in. You are given a one pound allowance. You only need to weigh-in once. If you have any questions contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. \nFriday (2/12/27) Weigh-In (Optional) – The Friday weigh-in is open to all competitors. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. \nSaturday (2/13/27) Weigh-In – Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM.  Youths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If a youth already weighed in\, they need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their estimated division start time. Adults\, please check-in and weigh-in at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled division start time. \nSaturday Division Schedule (Doors Open 8:00 AM)Children and teen no-gi brackets are the first divisions of the day. These begin at approximately 10:00AM. Children and teen gi divisions will follow the no-gi divisions. \nAdult no-gi divisions are next\, followed by adult no-gi absolute\, adult gi\, then adult gi absolute. For some tournaments\, this order may change (typically no-gi absolute going first). Check the brackets for confirmation of division order. \nPlease check Smoothcomp the night before the tournament and periodically throughout tournament day. The schedule is dynamic and constantly changing (division start times starting earlier and later). Divisions are sometimes moved to another ring to help keep the flow of the tournament moving smoothly. To check you estimated division start time on Smoothcomp\, follow these directions CHECK DIVISION START TIME. There are QR codes at the tournament you or your friends/family can scan to look up brackets. There are NO REFUNDS given to those who have to leave early. \nYouths (17 years & under) No-Gi & Gi Competition \n\nYouths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.\nIf a youth weighed-in on Friday and does not see themselves in a bracket when they are released on Thursday night\, please arrive by 9:30AM so we can work to get you into a division.\nYouth final bracketing takes place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. \nYouth No-Gi Divisions – Estimated Start Time is 10:00 AM\nYouth Gi Divisions – These follow the no-gi divisions. Check the Smoothcomp website that day for division start times.\n\nAdult No-Gi & Gi Order of Divisions (typical order\, may be altered based on tournament needs) \n\nWomen Divisions (No-Gi goes first followed by Gi)\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Intermediate\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Novice\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Intermediate and Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Novice/Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Blue Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive White Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Absolute Gi Divisions\n\n									Divisions\n					No-Gi and Gi (BJJ) DivisionsNAGA tournaments have both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions for men\, women\, children and teens. No-gi divisions follow NAGA’s unique rules and point system. Gi divisions follow traditional BJJ rules and scoring (with some minor differences). The rules for NAGA no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions can be found here. \nAge\, Weight\, and Skill LevelsListed below are the age categories. For each age category\, weight classes and skill levels are listed. If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page\, email info@nagafighter.com\, or call 860-537-3686. When calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nAge Categories \n\nChildren (5 years of age and under\, 6-7 years of age\, 8-9 years of age\, 10-11 years of age\, 12-13 years of age)\nTeens (14-15 years of age\, 16-17 years of age)\nAdult (18-29 years of age)\nMaster (30-39 years of age)\nDirector (40-49 years of age)\nExecutive (50 years of age and older)\n\nChildren (13 & Under) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n39.9 lbs. & under\n40-49.9 lbs.\n50-59.9 lbs.\n60-69.9 lbs.\n70-79.9 lbs.\n80-89.9 lbs.\n90-99.9 lbs.\n100-109.9 lbs.\n110-124.9 lbs.\n125-139.9 lbs.\n140-154.9 lbs.\n155-169.9 lbs.\n170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)\n\n\nNOVICE (No Submissions Allowed) – 6 months & under of grappling experience. ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions.  NO yellow\, orange\, or green belts allowed in BEGINNER Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green belts allowed in INTERMEDIATE Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience.  No belt restrictions for kids.\n\nTeen (14 – 17 Years Old) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n99.9 lbs. & under\n100-114.9 lbs.\n115-129.9 lbs.\n130-144.9 lbs.\n145-159.9 lbs.\n160-179.9 lbs.\n180-199.9 lbs.\n200 & over lbs.\n\n\nNOVICE (With Submissions) – 6 months & under of grappling experience.  ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions. NO yellow\, orange\, green or blue belts allowed in Beginner Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience.  ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green or blue belts allowed in Intermediate Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience. Blue belts must do expert. No purple belts\, they must compete as an adult.\n\nThe belt levels referenced are based on the BJJ belt system. When choosing the experience of your child or teen\, please consider numerous factors: how long they have trained\, how often they train\, their BJJ belt rank\, how naturally talented they are in the sport\, athleticism in other sports\, and how they do against teammates. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level. NAGA has the right to alter a competitor’s division placement after the competitor interview at the tournament. \nIf a competitor has won the same skill level multiple times at NAGA (and to include the equivalent skill level at other tournaments)\, they may need to move up a skill level. Contact us if your competitor meets these criteria\, and you need assistance selecting their skill level. \nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nCompetitors cannot do two different skill levels i.e. No-Gi Beginner then Gi Intermediate. \nDivision MergingAt times\, especially with children & teens\, it is necessary to place competitors into a division for which they did not register. This may be due to them being in the bracket by themselves\, it may only have them and a teammate\, etc. Competitors are asked to answer a few questions during the registration process to help place them into a new division. At times\, due to the pool of competitors\, we may need to place them into a division for which they may have answered “no” to this type of move. Whenever a competitor is moved\, we will place a note in their registration that describes the move that was made. Please contact us or speak with us at the event if there are any concerns. If you decide you do not want to compete in the division you were moved into\, you can receive a full credit for a future event by canceling your registration through the Smoothcomp website\, or contacting us. \nYouth Notes \n\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nNon-expert winners are awarded a children’s championship belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nChildren (13 & under) Novice divisions do not allow submissions. Winners are determined by who is ahead in points (takedowns\, position\, guard passing\, etc.) at the end of the match.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level.\nWhenever possible\, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus)\, and in the same weight class. Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older or heavier. When checking in at the tournament\, if a youth was moved outside of their division\, they will be notified\, and asked to approve the change. Notes will also be placed in their Smoothcomp registration.\nIf there are 2 or more girls in a division\, we will create a separate division for the girls. If not\, the female competitor will be given the option to compete with the male competitors.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will work to get you into a division (different age\, weight\, or skill).  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\nMale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nFlyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.\nSuper-Heavyweight – 225-249.9 lbs.\nUltra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over\n\nFemale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nSub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under\nAtomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.\nStrawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.\nFlyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200 lbs. & over\n\nAdult No-Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nNovice – 6 months & under of grappling experience\nBeginner – 6 months to 2 years of grappling experience\nIntermediate – 2 to 5 years of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ blue belt\, you must enter at least Intermediate)\nExpert – 5 years & over of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ purple\, brown or black belt\, you must enter Expert)\n\nAdult Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nWhite (no college wrestlers allowed)\nBlue\nPurple\nBrown\nBlack\n\nAdult Notes \n\nCompetitors who have any college wrestling experience cannot enter white belt.\nBlue belts must enter at least Intermediate No-Gi.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts must enter Expert No-Gi.\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. If a competitor wins their Intermediate or Expert weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts will be separated whenever there are two or more in a division.  Purple\, brown\, and black belt winners are awarded a championship belt.  If multiple divisions are won by a purple\, brown or black belt competitor\, only one belt is awarded. If a competitor wins their blue\, purple\, brown\, black weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level (example: cannot do Beginner and Intermediate).\nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.).\nAdult competitors can compete in a lower age category rather than the category they qualify for i.e. Master competes in Adult\, Director competes in Master or Adult.\nAdult competitors can compete in multiple age groups\, their actual age group\, and a lower age group. For example\, a 32-year-old Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is considered two divisions\, please register accordingly.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will place you into a different (age\, weight\, skill) division.  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\n									Travel\n					Venue Address\nGary D. Weikel Event Center\n14405 179th Ave SE\nMonroe\, WA 98272 \nHotel\nNAGA has partnered with Stay22 to help get you the best lodging prices near the venue.
URL:https://www.nagafighter.com/event/houston-grappling-bjj-championship-spring-tx-3/
LOCATION:Community Fieldhouse\, 2007 Riley Fuzzel Rd.\, Spring\, TX\, 77386\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nashville Grappling & BJJ Championship – Franklin\, TN
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Information\n									Registration\n									Prizes\n									Schedule\n									Divisions\n									Travel\n							\n			\n									Tournament Information\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nTwo Matches Guaranteed \nEvery competitor gets at least two matches per division (barring injury or opponent withdrawal). \n\n2-person divisions: best 2-out-of-3\n3-person divisions: round robin\n4+ person divisions: competitors who lose their first match move to a third-place bracket and compete again at no extra cost\n\nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions\, up to $1\,000 depending on the number of entrants. See the Prizes tab for eligibility and amounts. \nQuestions? \nMost answers are on our FAQ Page and Smoothcomp’s Support Page. You can also reach NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. \nGet Your Grappling Gear at the Tournament \nNAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear in children’s and adult sizes for men and women: board shorts\, gi bags\, rash guards\, t-shirts\, hats\, gi hoodies\, patches\, skull caps\, stickers\, dog tags\, and more. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (see Registration for accepted cards). \nCome Join Our Team \nNAGA runs over 100 tournaments a year around the world\, and we’re always looking for staff. To become a referee\, complete the Referee Application. We also need ring coordinators\, security\, weigh-in\, and awards staff. If you’re not competing and would like to work this event\, email info@nagafighter.com and tell us which tournament. \n									Registration\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nHow Registration Works \nNAGA uses Smoothcomp to register competitors and generate brackets. If you’ve competed in a Smoothcomp tournament before\, log in with your existing account. If not\, create an account first\, then register for this tournament. Brackets are posted Thursday night. There you can see your estimated division start time and mat assignment\, and after the event you can see individual and team results. \nIf you aren’t placed in a bracket\, we likely need to speak with you first. Check your registration for a note. \nRegistration Deadline \nRegister and pay online by the end of Friday’s weigh-in. We do not accept registrations on the day of the event\, or in person at the tournament. \nFamily Discount \nSave $35 for each additional family member competing in the same tournament (2 members: $35 off; 3: $70; 4: $105; and so on). The discount applies to competitors only\, not spectators. \nRegister and pay for each competitor separately in Smoothcomp. Then call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with each competitor’s name and the tournament. We’ll refund the discount to your original form of payment. \nSpectators \nInfants are free. Children 12 & under are $10. All other spectators are $20. Tickets are available online or at the door. \nPayment at the Event \nSpectator tickets and merchandise can be purchased in person with cash or Visa\, MasterCard\, or Discover. American Express is not accepted. \nTeam Names \nCheck with your instructor before registering so you use the correct team name. This ensures team awards are given out accurately. If you used the wrong name\, update it in your Smoothcomp profile for future tournaments. To fix it for this tournament\, email info@nagafighter.com or see us at the event\, since NAGA must change it manually. \nChanging Your Weight Class or Skill Level \nIf your weight changed or you entered it incorrectly\, you can update your division in your Smoothcomp account. \nTransgender Competitors \nCompetitors are required to register and compete in the division corresponding to their biological sex as assigned at birth. For help registering\, contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. The NAGA Transgender Policy is available here. \nCredit / Refund Policy \n\nCredits: You can cancel for any reason and receive a full credit toward any future NAGA tournament. Cancel by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the tournament by logging into Smoothcomp and canceling your registration (how to cancel). Credits are valid for 2 years from the cancellation date.\nRefunds: As a general rule\, we do not issue refunds.\n\nNeed Help? \nFor Smoothcomp account\, registration\, weight class\, or academy questions\, start with the Smoothcomp knowledge base. For tournament-specific questions\, contact NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. For password issues\, contact support@smoothcomp.com. \nAdding Extra Youth Divisions \nChildren and teens can add one higher weight class or one older age group per division type (no-gi or gi)\, for a maximum of 4 divisions. Smoothcomp doesn’t allow this\, so NAGA adds it manually. Requests must be made by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the tournament. Competitors cannot enter multiple skill levels. The extra divisions are $35 each. \nExample: a beginner 11-year-old weighing 85 lbs. could add the 90–99.9 lb. weight class OR the 12–13 age category (not both)\, but not the intermediate skill level. They can do this for no-gi\, gi\, or both\, or go up in weight for one and up in age for the other. \nTo request an extra division\, call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with: \n\nthe tournament\nthe competitor’s name\nup age or up weight\nno-gi\, gi\, or both\nyour email address (if calling)\n\nNAGA will email you an invoice with a payment link. Once paid\, we’ll add the competitor to the additional division(s). \n  \n									Prizes\n					\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision\nAward for Winning Division\nNote\n\n\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Novice\, Beginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced\nKids Championship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Non-Expert\nCustom Gold Medal\nNovice\, Beginner\, Intermediate skill levels\n\n\n\n\nAdult White and Blue Belt\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Novice/Beginner Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Intermediate Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert Absolute\nChampionship Belt + Cash Prize\nRead about cash prize eligibility and amounts on this page.\n\n\n\n\nAdult White Belt Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Blue Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\n\n\nAll Second Place Grapplers\nCustom Silver Medal\n \n\n\nAll Third Place Grapplers\nCustom Bronze Medal\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChampionship Belts \nNAGA awards large championship belts to the champions of every Expert division in all age groups (Children\, Teen\, Adult\, Master\, Director\, and Executive). Winners of the Absolute Intermediate\, Absolute Expert\, Absolute Blue Belt\, and Absolute Purple Belt/Brown/Black divisions also receive these belts\, whether or not they won a belt in their weight class division. Each competitor is limited to one belt per tournament for division wins. The quality and appearance of this award are unmatched. \n \n  \nChildren’s Championship Belts \nNAGA awards children-sized championship belts to all non-Expert children and teens (17 & under) who win 1st place in their division. Each competitor is limited to one championship belt per tournament. Children and teens (17 & under) who do not place 1st–3rd can request a competitor medal at the front desk or award area at no charge. \n  \n \nCustom Medals \nNAGA awards custom gold medals to non-Expert adult division champions. Silver and bronze medals go to all 2nd and 3rd place winners. \n \nTeam Championship Awards \nNAGA awards custom plates to the winners of the Adult Overall Team Championship\, Adult No-Gi Team Championship\, Adult Gi Team Championship\, and Kids & Teens Team Championship. \nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions. To be eligible\, a competitor must enter both their weight class division and the Absolute division. The prize is based on the number of competitors entered at the start of the division: \n\n0–3 competitors: no prize awarded\n4–7 competitors: $250\n8–11 competitors: $500\n12–15 competitors: $750\n16 or more competitors: $1\,000\n\nNotes: \n\nSome tournaments may have a Master Expert Absolute division. It is not eligible for prize money.\nAll Absolute divisions are single elimination.\n\n  \n									Schedule\n					Friday Night Weigh-In Time and LocationAll competitors can weigh-in the night before the tournament. The Friday weigh-in takes place at the venue from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. \nCompetitors are given a one pound allowance\, do not need to wear their gi when weighing in\, and only need to weigh-in once. \nCheck-In TimesIn order to run the tournament efficiently\, it is important that competitors are checked-in and weighed-in by the times listed below. Competitors who arrive after the listed times may not be allowed to compete and will be given a credit to be used at a future tournament.  \n\nYouths (17 & under): On Saturday\, youth competitors who did not weigh-in on Friday\, need to be checked-in and weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If you weighed-in on Friday\, you need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes before your estimated division start time.\nAdults (18 & over): Adult competitors need to be checked-in and weighed-in at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled division start time.\nOn the Thursday night before the tournament\, the brackets will be posted on Smoothcomp. Your estimated division(s) start time can be found at that time. Please note that the schedule is dynamic and constantly updating. Be sure to check the brackets often. If you are in a bracket by yourself\, check-in with the bracketing official at the event to go over your options.\n\n  \nWhat to do When You Get to the TournamentDoors open on Saturday at 8:00AM. When you arrive at the tournament\, you will go to the NAGA front desk to collect your registration cards and any spectator passes you purchased. \nNext\, you will go to the weigh-in station. After weighing in\, you will proceed to the Referee Interview table. The referee will make sure you are in the correct division and all your information is correct. They will then approve you (check you in) in Smoothcomp. You must speak with a referee after weighing in. If not\, you will not be confirmed in the system and will be removed from any brackets you are entered. You will be able to check your estimated match start time and mat assignment by logging into your Smoothcomp account at the tournament. For instructions on how to do this\, visit HERE. \nSpectator tickets can be purchased at the front desk.  \nWeigh-In Friday or SaturdayThe weigh-ins will take place at the tournament venue.  Adults\, please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. You do not wear your gi when weighing in. You are given a one pound allowance. You only need to weigh-in once. If you have any questions contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. \nFriday (2/12/27) Weigh-In (Optional) – The Friday weigh-in is open to all competitors. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. \nSaturday (2/13/27) Weigh-In – Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM.  Youths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If a youth already weighed in\, they need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their estimated division start time. Adults\, please check-in and weigh-in at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled division start time. \nSaturday Division Schedule (Doors Open 8:00 AM)Children and teen no-gi brackets are the first divisions of the day. These begin at approximately 10:00AM. Children and teen gi divisions will follow the no-gi divisions. \nAdult no-gi divisions are next\, followed by adult no-gi absolute\, adult gi\, then adult gi absolute. For some tournaments\, this order may change (typically no-gi absolute going first). Check the brackets for confirmation of division order. \nPlease check Smoothcomp the night before the tournament and periodically throughout tournament day. The schedule is dynamic and constantly changing (division start times starting earlier and later). Divisions are sometimes moved to another ring to help keep the flow of the tournament moving smoothly. To check you estimated division start time on Smoothcomp\, follow these directions CHECK DIVISION START TIME. There are QR codes at the tournament you or your friends/family can scan to look up brackets. There are NO REFUNDS given to those who have to leave early. \nYouths (17 years & under) No-Gi & Gi Competition \n\nYouths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.\nIf a youth weighed-in on Friday and does not see themselves in a bracket when they are released on Thursday night\, please arrive by 9:30AM so we can work to get you into a division.\nYouth final bracketing takes place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. \nYouth No-Gi Divisions – Estimated Start Time is 10:00 AM\nYouth Gi Divisions – These follow the no-gi divisions. Check the Smoothcomp website that day for division start times.\n\nAdult No-Gi & Gi Order of Divisions (typical order\, may be altered based on tournament needs) \n\nWomen Divisions (No-Gi goes first followed by Gi)\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Intermediate\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Novice\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Intermediate and Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Novice/Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Blue Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive White Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Absolute Gi Divisions\n\n									Divisions\n					No-Gi and Gi (BJJ) DivisionsNAGA tournaments have both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions for men\, women\, children and teens. No-gi divisions follow NAGA’s unique rules and point system. Gi divisions follow traditional BJJ rules and scoring (with some minor differences). The rules for NAGA no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions can be found here. \nAge\, Weight\, and Skill LevelsListed below are the age categories. For each age category\, weight classes and skill levels are listed. If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page\, email info@nagafighter.com\, or call 860-537-3686. When calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nAge Categories \n\nChildren (5 years of age and under\, 6-7 years of age\, 8-9 years of age\, 10-11 years of age\, 12-13 years of age)\nTeens (14-15 years of age\, 16-17 years of age)\nAdult (18-29 years of age)\nMaster (30-39 years of age)\nDirector (40-49 years of age)\nExecutive (50 years of age and older)\n\nChildren (13 & Under) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n39.9 lbs. & under\n40-49.9 lbs.\n50-59.9 lbs.\n60-69.9 lbs.\n70-79.9 lbs.\n80-89.9 lbs.\n90-99.9 lbs.\n100-109.9 lbs.\n110-124.9 lbs.\n125-139.9 lbs.\n140-154.9 lbs.\n155-169.9 lbs.\n170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)\n\n\nNOVICE (No Submissions Allowed) – 6 months & under of grappling experience. ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions.  NO yellow\, orange\, or green belts allowed in BEGINNER Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green belts allowed in INTERMEDIATE Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience.  No belt restrictions for kids.\n\nTeen (14 – 17 Years Old) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n99.9 lbs. & under\n100-114.9 lbs.\n115-129.9 lbs.\n130-144.9 lbs.\n145-159.9 lbs.\n160-179.9 lbs.\n180-199.9 lbs.\n200 & over lbs.\n\n\nNOVICE (With Submissions) – 6 months & under of grappling experience.  ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions. NO yellow\, orange\, green or blue belts allowed in Beginner Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience.  ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green or blue belts allowed in Intermediate Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience. Blue belts must do expert. No purple belts\, they must compete as an adult.\n\nThe belt levels referenced are based on the BJJ belt system. When choosing the experience of your child or teen\, please consider numerous factors: how long they have trained\, how often they train\, their BJJ belt rank\, how naturally talented they are in the sport\, athleticism in other sports\, and how they do against teammates. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level. NAGA has the right to alter a competitor’s division placement after the competitor interview at the tournament. \nIf a competitor has won the same skill level multiple times at NAGA (and to include the equivalent skill level at other tournaments)\, they may need to move up a skill level. Contact us if your competitor meets these criteria\, and you need assistance selecting their skill level. \nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nCompetitors cannot do two different skill levels i.e. No-Gi Beginner then Gi Intermediate. \nDivision MergingAt times\, especially with children & teens\, it is necessary to place competitors into a division for which they did not register. This may be due to them being in the bracket by themselves\, it may only have them and a teammate\, etc. Competitors are asked to answer a few questions during the registration process to help place them into a new division. At times\, due to the pool of competitors\, we may need to place them into a division for which they may have answered “no” to this type of move. Whenever a competitor is moved\, we will place a note in their registration that describes the move that was made. Please contact us or speak with us at the event if there are any concerns. If you decide you do not want to compete in the division you were moved into\, you can receive a full credit for a future event by canceling your registration through the Smoothcomp website\, or contacting us. \nYouth Notes \n\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nNon-expert winners are awarded a children’s championship belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nChildren (13 & under) Novice divisions do not allow submissions. Winners are determined by who is ahead in points (takedowns\, position\, guard passing\, etc.) at the end of the match.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level.\nWhenever possible\, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus)\, and in the same weight class. Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older or heavier. When checking in at the tournament\, if a youth was moved outside of their division\, they will be notified\, and asked to approve the change. Notes will also be placed in their Smoothcomp registration.\nIf there are 2 or more girls in a division\, we will create a separate division for the girls. If not\, the female competitor will be given the option to compete with the male competitors.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will work to get you into a division (different age\, weight\, or skill).  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\nMale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nFlyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.\nSuper-Heavyweight – 225-249.9 lbs.\nUltra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over\n\nFemale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nSub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under\nAtomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.\nStrawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.\nFlyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200 lbs. & over\n\nAdult No-Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nNovice – 6 months & under of grappling experience\nBeginner – 6 months to 2 years of grappling experience\nIntermediate – 2 to 5 years of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ blue belt\, you must enter at least Intermediate)\nExpert – 5 years & over of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ purple\, brown or black belt\, you must enter Expert)\n\nAdult Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nWhite (no college wrestlers allowed)\nBlue\nPurple\nBrown\nBlack\n\nAdult Notes \n\nCompetitors who have any college wrestling experience cannot enter white belt.\nBlue belts must enter at least Intermediate No-Gi.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts must enter Expert No-Gi.\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. If a competitor wins their Intermediate or Expert weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts will be separated whenever there are two or more in a division.  Purple\, brown\, and black belt winners are awarded a championship belt.  If multiple divisions are won by a purple\, brown or black belt competitor\, only one belt is awarded. If a competitor wins their blue\, purple\, brown\, black weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level (example: cannot do Beginner and Intermediate).\nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.).\nAdult competitors can compete in a lower age category rather than the category they qualify for i.e. Master competes in Adult\, Director competes in Master or Adult.\nAdult competitors can compete in multiple age groups\, their actual age group\, and a lower age group. For example\, a 32-year-old Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is considered two divisions\, please register accordingly.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will place you into a different (age\, weight\, skill) division.  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\n									Travel\n					Venue Address\nGary D. Weikel Event Center\n14405 179th Ave SE\nMonroe\, WA 98272 \nHotel\nNAGA has partnered with Stay22 to help get you the best lodging prices near the venue.
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SUMMARY:Charlotte Grappling & BJJ Championship – Hickory\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Information\n									Registration\n									Prizes\n									Schedule\n									Divisions\n									Travel\n							\n			\n									Tournament Information\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nTwo Matches Guaranteed \nEvery competitor gets at least two matches per division (barring injury or opponent withdrawal). \n\n2-person divisions: best 2-out-of-3\n3-person divisions: round robin\n4+ person divisions: competitors who lose their first match move to a third-place bracket and compete again at no extra cost\n\nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions\, up to $1\,000 depending on the number of entrants. See the Prizes tab for eligibility and amounts. \nQuestions? \nMost answers are on our FAQ Page and Smoothcomp’s Support Page. You can also reach NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. \nGet Your Grappling Gear at the Tournament \nNAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear in children’s and adult sizes for men and women: board shorts\, gi bags\, rash guards\, t-shirts\, hats\, gi hoodies\, patches\, skull caps\, stickers\, dog tags\, and more. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (see Registration for accepted cards). \nCome Join Our Team \nNAGA runs over 100 tournaments a year around the world\, and we’re always looking for staff. To become a referee\, complete the Referee Application. We also need ring coordinators\, security\, weigh-in\, and awards staff. If you’re not competing and would like to work this event\, email info@nagafighter.com and tell us which tournament. \n									Registration\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nHow Registration Works \nNAGA uses Smoothcomp to register competitors and generate brackets. If you’ve competed in a Smoothcomp tournament before\, log in with your existing account. If not\, create an account first\, then register for this tournament. Brackets are posted Thursday night. There you can see your estimated division start time and mat assignment\, and after the event you can see individual and team results. \nIf you aren’t placed in a bracket\, we likely need to speak with you first. Check your registration for a note. \nRegistration Deadline \nRegister and pay online by the end of Friday’s weigh-in. We do not accept registrations on the day of the event\, or in person at the tournament. \nFamily Discount \nSave $35 for each additional family member competing in the same tournament (2 members: $35 off; 3: $70; 4: $105; and so on). The discount applies to competitors only\, not spectators. \nRegister and pay for each competitor separately in Smoothcomp. Then call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with each competitor’s name and the tournament. We’ll refund the discount to your original form of payment. \nSpectators \nInfants are free. Children 12 & under are $10. All other spectators are $20. Tickets are available online or at the door. \nPayment at the Event \nSpectator tickets and merchandise can be purchased in person with cash or Visa\, MasterCard\, or Discover. American Express is not accepted. \nTeam Names \nCheck with your instructor before registering so you use the correct team name. This ensures team awards are given out accurately. If you used the wrong name\, update it in your Smoothcomp profile for future tournaments. To fix it for this tournament\, email info@nagafighter.com or see us at the event\, since NAGA must change it manually. \nChanging Your Weight Class or Skill Level \nIf your weight changed or you entered it incorrectly\, you can update your division in your Smoothcomp account. \nTransgender Competitors \nCompetitors are required to register and compete in the division corresponding to their biological sex as assigned at birth. For help registering\, contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. The NAGA Transgender Policy is available here. \nCredit / Refund Policy \n\nCredits: You can cancel for any reason and receive a full credit toward any future NAGA tournament. Cancel by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the tournament by logging into Smoothcomp and canceling your registration (how to cancel). Credits are valid for 2 years from the cancellation date.\nRefunds: As a general rule\, we do not issue refunds.\n\nNeed Help? \nFor Smoothcomp account\, registration\, weight class\, or academy questions\, start with the Smoothcomp knowledge base. For tournament-specific questions\, contact NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. For password issues\, contact support@smoothcomp.com. \nAdding Extra Youth Divisions \nChildren and teens can add one higher weight class or one older age group per division type (no-gi or gi)\, for a maximum of 4 divisions. Smoothcomp doesn’t allow this\, so NAGA adds it manually. Requests must be made by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the tournament. Competitors cannot enter multiple skill levels. The extra divisions are $35 each. \nExample: a beginner 11-year-old weighing 85 lbs. could add the 90–99.9 lb. weight class OR the 12–13 age category (not both)\, but not the intermediate skill level. They can do this for no-gi\, gi\, or both\, or go up in weight for one and up in age for the other. \nTo request an extra division\, call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with: \n\nthe tournament\nthe competitor’s name\nup age or up weight\nno-gi\, gi\, or both\nyour email address (if calling)\n\nNAGA will email you an invoice with a payment link. Once paid\, we’ll add the competitor to the additional division(s). \n  \n									Prizes\n					\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision\nAward for Winning Division\nNote\n\n\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Novice\, Beginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced\nKids Championship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Non-Expert\nCustom Gold Medal\nNovice\, Beginner\, Intermediate skill levels\n\n\n\n\nAdult White and Blue Belt\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Novice/Beginner Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Intermediate Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert Absolute\nChampionship Belt + Cash Prize\nRead about cash prize eligibility and amounts on this page.\n\n\n\n\nAdult White Belt Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Blue Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\n\n\nAll Second Place Grapplers\nCustom Silver Medal\n \n\n\nAll Third Place Grapplers\nCustom Bronze Medal\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChampionship Belts \nNAGA awards large championship belts to the champions of every Expert division in all age groups (Children\, Teen\, Adult\, Master\, Director\, and Executive). Winners of the Absolute Intermediate\, Absolute Expert\, Absolute Blue Belt\, and Absolute Purple Belt/Brown/Black divisions also receive these belts\, whether or not they won a belt in their weight class division. Each competitor is limited to one belt per tournament for division wins. The quality and appearance of this award are unmatched. \n \n  \nChildren’s Championship Belts \nNAGA awards children-sized championship belts to all non-Expert children and teens (17 & under) who win 1st place in their division. Each competitor is limited to one championship belt per tournament. Children and teens (17 & under) who do not place 1st–3rd can request a competitor medal at the front desk or award area at no charge. \n  \n \nCustom Medals \nNAGA awards custom gold medals to non-Expert adult division champions. Silver and bronze medals go to all 2nd and 3rd place winners. \n \nTeam Championship Awards \nNAGA awards custom plates to the winners of the Adult Overall Team Championship\, Adult No-Gi Team Championship\, Adult Gi Team Championship\, and Kids & Teens Team Championship. \nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions. To be eligible\, a competitor must enter both their weight class division and the Absolute division. The prize is based on the number of competitors entered at the start of the division: \n\n0–3 competitors: no prize awarded\n4–7 competitors: $250\n8–11 competitors: $500\n12–15 competitors: $750\n16 or more competitors: $1\,000\n\nNotes: \n\nSome tournaments may have a Master Expert Absolute division. It is not eligible for prize money.\nAll Absolute divisions are single elimination.\n\n  \n									Schedule\n					Friday Night Weigh-In Time and LocationAll competitors can weigh-in the night before the tournament. The Friday weigh-in takes place at the venue from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. \nCompetitors are given a one pound allowance\, do not need to wear their gi when weighing in\, and only need to weigh-in once. \nCheck-In TimesIn order to run the tournament efficiently\, it is important that competitors are checked-in and weighed-in by the times listed below. Competitors who arrive after the listed times may not be allowed to compete and will be given a credit to be used at a future tournament.  \n\nYouths (17 & under): On Saturday\, youth competitors who did not weigh-in on Friday\, need to be checked-in and weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If you weighed-in on Friday\, you need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes before your estimated division start time.\nAdults (18 & over): Adult competitors need to be checked-in and weighed-in at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled division start time.\nOn the Thursday night before the tournament\, the brackets will be posted on Smoothcomp. Your estimated division(s) start time can be found at that time. Please note that the schedule is dynamic and constantly updating. Be sure to check the brackets often. If you are in a bracket by yourself\, check-in with the bracketing official at the event to go over your options.\n\n  \nWhat to do When You Get to the TournamentDoors open on Saturday at 8:00AM. When you arrive at the tournament\, you will go to the NAGA front desk to collect your registration cards and any spectator passes you purchased. \nNext\, you will go to the weigh-in station. After weighing in\, you will proceed to the Referee Interview table. The referee will make sure you are in the correct division and all your information is correct. They will then approve you (check you in) in Smoothcomp. You must speak with a referee after weighing in. If not\, you will not be confirmed in the system and will be removed from any brackets you are entered. You will be able to check your estimated match start time and mat assignment by logging into your Smoothcomp account at the tournament. For instructions on how to do this\, visit HERE. \nSpectator tickets can be purchased at the front desk.  \nWeigh-In Friday or SaturdayThe weigh-ins will take place at the tournament venue.  Adults\, please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. You do not wear your gi when weighing in. You are given a one pound allowance. You only need to weigh-in once. If you have any questions contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. \nFriday (2/12/27) Weigh-In (Optional) – The Friday weigh-in is open to all competitors. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. \nSaturday (2/13/27) Weigh-In – Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM.  Youths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If a youth already weighed in\, they need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their estimated division start time. Adults\, please check-in and weigh-in at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled division start time. \nSaturday Division Schedule (Doors Open 8:00 AM)Children and teen no-gi brackets are the first divisions of the day. These begin at approximately 10:00AM. Children and teen gi divisions will follow the no-gi divisions. \nAdult no-gi divisions are next\, followed by adult no-gi absolute\, adult gi\, then adult gi absolute. For some tournaments\, this order may change (typically no-gi absolute going first). Check the brackets for confirmation of division order. \nPlease check Smoothcomp the night before the tournament and periodically throughout tournament day. The schedule is dynamic and constantly changing (division start times starting earlier and later). Divisions are sometimes moved to another ring to help keep the flow of the tournament moving smoothly. To check you estimated division start time on Smoothcomp\, follow these directions CHECK DIVISION START TIME. There are QR codes at the tournament you or your friends/family can scan to look up brackets. There are NO REFUNDS given to those who have to leave early. \nYouths (17 years & under) No-Gi & Gi Competition \n\nYouths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.\nIf a youth weighed-in on Friday and does not see themselves in a bracket when they are released on Thursday night\, please arrive by 9:30AM so we can work to get you into a division.\nYouth final bracketing takes place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. \nYouth No-Gi Divisions – Estimated Start Time is 10:00 AM\nYouth Gi Divisions – These follow the no-gi divisions. Check the Smoothcomp website that day for division start times.\n\nAdult No-Gi & Gi Order of Divisions (typical order\, may be altered based on tournament needs) \n\nWomen Divisions (No-Gi goes first followed by Gi)\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Intermediate\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Novice\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Intermediate and Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Novice/Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Blue Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive White Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Absolute Gi Divisions\n\n									Divisions\n					No-Gi and Gi (BJJ) DivisionsNAGA tournaments have both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions for men\, women\, children and teens. No-gi divisions follow NAGA’s unique rules and point system. Gi divisions follow traditional BJJ rules and scoring (with some minor differences). The rules for NAGA no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions can be found here. \nAge\, Weight\, and Skill LevelsListed below are the age categories. For each age category\, weight classes and skill levels are listed. If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page\, email info@nagafighter.com\, or call 860-537-3686. When calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nAge Categories \n\nChildren (5 years of age and under\, 6-7 years of age\, 8-9 years of age\, 10-11 years of age\, 12-13 years of age)\nTeens (14-15 years of age\, 16-17 years of age)\nAdult (18-29 years of age)\nMaster (30-39 years of age)\nDirector (40-49 years of age)\nExecutive (50 years of age and older)\n\nChildren (13 & Under) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n39.9 lbs. & under\n40-49.9 lbs.\n50-59.9 lbs.\n60-69.9 lbs.\n70-79.9 lbs.\n80-89.9 lbs.\n90-99.9 lbs.\n100-109.9 lbs.\n110-124.9 lbs.\n125-139.9 lbs.\n140-154.9 lbs.\n155-169.9 lbs.\n170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)\n\n\nNOVICE (No Submissions Allowed) – 6 months & under of grappling experience. ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions.  NO yellow\, orange\, or green belts allowed in BEGINNER Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green belts allowed in INTERMEDIATE Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience.  No belt restrictions for kids.\n\nTeen (14 – 17 Years Old) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n99.9 lbs. & under\n100-114.9 lbs.\n115-129.9 lbs.\n130-144.9 lbs.\n145-159.9 lbs.\n160-179.9 lbs.\n180-199.9 lbs.\n200 & over lbs.\n\n\nNOVICE (With Submissions) – 6 months & under of grappling experience.  ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions. NO yellow\, orange\, green or blue belts allowed in Beginner Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience.  ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green or blue belts allowed in Intermediate Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience. Blue belts must do expert. No purple belts\, they must compete as an adult.\n\nThe belt levels referenced are based on the BJJ belt system. When choosing the experience of your child or teen\, please consider numerous factors: how long they have trained\, how often they train\, their BJJ belt rank\, how naturally talented they are in the sport\, athleticism in other sports\, and how they do against teammates. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level. NAGA has the right to alter a competitor’s division placement after the competitor interview at the tournament. \nIf a competitor has won the same skill level multiple times at NAGA (and to include the equivalent skill level at other tournaments)\, they may need to move up a skill level. Contact us if your competitor meets these criteria\, and you need assistance selecting their skill level. \nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nCompetitors cannot do two different skill levels i.e. No-Gi Beginner then Gi Intermediate. \nDivision MergingAt times\, especially with children & teens\, it is necessary to place competitors into a division for which they did not register. This may be due to them being in the bracket by themselves\, it may only have them and a teammate\, etc. Competitors are asked to answer a few questions during the registration process to help place them into a new division. At times\, due to the pool of competitors\, we may need to place them into a division for which they may have answered “no” to this type of move. Whenever a competitor is moved\, we will place a note in their registration that describes the move that was made. Please contact us or speak with us at the event if there are any concerns. If you decide you do not want to compete in the division you were moved into\, you can receive a full credit for a future event by canceling your registration through the Smoothcomp website\, or contacting us. \nYouth Notes \n\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nNon-expert winners are awarded a children’s championship belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nChildren (13 & under) Novice divisions do not allow submissions. Winners are determined by who is ahead in points (takedowns\, position\, guard passing\, etc.) at the end of the match.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level.\nWhenever possible\, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus)\, and in the same weight class. Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older or heavier. When checking in at the tournament\, if a youth was moved outside of their division\, they will be notified\, and asked to approve the change. Notes will also be placed in their Smoothcomp registration.\nIf there are 2 or more girls in a division\, we will create a separate division for the girls. If not\, the female competitor will be given the option to compete with the male competitors.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will work to get you into a division (different age\, weight\, or skill).  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\nMale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nFlyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.\nSuper-Heavyweight – 225-249.9 lbs.\nUltra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over\n\nFemale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nSub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under\nAtomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.\nStrawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.\nFlyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200 lbs. & over\n\nAdult No-Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nNovice – 6 months & under of grappling experience\nBeginner – 6 months to 2 years of grappling experience\nIntermediate – 2 to 5 years of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ blue belt\, you must enter at least Intermediate)\nExpert – 5 years & over of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ purple\, brown or black belt\, you must enter Expert)\n\nAdult Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nWhite (no college wrestlers allowed)\nBlue\nPurple\nBrown\nBlack\n\nAdult Notes \n\nCompetitors who have any college wrestling experience cannot enter white belt.\nBlue belts must enter at least Intermediate No-Gi.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts must enter Expert No-Gi.\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. If a competitor wins their Intermediate or Expert weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts will be separated whenever there are two or more in a division.  Purple\, brown\, and black belt winners are awarded a championship belt.  If multiple divisions are won by a purple\, brown or black belt competitor\, only one belt is awarded. If a competitor wins their blue\, purple\, brown\, black weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level (example: cannot do Beginner and Intermediate).\nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.).\nAdult competitors can compete in a lower age category rather than the category they qualify for i.e. Master competes in Adult\, Director competes in Master or Adult.\nAdult competitors can compete in multiple age groups\, their actual age group\, and a lower age group. For example\, a 32-year-old Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is considered two divisions\, please register accordingly.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will place you into a different (age\, weight\, skill) division.  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\n									Travel\n					Venue Address\nGary D. Weikel Event Center\n14405 179th Ave SE\nMonroe\, WA 98272 \nHotel\nNAGA has partnered with Stay22 to help get you the best lodging prices near the venue.
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SUMMARY:Fort Myers Grappling & BJJ Championship – Fort Myers\, FL
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Information\n									Registration\n									Prizes\n									Schedule\n									Divisions\n									Travel\n							\n			\n									Tournament Information\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nTwo Matches Guaranteed \nEvery competitor gets at least two matches per division (barring injury or opponent withdrawal). \n\n2-person divisions: best 2-out-of-3\n3-person divisions: round robin\n4+ person divisions: competitors who lose their first match move to a third-place bracket and compete again at no extra cost\n\nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions\, up to $1\,000 depending on the number of entrants. See the Prizes tab for eligibility and amounts. \nQuestions? \nMost answers are on our FAQ Page and Smoothcomp’s Support Page. You can also reach NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. \nGet Your Grappling Gear at the Tournament \nNAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear in children’s and adult sizes for men and women: board shorts\, gi bags\, rash guards\, t-shirts\, hats\, gi hoodies\, patches\, skull caps\, stickers\, dog tags\, and more. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (see Registration for accepted cards). \nCome Join Our Team \nNAGA runs over 100 tournaments a year around the world\, and we’re always looking for staff. To become a referee\, complete the Referee Application. We also need ring coordinators\, security\, weigh-in\, and awards staff. If you’re not competing and would like to work this event\, email info@nagafighter.com and tell us which tournament. \n									Registration\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nHow Registration Works \nNAGA uses Smoothcomp to register competitors and generate brackets. If you’ve competed in a Smoothcomp tournament before\, log in with your existing account. If not\, create an account first\, then register for this tournament. Brackets are posted Thursday night. There you can see your estimated division start time and mat assignment\, and after the event you can see individual and team results. \nIf you aren’t placed in a bracket\, we likely need to speak with you first. Check your registration for a note. \nRegistration Deadline \nRegister and pay online by the end of Friday’s weigh-in. We do not accept registrations on the day of the event\, or in person at the tournament. \nFamily Discount \nSave $35 for each additional family member competing in the same tournament (2 members: $35 off; 3: $70; 4: $105; and so on). The discount applies to competitors only\, not spectators. \nRegister and pay for each competitor separately in Smoothcomp. Then call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with each competitor’s name and the tournament. We’ll refund the discount to your original form of payment. \nSpectators \nInfants are free. Children 12 & under are $10. All other spectators are $20. Tickets are available online or at the door. \nPayment at the Event \nSpectator tickets and merchandise can be purchased in person with cash or Visa\, MasterCard\, or Discover. American Express is not accepted. \nTeam Names \nCheck with your instructor before registering so you use the correct team name. This ensures team awards are given out accurately. If you used the wrong name\, update it in your Smoothcomp profile for future tournaments. To fix it for this tournament\, email info@nagafighter.com or see us at the event\, since NAGA must change it manually. \nChanging Your Weight Class or Skill Level \nIf your weight changed or you entered it incorrectly\, you can update your division in your Smoothcomp account. \nTransgender Competitors \nCompetitors are required to register and compete in the division corresponding to their biological sex as assigned at birth. For help registering\, contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. The NAGA Transgender Policy is available here. \nCredit / Refund Policy \n\nCredits: You can cancel for any reason and receive a full credit toward any future NAGA tournament. Cancel by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the tournament by logging into Smoothcomp and canceling your registration (how to cancel). Credits are valid for 2 years from the cancellation date.\nRefunds: As a general rule\, we do not issue refunds.\n\nNeed Help? \nFor Smoothcomp account\, registration\, weight class\, or academy questions\, start with the Smoothcomp knowledge base. For tournament-specific questions\, contact NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. For password issues\, contact support@smoothcomp.com. \nAdding Extra Youth Divisions \nChildren and teens can add one higher weight class or one older age group per division type (no-gi or gi)\, for a maximum of 4 divisions. Smoothcomp doesn’t allow this\, so NAGA adds it manually. Requests must be made by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the tournament. Competitors cannot enter multiple skill levels. The extra divisions are $35 each. \nExample: a beginner 11-year-old weighing 85 lbs. could add the 90–99.9 lb. weight class OR the 12–13 age category (not both)\, but not the intermediate skill level. They can do this for no-gi\, gi\, or both\, or go up in weight for one and up in age for the other. \nTo request an extra division\, call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with: \n\nthe tournament\nthe competitor’s name\nup age or up weight\nno-gi\, gi\, or both\nyour email address (if calling)\n\nNAGA will email you an invoice with a payment link. Once paid\, we’ll add the competitor to the additional division(s). \n  \n									Prizes\n					\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision\nAward for Winning Division\nNote\n\n\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Novice\, Beginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced\nKids Championship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Non-Expert\nCustom Gold Medal\nNovice\, Beginner\, Intermediate skill levels\n\n\n\n\nAdult White and Blue Belt\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Novice/Beginner Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Intermediate Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert Absolute\nChampionship Belt + Cash Prize\nRead about cash prize eligibility and amounts on this page.\n\n\n\n\nAdult White Belt Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Blue Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\n\n\nAll Second Place Grapplers\nCustom Silver Medal\n \n\n\nAll Third Place Grapplers\nCustom Bronze Medal\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChampionship Belts \nNAGA awards large championship belts to the champions of every Expert division in all age groups (Children\, Teen\, Adult\, Master\, Director\, and Executive). Winners of the Absolute Intermediate\, Absolute Expert\, Absolute Blue Belt\, and Absolute Purple Belt/Brown/Black divisions also receive these belts\, whether or not they won a belt in their weight class division. Each competitor is limited to one belt per tournament for division wins. The quality and appearance of this award are unmatched. \n \n  \nChildren’s Championship Belts \nNAGA awards children-sized championship belts to all non-Expert children and teens (17 & under) who win 1st place in their division. Each competitor is limited to one championship belt per tournament. Children and teens (17 & under) who do not place 1st–3rd can request a competitor medal at the front desk or award area at no charge. \n  \n \nCustom Medals \nNAGA awards custom gold medals to non-Expert adult division champions. Silver and bronze medals go to all 2nd and 3rd place winners. \n \nTeam Championship Awards \nNAGA awards custom plates to the winners of the Adult Overall Team Championship\, Adult No-Gi Team Championship\, Adult Gi Team Championship\, and Kids & Teens Team Championship. \nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions. To be eligible\, a competitor must enter both their weight class division and the Absolute division. The prize is based on the number of competitors entered at the start of the division: \n\n0–3 competitors: no prize awarded\n4–7 competitors: $250\n8–11 competitors: $500\n12–15 competitors: $750\n16 or more competitors: $1\,000\n\nNotes: \n\nSome tournaments may have a Master Expert Absolute division. It is not eligible for prize money.\nAll Absolute divisions are single elimination.\n\n  \n									Schedule\n					Friday Night Weigh-In Time and LocationAll competitors can weigh-in the night before the tournament. The Friday weigh-in takes place at the venue from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. \nCompetitors are given a one pound allowance\, do not need to wear their gi when weighing in\, and only need to weigh-in once. \nCheck-In TimesIn order to run the tournament efficiently\, it is important that competitors are checked-in and weighed-in by the times listed below. Competitors who arrive after the listed times may not be allowed to compete and will be given a credit to be used at a future tournament.  \n\nYouths (17 & under): On Saturday\, youth competitors who did not weigh-in on Friday\, need to be checked-in and weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If you weighed-in on Friday\, you need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes before your estimated division start time.\nAdults (18 & over): Adult competitors need to be checked-in and weighed-in at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled division start time.\nOn the Thursday night before the tournament\, the brackets will be posted on Smoothcomp. Your estimated division(s) start time can be found at that time. Please note that the schedule is dynamic and constantly updating. Be sure to check the brackets often. If you are in a bracket by yourself\, check-in with the bracketing official at the event to go over your options.\n\n  \nWhat to do When You Get to the TournamentDoors open on Saturday at 8:00AM. When you arrive at the tournament\, you will go to the NAGA front desk to collect your registration cards and any spectator passes you purchased. \nNext\, you will go to the weigh-in station. After weighing in\, you will proceed to the Referee Interview table. The referee will make sure you are in the correct division and all your information is correct. They will then approve you (check you in) in Smoothcomp. You must speak with a referee after weighing in. If not\, you will not be confirmed in the system and will be removed from any brackets you are entered. You will be able to check your estimated match start time and mat assignment by logging into your Smoothcomp account at the tournament. For instructions on how to do this\, visit HERE. \nSpectator tickets can be purchased at the front desk.  \nWeigh-In Friday or SaturdayThe weigh-ins will take place at the tournament venue.  Adults\, please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. You do not wear your gi when weighing in. You are given a one pound allowance. You only need to weigh-in once. If you have any questions contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. \nFriday (2/12/27) Weigh-In (Optional) – The Friday weigh-in is open to all competitors. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. \nSaturday (2/13/27) Weigh-In – Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM.  Youths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If a youth already weighed in\, they need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their estimated division start time. Adults\, please check-in and weigh-in at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled division start time. \nSaturday Division Schedule (Doors Open 8:00 AM)Children and teen no-gi brackets are the first divisions of the day. These begin at approximately 10:00AM. Children and teen gi divisions will follow the no-gi divisions. \nAdult no-gi divisions are next\, followed by adult no-gi absolute\, adult gi\, then adult gi absolute. For some tournaments\, this order may change (typically no-gi absolute going first). Check the brackets for confirmation of division order. \nPlease check Smoothcomp the night before the tournament and periodically throughout tournament day. The schedule is dynamic and constantly changing (division start times starting earlier and later). Divisions are sometimes moved to another ring to help keep the flow of the tournament moving smoothly. To check you estimated division start time on Smoothcomp\, follow these directions CHECK DIVISION START TIME. There are QR codes at the tournament you or your friends/family can scan to look up brackets. There are NO REFUNDS given to those who have to leave early. \nYouths (17 years & under) No-Gi & Gi Competition \n\nYouths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.\nIf a youth weighed-in on Friday and does not see themselves in a bracket when they are released on Thursday night\, please arrive by 9:30AM so we can work to get you into a division.\nYouth final bracketing takes place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. \nYouth No-Gi Divisions – Estimated Start Time is 10:00 AM\nYouth Gi Divisions – These follow the no-gi divisions. Check the Smoothcomp website that day for division start times.\n\nAdult No-Gi & Gi Order of Divisions (typical order\, may be altered based on tournament needs) \n\nWomen Divisions (No-Gi goes first followed by Gi)\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Intermediate\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Novice\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Intermediate and Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Novice/Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Blue Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive White Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Absolute Gi Divisions\n\n									Divisions\n					No-Gi and Gi (BJJ) DivisionsNAGA tournaments have both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions for men\, women\, children and teens. No-gi divisions follow NAGA’s unique rules and point system. Gi divisions follow traditional BJJ rules and scoring (with some minor differences). The rules for NAGA no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions can be found here. \nAge\, Weight\, and Skill LevelsListed below are the age categories. For each age category\, weight classes and skill levels are listed. If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page\, email info@nagafighter.com\, or call 860-537-3686. When calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nAge Categories \n\nChildren (5 years of age and under\, 6-7 years of age\, 8-9 years of age\, 10-11 years of age\, 12-13 years of age)\nTeens (14-15 years of age\, 16-17 years of age)\nAdult (18-29 years of age)\nMaster (30-39 years of age)\nDirector (40-49 years of age)\nExecutive (50 years of age and older)\n\nChildren (13 & Under) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n39.9 lbs. & under\n40-49.9 lbs.\n50-59.9 lbs.\n60-69.9 lbs.\n70-79.9 lbs.\n80-89.9 lbs.\n90-99.9 lbs.\n100-109.9 lbs.\n110-124.9 lbs.\n125-139.9 lbs.\n140-154.9 lbs.\n155-169.9 lbs.\n170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)\n\n\nNOVICE (No Submissions Allowed) – 6 months & under of grappling experience. ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions.  NO yellow\, orange\, or green belts allowed in BEGINNER Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green belts allowed in INTERMEDIATE Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience.  No belt restrictions for kids.\n\nTeen (14 – 17 Years Old) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n99.9 lbs. & under\n100-114.9 lbs.\n115-129.9 lbs.\n130-144.9 lbs.\n145-159.9 lbs.\n160-179.9 lbs.\n180-199.9 lbs.\n200 & over lbs.\n\n\nNOVICE (With Submissions) – 6 months & under of grappling experience.  ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions. NO yellow\, orange\, green or blue belts allowed in Beginner Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience.  ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green or blue belts allowed in Intermediate Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience. Blue belts must do expert. No purple belts\, they must compete as an adult.\n\nThe belt levels referenced are based on the BJJ belt system. When choosing the experience of your child or teen\, please consider numerous factors: how long they have trained\, how often they train\, their BJJ belt rank\, how naturally talented they are in the sport\, athleticism in other sports\, and how they do against teammates. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level. NAGA has the right to alter a competitor’s division placement after the competitor interview at the tournament. \nIf a competitor has won the same skill level multiple times at NAGA (and to include the equivalent skill level at other tournaments)\, they may need to move up a skill level. Contact us if your competitor meets these criteria\, and you need assistance selecting their skill level. \nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nCompetitors cannot do two different skill levels i.e. No-Gi Beginner then Gi Intermediate. \nDivision MergingAt times\, especially with children & teens\, it is necessary to place competitors into a division for which they did not register. This may be due to them being in the bracket by themselves\, it may only have them and a teammate\, etc. Competitors are asked to answer a few questions during the registration process to help place them into a new division. At times\, due to the pool of competitors\, we may need to place them into a division for which they may have answered “no” to this type of move. Whenever a competitor is moved\, we will place a note in their registration that describes the move that was made. Please contact us or speak with us at the event if there are any concerns. If you decide you do not want to compete in the division you were moved into\, you can receive a full credit for a future event by canceling your registration through the Smoothcomp website\, or contacting us. \nYouth Notes \n\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nNon-expert winners are awarded a children’s championship belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nChildren (13 & under) Novice divisions do not allow submissions. Winners are determined by who is ahead in points (takedowns\, position\, guard passing\, etc.) at the end of the match.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level.\nWhenever possible\, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus)\, and in the same weight class. Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older or heavier. When checking in at the tournament\, if a youth was moved outside of their division\, they will be notified\, and asked to approve the change. Notes will also be placed in their Smoothcomp registration.\nIf there are 2 or more girls in a division\, we will create a separate division for the girls. If not\, the female competitor will be given the option to compete with the male competitors.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will work to get you into a division (different age\, weight\, or skill).  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\nMale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nFlyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.\nSuper-Heavyweight – 225-249.9 lbs.\nUltra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over\n\nFemale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nSub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under\nAtomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.\nStrawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.\nFlyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200 lbs. & over\n\nAdult No-Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nNovice – 6 months & under of grappling experience\nBeginner – 6 months to 2 years of grappling experience\nIntermediate – 2 to 5 years of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ blue belt\, you must enter at least Intermediate)\nExpert – 5 years & over of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ purple\, brown or black belt\, you must enter Expert)\n\nAdult Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nWhite (no college wrestlers allowed)\nBlue\nPurple\nBrown\nBlack\n\nAdult Notes \n\nCompetitors who have any college wrestling experience cannot enter white belt.\nBlue belts must enter at least Intermediate No-Gi.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts must enter Expert No-Gi.\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. If a competitor wins their Intermediate or Expert weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts will be separated whenever there are two or more in a division.  Purple\, brown\, and black belt winners are awarded a championship belt.  If multiple divisions are won by a purple\, brown or black belt competitor\, only one belt is awarded. If a competitor wins their blue\, purple\, brown\, black weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level (example: cannot do Beginner and Intermediate).\nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.).\nAdult competitors can compete in a lower age category rather than the category they qualify for i.e. Master competes in Adult\, Director competes in Master or Adult.\nAdult competitors can compete in multiple age groups\, their actual age group\, and a lower age group. For example\, a 32-year-old Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is considered two divisions\, please register accordingly.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will place you into a different (age\, weight\, skill) division.  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\n									Travel\n					Venue Address\nGary D. Weikel Event Center\n14405 179th Ave SE\nMonroe\, WA 98272 \nHotel\nNAGA has partnered with Stay22 to help get you the best lodging prices near the venue.
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SUMMARY:Hawaii Grappling & BJJ Championship – Honolulu\, HI
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Information\n									Registration\n									Prizes\n									Schedule\n									Divisions\n									Travel\n							\n			\n									Tournament Information\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nTwo Matches Guaranteed \nEvery competitor gets at least two matches per division (barring injury or opponent withdrawal). \n\n2-person divisions: best 2-out-of-3\n3-person divisions: round robin\n4+ person divisions: competitors who lose their first match move to a third-place bracket and compete again at no extra cost\n\nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions\, up to $1\,000 depending on the number of entrants. See the Prizes tab for eligibility and amounts. \nQuestions? \nMost answers are on our FAQ Page and Smoothcomp’s Support Page. You can also reach NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. \nGet Your Grappling Gear at the Tournament \nNAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear in children’s and adult sizes for men and women: board shorts\, gi bags\, rash guards\, t-shirts\, hats\, gi hoodies\, patches\, skull caps\, stickers\, dog tags\, and more. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (see Registration for accepted cards). \nCome Join Our Team \nNAGA runs over 100 tournaments a year around the world\, and we’re always looking for staff. To become a referee\, complete the Referee Application. We also need ring coordinators\, security\, weigh-in\, and awards staff. If you’re not competing and would like to work this event\, email info@nagafighter.com and tell us which tournament. \n									Registration\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nHow Registration Works \nNAGA uses Smoothcomp to register competitors and generate brackets. If you’ve competed in a Smoothcomp tournament before\, log in with your existing account. If not\, create an account first\, then register for this tournament. Brackets are posted Thursday night. There you can see your estimated division start time and mat assignment\, and after the event you can see individual and team results. \nIf you aren’t placed in a bracket\, we likely need to speak with you first. Check your registration for a note. \nRegistration Deadline \nRegister and pay online by the end of Friday’s weigh-in. We do not accept registrations on the day of the event\, or in person at the tournament. \nFamily Discount \nSave $35 for each additional family member competing in the same tournament (2 members: $35 off; 3: $70; 4: $105; and so on). The discount applies to competitors only\, not spectators. \nRegister and pay for each competitor separately in Smoothcomp. Then call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with each competitor’s name and the tournament. We’ll refund the discount to your original form of payment. \nSpectators \nInfants are free. Children 12 & under are $10. All other spectators are $20. Tickets are available online or at the door. \nPayment at the Event \nSpectator tickets and merchandise can be purchased in person with cash or Visa\, MasterCard\, or Discover. American Express is not accepted. \nTeam Names \nCheck with your instructor before registering so you use the correct team name. This ensures team awards are given out accurately. If you used the wrong name\, update it in your Smoothcomp profile for future tournaments. To fix it for this tournament\, email info@nagafighter.com or see us at the event\, since NAGA must change it manually. \nChanging Your Weight Class or Skill Level \nIf your weight changed or you entered it incorrectly\, you can update your division in your Smoothcomp account. \nTransgender Competitors \nCompetitors are required to register and compete in the division corresponding to their biological sex as assigned at birth. For help registering\, contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. The NAGA Transgender Policy is available here. \nCredit / Refund Policy \n\nCredits: You can cancel for any reason and receive a full credit toward any future NAGA tournament. Cancel by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the tournament by logging into Smoothcomp and canceling your registration (how to cancel). Credits are valid for 2 years from the cancellation date.\nRefunds: As a general rule\, we do not issue refunds.\n\nNeed Help? \nFor Smoothcomp account\, registration\, weight class\, or academy questions\, start with the Smoothcomp knowledge base. For tournament-specific questions\, contact NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. For password issues\, contact support@smoothcomp.com. \nAdding Extra Youth Divisions \nChildren and teens can add one higher weight class or one older age group per division type (no-gi or gi)\, for a maximum of 4 divisions. Smoothcomp doesn’t allow this\, so NAGA adds it manually. Requests must be made by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the tournament. Competitors cannot enter multiple skill levels. The extra divisions are $35 each. \nExample: a beginner 11-year-old weighing 85 lbs. could add the 90–99.9 lb. weight class OR the 12–13 age category (not both)\, but not the intermediate skill level. They can do this for no-gi\, gi\, or both\, or go up in weight for one and up in age for the other. \nTo request an extra division\, call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with: \n\nthe tournament\nthe competitor’s name\nup age or up weight\nno-gi\, gi\, or both\nyour email address (if calling)\n\nNAGA will email you an invoice with a payment link. Once paid\, we’ll add the competitor to the additional division(s). \n  \n									Prizes\n					\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision\nAward for Winning Division\nNote\n\n\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Novice\, Beginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced\nKids Championship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Non-Expert\nCustom Gold Medal\nNovice\, Beginner\, Intermediate skill levels\n\n\n\n\nAdult White and Blue Belt\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Novice/Beginner Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Intermediate Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert Absolute\nChampionship Belt + Cash Prize\nRead about cash prize eligibility and amounts on this page.\n\n\n\n\nAdult White Belt Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Blue Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\n\n\nAll Second Place Grapplers\nCustom Silver Medal\n \n\n\nAll Third Place Grapplers\nCustom Bronze Medal\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChampionship Belts \nNAGA awards large championship belts to the champions of every Expert division in all age groups (Children\, Teen\, Adult\, Master\, Director\, and Executive). Winners of the Absolute Intermediate\, Absolute Expert\, Absolute Blue Belt\, and Absolute Purple Belt/Brown/Black divisions also receive these belts\, whether or not they won a belt in their weight class division. Each competitor is limited to one belt per tournament for division wins. The quality and appearance of this award are unmatched. \n \n  \nChildren’s Championship Belts \nNAGA awards children-sized championship belts to all non-Expert children and teens (17 & under) who win 1st place in their division. Each competitor is limited to one championship belt per tournament. Children and teens (17 & under) who do not place 1st–3rd can request a competitor medal at the front desk or award area at no charge. \n  \n \nCustom Medals \nNAGA awards custom gold medals to non-Expert adult division champions. Silver and bronze medals go to all 2nd and 3rd place winners. \n \nTeam Championship Awards \nNAGA awards custom plates to the winners of the Adult Overall Team Championship\, Adult No-Gi Team Championship\, Adult Gi Team Championship\, and Kids & Teens Team Championship. \nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions. To be eligible\, a competitor must enter both their weight class division and the Absolute division. The prize is based on the number of competitors entered at the start of the division: \n\n0–3 competitors: no prize awarded\n4–7 competitors: $250\n8–11 competitors: $500\n12–15 competitors: $750\n16 or more competitors: $1\,000\n\nNotes: \n\nSome tournaments may have a Master Expert Absolute division. It is not eligible for prize money.\nAll Absolute divisions are single elimination.\n\n  \n									Schedule\n					Friday Night Weigh-In Time and LocationAll competitors can weigh-in the night before the tournament. The Friday weigh-in takes place at the venue from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. \nCompetitors are given a one pound allowance\, do not need to wear their gi when weighing in\, and only need to weigh-in once. \nCheck-In TimesIn order to run the tournament efficiently\, it is important that competitors are checked-in and weighed-in by the times listed below. Competitors who arrive after the listed times may not be allowed to compete and will be given a credit to be used at a future tournament.  \n\nYouths (17 & under): On Saturday\, youth competitors who did not weigh-in on Friday\, need to be checked-in and weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If you weighed-in on Friday\, you need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes before your estimated division start time.\nAdults (18 & over): Adult competitors need to be checked-in and weighed-in at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled division start time.\nOn the Thursday night before the tournament\, the brackets will be posted on Smoothcomp. Your estimated division(s) start time can be found at that time. Please note that the schedule is dynamic and constantly updating. Be sure to check the brackets often. If you are in a bracket by yourself\, check-in with the bracketing official at the event to go over your options.\n\n  \nWhat to do When You Get to the TournamentDoors open on Saturday at 8:00AM. When you arrive at the tournament\, you will go to the NAGA front desk to collect your registration cards and any spectator passes you purchased. \nNext\, you will go to the weigh-in station. After weighing in\, you will proceed to the Referee Interview table. The referee will make sure you are in the correct division and all your information is correct. They will then approve you (check you in) in Smoothcomp. You must speak with a referee after weighing in. If not\, you will not be confirmed in the system and will be removed from any brackets you are entered. You will be able to check your estimated match start time and mat assignment by logging into your Smoothcomp account at the tournament. For instructions on how to do this\, visit HERE. \nSpectator tickets can be purchased at the front desk.  \nWeigh-In Friday or SaturdayThe weigh-ins will take place at the tournament venue.  Adults\, please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. You do not wear your gi when weighing in. You are given a one pound allowance. You only need to weigh-in once. If you have any questions contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. \nFriday (2/12/27) Weigh-In (Optional) – The Friday weigh-in is open to all competitors. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. \nSaturday (2/13/27) Weigh-In – Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM.  Youths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If a youth already weighed in\, they need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their estimated division start time. Adults\, please check-in and weigh-in at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled division start time. \nSaturday Division Schedule (Doors Open 8:00 AM)Children and teen no-gi brackets are the first divisions of the day. These begin at approximately 10:00AM. Children and teen gi divisions will follow the no-gi divisions. \nAdult no-gi divisions are next\, followed by adult no-gi absolute\, adult gi\, then adult gi absolute. For some tournaments\, this order may change (typically no-gi absolute going first). Check the brackets for confirmation of division order. \nPlease check Smoothcomp the night before the tournament and periodically throughout tournament day. The schedule is dynamic and constantly changing (division start times starting earlier and later). Divisions are sometimes moved to another ring to help keep the flow of the tournament moving smoothly. To check you estimated division start time on Smoothcomp\, follow these directions CHECK DIVISION START TIME. There are QR codes at the tournament you or your friends/family can scan to look up brackets. There are NO REFUNDS given to those who have to leave early. \nYouths (17 years & under) No-Gi & Gi Competition \n\nYouths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.\nIf a youth weighed-in on Friday and does not see themselves in a bracket when they are released on Thursday night\, please arrive by 9:30AM so we can work to get you into a division.\nYouth final bracketing takes place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. \nYouth No-Gi Divisions – Estimated Start Time is 10:00 AM\nYouth Gi Divisions – These follow the no-gi divisions. Check the Smoothcomp website that day for division start times.\n\nAdult No-Gi & Gi Order of Divisions (typical order\, may be altered based on tournament needs) \n\nWomen Divisions (No-Gi goes first followed by Gi)\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Intermediate\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Novice\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Intermediate and Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Novice/Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Blue Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive White Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Absolute Gi Divisions\n\n									Divisions\n					No-Gi and Gi (BJJ) DivisionsNAGA tournaments have both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions for men\, women\, children and teens. No-gi divisions follow NAGA’s unique rules and point system. Gi divisions follow traditional BJJ rules and scoring (with some minor differences). The rules for NAGA no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions can be found here. \nAge\, Weight\, and Skill LevelsListed below are the age categories. For each age category\, weight classes and skill levels are listed. If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page\, email info@nagafighter.com\, or call 860-537-3686. When calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nAge Categories \n\nChildren (5 years of age and under\, 6-7 years of age\, 8-9 years of age\, 10-11 years of age\, 12-13 years of age)\nTeens (14-15 years of age\, 16-17 years of age)\nAdult (18-29 years of age)\nMaster (30-39 years of age)\nDirector (40-49 years of age)\nExecutive (50 years of age and older)\n\nChildren (13 & Under) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n39.9 lbs. & under\n40-49.9 lbs.\n50-59.9 lbs.\n60-69.9 lbs.\n70-79.9 lbs.\n80-89.9 lbs.\n90-99.9 lbs.\n100-109.9 lbs.\n110-124.9 lbs.\n125-139.9 lbs.\n140-154.9 lbs.\n155-169.9 lbs.\n170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)\n\n\nNOVICE (No Submissions Allowed) – 6 months & under of grappling experience. ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions.  NO yellow\, orange\, or green belts allowed in BEGINNER Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green belts allowed in INTERMEDIATE Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience.  No belt restrictions for kids.\n\nTeen (14 – 17 Years Old) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n99.9 lbs. & under\n100-114.9 lbs.\n115-129.9 lbs.\n130-144.9 lbs.\n145-159.9 lbs.\n160-179.9 lbs.\n180-199.9 lbs.\n200 & over lbs.\n\n\nNOVICE (With Submissions) – 6 months & under of grappling experience.  ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions. NO yellow\, orange\, green or blue belts allowed in Beginner Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience.  ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green or blue belts allowed in Intermediate Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience. Blue belts must do expert. No purple belts\, they must compete as an adult.\n\nThe belt levels referenced are based on the BJJ belt system. When choosing the experience of your child or teen\, please consider numerous factors: how long they have trained\, how often they train\, their BJJ belt rank\, how naturally talented they are in the sport\, athleticism in other sports\, and how they do against teammates. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level. NAGA has the right to alter a competitor’s division placement after the competitor interview at the tournament. \nIf a competitor has won the same skill level multiple times at NAGA (and to include the equivalent skill level at other tournaments)\, they may need to move up a skill level. Contact us if your competitor meets these criteria\, and you need assistance selecting their skill level. \nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nCompetitors cannot do two different skill levels i.e. No-Gi Beginner then Gi Intermediate. \nDivision MergingAt times\, especially with children & teens\, it is necessary to place competitors into a division for which they did not register. This may be due to them being in the bracket by themselves\, it may only have them and a teammate\, etc. Competitors are asked to answer a few questions during the registration process to help place them into a new division. At times\, due to the pool of competitors\, we may need to place them into a division for which they may have answered “no” to this type of move. Whenever a competitor is moved\, we will place a note in their registration that describes the move that was made. Please contact us or speak with us at the event if there are any concerns. If you decide you do not want to compete in the division you were moved into\, you can receive a full credit for a future event by canceling your registration through the Smoothcomp website\, or contacting us. \nYouth Notes \n\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nNon-expert winners are awarded a children’s championship belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nChildren (13 & under) Novice divisions do not allow submissions. Winners are determined by who is ahead in points (takedowns\, position\, guard passing\, etc.) at the end of the match.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level.\nWhenever possible\, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus)\, and in the same weight class. Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older or heavier. When checking in at the tournament\, if a youth was moved outside of their division\, they will be notified\, and asked to approve the change. Notes will also be placed in their Smoothcomp registration.\nIf there are 2 or more girls in a division\, we will create a separate division for the girls. If not\, the female competitor will be given the option to compete with the male competitors.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will work to get you into a division (different age\, weight\, or skill).  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\nMale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nFlyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.\nSuper-Heavyweight – 225-249.9 lbs.\nUltra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over\n\nFemale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nSub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under\nAtomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.\nStrawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.\nFlyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200 lbs. & over\n\nAdult No-Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nNovice – 6 months & under of grappling experience\nBeginner – 6 months to 2 years of grappling experience\nIntermediate – 2 to 5 years of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ blue belt\, you must enter at least Intermediate)\nExpert – 5 years & over of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ purple\, brown or black belt\, you must enter Expert)\n\nAdult Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nWhite (no college wrestlers allowed)\nBlue\nPurple\nBrown\nBlack\n\nAdult Notes \n\nCompetitors who have any college wrestling experience cannot enter white belt.\nBlue belts must enter at least Intermediate No-Gi.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts must enter Expert No-Gi.\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. If a competitor wins their Intermediate or Expert weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts will be separated whenever there are two or more in a division.  Purple\, brown\, and black belt winners are awarded a championship belt.  If multiple divisions are won by a purple\, brown or black belt competitor\, only one belt is awarded. If a competitor wins their blue\, purple\, brown\, black weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level (example: cannot do Beginner and Intermediate).\nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.).\nAdult competitors can compete in a lower age category rather than the category they qualify for i.e. Master competes in Adult\, Director competes in Master or Adult.\nAdult competitors can compete in multiple age groups\, their actual age group\, and a lower age group. For example\, a 32-year-old Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is considered two divisions\, please register accordingly.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will place you into a different (age\, weight\, skill) division.  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\n									Travel\n					Venue Address\nGary D. Weikel Event Center\n14405 179th Ave SE\nMonroe\, WA 98272 \nHotel\nNAGA has partnered with Stay22 to help get you the best lodging prices near the venue.
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SUMMARY:World (Europe) Grappling & BJJ Championship – Limburg\, Germany
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Information\n									Registration\n									Prizes\n									Schedule\n									Divisions\n									Travel\n							\n			\n									Tournament Information\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nTwo Matches Guaranteed \nEvery competitor gets at least two matches per division (barring injury or opponent withdrawal). \n\n2-person divisions: best 2-out-of-3\n3-person divisions: round robin\n4+ person divisions: competitors who lose their first match move to a third-place bracket and compete again at no extra cost\n\nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions\, up to $1\,000 depending on the number of entrants. See the Prizes tab for eligibility and amounts. \nQuestions? \nMost answers are on our FAQ Page and Smoothcomp’s Support Page. You can also reach NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. \nGet Your Grappling Gear at the Tournament \nNAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear in children’s and adult sizes for men and women: board shorts\, gi bags\, rash guards\, t-shirts\, hats\, gi hoodies\, patches\, skull caps\, stickers\, dog tags\, and more. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (see Registration for accepted cards). \nCome Join Our Team \nNAGA runs over 100 tournaments a year around the world\, and we’re always looking for staff. To become a referee\, complete the Referee Application. We also need ring coordinators\, security\, weigh-in\, and awards staff. If you’re not competing and would like to work this event\, email info@nagafighter.com and tell us which tournament. \n									Registration\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nHow Registration Works \nNAGA uses Smoothcomp to register competitors and generate brackets. If you’ve competed in a Smoothcomp tournament before\, log in with your existing account. If not\, create an account first\, then register for this tournament. Brackets are posted Thursday night. There you can see your estimated division start time and mat assignment\, and after the event you can see individual and team results. \nIf you aren’t placed in a bracket\, we likely need to speak with you first. Check your registration for a note. \nRegistration Deadline \nRegister and pay online by the end of Friday’s weigh-in. We do not accept registrations on the day of the event\, or in person at the tournament. \nFamily Discount \nSave $35 for each additional family member competing in the same tournament (2 members: $35 off; 3: $70; 4: $105; and so on). The discount applies to competitors only\, not spectators. \nRegister and pay for each competitor separately in Smoothcomp. Then call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with each competitor’s name and the tournament. We’ll refund the discount to your original form of payment. \nSpectators \nInfants are free. Children 12 & under are $10. All other spectators are $20. Tickets are available online or at the door. \nPayment at the Event \nSpectator tickets and merchandise can be purchased in person with cash or Visa\, MasterCard\, or Discover. American Express is not accepted. \nTeam Names \nCheck with your instructor before registering so you use the correct team name. This ensures team awards are given out accurately. If you used the wrong name\, update it in your Smoothcomp profile for future tournaments. To fix it for this tournament\, email info@nagafighter.com or see us at the event\, since NAGA must change it manually. \nChanging Your Weight Class or Skill Level \nIf your weight changed or you entered it incorrectly\, you can update your division in your Smoothcomp account. \nTransgender Competitors \nCompetitors are required to register and compete in the division corresponding to their biological sex as assigned at birth. For help registering\, contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. The NAGA Transgender Policy is available here. \nCredit / Refund Policy \n\nCredits: You can cancel for any reason and receive a full credit toward any future NAGA tournament. Cancel by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the tournament by logging into Smoothcomp and canceling your registration (how to cancel). Credits are valid for 2 years from the cancellation date.\nRefunds: As a general rule\, we do not issue refunds.\n\nNeed Help? \nFor Smoothcomp account\, registration\, weight class\, or academy questions\, start with the Smoothcomp knowledge base. For tournament-specific questions\, contact NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. For password issues\, contact support@smoothcomp.com. \nAdding Extra Youth Divisions \nChildren and teens can add one higher weight class or one older age group per division type (no-gi or gi)\, for a maximum of 4 divisions. Smoothcomp doesn’t allow this\, so NAGA adds it manually. Requests must be made by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the tournament. Competitors cannot enter multiple skill levels. The extra divisions are $35 each. \nExample: a beginner 11-year-old weighing 85 lbs. could add the 90–99.9 lb. weight class OR the 12–13 age category (not both)\, but not the intermediate skill level. They can do this for no-gi\, gi\, or both\, or go up in weight for one and up in age for the other. \nTo request an extra division\, call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with: \n\nthe tournament\nthe competitor’s name\nup age or up weight\nno-gi\, gi\, or both\nyour email address (if calling)\n\nNAGA will email you an invoice with a payment link. Once paid\, we’ll add the competitor to the additional division(s). \n  \n									Prizes\n					\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision\nAward for Winning Division\nNote\n\n\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Novice\, Beginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced\nKids Championship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Non-Expert\nCustom Gold Medal\nNovice\, Beginner\, Intermediate skill levels\n\n\n\n\nAdult White and Blue Belt\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Novice/Beginner Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Intermediate Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert Absolute\nChampionship Belt + Cash Prize\nRead about cash prize eligibility and amounts on this page.\n\n\n\n\nAdult White Belt Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Blue Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\n\n\nAll Second Place Grapplers\nCustom Silver Medal\n \n\n\nAll Third Place Grapplers\nCustom Bronze Medal\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChampionship Belts \nNAGA awards large championship belts to the champions of every Expert division in all age groups (Children\, Teen\, Adult\, Master\, Director\, and Executive). Winners of the Absolute Intermediate\, Absolute Expert\, Absolute Blue Belt\, and Absolute Purple Belt/Brown/Black divisions also receive these belts\, whether or not they won a belt in their weight class division. Each competitor is limited to one belt per tournament for division wins. The quality and appearance of this award are unmatched. \n \n  \nChildren’s Championship Belts \nNAGA awards children-sized championship belts to all non-Expert children and teens (17 & under) who win 1st place in their division. Each competitor is limited to one championship belt per tournament. Children and teens (17 & under) who do not place 1st–3rd can request a competitor medal at the front desk or award area at no charge. \n  \n \nCustom Medals \nNAGA awards custom gold medals to non-Expert adult division champions. Silver and bronze medals go to all 2nd and 3rd place winners. \n \nTeam Championship Awards \nNAGA awards custom plates to the winners of the Adult Overall Team Championship\, Adult No-Gi Team Championship\, Adult Gi Team Championship\, and Kids & Teens Team Championship. \nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions. To be eligible\, a competitor must enter both their weight class division and the Absolute division. The prize is based on the number of competitors entered at the start of the division: \n\n0–3 competitors: no prize awarded\n4–7 competitors: $250\n8–11 competitors: $500\n12–15 competitors: $750\n16 or more competitors: $1\,000\n\nNotes: \n\nSome tournaments may have a Master Expert Absolute division. It is not eligible for prize money.\nAll Absolute divisions are single elimination.\n\n  \n									Schedule\n					Friday Night Weigh-In Time and LocationAll competitors can weigh-in the night before the tournament. The Friday weigh-in takes place at the venue from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. \nCompetitors are given a one pound allowance\, do not need to wear their gi when weighing in\, and only need to weigh-in once. \nCheck-In TimesIn order to run the tournament efficiently\, it is important that competitors are checked-in and weighed-in by the times listed below. Competitors who arrive after the listed times may not be allowed to compete and will be given a credit to be used at a future tournament.  \n\nYouths (17 & under): On Saturday\, youth competitors who did not weigh-in on Friday\, need to be checked-in and weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If you weighed-in on Friday\, you need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes before your estimated division start time.\nAdults (18 & over): Adult competitors need to be checked-in and weighed-in at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled division start time.\nOn the Thursday night before the tournament\, the brackets will be posted on Smoothcomp. Your estimated division(s) start time can be found at that time. Please note that the schedule is dynamic and constantly updating. Be sure to check the brackets often. If you are in a bracket by yourself\, check-in with the bracketing official at the event to go over your options.\n\n  \nWhat to do When You Get to the TournamentDoors open on Saturday at 8:00AM. When you arrive at the tournament\, you will go to the NAGA front desk to collect your registration cards and any spectator passes you purchased. \nNext\, you will go to the weigh-in station. After weighing in\, you will proceed to the Referee Interview table. The referee will make sure you are in the correct division and all your information is correct. They will then approve you (check you in) in Smoothcomp. You must speak with a referee after weighing in. If not\, you will not be confirmed in the system and will be removed from any brackets you are entered. You will be able to check your estimated match start time and mat assignment by logging into your Smoothcomp account at the tournament. For instructions on how to do this\, visit HERE. \nSpectator tickets can be purchased at the front desk.  \nWeigh-In Friday or SaturdayThe weigh-ins will take place at the tournament venue.  Adults\, please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. You do not wear your gi when weighing in. You are given a one pound allowance. You only need to weigh-in once. If you have any questions contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. \nFriday (2/12/27) Weigh-In (Optional) – The Friday weigh-in is open to all competitors. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. \nSaturday (2/13/27) Weigh-In – Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM.  Youths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If a youth already weighed in\, they need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their estimated division start time. Adults\, please check-in and weigh-in at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled division start time. \nSaturday Division Schedule (Doors Open 8:00 AM)Children and teen no-gi brackets are the first divisions of the day. These begin at approximately 10:00AM. Children and teen gi divisions will follow the no-gi divisions. \nAdult no-gi divisions are next\, followed by adult no-gi absolute\, adult gi\, then adult gi absolute. For some tournaments\, this order may change (typically no-gi absolute going first). Check the brackets for confirmation of division order. \nPlease check Smoothcomp the night before the tournament and periodically throughout tournament day. The schedule is dynamic and constantly changing (division start times starting earlier and later). Divisions are sometimes moved to another ring to help keep the flow of the tournament moving smoothly. To check you estimated division start time on Smoothcomp\, follow these directions CHECK DIVISION START TIME. There are QR codes at the tournament you or your friends/family can scan to look up brackets. There are NO REFUNDS given to those who have to leave early. \nYouths (17 years & under) No-Gi & Gi Competition \n\nYouths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.\nIf a youth weighed-in on Friday and does not see themselves in a bracket when they are released on Thursday night\, please arrive by 9:30AM so we can work to get you into a division.\nYouth final bracketing takes place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. \nYouth No-Gi Divisions – Estimated Start Time is 10:00 AM\nYouth Gi Divisions – These follow the no-gi divisions. Check the Smoothcomp website that day for division start times.\n\nAdult No-Gi & Gi Order of Divisions (typical order\, may be altered based on tournament needs) \n\nWomen Divisions (No-Gi goes first followed by Gi)\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Intermediate\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Novice\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Intermediate and Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Novice/Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Blue Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive White Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Absolute Gi Divisions\n\n									Divisions\n					No-Gi and Gi (BJJ) DivisionsNAGA tournaments have both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions for men\, women\, children and teens. No-gi divisions follow NAGA’s unique rules and point system. Gi divisions follow traditional BJJ rules and scoring (with some minor differences). The rules for NAGA no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions can be found here. \nAge\, Weight\, and Skill LevelsListed below are the age categories. For each age category\, weight classes and skill levels are listed. If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page\, email info@nagafighter.com\, or call 860-537-3686. When calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nAge Categories \n\nChildren (5 years of age and under\, 6-7 years of age\, 8-9 years of age\, 10-11 years of age\, 12-13 years of age)\nTeens (14-15 years of age\, 16-17 years of age)\nAdult (18-29 years of age)\nMaster (30-39 years of age)\nDirector (40-49 years of age)\nExecutive (50 years of age and older)\n\nChildren (13 & Under) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n39.9 lbs. & under\n40-49.9 lbs.\n50-59.9 lbs.\n60-69.9 lbs.\n70-79.9 lbs.\n80-89.9 lbs.\n90-99.9 lbs.\n100-109.9 lbs.\n110-124.9 lbs.\n125-139.9 lbs.\n140-154.9 lbs.\n155-169.9 lbs.\n170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)\n\n\nNOVICE (No Submissions Allowed) – 6 months & under of grappling experience. ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions.  NO yellow\, orange\, or green belts allowed in BEGINNER Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green belts allowed in INTERMEDIATE Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience.  No belt restrictions for kids.\n\nTeen (14 – 17 Years Old) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n99.9 lbs. & under\n100-114.9 lbs.\n115-129.9 lbs.\n130-144.9 lbs.\n145-159.9 lbs.\n160-179.9 lbs.\n180-199.9 lbs.\n200 & over lbs.\n\n\nNOVICE (With Submissions) – 6 months & under of grappling experience.  ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions. NO yellow\, orange\, green or blue belts allowed in Beginner Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience.  ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green or blue belts allowed in Intermediate Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience. Blue belts must do expert. No purple belts\, they must compete as an adult.\n\nThe belt levels referenced are based on the BJJ belt system. When choosing the experience of your child or teen\, please consider numerous factors: how long they have trained\, how often they train\, their BJJ belt rank\, how naturally talented they are in the sport\, athleticism in other sports\, and how they do against teammates. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level. NAGA has the right to alter a competitor’s division placement after the competitor interview at the tournament. \nIf a competitor has won the same skill level multiple times at NAGA (and to include the equivalent skill level at other tournaments)\, they may need to move up a skill level. Contact us if your competitor meets these criteria\, and you need assistance selecting their skill level. \nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nCompetitors cannot do two different skill levels i.e. No-Gi Beginner then Gi Intermediate. \nDivision MergingAt times\, especially with children & teens\, it is necessary to place competitors into a division for which they did not register. This may be due to them being in the bracket by themselves\, it may only have them and a teammate\, etc. Competitors are asked to answer a few questions during the registration process to help place them into a new division. At times\, due to the pool of competitors\, we may need to place them into a division for which they may have answered “no” to this type of move. Whenever a competitor is moved\, we will place a note in their registration that describes the move that was made. Please contact us or speak with us at the event if there are any concerns. If you decide you do not want to compete in the division you were moved into\, you can receive a full credit for a future event by canceling your registration through the Smoothcomp website\, or contacting us. \nYouth Notes \n\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nNon-expert winners are awarded a children’s championship belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nChildren (13 & under) Novice divisions do not allow submissions. Winners are determined by who is ahead in points (takedowns\, position\, guard passing\, etc.) at the end of the match.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level.\nWhenever possible\, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus)\, and in the same weight class. Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older or heavier. When checking in at the tournament\, if a youth was moved outside of their division\, they will be notified\, and asked to approve the change. Notes will also be placed in their Smoothcomp registration.\nIf there are 2 or more girls in a division\, we will create a separate division for the girls. If not\, the female competitor will be given the option to compete with the male competitors.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will work to get you into a division (different age\, weight\, or skill).  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\nMale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nFlyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.\nSuper-Heavyweight – 225-249.9 lbs.\nUltra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over\n\nFemale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nSub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under\nAtomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.\nStrawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.\nFlyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200 lbs. & over\n\nAdult No-Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nNovice – 6 months & under of grappling experience\nBeginner – 6 months to 2 years of grappling experience\nIntermediate – 2 to 5 years of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ blue belt\, you must enter at least Intermediate)\nExpert – 5 years & over of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ purple\, brown or black belt\, you must enter Expert)\n\nAdult Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nWhite (no college wrestlers allowed)\nBlue\nPurple\nBrown\nBlack\n\nAdult Notes \n\nCompetitors who have any college wrestling experience cannot enter white belt.\nBlue belts must enter at least Intermediate No-Gi.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts must enter Expert No-Gi.\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. If a competitor wins their Intermediate or Expert weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts will be separated whenever there are two or more in a division.  Purple\, brown\, and black belt winners are awarded a championship belt.  If multiple divisions are won by a purple\, brown or black belt competitor\, only one belt is awarded. If a competitor wins their blue\, purple\, brown\, black weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level (example: cannot do Beginner and Intermediate).\nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.).\nAdult competitors can compete in a lower age category rather than the category they qualify for i.e. Master competes in Adult\, Director competes in Master or Adult.\nAdult competitors can compete in multiple age groups\, their actual age group\, and a lower age group. For example\, a 32-year-old Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is considered two divisions\, please register accordingly.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will place you into a different (age\, weight\, skill) division.  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\n									Travel\n					Venue Address\nGary D. Weikel Event Center\n14405 179th Ave SE\nMonroe\, WA 98272 \nHotel\nNAGA has partnered with Stay22 to help get you the best lodging prices near the venue.
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SUMMARY:Orlando Grappling & BJJ Championship – Orlando\, FL
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Information\n									Registration\n									Prizes\n									Schedule\n									Divisions\n									Travel\n							\n			\n									Tournament Information\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nTwo Matches Guaranteed \nEvery competitor gets at least two matches per division (barring injury or opponent withdrawal). \n\n2-person divisions: best 2-out-of-3\n3-person divisions: round robin\n4+ person divisions: competitors who lose their first match move to a third-place bracket and compete again at no extra cost\n\nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions\, up to $1\,000 depending on the number of entrants. See the Prizes tab for eligibility and amounts. \nQuestions? \nMost answers are on our FAQ Page and Smoothcomp’s Support Page. You can also reach NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. \nGet Your Grappling Gear at the Tournament \nNAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear in children’s and adult sizes for men and women: board shorts\, gi bags\, rash guards\, t-shirts\, hats\, gi hoodies\, patches\, skull caps\, stickers\, dog tags\, and more. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (see Registration for accepted cards). \nCome Join Our Team \nNAGA runs over 100 tournaments a year around the world\, and we’re always looking for staff. To become a referee\, complete the Referee Application. We also need ring coordinators\, security\, weigh-in\, and awards staff. If you’re not competing and would like to work this event\, email info@nagafighter.com and tell us which tournament. \n									Registration\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nHow Registration Works \nNAGA uses Smoothcomp to register competitors and generate brackets. If you’ve competed in a Smoothcomp tournament before\, log in with your existing account. If not\, create an account first\, then register for this tournament. Brackets are posted Thursday night. There you can see your estimated division start time and mat assignment\, and after the event you can see individual and team results. \nIf you aren’t placed in a bracket\, we likely need to speak with you first. Check your registration for a note. \nRegistration Deadline \nRegister and pay online by the end of Friday’s weigh-in. We do not accept registrations on the day of the event\, or in person at the tournament. \nFamily Discount \nSave $35 for each additional family member competing in the same tournament (2 members: $35 off; 3: $70; 4: $105; and so on). The discount applies to competitors only\, not spectators. \nRegister and pay for each competitor separately in Smoothcomp. Then call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with each competitor’s name and the tournament. We’ll refund the discount to your original form of payment. \nSpectators \nInfants are free. Children 12 & under are $10. All other spectators are $20. Tickets are available online or at the door. \nPayment at the Event \nSpectator tickets and merchandise can be purchased in person with cash or Visa\, MasterCard\, or Discover. American Express is not accepted. \nTeam Names \nCheck with your instructor before registering so you use the correct team name. This ensures team awards are given out accurately. If you used the wrong name\, update it in your Smoothcomp profile for future tournaments. To fix it for this tournament\, email info@nagafighter.com or see us at the event\, since NAGA must change it manually. \nChanging Your Weight Class or Skill Level \nIf your weight changed or you entered it incorrectly\, you can update your division in your Smoothcomp account. \nTransgender Competitors \nCompetitors are required to register and compete in the division corresponding to their biological sex as assigned at birth. For help registering\, contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. The NAGA Transgender Policy is available here. \nCredit / Refund Policy \n\nCredits: You can cancel for any reason and receive a full credit toward any future NAGA tournament. Cancel by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the tournament by logging into Smoothcomp and canceling your registration (how to cancel). Credits are valid for 2 years from the cancellation date.\nRefunds: As a general rule\, we do not issue refunds.\n\nNeed Help? \nFor Smoothcomp account\, registration\, weight class\, or academy questions\, start with the Smoothcomp knowledge base. For tournament-specific questions\, contact NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. For password issues\, contact support@smoothcomp.com. \nAdding Extra Youth Divisions \nChildren and teens can add one higher weight class or one older age group per division type (no-gi or gi)\, for a maximum of 4 divisions. Smoothcomp doesn’t allow this\, so NAGA adds it manually. Requests must be made by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the tournament. Competitors cannot enter multiple skill levels. The extra divisions are $35 each. \nExample: a beginner 11-year-old weighing 85 lbs. could add the 90–99.9 lb. weight class OR the 12–13 age category (not both)\, but not the intermediate skill level. They can do this for no-gi\, gi\, or both\, or go up in weight for one and up in age for the other. \nTo request an extra division\, call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with: \n\nthe tournament\nthe competitor’s name\nup age or up weight\nno-gi\, gi\, or both\nyour email address (if calling)\n\nNAGA will email you an invoice with a payment link. Once paid\, we’ll add the competitor to the additional division(s). \n  \n									Prizes\n					\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision\nAward for Winning Division\nNote\n\n\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Novice\, Beginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced\nKids Championship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Non-Expert\nCustom Gold Medal\nNovice\, Beginner\, Intermediate skill levels\n\n\n\n\nAdult White and Blue Belt\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Novice/Beginner Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Intermediate Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert Absolute\nChampionship Belt + Cash Prize\nRead about cash prize eligibility and amounts on this page.\n\n\n\n\nAdult White Belt Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Blue Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\n\n\nAll Second Place Grapplers\nCustom Silver Medal\n \n\n\nAll Third Place Grapplers\nCustom Bronze Medal\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChampionship Belts \nNAGA awards large championship belts to the champions of every Expert division in all age groups (Children\, Teen\, Adult\, Master\, Director\, and Executive). Winners of the Absolute Intermediate\, Absolute Expert\, Absolute Blue Belt\, and Absolute Purple Belt/Brown/Black divisions also receive these belts\, whether or not they won a belt in their weight class division. Each competitor is limited to one belt per tournament for division wins. The quality and appearance of this award are unmatched. \n \n  \nChildren’s Championship Belts \nNAGA awards children-sized championship belts to all non-Expert children and teens (17 & under) who win 1st place in their division. Each competitor is limited to one championship belt per tournament. Children and teens (17 & under) who do not place 1st–3rd can request a competitor medal at the front desk or award area at no charge. \n  \n \nCustom Medals \nNAGA awards custom gold medals to non-Expert adult division champions. Silver and bronze medals go to all 2nd and 3rd place winners. \n \nTeam Championship Awards \nNAGA awards custom plates to the winners of the Adult Overall Team Championship\, Adult No-Gi Team Championship\, Adult Gi Team Championship\, and Kids & Teens Team Championship. \nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions. To be eligible\, a competitor must enter both their weight class division and the Absolute division. The prize is based on the number of competitors entered at the start of the division: \n\n0–3 competitors: no prize awarded\n4–7 competitors: $250\n8–11 competitors: $500\n12–15 competitors: $750\n16 or more competitors: $1\,000\n\nNotes: \n\nSome tournaments may have a Master Expert Absolute division. It is not eligible for prize money.\nAll Absolute divisions are single elimination.\n\n  \n									Schedule\n					Friday Night Weigh-In Time and LocationAll competitors can weigh-in the night before the tournament. The Friday weigh-in takes place at the venue from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. \nCompetitors are given a one pound allowance\, do not need to wear their gi when weighing in\, and only need to weigh-in once. \nCheck-In TimesIn order to run the tournament efficiently\, it is important that competitors are checked-in and weighed-in by the times listed below. Competitors who arrive after the listed times may not be allowed to compete and will be given a credit to be used at a future tournament.  \n\nYouths (17 & under): On Saturday\, youth competitors who did not weigh-in on Friday\, need to be checked-in and weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If you weighed-in on Friday\, you need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes before your estimated division start time.\nAdults (18 & over): Adult competitors need to be checked-in and weighed-in at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled division start time.\nOn the Thursday night before the tournament\, the brackets will be posted on Smoothcomp. Your estimated division(s) start time can be found at that time. Please note that the schedule is dynamic and constantly updating. Be sure to check the brackets often. If you are in a bracket by yourself\, check-in with the bracketing official at the event to go over your options.\n\n  \nWhat to do When You Get to the TournamentDoors open on Saturday at 8:00AM. When you arrive at the tournament\, you will go to the NAGA front desk to collect your registration cards and any spectator passes you purchased. \nNext\, you will go to the weigh-in station. After weighing in\, you will proceed to the Referee Interview table. The referee will make sure you are in the correct division and all your information is correct. They will then approve you (check you in) in Smoothcomp. You must speak with a referee after weighing in. If not\, you will not be confirmed in the system and will be removed from any brackets you are entered. You will be able to check your estimated match start time and mat assignment by logging into your Smoothcomp account at the tournament. For instructions on how to do this\, visit HERE. \nSpectator tickets can be purchased at the front desk.  \nWeigh-In Friday or SaturdayThe weigh-ins will take place at the tournament venue.  Adults\, please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. You do not wear your gi when weighing in. You are given a one pound allowance. You only need to weigh-in once. If you have any questions contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. \nFriday (2/12/27) Weigh-In (Optional) – The Friday weigh-in is open to all competitors. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. \nSaturday (2/13/27) Weigh-In – Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM.  Youths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If a youth already weighed in\, they need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their estimated division start time. Adults\, please check-in and weigh-in at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled division start time. \nSaturday Division Schedule (Doors Open 8:00 AM)Children and teen no-gi brackets are the first divisions of the day. These begin at approximately 10:00AM. Children and teen gi divisions will follow the no-gi divisions. \nAdult no-gi divisions are next\, followed by adult no-gi absolute\, adult gi\, then adult gi absolute. For some tournaments\, this order may change (typically no-gi absolute going first). Check the brackets for confirmation of division order. \nPlease check Smoothcomp the night before the tournament and periodically throughout tournament day. The schedule is dynamic and constantly changing (division start times starting earlier and later). Divisions are sometimes moved to another ring to help keep the flow of the tournament moving smoothly. To check you estimated division start time on Smoothcomp\, follow these directions CHECK DIVISION START TIME. There are QR codes at the tournament you or your friends/family can scan to look up brackets. There are NO REFUNDS given to those who have to leave early. \nYouths (17 years & under) No-Gi & Gi Competition \n\nYouths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.\nIf a youth weighed-in on Friday and does not see themselves in a bracket when they are released on Thursday night\, please arrive by 9:30AM so we can work to get you into a division.\nYouth final bracketing takes place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. \nYouth No-Gi Divisions – Estimated Start Time is 10:00 AM\nYouth Gi Divisions – These follow the no-gi divisions. Check the Smoothcomp website that day for division start times.\n\nAdult No-Gi & Gi Order of Divisions (typical order\, may be altered based on tournament needs) \n\nWomen Divisions (No-Gi goes first followed by Gi)\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Intermediate\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Novice\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Intermediate and Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Novice/Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Blue Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive White Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Absolute Gi Divisions\n\n									Divisions\n					No-Gi and Gi (BJJ) DivisionsNAGA tournaments have both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions for men\, women\, children and teens. No-gi divisions follow NAGA’s unique rules and point system. Gi divisions follow traditional BJJ rules and scoring (with some minor differences). The rules for NAGA no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions can be found here. \nAge\, Weight\, and Skill LevelsListed below are the age categories. For each age category\, weight classes and skill levels are listed. If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page\, email info@nagafighter.com\, or call 860-537-3686. When calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nAge Categories \n\nChildren (5 years of age and under\, 6-7 years of age\, 8-9 years of age\, 10-11 years of age\, 12-13 years of age)\nTeens (14-15 years of age\, 16-17 years of age)\nAdult (18-29 years of age)\nMaster (30-39 years of age)\nDirector (40-49 years of age)\nExecutive (50 years of age and older)\n\nChildren (13 & Under) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n39.9 lbs. & under\n40-49.9 lbs.\n50-59.9 lbs.\n60-69.9 lbs.\n70-79.9 lbs.\n80-89.9 lbs.\n90-99.9 lbs.\n100-109.9 lbs.\n110-124.9 lbs.\n125-139.9 lbs.\n140-154.9 lbs.\n155-169.9 lbs.\n170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)\n\n\nNOVICE (No Submissions Allowed) – 6 months & under of grappling experience. ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions.  NO yellow\, orange\, or green belts allowed in BEGINNER Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green belts allowed in INTERMEDIATE Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience.  No belt restrictions for kids.\n\nTeen (14 – 17 Years Old) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n99.9 lbs. & under\n100-114.9 lbs.\n115-129.9 lbs.\n130-144.9 lbs.\n145-159.9 lbs.\n160-179.9 lbs.\n180-199.9 lbs.\n200 & over lbs.\n\n\nNOVICE (With Submissions) – 6 months & under of grappling experience.  ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions. NO yellow\, orange\, green or blue belts allowed in Beginner Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience.  ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green or blue belts allowed in Intermediate Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience. Blue belts must do expert. No purple belts\, they must compete as an adult.\n\nThe belt levels referenced are based on the BJJ belt system. When choosing the experience of your child or teen\, please consider numerous factors: how long they have trained\, how often they train\, their BJJ belt rank\, how naturally talented they are in the sport\, athleticism in other sports\, and how they do against teammates. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level. NAGA has the right to alter a competitor’s division placement after the competitor interview at the tournament. \nIf a competitor has won the same skill level multiple times at NAGA (and to include the equivalent skill level at other tournaments)\, they may need to move up a skill level. Contact us if your competitor meets these criteria\, and you need assistance selecting their skill level. \nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nCompetitors cannot do two different skill levels i.e. No-Gi Beginner then Gi Intermediate. \nDivision MergingAt times\, especially with children & teens\, it is necessary to place competitors into a division for which they did not register. This may be due to them being in the bracket by themselves\, it may only have them and a teammate\, etc. Competitors are asked to answer a few questions during the registration process to help place them into a new division. At times\, due to the pool of competitors\, we may need to place them into a division for which they may have answered “no” to this type of move. Whenever a competitor is moved\, we will place a note in their registration that describes the move that was made. Please contact us or speak with us at the event if there are any concerns. If you decide you do not want to compete in the division you were moved into\, you can receive a full credit for a future event by canceling your registration through the Smoothcomp website\, or contacting us. \nYouth Notes \n\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nNon-expert winners are awarded a children’s championship belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nChildren (13 & under) Novice divisions do not allow submissions. Winners are determined by who is ahead in points (takedowns\, position\, guard passing\, etc.) at the end of the match.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level.\nWhenever possible\, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus)\, and in the same weight class. Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older or heavier. When checking in at the tournament\, if a youth was moved outside of their division\, they will be notified\, and asked to approve the change. Notes will also be placed in their Smoothcomp registration.\nIf there are 2 or more girls in a division\, we will create a separate division for the girls. If not\, the female competitor will be given the option to compete with the male competitors.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will work to get you into a division (different age\, weight\, or skill).  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\nMale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nFlyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.\nSuper-Heavyweight – 225-249.9 lbs.\nUltra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over\n\nFemale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nSub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under\nAtomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.\nStrawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.\nFlyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200 lbs. & over\n\nAdult No-Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nNovice – 6 months & under of grappling experience\nBeginner – 6 months to 2 years of grappling experience\nIntermediate – 2 to 5 years of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ blue belt\, you must enter at least Intermediate)\nExpert – 5 years & over of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ purple\, brown or black belt\, you must enter Expert)\n\nAdult Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nWhite (no college wrestlers allowed)\nBlue\nPurple\nBrown\nBlack\n\nAdult Notes \n\nCompetitors who have any college wrestling experience cannot enter white belt.\nBlue belts must enter at least Intermediate No-Gi.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts must enter Expert No-Gi.\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. If a competitor wins their Intermediate or Expert weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts will be separated whenever there are two or more in a division.  Purple\, brown\, and black belt winners are awarded a championship belt.  If multiple divisions are won by a purple\, brown or black belt competitor\, only one belt is awarded. If a competitor wins their blue\, purple\, brown\, black weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level (example: cannot do Beginner and Intermediate).\nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.).\nAdult competitors can compete in a lower age category rather than the category they qualify for i.e. Master competes in Adult\, Director competes in Master or Adult.\nAdult competitors can compete in multiple age groups\, their actual age group\, and a lower age group. For example\, a 32-year-old Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is considered two divisions\, please register accordingly.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will place you into a different (age\, weight\, skill) division.  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\n									Travel\n					Venue Address\nGary D. Weikel Event Center\n14405 179th Ave SE\nMonroe\, WA 98272 \nHotel\nNAGA has partnered with Stay22 to help get you the best lodging prices near the venue.
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SUMMARY:Boston Grappling & BJJ Championship – Hanover\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Information\n									Registration\n									Prizes\n									Schedule\n									Divisions\n									Travel\n							\n			\n									Tournament Information\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nTwo Matches Guaranteed \nEvery competitor gets at least two matches per division (barring injury or opponent withdrawal). \n\n2-person divisions: best 2-out-of-3\n3-person divisions: round robin\n4+ person divisions: competitors who lose their first match move to a third-place bracket and compete again at no extra cost\n\nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions\, up to $1\,000 depending on the number of entrants. See the Prizes tab for eligibility and amounts. \nQuestions? \nMost answers are on our FAQ Page and Smoothcomp’s Support Page. You can also reach NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. \nGet Your Grappling Gear at the Tournament \nNAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear in children’s and adult sizes for men and women: board shorts\, gi bags\, rash guards\, t-shirts\, hats\, gi hoodies\, patches\, skull caps\, stickers\, dog tags\, and more. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (see Registration for accepted cards). \nCome Join Our Team \nNAGA runs over 100 tournaments a year around the world\, and we’re always looking for staff. To become a referee\, complete the Referee Application. We also need ring coordinators\, security\, weigh-in\, and awards staff. If you’re not competing and would like to work this event\, email info@nagafighter.com and tell us which tournament. \n									Registration\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nHow Registration Works \nNAGA uses Smoothcomp to register competitors and generate brackets. If you’ve competed in a Smoothcomp tournament before\, log in with your existing account. If not\, create an account first\, then register for this tournament. Brackets are posted Thursday night. There you can see your estimated division start time and mat assignment\, and after the event you can see individual and team results. \nIf you aren’t placed in a bracket\, we likely need to speak with you first. Check your registration for a note. \nRegistration Deadline \nRegister and pay online by the end of Friday’s weigh-in. We do not accept registrations on the day of the event\, or in person at the tournament. \nFamily Discount \nSave $35 for each additional family member competing in the same tournament (2 members: $35 off; 3: $70; 4: $105; and so on). The discount applies to competitors only\, not spectators. \nRegister and pay for each competitor separately in Smoothcomp. Then call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with each competitor’s name and the tournament. We’ll refund the discount to your original form of payment. \nSpectators \nInfants are free. Children 12 & under are $10. All other spectators are $20. Tickets are available online or at the door. \nPayment at the Event \nSpectator tickets and merchandise can be purchased in person with cash or Visa\, MasterCard\, or Discover. American Express is not accepted. \nTeam Names \nCheck with your instructor before registering so you use the correct team name. This ensures team awards are given out accurately. If you used the wrong name\, update it in your Smoothcomp profile for future tournaments. To fix it for this tournament\, email info@nagafighter.com or see us at the event\, since NAGA must change it manually. \nChanging Your Weight Class or Skill Level \nIf your weight changed or you entered it incorrectly\, you can update your division in your Smoothcomp account. \nTransgender Competitors \nCompetitors are required to register and compete in the division corresponding to their biological sex as assigned at birth. For help registering\, contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. The NAGA Transgender Policy is available here. \nCredit / Refund Policy \n\nCredits: You can cancel for any reason and receive a full credit toward any future NAGA tournament. Cancel by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the tournament by logging into Smoothcomp and canceling your registration (how to cancel). Credits are valid for 2 years from the cancellation date.\nRefunds: As a general rule\, we do not issue refunds.\n\nNeed Help? \nFor Smoothcomp account\, registration\, weight class\, or academy questions\, start with the Smoothcomp knowledge base. For tournament-specific questions\, contact NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. For password issues\, contact support@smoothcomp.com. \nAdding Extra Youth Divisions \nChildren and teens can add one higher weight class or one older age group per division type (no-gi or gi)\, for a maximum of 4 divisions. Smoothcomp doesn’t allow this\, so NAGA adds it manually. Requests must be made by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the tournament. Competitors cannot enter multiple skill levels. The extra divisions are $35 each. \nExample: a beginner 11-year-old weighing 85 lbs. could add the 90–99.9 lb. weight class OR the 12–13 age category (not both)\, but not the intermediate skill level. They can do this for no-gi\, gi\, or both\, or go up in weight for one and up in age for the other. \nTo request an extra division\, call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with: \n\nthe tournament\nthe competitor’s name\nup age or up weight\nno-gi\, gi\, or both\nyour email address (if calling)\n\nNAGA will email you an invoice with a payment link. Once paid\, we’ll add the competitor to the additional division(s). \n  \n									Prizes\n					\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision\nAward for Winning Division\nNote\n\n\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Novice\, Beginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced\nKids Championship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Non-Expert\nCustom Gold Medal\nNovice\, Beginner\, Intermediate skill levels\n\n\n\n\nAdult White and Blue Belt\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Novice/Beginner Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Intermediate Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert Absolute\nChampionship Belt + Cash Prize\nRead about cash prize eligibility and amounts on this page.\n\n\n\n\nAdult White Belt Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Blue Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\n\n\nAll Second Place Grapplers\nCustom Silver Medal\n \n\n\nAll Third Place Grapplers\nCustom Bronze Medal\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChampionship Belts \nNAGA awards large championship belts to the champions of every Expert division in all age groups (Children\, Teen\, Adult\, Master\, Director\, and Executive). Winners of the Absolute Intermediate\, Absolute Expert\, Absolute Blue Belt\, and Absolute Purple Belt/Brown/Black divisions also receive these belts\, whether or not they won a belt in their weight class division. Each competitor is limited to one belt per tournament for division wins. The quality and appearance of this award are unmatched. \n \n  \nChildren’s Championship Belts \nNAGA awards children-sized championship belts to all non-Expert children and teens (17 & under) who win 1st place in their division. Each competitor is limited to one championship belt per tournament. Children and teens (17 & under) who do not place 1st–3rd can request a competitor medal at the front desk or award area at no charge. \n  \n \nCustom Medals \nNAGA awards custom gold medals to non-Expert adult division champions. Silver and bronze medals go to all 2nd and 3rd place winners. \n \nTeam Championship Awards \nNAGA awards custom plates to the winners of the Adult Overall Team Championship\, Adult No-Gi Team Championship\, Adult Gi Team Championship\, and Kids & Teens Team Championship. \nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions. To be eligible\, a competitor must enter both their weight class division and the Absolute division. The prize is based on the number of competitors entered at the start of the division: \n\n0–3 competitors: no prize awarded\n4–7 competitors: $250\n8–11 competitors: $500\n12–15 competitors: $750\n16 or more competitors: $1\,000\n\nNotes: \n\nSome tournaments may have a Master Expert Absolute division. It is not eligible for prize money.\nAll Absolute divisions are single elimination.\n\n  \n									Schedule\n					Friday Night Weigh-In Time and LocationAll competitors can weigh-in the night before the tournament. The Friday weigh-in takes place at the venue from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. \nCompetitors are given a one pound allowance\, do not need to wear their gi when weighing in\, and only need to weigh-in once. \nCheck-In TimesIn order to run the tournament efficiently\, it is important that competitors are checked-in and weighed-in by the times listed below. Competitors who arrive after the listed times may not be allowed to compete and will be given a credit to be used at a future tournament.  \n\nYouths (17 & under): On Saturday\, youth competitors who did not weigh-in on Friday\, need to be checked-in and weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If you weighed-in on Friday\, you need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes before your estimated division start time.\nAdults (18 & over): Adult competitors need to be checked-in and weighed-in at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled division start time.\nOn the Thursday night before the tournament\, the brackets will be posted on Smoothcomp. Your estimated division(s) start time can be found at that time. Please note that the schedule is dynamic and constantly updating. Be sure to check the brackets often. If you are in a bracket by yourself\, check-in with the bracketing official at the event to go over your options.\n\n  \nWhat to do When You Get to the TournamentDoors open on Saturday at 8:00AM. When you arrive at the tournament\, you will go to the NAGA front desk to collect your registration cards and any spectator passes you purchased. \nNext\, you will go to the weigh-in station. After weighing in\, you will proceed to the Referee Interview table. The referee will make sure you are in the correct division and all your information is correct. They will then approve you (check you in) in Smoothcomp. You must speak with a referee after weighing in. If not\, you will not be confirmed in the system and will be removed from any brackets you are entered. You will be able to check your estimated match start time and mat assignment by logging into your Smoothcomp account at the tournament. For instructions on how to do this\, visit HERE. \nSpectator tickets can be purchased at the front desk.  \nWeigh-In Friday or SaturdayThe weigh-ins will take place at the tournament venue.  Adults\, please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. You do not wear your gi when weighing in. You are given a one pound allowance. You only need to weigh-in once. If you have any questions contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. \nFriday (2/12/27) Weigh-In (Optional) – The Friday weigh-in is open to all competitors. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. \nSaturday (2/13/27) Weigh-In – Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM.  Youths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If a youth already weighed in\, they need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their estimated division start time. Adults\, please check-in and weigh-in at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled division start time. \nSaturday Division Schedule (Doors Open 8:00 AM)Children and teen no-gi brackets are the first divisions of the day. These begin at approximately 10:00AM. Children and teen gi divisions will follow the no-gi divisions. \nAdult no-gi divisions are next\, followed by adult no-gi absolute\, adult gi\, then adult gi absolute. For some tournaments\, this order may change (typically no-gi absolute going first). Check the brackets for confirmation of division order. \nPlease check Smoothcomp the night before the tournament and periodically throughout tournament day. The schedule is dynamic and constantly changing (division start times starting earlier and later). Divisions are sometimes moved to another ring to help keep the flow of the tournament moving smoothly. To check you estimated division start time on Smoothcomp\, follow these directions CHECK DIVISION START TIME. There are QR codes at the tournament you or your friends/family can scan to look up brackets. There are NO REFUNDS given to those who have to leave early. \nYouths (17 years & under) No-Gi & Gi Competition \n\nYouths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.\nIf a youth weighed-in on Friday and does not see themselves in a bracket when they are released on Thursday night\, please arrive by 9:30AM so we can work to get you into a division.\nYouth final bracketing takes place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. \nYouth No-Gi Divisions – Estimated Start Time is 10:00 AM\nYouth Gi Divisions – These follow the no-gi divisions. Check the Smoothcomp website that day for division start times.\n\nAdult No-Gi & Gi Order of Divisions (typical order\, may be altered based on tournament needs) \n\nWomen Divisions (No-Gi goes first followed by Gi)\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Intermediate\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Novice\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Intermediate and Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Novice/Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Blue Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive White Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Absolute Gi Divisions\n\n									Divisions\n					No-Gi and Gi (BJJ) DivisionsNAGA tournaments have both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions for men\, women\, children and teens. No-gi divisions follow NAGA’s unique rules and point system. Gi divisions follow traditional BJJ rules and scoring (with some minor differences). The rules for NAGA no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions can be found here. \nAge\, Weight\, and Skill LevelsListed below are the age categories. For each age category\, weight classes and skill levels are listed. If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page\, email info@nagafighter.com\, or call 860-537-3686. When calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nAge Categories \n\nChildren (5 years of age and under\, 6-7 years of age\, 8-9 years of age\, 10-11 years of age\, 12-13 years of age)\nTeens (14-15 years of age\, 16-17 years of age)\nAdult (18-29 years of age)\nMaster (30-39 years of age)\nDirector (40-49 years of age)\nExecutive (50 years of age and older)\n\nChildren (13 & Under) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n39.9 lbs. & under\n40-49.9 lbs.\n50-59.9 lbs.\n60-69.9 lbs.\n70-79.9 lbs.\n80-89.9 lbs.\n90-99.9 lbs.\n100-109.9 lbs.\n110-124.9 lbs.\n125-139.9 lbs.\n140-154.9 lbs.\n155-169.9 lbs.\n170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)\n\n\nNOVICE (No Submissions Allowed) – 6 months & under of grappling experience. ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions.  NO yellow\, orange\, or green belts allowed in BEGINNER Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green belts allowed in INTERMEDIATE Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience.  No belt restrictions for kids.\n\nTeen (14 – 17 Years Old) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n99.9 lbs. & under\n100-114.9 lbs.\n115-129.9 lbs.\n130-144.9 lbs.\n145-159.9 lbs.\n160-179.9 lbs.\n180-199.9 lbs.\n200 & over lbs.\n\n\nNOVICE (With Submissions) – 6 months & under of grappling experience.  ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions. NO yellow\, orange\, green or blue belts allowed in Beginner Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience.  ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green or blue belts allowed in Intermediate Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience. Blue belts must do expert. No purple belts\, they must compete as an adult.\n\nThe belt levels referenced are based on the BJJ belt system. When choosing the experience of your child or teen\, please consider numerous factors: how long they have trained\, how often they train\, their BJJ belt rank\, how naturally talented they are in the sport\, athleticism in other sports\, and how they do against teammates. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level. NAGA has the right to alter a competitor’s division placement after the competitor interview at the tournament. \nIf a competitor has won the same skill level multiple times at NAGA (and to include the equivalent skill level at other tournaments)\, they may need to move up a skill level. Contact us if your competitor meets these criteria\, and you need assistance selecting their skill level. \nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nCompetitors cannot do two different skill levels i.e. No-Gi Beginner then Gi Intermediate. \nDivision MergingAt times\, especially with children & teens\, it is necessary to place competitors into a division for which they did not register. This may be due to them being in the bracket by themselves\, it may only have them and a teammate\, etc. Competitors are asked to answer a few questions during the registration process to help place them into a new division. At times\, due to the pool of competitors\, we may need to place them into a division for which they may have answered “no” to this type of move. Whenever a competitor is moved\, we will place a note in their registration that describes the move that was made. Please contact us or speak with us at the event if there are any concerns. If you decide you do not want to compete in the division you were moved into\, you can receive a full credit for a future event by canceling your registration through the Smoothcomp website\, or contacting us. \nYouth Notes \n\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nNon-expert winners are awarded a children’s championship belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nChildren (13 & under) Novice divisions do not allow submissions. Winners are determined by who is ahead in points (takedowns\, position\, guard passing\, etc.) at the end of the match.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level.\nWhenever possible\, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus)\, and in the same weight class. Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older or heavier. When checking in at the tournament\, if a youth was moved outside of their division\, they will be notified\, and asked to approve the change. Notes will also be placed in their Smoothcomp registration.\nIf there are 2 or more girls in a division\, we will create a separate division for the girls. If not\, the female competitor will be given the option to compete with the male competitors.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will work to get you into a division (different age\, weight\, or skill).  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\nMale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nFlyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.\nSuper-Heavyweight – 225-249.9 lbs.\nUltra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over\n\nFemale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nSub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under\nAtomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.\nStrawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.\nFlyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200 lbs. & over\n\nAdult No-Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nNovice – 6 months & under of grappling experience\nBeginner – 6 months to 2 years of grappling experience\nIntermediate – 2 to 5 years of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ blue belt\, you must enter at least Intermediate)\nExpert – 5 years & over of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ purple\, brown or black belt\, you must enter Expert)\n\nAdult Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nWhite (no college wrestlers allowed)\nBlue\nPurple\nBrown\nBlack\n\nAdult Notes \n\nCompetitors who have any college wrestling experience cannot enter white belt.\nBlue belts must enter at least Intermediate No-Gi.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts must enter Expert No-Gi.\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. If a competitor wins their Intermediate or Expert weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts will be separated whenever there are two or more in a division.  Purple\, brown\, and black belt winners are awarded a championship belt.  If multiple divisions are won by a purple\, brown or black belt competitor\, only one belt is awarded. If a competitor wins their blue\, purple\, brown\, black weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level (example: cannot do Beginner and Intermediate).\nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.).\nAdult competitors can compete in a lower age category rather than the category they qualify for i.e. Master competes in Adult\, Director competes in Master or Adult.\nAdult competitors can compete in multiple age groups\, their actual age group\, and a lower age group. For example\, a 32-year-old Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is considered two divisions\, please register accordingly.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will place you into a different (age\, weight\, skill) division.  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\n									Travel\n					Venue Address\nGary D. Weikel Event Center\n14405 179th Ave SE\nMonroe\, WA 98272 \nHotel\nNAGA has partnered with Stay22 to help get you the best lodging prices near the venue.
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SUMMARY:North American Grappling & BJJ Championship – Hillsborough\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Information\n									Registration\n									Prizes\n									Schedule\n									Divisions\n									Travel\n							\n			\n									Tournament Information\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nTwo Matches Guaranteed \nEvery competitor gets at least two matches per division (barring injury or opponent withdrawal). \n\n2-person divisions: best 2-out-of-3\n3-person divisions: round robin\n4+ person divisions: competitors who lose their first match move to a third-place bracket and compete again at no extra cost\n\nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions\, up to $1\,000 depending on the number of entrants. See the Prizes tab for eligibility and amounts. \nQuestions? \nMost answers are on our FAQ Page and Smoothcomp’s Support Page. You can also reach NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. \nGet Your Grappling Gear at the Tournament \nNAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear in children’s and adult sizes for men and women: board shorts\, gi bags\, rash guards\, t-shirts\, hats\, gi hoodies\, patches\, skull caps\, stickers\, dog tags\, and more. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (see Registration for accepted cards). \nCome Join Our Team \nNAGA runs over 100 tournaments a year around the world\, and we’re always looking for staff. To become a referee\, complete the Referee Application. We also need ring coordinators\, security\, weigh-in\, and awards staff. If you’re not competing and would like to work this event\, email info@nagafighter.com and tell us which tournament. \n									Registration\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nHow Registration Works \nNAGA uses Smoothcomp to register competitors and generate brackets. If you’ve competed in a Smoothcomp tournament before\, log in with your existing account. If not\, create an account first\, then register for this tournament. Brackets are posted Thursday night. There you can see your estimated division start time and mat assignment\, and after the event you can see individual and team results. \nIf you aren’t placed in a bracket\, we likely need to speak with you first. Check your registration for a note. \nRegistration Deadline \nRegister and pay online by the end of Friday’s weigh-in. We do not accept registrations on the day of the event\, or in person at the tournament. \nFamily Discount \nSave $35 for each additional family member competing in the same tournament (2 members: $35 off; 3: $70; 4: $105; and so on). The discount applies to competitors only\, not spectators. \nRegister and pay for each competitor separately in Smoothcomp. Then call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with each competitor’s name and the tournament. We’ll refund the discount to your original form of payment. \nSpectators \nInfants are free. Children 12 & under are $10. All other spectators are $20. Tickets are available online or at the door. \nPayment at the Event \nSpectator tickets and merchandise can be purchased in person with cash or Visa\, MasterCard\, or Discover. American Express is not accepted. \nTeam Names \nCheck with your instructor before registering so you use the correct team name. This ensures team awards are given out accurately. If you used the wrong name\, update it in your Smoothcomp profile for future tournaments. To fix it for this tournament\, email info@nagafighter.com or see us at the event\, since NAGA must change it manually. \nChanging Your Weight Class or Skill Level \nIf your weight changed or you entered it incorrectly\, you can update your division in your Smoothcomp account. \nTransgender Competitors \nCompetitors are required to register and compete in the division corresponding to their biological sex as assigned at birth. For help registering\, contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. The NAGA Transgender Policy is available here. \nCredit / Refund Policy \n\nCredits: You can cancel for any reason and receive a full credit toward any future NAGA tournament. Cancel by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the tournament by logging into Smoothcomp and canceling your registration (how to cancel). Credits are valid for 2 years from the cancellation date.\nRefunds: As a general rule\, we do not issue refunds.\n\nNeed Help? \nFor Smoothcomp account\, registration\, weight class\, or academy questions\, start with the Smoothcomp knowledge base. For tournament-specific questions\, contact NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. For password issues\, contact support@smoothcomp.com. \nAdding Extra Youth Divisions \nChildren and teens can add one higher weight class or one older age group per division type (no-gi or gi)\, for a maximum of 4 divisions. Smoothcomp doesn’t allow this\, so NAGA adds it manually. Requests must be made by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the tournament. Competitors cannot enter multiple skill levels. The extra divisions are $35 each. \nExample: a beginner 11-year-old weighing 85 lbs. could add the 90–99.9 lb. weight class OR the 12–13 age category (not both)\, but not the intermediate skill level. They can do this for no-gi\, gi\, or both\, or go up in weight for one and up in age for the other. \nTo request an extra division\, call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with: \n\nthe tournament\nthe competitor’s name\nup age or up weight\nno-gi\, gi\, or both\nyour email address (if calling)\n\nNAGA will email you an invoice with a payment link. Once paid\, we’ll add the competitor to the additional division(s). \n  \n									Prizes\n					\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision\nAward for Winning Division\nNote\n\n\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Novice\, Beginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced\nKids Championship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Non-Expert\nCustom Gold Medal\nNovice\, Beginner\, Intermediate skill levels\n\n\n\n\nAdult White and Blue Belt\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Novice/Beginner Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Intermediate Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert Absolute\nChampionship Belt + Cash Prize\nRead about cash prize eligibility and amounts on this page.\n\n\n\n\nAdult White Belt Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Blue Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\n\n\nAll Second Place Grapplers\nCustom Silver Medal\n \n\n\nAll Third Place Grapplers\nCustom Bronze Medal\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChampionship Belts \nNAGA awards large championship belts to the champions of every Expert division in all age groups (Children\, Teen\, Adult\, Master\, Director\, and Executive). Winners of the Absolute Intermediate\, Absolute Expert\, Absolute Blue Belt\, and Absolute Purple Belt/Brown/Black divisions also receive these belts\, whether or not they won a belt in their weight class division. Each competitor is limited to one belt per tournament for division wins. The quality and appearance of this award are unmatched. \n \n  \nChildren’s Championship Belts \nNAGA awards children-sized championship belts to all non-Expert children and teens (17 & under) who win 1st place in their division. Each competitor is limited to one championship belt per tournament. Children and teens (17 & under) who do not place 1st–3rd can request a competitor medal at the front desk or award area at no charge. \n  \n \nCustom Medals \nNAGA awards custom gold medals to non-Expert adult division champions. Silver and bronze medals go to all 2nd and 3rd place winners. \n \nTeam Championship Awards \nNAGA awards custom plates to the winners of the Adult Overall Team Championship\, Adult No-Gi Team Championship\, Adult Gi Team Championship\, and Kids & Teens Team Championship. \nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions. To be eligible\, a competitor must enter both their weight class division and the Absolute division. The prize is based on the number of competitors entered at the start of the division: \n\n0–3 competitors: no prize awarded\n4–7 competitors: $250\n8–11 competitors: $500\n12–15 competitors: $750\n16 or more competitors: $1\,000\n\nNotes: \n\nSome tournaments may have a Master Expert Absolute division. It is not eligible for prize money.\nAll Absolute divisions are single elimination.\n\n  \n									Schedule\n					Friday Night Weigh-In Time and LocationAll competitors can weigh-in the night before the tournament. The Friday weigh-in takes place at the venue from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. \nCompetitors are given a one pound allowance\, do not need to wear their gi when weighing in\, and only need to weigh-in once. \nCheck-In TimesIn order to run the tournament efficiently\, it is important that competitors are checked-in and weighed-in by the times listed below. Competitors who arrive after the listed times may not be allowed to compete and will be given a credit to be used at a future tournament.  \n\nYouths (17 & under): On Saturday\, youth competitors who did not weigh-in on Friday\, need to be checked-in and weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If you weighed-in on Friday\, you need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes before your estimated division start time.\nAdults (18 & over): Adult competitors need to be checked-in and weighed-in at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled division start time.\nOn the Thursday night before the tournament\, the brackets will be posted on Smoothcomp. Your estimated division(s) start time can be found at that time. Please note that the schedule is dynamic and constantly updating. Be sure to check the brackets often. If you are in a bracket by yourself\, check-in with the bracketing official at the event to go over your options.\n\n  \nWhat to do When You Get to the TournamentDoors open on Saturday at 8:00AM. When you arrive at the tournament\, you will go to the NAGA front desk to collect your registration cards and any spectator passes you purchased. \nNext\, you will go to the weigh-in station. After weighing in\, you will proceed to the Referee Interview table. The referee will make sure you are in the correct division and all your information is correct. They will then approve you (check you in) in Smoothcomp. You must speak with a referee after weighing in. If not\, you will not be confirmed in the system and will be removed from any brackets you are entered. You will be able to check your estimated match start time and mat assignment by logging into your Smoothcomp account at the tournament. For instructions on how to do this\, visit HERE. \nSpectator tickets can be purchased at the front desk.  \nWeigh-In Friday or SaturdayThe weigh-ins will take place at the tournament venue.  Adults\, please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. You do not wear your gi when weighing in. You are given a one pound allowance. You only need to weigh-in once. If you have any questions contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. \nFriday (2/12/27) Weigh-In (Optional) – The Friday weigh-in is open to all competitors. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. \nSaturday (2/13/27) Weigh-In – Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM.  Youths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If a youth already weighed in\, they need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their estimated division start time. Adults\, please check-in and weigh-in at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled division start time. \nSaturday Division Schedule (Doors Open 8:00 AM)Children and teen no-gi brackets are the first divisions of the day. These begin at approximately 10:00AM. Children and teen gi divisions will follow the no-gi divisions. \nAdult no-gi divisions are next\, followed by adult no-gi absolute\, adult gi\, then adult gi absolute. For some tournaments\, this order may change (typically no-gi absolute going first). Check the brackets for confirmation of division order. \nPlease check Smoothcomp the night before the tournament and periodically throughout tournament day. The schedule is dynamic and constantly changing (division start times starting earlier and later). Divisions are sometimes moved to another ring to help keep the flow of the tournament moving smoothly. To check you estimated division start time on Smoothcomp\, follow these directions CHECK DIVISION START TIME. There are QR codes at the tournament you or your friends/family can scan to look up brackets. There are NO REFUNDS given to those who have to leave early. \nYouths (17 years & under) No-Gi & Gi Competition \n\nYouths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.\nIf a youth weighed-in on Friday and does not see themselves in a bracket when they are released on Thursday night\, please arrive by 9:30AM so we can work to get you into a division.\nYouth final bracketing takes place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. \nYouth No-Gi Divisions – Estimated Start Time is 10:00 AM\nYouth Gi Divisions – These follow the no-gi divisions. Check the Smoothcomp website that day for division start times.\n\nAdult No-Gi & Gi Order of Divisions (typical order\, may be altered based on tournament needs) \n\nWomen Divisions (No-Gi goes first followed by Gi)\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Intermediate\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Novice\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Intermediate and Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Novice/Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Blue Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive White Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Absolute Gi Divisions\n\n									Divisions\n					No-Gi and Gi (BJJ) DivisionsNAGA tournaments have both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions for men\, women\, children and teens. No-gi divisions follow NAGA’s unique rules and point system. Gi divisions follow traditional BJJ rules and scoring (with some minor differences). The rules for NAGA no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions can be found here. \nAge\, Weight\, and Skill LevelsListed below are the age categories. For each age category\, weight classes and skill levels are listed. If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page\, email info@nagafighter.com\, or call 860-537-3686. When calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nAge Categories \n\nChildren (5 years of age and under\, 6-7 years of age\, 8-9 years of age\, 10-11 years of age\, 12-13 years of age)\nTeens (14-15 years of age\, 16-17 years of age)\nAdult (18-29 years of age)\nMaster (30-39 years of age)\nDirector (40-49 years of age)\nExecutive (50 years of age and older)\n\nChildren (13 & Under) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n39.9 lbs. & under\n40-49.9 lbs.\n50-59.9 lbs.\n60-69.9 lbs.\n70-79.9 lbs.\n80-89.9 lbs.\n90-99.9 lbs.\n100-109.9 lbs.\n110-124.9 lbs.\n125-139.9 lbs.\n140-154.9 lbs.\n155-169.9 lbs.\n170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)\n\n\nNOVICE (No Submissions Allowed) – 6 months & under of grappling experience. ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions.  NO yellow\, orange\, or green belts allowed in BEGINNER Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green belts allowed in INTERMEDIATE Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience.  No belt restrictions for kids.\n\nTeen (14 – 17 Years Old) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n99.9 lbs. & under\n100-114.9 lbs.\n115-129.9 lbs.\n130-144.9 lbs.\n145-159.9 lbs.\n160-179.9 lbs.\n180-199.9 lbs.\n200 & over lbs.\n\n\nNOVICE (With Submissions) – 6 months & under of grappling experience.  ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions. NO yellow\, orange\, green or blue belts allowed in Beginner Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience.  ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green or blue belts allowed in Intermediate Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience. Blue belts must do expert. No purple belts\, they must compete as an adult.\n\nThe belt levels referenced are based on the BJJ belt system. When choosing the experience of your child or teen\, please consider numerous factors: how long they have trained\, how often they train\, their BJJ belt rank\, how naturally talented they are in the sport\, athleticism in other sports\, and how they do against teammates. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level. NAGA has the right to alter a competitor’s division placement after the competitor interview at the tournament. \nIf a competitor has won the same skill level multiple times at NAGA (and to include the equivalent skill level at other tournaments)\, they may need to move up a skill level. Contact us if your competitor meets these criteria\, and you need assistance selecting their skill level. \nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nCompetitors cannot do two different skill levels i.e. No-Gi Beginner then Gi Intermediate. \nDivision MergingAt times\, especially with children & teens\, it is necessary to place competitors into a division for which they did not register. This may be due to them being in the bracket by themselves\, it may only have them and a teammate\, etc. Competitors are asked to answer a few questions during the registration process to help place them into a new division. At times\, due to the pool of competitors\, we may need to place them into a division for which they may have answered “no” to this type of move. Whenever a competitor is moved\, we will place a note in their registration that describes the move that was made. Please contact us or speak with us at the event if there are any concerns. If you decide you do not want to compete in the division you were moved into\, you can receive a full credit for a future event by canceling your registration through the Smoothcomp website\, or contacting us. \nYouth Notes \n\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nNon-expert winners are awarded a children’s championship belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nChildren (13 & under) Novice divisions do not allow submissions. Winners are determined by who is ahead in points (takedowns\, position\, guard passing\, etc.) at the end of the match.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level.\nWhenever possible\, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus)\, and in the same weight class. Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older or heavier. When checking in at the tournament\, if a youth was moved outside of their division\, they will be notified\, and asked to approve the change. Notes will also be placed in their Smoothcomp registration.\nIf there are 2 or more girls in a division\, we will create a separate division for the girls. If not\, the female competitor will be given the option to compete with the male competitors.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will work to get you into a division (different age\, weight\, or skill).  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\nMale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nFlyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.\nSuper-Heavyweight – 225-249.9 lbs.\nUltra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over\n\nFemale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nSub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under\nAtomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.\nStrawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.\nFlyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200 lbs. & over\n\nAdult No-Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nNovice – 6 months & under of grappling experience\nBeginner – 6 months to 2 years of grappling experience\nIntermediate – 2 to 5 years of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ blue belt\, you must enter at least Intermediate)\nExpert – 5 years & over of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ purple\, brown or black belt\, you must enter Expert)\n\nAdult Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nWhite (no college wrestlers allowed)\nBlue\nPurple\nBrown\nBlack\n\nAdult Notes \n\nCompetitors who have any college wrestling experience cannot enter white belt.\nBlue belts must enter at least Intermediate No-Gi.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts must enter Expert No-Gi.\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. If a competitor wins their Intermediate or Expert weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts will be separated whenever there are two or more in a division.  Purple\, brown\, and black belt winners are awarded a championship belt.  If multiple divisions are won by a purple\, brown or black belt competitor\, only one belt is awarded. If a competitor wins their blue\, purple\, brown\, black weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level (example: cannot do Beginner and Intermediate).\nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.).\nAdult competitors can compete in a lower age category rather than the category they qualify for i.e. Master competes in Adult\, Director competes in Master or Adult.\nAdult competitors can compete in multiple age groups\, their actual age group\, and a lower age group. For example\, a 32-year-old Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is considered two divisions\, please register accordingly.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will place you into a different (age\, weight\, skill) division.  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\n									Travel\n					Venue Address\nGary D. Weikel Event Center\n14405 179th Ave SE\nMonroe\, WA 98272 \nHotel\nNAGA has partnered with Stay22 to help get you the best lodging prices near the venue.
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SUMMARY:Chicago Grappling & BJJ Championship – Oak Lawn\, IL
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Information\n									Registration\n									Prizes\n									Schedule\n									Divisions\n									Travel\n							\n			\n									Tournament Information\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nTwo Matches Guaranteed \nEvery competitor gets at least two matches per division (barring injury or opponent withdrawal). \n\n2-person divisions: best 2-out-of-3\n3-person divisions: round robin\n4+ person divisions: competitors who lose their first match move to a third-place bracket and compete again at no extra cost\n\nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions\, up to $1\,000 depending on the number of entrants. See the Prizes tab for eligibility and amounts. \nQuestions? \nMost answers are on our FAQ Page and Smoothcomp’s Support Page. You can also reach NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. \nGet Your Grappling Gear at the Tournament \nNAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear in children’s and adult sizes for men and women: board shorts\, gi bags\, rash guards\, t-shirts\, hats\, gi hoodies\, patches\, skull caps\, stickers\, dog tags\, and more. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (see Registration for accepted cards). \nCome Join Our Team \nNAGA runs over 100 tournaments a year around the world\, and we’re always looking for staff. To become a referee\, complete the Referee Application. We also need ring coordinators\, security\, weigh-in\, and awards staff. If you’re not competing and would like to work this event\, email info@nagafighter.com and tell us which tournament. \n									Registration\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nHow Registration Works \nNAGA uses Smoothcomp to register competitors and generate brackets. If you’ve competed in a Smoothcomp tournament before\, log in with your existing account. If not\, create an account first\, then register for this tournament. Brackets are posted Thursday night. There you can see your estimated division start time and mat assignment\, and after the event you can see individual and team results. \nIf you aren’t placed in a bracket\, we likely need to speak with you first. Check your registration for a note. \nRegistration Deadline \nRegister and pay online by the end of Friday’s weigh-in. We do not accept registrations on the day of the event\, or in person at the tournament. \nFamily Discount \nSave $35 for each additional family member competing in the same tournament (2 members: $35 off; 3: $70; 4: $105; and so on). The discount applies to competitors only\, not spectators. \nRegister and pay for each competitor separately in Smoothcomp. Then call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with each competitor’s name and the tournament. We’ll refund the discount to your original form of payment. \nSpectators \nInfants are free. Children 12 & under are $10. All other spectators are $20. Tickets are available online or at the door. \nPayment at the Event \nSpectator tickets and merchandise can be purchased in person with cash or Visa\, MasterCard\, or Discover. American Express is not accepted. \nTeam Names \nCheck with your instructor before registering so you use the correct team name. This ensures team awards are given out accurately. If you used the wrong name\, update it in your Smoothcomp profile for future tournaments. To fix it for this tournament\, email info@nagafighter.com or see us at the event\, since NAGA must change it manually. \nChanging Your Weight Class or Skill Level \nIf your weight changed or you entered it incorrectly\, you can update your division in your Smoothcomp account. \nTransgender Competitors \nCompetitors are required to register and compete in the division corresponding to their biological sex as assigned at birth. For help registering\, contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. The NAGA Transgender Policy is available here. \nCredit / Refund Policy \n\nCredits: You can cancel for any reason and receive a full credit toward any future NAGA tournament. Cancel by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the tournament by logging into Smoothcomp and canceling your registration (how to cancel). Credits are valid for 2 years from the cancellation date.\nRefunds: As a general rule\, we do not issue refunds.\n\nNeed Help? \nFor Smoothcomp account\, registration\, weight class\, or academy questions\, start with the Smoothcomp knowledge base. For tournament-specific questions\, contact NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. For password issues\, contact support@smoothcomp.com. \nAdding Extra Youth Divisions \nChildren and teens can add one higher weight class or one older age group per division type (no-gi or gi)\, for a maximum of 4 divisions. Smoothcomp doesn’t allow this\, so NAGA adds it manually. Requests must be made by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the tournament. Competitors cannot enter multiple skill levels. The extra divisions are $35 each. \nExample: a beginner 11-year-old weighing 85 lbs. could add the 90–99.9 lb. weight class OR the 12–13 age category (not both)\, but not the intermediate skill level. They can do this for no-gi\, gi\, or both\, or go up in weight for one and up in age for the other. \nTo request an extra division\, call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with: \n\nthe tournament\nthe competitor’s name\nup age or up weight\nno-gi\, gi\, or both\nyour email address (if calling)\n\nNAGA will email you an invoice with a payment link. Once paid\, we’ll add the competitor to the additional division(s). \n  \n									Prizes\n					\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision\nAward for Winning Division\nNote\n\n\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Novice\, Beginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced\nKids Championship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Non-Expert\nCustom Gold Medal\nNovice\, Beginner\, Intermediate skill levels\n\n\n\n\nAdult White and Blue Belt\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Novice/Beginner Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Intermediate Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert Absolute\nChampionship Belt + Cash Prize\nRead about cash prize eligibility and amounts on this page.\n\n\n\n\nAdult White Belt Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Blue Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\n\n\nAll Second Place Grapplers\nCustom Silver Medal\n \n\n\nAll Third Place Grapplers\nCustom Bronze Medal\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChampionship Belts \nNAGA awards large championship belts to the champions of every Expert division in all age groups (Children\, Teen\, Adult\, Master\, Director\, and Executive). Winners of the Absolute Intermediate\, Absolute Expert\, Absolute Blue Belt\, and Absolute Purple Belt/Brown/Black divisions also receive these belts\, whether or not they won a belt in their weight class division. Each competitor is limited to one belt per tournament for division wins. The quality and appearance of this award are unmatched. \n \n  \nChildren’s Championship Belts \nNAGA awards children-sized championship belts to all non-Expert children and teens (17 & under) who win 1st place in their division. Each competitor is limited to one championship belt per tournament. Children and teens (17 & under) who do not place 1st–3rd can request a competitor medal at the front desk or award area at no charge. \n  \n \nCustom Medals \nNAGA awards custom gold medals to non-Expert adult division champions. Silver and bronze medals go to all 2nd and 3rd place winners. \n \nTeam Championship Awards \nNAGA awards custom plates to the winners of the Adult Overall Team Championship\, Adult No-Gi Team Championship\, Adult Gi Team Championship\, and Kids & Teens Team Championship. \nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions. To be eligible\, a competitor must enter both their weight class division and the Absolute division. The prize is based on the number of competitors entered at the start of the division: \n\n0–3 competitors: no prize awarded\n4–7 competitors: $250\n8–11 competitors: $500\n12–15 competitors: $750\n16 or more competitors: $1\,000\n\nNotes: \n\nSome tournaments may have a Master Expert Absolute division. It is not eligible for prize money.\nAll Absolute divisions are single elimination.\n\n  \n									Schedule\n					Friday Night Weigh-In Time and LocationAll competitors can weigh-in the night before the tournament. The Friday weigh-in takes place at the venue from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. \nCompetitors are given a one pound allowance\, do not need to wear their gi when weighing in\, and only need to weigh-in once. \nCheck-In TimesIn order to run the tournament efficiently\, it is important that competitors are checked-in and weighed-in by the times listed below. Competitors who arrive after the listed times may not be allowed to compete and will be given a credit to be used at a future tournament.  \n\nYouths (17 & under): On Saturday\, youth competitors who did not weigh-in on Friday\, need to be checked-in and weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If you weighed-in on Friday\, you need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes before your estimated division start time.\nAdults (18 & over): Adult competitors need to be checked-in and weighed-in at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled division start time.\nOn the Thursday night before the tournament\, the brackets will be posted on Smoothcomp. Your estimated division(s) start time can be found at that time. Please note that the schedule is dynamic and constantly updating. Be sure to check the brackets often. If you are in a bracket by yourself\, check-in with the bracketing official at the event to go over your options.\n\n  \nWhat to do When You Get to the TournamentDoors open on Saturday at 8:00AM. When you arrive at the tournament\, you will go to the NAGA front desk to collect your registration cards and any spectator passes you purchased. \nNext\, you will go to the weigh-in station. After weighing in\, you will proceed to the Referee Interview table. The referee will make sure you are in the correct division and all your information is correct. They will then approve you (check you in) in Smoothcomp. You must speak with a referee after weighing in. If not\, you will not be confirmed in the system and will be removed from any brackets you are entered. You will be able to check your estimated match start time and mat assignment by logging into your Smoothcomp account at the tournament. For instructions on how to do this\, visit HERE. \nSpectator tickets can be purchased at the front desk.  \nWeigh-In Friday or SaturdayThe weigh-ins will take place at the tournament venue.  Adults\, please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. You do not wear your gi when weighing in. You are given a one pound allowance. You only need to weigh-in once. If you have any questions contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. \nFriday (2/12/27) Weigh-In (Optional) – The Friday weigh-in is open to all competitors. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. \nSaturday (2/13/27) Weigh-In – Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM.  Youths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If a youth already weighed in\, they need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their estimated division start time. Adults\, please check-in and weigh-in at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled division start time. \nSaturday Division Schedule (Doors Open 8:00 AM)Children and teen no-gi brackets are the first divisions of the day. These begin at approximately 10:00AM. Children and teen gi divisions will follow the no-gi divisions. \nAdult no-gi divisions are next\, followed by adult no-gi absolute\, adult gi\, then adult gi absolute. For some tournaments\, this order may change (typically no-gi absolute going first). Check the brackets for confirmation of division order. \nPlease check Smoothcomp the night before the tournament and periodically throughout tournament day. The schedule is dynamic and constantly changing (division start times starting earlier and later). Divisions are sometimes moved to another ring to help keep the flow of the tournament moving smoothly. To check you estimated division start time on Smoothcomp\, follow these directions CHECK DIVISION START TIME. There are QR codes at the tournament you or your friends/family can scan to look up brackets. There are NO REFUNDS given to those who have to leave early. \nYouths (17 years & under) No-Gi & Gi Competition \n\nYouths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.\nIf a youth weighed-in on Friday and does not see themselves in a bracket when they are released on Thursday night\, please arrive by 9:30AM so we can work to get you into a division.\nYouth final bracketing takes place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. \nYouth No-Gi Divisions – Estimated Start Time is 10:00 AM\nYouth Gi Divisions – These follow the no-gi divisions. Check the Smoothcomp website that day for division start times.\n\nAdult No-Gi & Gi Order of Divisions (typical order\, may be altered based on tournament needs) \n\nWomen Divisions (No-Gi goes first followed by Gi)\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Intermediate\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Novice\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Intermediate and Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Novice/Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Blue Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive White Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Absolute Gi Divisions\n\n									Divisions\n					No-Gi and Gi (BJJ) DivisionsNAGA tournaments have both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions for men\, women\, children and teens. No-gi divisions follow NAGA’s unique rules and point system. Gi divisions follow traditional BJJ rules and scoring (with some minor differences). The rules for NAGA no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions can be found here. \nAge\, Weight\, and Skill LevelsListed below are the age categories. For each age category\, weight classes and skill levels are listed. If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page\, email info@nagafighter.com\, or call 860-537-3686. When calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nAge Categories \n\nChildren (5 years of age and under\, 6-7 years of age\, 8-9 years of age\, 10-11 years of age\, 12-13 years of age)\nTeens (14-15 years of age\, 16-17 years of age)\nAdult (18-29 years of age)\nMaster (30-39 years of age)\nDirector (40-49 years of age)\nExecutive (50 years of age and older)\n\nChildren (13 & Under) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n39.9 lbs. & under\n40-49.9 lbs.\n50-59.9 lbs.\n60-69.9 lbs.\n70-79.9 lbs.\n80-89.9 lbs.\n90-99.9 lbs.\n100-109.9 lbs.\n110-124.9 lbs.\n125-139.9 lbs.\n140-154.9 lbs.\n155-169.9 lbs.\n170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)\n\n\nNOVICE (No Submissions Allowed) – 6 months & under of grappling experience. ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions.  NO yellow\, orange\, or green belts allowed in BEGINNER Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green belts allowed in INTERMEDIATE Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience.  No belt restrictions for kids.\n\nTeen (14 – 17 Years Old) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n99.9 lbs. & under\n100-114.9 lbs.\n115-129.9 lbs.\n130-144.9 lbs.\n145-159.9 lbs.\n160-179.9 lbs.\n180-199.9 lbs.\n200 & over lbs.\n\n\nNOVICE (With Submissions) – 6 months & under of grappling experience.  ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions. NO yellow\, orange\, green or blue belts allowed in Beginner Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience.  ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green or blue belts allowed in Intermediate Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience. Blue belts must do expert. No purple belts\, they must compete as an adult.\n\nThe belt levels referenced are based on the BJJ belt system. When choosing the experience of your child or teen\, please consider numerous factors: how long they have trained\, how often they train\, their BJJ belt rank\, how naturally talented they are in the sport\, athleticism in other sports\, and how they do against teammates. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level. NAGA has the right to alter a competitor’s division placement after the competitor interview at the tournament. \nIf a competitor has won the same skill level multiple times at NAGA (and to include the equivalent skill level at other tournaments)\, they may need to move up a skill level. Contact us if your competitor meets these criteria\, and you need assistance selecting their skill level. \nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nCompetitors cannot do two different skill levels i.e. No-Gi Beginner then Gi Intermediate. \nDivision MergingAt times\, especially with children & teens\, it is necessary to place competitors into a division for which they did not register. This may be due to them being in the bracket by themselves\, it may only have them and a teammate\, etc. Competitors are asked to answer a few questions during the registration process to help place them into a new division. At times\, due to the pool of competitors\, we may need to place them into a division for which they may have answered “no” to this type of move. Whenever a competitor is moved\, we will place a note in their registration that describes the move that was made. Please contact us or speak with us at the event if there are any concerns. If you decide you do not want to compete in the division you were moved into\, you can receive a full credit for a future event by canceling your registration through the Smoothcomp website\, or contacting us. \nYouth Notes \n\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nNon-expert winners are awarded a children’s championship belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nChildren (13 & under) Novice divisions do not allow submissions. Winners are determined by who is ahead in points (takedowns\, position\, guard passing\, etc.) at the end of the match.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level.\nWhenever possible\, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus)\, and in the same weight class. Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older or heavier. When checking in at the tournament\, if a youth was moved outside of their division\, they will be notified\, and asked to approve the change. Notes will also be placed in their Smoothcomp registration.\nIf there are 2 or more girls in a division\, we will create a separate division for the girls. If not\, the female competitor will be given the option to compete with the male competitors.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will work to get you into a division (different age\, weight\, or skill).  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\nMale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nFlyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.\nSuper-Heavyweight – 225-249.9 lbs.\nUltra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over\n\nFemale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nSub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under\nAtomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.\nStrawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.\nFlyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200 lbs. & over\n\nAdult No-Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nNovice – 6 months & under of grappling experience\nBeginner – 6 months to 2 years of grappling experience\nIntermediate – 2 to 5 years of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ blue belt\, you must enter at least Intermediate)\nExpert – 5 years & over of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ purple\, brown or black belt\, you must enter Expert)\n\nAdult Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nWhite (no college wrestlers allowed)\nBlue\nPurple\nBrown\nBlack\n\nAdult Notes \n\nCompetitors who have any college wrestling experience cannot enter white belt.\nBlue belts must enter at least Intermediate No-Gi.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts must enter Expert No-Gi.\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. If a competitor wins their Intermediate or Expert weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts will be separated whenever there are two or more in a division.  Purple\, brown\, and black belt winners are awarded a championship belt.  If multiple divisions are won by a purple\, brown or black belt competitor\, only one belt is awarded. If a competitor wins their blue\, purple\, brown\, black weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level (example: cannot do Beginner and Intermediate).\nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.).\nAdult competitors can compete in a lower age category rather than the category they qualify for i.e. Master competes in Adult\, Director competes in Master or Adult.\nAdult competitors can compete in multiple age groups\, their actual age group\, and a lower age group. For example\, a 32-year-old Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is considered two divisions\, please register accordingly.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will place you into a different (age\, weight\, skill) division.  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\n									Travel\n					Venue Address\nGary D. Weikel Event Center\n14405 179th Ave SE\nMonroe\, WA 98272 \nHotel\nNAGA has partnered with Stay22 to help get you the best lodging prices near the venue.
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SUMMARY:Baltimore Grappling & BJJ Championship – Baltimore\, MD
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Information\n									Registration\n									Prizes\n									Schedule\n									Divisions\n									Travel\n							\n			\n									Tournament Information\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nTwo Matches Guaranteed \nEvery competitor gets at least two matches per division (barring injury or opponent withdrawal). \n\n2-person divisions: best 2-out-of-3\n3-person divisions: round robin\n4+ person divisions: competitors who lose their first match move to a third-place bracket and compete again at no extra cost\n\nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions\, up to $1\,000 depending on the number of entrants. See the Prizes tab for eligibility and amounts. \nQuestions? \nMost answers are on our FAQ Page and Smoothcomp’s Support Page. You can also reach NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. \nGet Your Grappling Gear at the Tournament \nNAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear in children’s and adult sizes for men and women: board shorts\, gi bags\, rash guards\, t-shirts\, hats\, gi hoodies\, patches\, skull caps\, stickers\, dog tags\, and more. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (see Registration for accepted cards). \nCome Join Our Team \nNAGA runs over 100 tournaments a year around the world\, and we’re always looking for staff. To become a referee\, complete the Referee Application. We also need ring coordinators\, security\, weigh-in\, and awards staff. If you’re not competing and would like to work this event\, email info@nagafighter.com and tell us which tournament. \n									Registration\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nHow Registration Works \nNAGA uses Smoothcomp to register competitors and generate brackets. If you’ve competed in a Smoothcomp tournament before\, log in with your existing account. If not\, create an account first\, then register for this tournament. Brackets are posted Thursday night. There you can see your estimated division start time and mat assignment\, and after the event you can see individual and team results. \nIf you aren’t placed in a bracket\, we likely need to speak with you first. Check your registration for a note. \nRegistration Deadline \nRegister and pay online by the end of Friday’s weigh-in. We do not accept registrations on the day of the event\, or in person at the tournament. \nFamily Discount \nSave $35 for each additional family member competing in the same tournament (2 members: $35 off; 3: $70; 4: $105; and so on). The discount applies to competitors only\, not spectators. \nRegister and pay for each competitor separately in Smoothcomp. Then call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with each competitor’s name and the tournament. We’ll refund the discount to your original form of payment. \nSpectators \nInfants are free. Children 12 & under are $10. All other spectators are $20. Tickets are available online or at the door. \nPayment at the Event \nSpectator tickets and merchandise can be purchased in person with cash or Visa\, MasterCard\, or Discover. American Express is not accepted. \nTeam Names \nCheck with your instructor before registering so you use the correct team name. This ensures team awards are given out accurately. If you used the wrong name\, update it in your Smoothcomp profile for future tournaments. To fix it for this tournament\, email info@nagafighter.com or see us at the event\, since NAGA must change it manually. \nChanging Your Weight Class or Skill Level \nIf your weight changed or you entered it incorrectly\, you can update your division in your Smoothcomp account. \nTransgender Competitors \nCompetitors are required to register and compete in the division corresponding to their biological sex as assigned at birth. For help registering\, contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. The NAGA Transgender Policy is available here. \nCredit / Refund Policy \n\nCredits: You can cancel for any reason and receive a full credit toward any future NAGA tournament. Cancel by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the tournament by logging into Smoothcomp and canceling your registration (how to cancel). Credits are valid for 2 years from the cancellation date.\nRefunds: As a general rule\, we do not issue refunds.\n\nNeed Help? \nFor Smoothcomp account\, registration\, weight class\, or academy questions\, start with the Smoothcomp knowledge base. For tournament-specific questions\, contact NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. For password issues\, contact support@smoothcomp.com. \nAdding Extra Youth Divisions \nChildren and teens can add one higher weight class or one older age group per division type (no-gi or gi)\, for a maximum of 4 divisions. Smoothcomp doesn’t allow this\, so NAGA adds it manually. Requests must be made by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the tournament. Competitors cannot enter multiple skill levels. The extra divisions are $35 each. \nExample: a beginner 11-year-old weighing 85 lbs. could add the 90–99.9 lb. weight class OR the 12–13 age category (not both)\, but not the intermediate skill level. They can do this for no-gi\, gi\, or both\, or go up in weight for one and up in age for the other. \nTo request an extra division\, call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with: \n\nthe tournament\nthe competitor’s name\nup age or up weight\nno-gi\, gi\, or both\nyour email address (if calling)\n\nNAGA will email you an invoice with a payment link. Once paid\, we’ll add the competitor to the additional division(s). \n  \n									Prizes\n					\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision\nAward for Winning Division\nNote\n\n\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Novice\, Beginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced\nKids Championship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Non-Expert\nCustom Gold Medal\nNovice\, Beginner\, Intermediate skill levels\n\n\n\n\nAdult White and Blue Belt\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Novice/Beginner Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Intermediate Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert Absolute\nChampionship Belt + Cash Prize\nRead about cash prize eligibility and amounts on this page.\n\n\n\n\nAdult White Belt Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Blue Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\n\n\nAll Second Place Grapplers\nCustom Silver Medal\n \n\n\nAll Third Place Grapplers\nCustom Bronze Medal\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChampionship Belts \nNAGA awards large championship belts to the champions of every Expert division in all age groups (Children\, Teen\, Adult\, Master\, Director\, and Executive). Winners of the Absolute Intermediate\, Absolute Expert\, Absolute Blue Belt\, and Absolute Purple Belt/Brown/Black divisions also receive these belts\, whether or not they won a belt in their weight class division. Each competitor is limited to one belt per tournament for division wins. The quality and appearance of this award are unmatched. \n \n  \nChildren’s Championship Belts \nNAGA awards children-sized championship belts to all non-Expert children and teens (17 & under) who win 1st place in their division. Each competitor is limited to one championship belt per tournament. Children and teens (17 & under) who do not place 1st–3rd can request a competitor medal at the front desk or award area at no charge. \n  \n \nCustom Medals \nNAGA awards custom gold medals to non-Expert adult division champions. Silver and bronze medals go to all 2nd and 3rd place winners. \n \nTeam Championship Awards \nNAGA awards custom plates to the winners of the Adult Overall Team Championship\, Adult No-Gi Team Championship\, Adult Gi Team Championship\, and Kids & Teens Team Championship. \nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions. To be eligible\, a competitor must enter both their weight class division and the Absolute division. The prize is based on the number of competitors entered at the start of the division: \n\n0–3 competitors: no prize awarded\n4–7 competitors: $250\n8–11 competitors: $500\n12–15 competitors: $750\n16 or more competitors: $1\,000\n\nNotes: \n\nSome tournaments may have a Master Expert Absolute division. It is not eligible for prize money.\nAll Absolute divisions are single elimination.\n\n  \n									Schedule\n					Friday Night Weigh-In Time and LocationAll competitors can weigh-in the night before the tournament. The Friday weigh-in takes place at the venue from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. \nCompetitors are given a one pound allowance\, do not need to wear their gi when weighing in\, and only need to weigh-in once. \nCheck-In TimesIn order to run the tournament efficiently\, it is important that competitors are checked-in and weighed-in by the times listed below. Competitors who arrive after the listed times may not be allowed to compete and will be given a credit to be used at a future tournament.  \n\nYouths (17 & under): On Saturday\, youth competitors who did not weigh-in on Friday\, need to be checked-in and weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If you weighed-in on Friday\, you need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes before your estimated division start time.\nAdults (18 & over): Adult competitors need to be checked-in and weighed-in at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled division start time.\nOn the Thursday night before the tournament\, the brackets will be posted on Smoothcomp. Your estimated division(s) start time can be found at that time. Please note that the schedule is dynamic and constantly updating. Be sure to check the brackets often. If you are in a bracket by yourself\, check-in with the bracketing official at the event to go over your options.\n\n  \nWhat to do When You Get to the TournamentDoors open on Saturday at 8:00AM. When you arrive at the tournament\, you will go to the NAGA front desk to collect your registration cards and any spectator passes you purchased. \nNext\, you will go to the weigh-in station. After weighing in\, you will proceed to the Referee Interview table. The referee will make sure you are in the correct division and all your information is correct. They will then approve you (check you in) in Smoothcomp. You must speak with a referee after weighing in. If not\, you will not be confirmed in the system and will be removed from any brackets you are entered. You will be able to check your estimated match start time and mat assignment by logging into your Smoothcomp account at the tournament. For instructions on how to do this\, visit HERE. \nSpectator tickets can be purchased at the front desk.  \nWeigh-In Friday or SaturdayThe weigh-ins will take place at the tournament venue.  Adults\, please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. You do not wear your gi when weighing in. You are given a one pound allowance. You only need to weigh-in once. If you have any questions contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. \nFriday (2/12/27) Weigh-In (Optional) – The Friday weigh-in is open to all competitors. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. \nSaturday (2/13/27) Weigh-In – Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM.  Youths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If a youth already weighed in\, they need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their estimated division start time. Adults\, please check-in and weigh-in at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled division start time. \nSaturday Division Schedule (Doors Open 8:00 AM)Children and teen no-gi brackets are the first divisions of the day. These begin at approximately 10:00AM. Children and teen gi divisions will follow the no-gi divisions. \nAdult no-gi divisions are next\, followed by adult no-gi absolute\, adult gi\, then adult gi absolute. For some tournaments\, this order may change (typically no-gi absolute going first). Check the brackets for confirmation of division order. \nPlease check Smoothcomp the night before the tournament and periodically throughout tournament day. The schedule is dynamic and constantly changing (division start times starting earlier and later). Divisions are sometimes moved to another ring to help keep the flow of the tournament moving smoothly. To check you estimated division start time on Smoothcomp\, follow these directions CHECK DIVISION START TIME. There are QR codes at the tournament you or your friends/family can scan to look up brackets. There are NO REFUNDS given to those who have to leave early. \nYouths (17 years & under) No-Gi & Gi Competition \n\nYouths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.\nIf a youth weighed-in on Friday and does not see themselves in a bracket when they are released on Thursday night\, please arrive by 9:30AM so we can work to get you into a division.\nYouth final bracketing takes place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. \nYouth No-Gi Divisions – Estimated Start Time is 10:00 AM\nYouth Gi Divisions – These follow the no-gi divisions. Check the Smoothcomp website that day for division start times.\n\nAdult No-Gi & Gi Order of Divisions (typical order\, may be altered based on tournament needs) \n\nWomen Divisions (No-Gi goes first followed by Gi)\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Intermediate\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Novice\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Intermediate and Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Novice/Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Blue Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive White Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Absolute Gi Divisions\n\n									Divisions\n					No-Gi and Gi (BJJ) DivisionsNAGA tournaments have both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions for men\, women\, children and teens. No-gi divisions follow NAGA’s unique rules and point system. Gi divisions follow traditional BJJ rules and scoring (with some minor differences). The rules for NAGA no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions can be found here. \nAge\, Weight\, and Skill LevelsListed below are the age categories. For each age category\, weight classes and skill levels are listed. If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page\, email info@nagafighter.com\, or call 860-537-3686. When calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nAge Categories \n\nChildren (5 years of age and under\, 6-7 years of age\, 8-9 years of age\, 10-11 years of age\, 12-13 years of age)\nTeens (14-15 years of age\, 16-17 years of age)\nAdult (18-29 years of age)\nMaster (30-39 years of age)\nDirector (40-49 years of age)\nExecutive (50 years of age and older)\n\nChildren (13 & Under) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n39.9 lbs. & under\n40-49.9 lbs.\n50-59.9 lbs.\n60-69.9 lbs.\n70-79.9 lbs.\n80-89.9 lbs.\n90-99.9 lbs.\n100-109.9 lbs.\n110-124.9 lbs.\n125-139.9 lbs.\n140-154.9 lbs.\n155-169.9 lbs.\n170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)\n\n\nNOVICE (No Submissions Allowed) – 6 months & under of grappling experience. ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions.  NO yellow\, orange\, or green belts allowed in BEGINNER Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green belts allowed in INTERMEDIATE Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience.  No belt restrictions for kids.\n\nTeen (14 – 17 Years Old) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n99.9 lbs. & under\n100-114.9 lbs.\n115-129.9 lbs.\n130-144.9 lbs.\n145-159.9 lbs.\n160-179.9 lbs.\n180-199.9 lbs.\n200 & over lbs.\n\n\nNOVICE (With Submissions) – 6 months & under of grappling experience.  ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions. NO yellow\, orange\, green or blue belts allowed in Beginner Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience.  ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green or blue belts allowed in Intermediate Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience. Blue belts must do expert. No purple belts\, they must compete as an adult.\n\nThe belt levels referenced are based on the BJJ belt system. When choosing the experience of your child or teen\, please consider numerous factors: how long they have trained\, how often they train\, their BJJ belt rank\, how naturally talented they are in the sport\, athleticism in other sports\, and how they do against teammates. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level. NAGA has the right to alter a competitor’s division placement after the competitor interview at the tournament. \nIf a competitor has won the same skill level multiple times at NAGA (and to include the equivalent skill level at other tournaments)\, they may need to move up a skill level. Contact us if your competitor meets these criteria\, and you need assistance selecting their skill level. \nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nCompetitors cannot do two different skill levels i.e. No-Gi Beginner then Gi Intermediate. \nDivision MergingAt times\, especially with children & teens\, it is necessary to place competitors into a division for which they did not register. This may be due to them being in the bracket by themselves\, it may only have them and a teammate\, etc. Competitors are asked to answer a few questions during the registration process to help place them into a new division. At times\, due to the pool of competitors\, we may need to place them into a division for which they may have answered “no” to this type of move. Whenever a competitor is moved\, we will place a note in their registration that describes the move that was made. Please contact us or speak with us at the event if there are any concerns. If you decide you do not want to compete in the division you were moved into\, you can receive a full credit for a future event by canceling your registration through the Smoothcomp website\, or contacting us. \nYouth Notes \n\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nNon-expert winners are awarded a children’s championship belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nChildren (13 & under) Novice divisions do not allow submissions. Winners are determined by who is ahead in points (takedowns\, position\, guard passing\, etc.) at the end of the match.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level.\nWhenever possible\, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus)\, and in the same weight class. Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older or heavier. When checking in at the tournament\, if a youth was moved outside of their division\, they will be notified\, and asked to approve the change. Notes will also be placed in their Smoothcomp registration.\nIf there are 2 or more girls in a division\, we will create a separate division for the girls. If not\, the female competitor will be given the option to compete with the male competitors.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will work to get you into a division (different age\, weight\, or skill).  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\nMale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nFlyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.\nSuper-Heavyweight – 225-249.9 lbs.\nUltra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over\n\nFemale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nSub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under\nAtomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.\nStrawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.\nFlyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200 lbs. & over\n\nAdult No-Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nNovice – 6 months & under of grappling experience\nBeginner – 6 months to 2 years of grappling experience\nIntermediate – 2 to 5 years of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ blue belt\, you must enter at least Intermediate)\nExpert – 5 years & over of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ purple\, brown or black belt\, you must enter Expert)\n\nAdult Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nWhite (no college wrestlers allowed)\nBlue\nPurple\nBrown\nBlack\n\nAdult Notes \n\nCompetitors who have any college wrestling experience cannot enter white belt.\nBlue belts must enter at least Intermediate No-Gi.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts must enter Expert No-Gi.\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. If a competitor wins their Intermediate or Expert weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts will be separated whenever there are two or more in a division.  Purple\, brown\, and black belt winners are awarded a championship belt.  If multiple divisions are won by a purple\, brown or black belt competitor\, only one belt is awarded. If a competitor wins their blue\, purple\, brown\, black weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level (example: cannot do Beginner and Intermediate).\nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.).\nAdult competitors can compete in a lower age category rather than the category they qualify for i.e. Master competes in Adult\, Director competes in Master or Adult.\nAdult competitors can compete in multiple age groups\, their actual age group\, and a lower age group. For example\, a 32-year-old Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is considered two divisions\, please register accordingly.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will place you into a different (age\, weight\, skill) division.  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\n									Travel\n					Venue Address\nGary D. Weikel Event Center\n14405 179th Ave SE\nMonroe\, WA 98272 \nHotel\nNAGA has partnered with Stay22 to help get you the best lodging prices near the venue.
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LOCATION:Baltimore Convention Center\, 1 W Pratt St\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
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SUMMARY:World (Dallas) Grappling & BJJ Championship – Dallas\, TX
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Information\n									Registration\n									Prizes\n									Schedule\n									Divisions\n									Travel\n							\n			\n									Tournament Information\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nTwo Matches Guaranteed \nEvery competitor gets at least two matches per division (barring injury or opponent withdrawal). \n\n2-person divisions: best 2-out-of-3\n3-person divisions: round robin\n4+ person divisions: competitors who lose their first match move to a third-place bracket and compete again at no extra cost\n\nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions\, up to $1\,000 depending on the number of entrants. See the Prizes tab for eligibility and amounts. \nQuestions? \nMost answers are on our FAQ Page and Smoothcomp’s Support Page. You can also reach NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. \nGet Your Grappling Gear at the Tournament \nNAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear in children’s and adult sizes for men and women: board shorts\, gi bags\, rash guards\, t-shirts\, hats\, gi hoodies\, patches\, skull caps\, stickers\, dog tags\, and more. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (see Registration for accepted cards). \nCome Join Our Team \nNAGA runs over 100 tournaments a year around the world\, and we’re always looking for staff. To become a referee\, complete the Referee Application. We also need ring coordinators\, security\, weigh-in\, and awards staff. If you’re not competing and would like to work this event\, email info@nagafighter.com and tell us which tournament. \n									Registration\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nHow Registration Works \nNAGA uses Smoothcomp to register competitors and generate brackets. If you’ve competed in a Smoothcomp tournament before\, log in with your existing account. If not\, create an account first\, then register for this tournament. Brackets are posted Thursday night. There you can see your estimated division start time and mat assignment\, and after the event you can see individual and team results. \nIf you aren’t placed in a bracket\, we likely need to speak with you first. Check your registration for a note. \nRegistration Deadline \nRegister and pay online by the end of Friday’s weigh-in. We do not accept registrations on the day of the event\, or in person at the tournament. \nFamily Discount \nSave $35 for each additional family member competing in the same tournament (2 members: $35 off; 3: $70; 4: $105; and so on). The discount applies to competitors only\, not spectators. \nRegister and pay for each competitor separately in Smoothcomp. Then call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with each competitor’s name and the tournament. We’ll refund the discount to your original form of payment. \nSpectators \nInfants are free. Children 12 & under are $10. All other spectators are $20. Tickets are available online or at the door. \nPayment at the Event \nSpectator tickets and merchandise can be purchased in person with cash or Visa\, MasterCard\, or Discover. American Express is not accepted. \nTeam Names \nCheck with your instructor before registering so you use the correct team name. This ensures team awards are given out accurately. If you used the wrong name\, update it in your Smoothcomp profile for future tournaments. To fix it for this tournament\, email info@nagafighter.com or see us at the event\, since NAGA must change it manually. \nChanging Your Weight Class or Skill Level \nIf your weight changed or you entered it incorrectly\, you can update your division in your Smoothcomp account. \nTransgender Competitors \nCompetitors are required to register and compete in the division corresponding to their biological sex as assigned at birth. For help registering\, contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. The NAGA Transgender Policy is available here. \nCredit / Refund Policy \n\nCredits: You can cancel for any reason and receive a full credit toward any future NAGA tournament. Cancel by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the tournament by logging into Smoothcomp and canceling your registration (how to cancel). Credits are valid for 2 years from the cancellation date.\nRefunds: As a general rule\, we do not issue refunds.\n\nNeed Help? \nFor Smoothcomp account\, registration\, weight class\, or academy questions\, start with the Smoothcomp knowledge base. For tournament-specific questions\, contact NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. For password issues\, contact support@smoothcomp.com. \nAdding Extra Youth Divisions \nChildren and teens can add one higher weight class or one older age group per division type (no-gi or gi)\, for a maximum of 4 divisions. Smoothcomp doesn’t allow this\, so NAGA adds it manually. Requests must be made by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the tournament. Competitors cannot enter multiple skill levels. The extra divisions are $35 each. \nExample: a beginner 11-year-old weighing 85 lbs. could add the 90–99.9 lb. weight class OR the 12–13 age category (not both)\, but not the intermediate skill level. They can do this for no-gi\, gi\, or both\, or go up in weight for one and up in age for the other. \nTo request an extra division\, call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with: \n\nthe tournament\nthe competitor’s name\nup age or up weight\nno-gi\, gi\, or both\nyour email address (if calling)\n\nNAGA will email you an invoice with a payment link. Once paid\, we’ll add the competitor to the additional division(s). \n  \n									Prizes\n					\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision\nAward for Winning Division\nNote\n\n\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Novice\, Beginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced\nKids Championship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Non-Expert\nCustom Gold Medal\nNovice\, Beginner\, Intermediate skill levels\n\n\n\n\nAdult White and Blue Belt\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Novice/Beginner Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Intermediate Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert Absolute\nChampionship Belt + Cash Prize\nRead about cash prize eligibility and amounts on this page.\n\n\n\n\nAdult White Belt Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Blue Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\n\n\nAll Second Place Grapplers\nCustom Silver Medal\n \n\n\nAll Third Place Grapplers\nCustom Bronze Medal\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChampionship Belts \nNAGA awards large championship belts to the champions of every Expert division in all age groups (Children\, Teen\, Adult\, Master\, Director\, and Executive). Winners of the Absolute Intermediate\, Absolute Expert\, Absolute Blue Belt\, and Absolute Purple Belt/Brown/Black divisions also receive these belts\, whether or not they won a belt in their weight class division. Each competitor is limited to one belt per tournament for division wins. The quality and appearance of this award are unmatched. \n \n  \nChildren’s Championship Belts \nNAGA awards children-sized championship belts to all non-Expert children and teens (17 & under) who win 1st place in their division. Each competitor is limited to one championship belt per tournament. Children and teens (17 & under) who do not place 1st–3rd can request a competitor medal at the front desk or award area at no charge. \n  \n \nCustom Medals \nNAGA awards custom gold medals to non-Expert adult division champions. Silver and bronze medals go to all 2nd and 3rd place winners. \n \nTeam Championship Awards \nNAGA awards custom plates to the winners of the Adult Overall Team Championship\, Adult No-Gi Team Championship\, Adult Gi Team Championship\, and Kids & Teens Team Championship. \nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions. To be eligible\, a competitor must enter both their weight class division and the Absolute division. The prize is based on the number of competitors entered at the start of the division: \n\n0–3 competitors: no prize awarded\n4–7 competitors: $250\n8–11 competitors: $500\n12–15 competitors: $750\n16 or more competitors: $1\,000\n\nNotes: \n\nSome tournaments may have a Master Expert Absolute division. It is not eligible for prize money.\nAll Absolute divisions are single elimination.\n\n  \n									Schedule\n					Friday Night Weigh-In Time and LocationAll competitors can weigh-in the night before the tournament. The Friday weigh-in takes place at the venue from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. \nCompetitors are given a one pound allowance\, do not need to wear their gi when weighing in\, and only need to weigh-in once. \nCheck-In TimesIn order to run the tournament efficiently\, it is important that competitors are checked-in and weighed-in by the times listed below. Competitors who arrive after the listed times may not be allowed to compete and will be given a credit to be used at a future tournament.  \n\nYouths (17 & under): On Saturday\, youth competitors who did not weigh-in on Friday\, need to be checked-in and weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If you weighed-in on Friday\, you need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes before your estimated division start time.\nAdults (18 & over): Adult competitors need to be checked-in and weighed-in at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled division start time.\nOn the Thursday night before the tournament\, the brackets will be posted on Smoothcomp. Your estimated division(s) start time can be found at that time. Please note that the schedule is dynamic and constantly updating. Be sure to check the brackets often. If you are in a bracket by yourself\, check-in with the bracketing official at the event to go over your options.\n\n  \nWhat to do When You Get to the TournamentDoors open on Saturday at 8:00AM. When you arrive at the tournament\, you will go to the NAGA front desk to collect your registration cards and any spectator passes you purchased. \nNext\, you will go to the weigh-in station. After weighing in\, you will proceed to the Referee Interview table. The referee will make sure you are in the correct division and all your information is correct. They will then approve you (check you in) in Smoothcomp. You must speak with a referee after weighing in. If not\, you will not be confirmed in the system and will be removed from any brackets you are entered. You will be able to check your estimated match start time and mat assignment by logging into your Smoothcomp account at the tournament. For instructions on how to do this\, visit HERE. \nSpectator tickets can be purchased at the front desk.  \nWeigh-In Friday or SaturdayThe weigh-ins will take place at the tournament venue.  Adults\, please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. You do not wear your gi when weighing in. You are given a one pound allowance. You only need to weigh-in once. If you have any questions contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. \nFriday (2/12/27) Weigh-In (Optional) – The Friday weigh-in is open to all competitors. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. \nSaturday (2/13/27) Weigh-In – Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM.  Youths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If a youth already weighed in\, they need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their estimated division start time. Adults\, please check-in and weigh-in at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled division start time. \nSaturday Division Schedule (Doors Open 8:00 AM)Children and teen no-gi brackets are the first divisions of the day. These begin at approximately 10:00AM. Children and teen gi divisions will follow the no-gi divisions. \nAdult no-gi divisions are next\, followed by adult no-gi absolute\, adult gi\, then adult gi absolute. For some tournaments\, this order may change (typically no-gi absolute going first). Check the brackets for confirmation of division order. \nPlease check Smoothcomp the night before the tournament and periodically throughout tournament day. The schedule is dynamic and constantly changing (division start times starting earlier and later). Divisions are sometimes moved to another ring to help keep the flow of the tournament moving smoothly. To check you estimated division start time on Smoothcomp\, follow these directions CHECK DIVISION START TIME. There are QR codes at the tournament you or your friends/family can scan to look up brackets. There are NO REFUNDS given to those who have to leave early. \nYouths (17 years & under) No-Gi & Gi Competition \n\nYouths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.\nIf a youth weighed-in on Friday and does not see themselves in a bracket when they are released on Thursday night\, please arrive by 9:30AM so we can work to get you into a division.\nYouth final bracketing takes place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. \nYouth No-Gi Divisions – Estimated Start Time is 10:00 AM\nYouth Gi Divisions – These follow the no-gi divisions. Check the Smoothcomp website that day for division start times.\n\nAdult No-Gi & Gi Order of Divisions (typical order\, may be altered based on tournament needs) \n\nWomen Divisions (No-Gi goes first followed by Gi)\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Intermediate\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Novice\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Intermediate and Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Novice/Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Blue Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive White Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Absolute Gi Divisions\n\n									Divisions\n					No-Gi and Gi (BJJ) DivisionsNAGA tournaments have both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions for men\, women\, children and teens. No-gi divisions follow NAGA’s unique rules and point system. Gi divisions follow traditional BJJ rules and scoring (with some minor differences). The rules for NAGA no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions can be found here. \nAge\, Weight\, and Skill LevelsListed below are the age categories. For each age category\, weight classes and skill levels are listed. If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page\, email info@nagafighter.com\, or call 860-537-3686. When calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nAge Categories \n\nChildren (5 years of age and under\, 6-7 years of age\, 8-9 years of age\, 10-11 years of age\, 12-13 years of age)\nTeens (14-15 years of age\, 16-17 years of age)\nAdult (18-29 years of age)\nMaster (30-39 years of age)\nDirector (40-49 years of age)\nExecutive (50 years of age and older)\n\nChildren (13 & Under) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n39.9 lbs. & under\n40-49.9 lbs.\n50-59.9 lbs.\n60-69.9 lbs.\n70-79.9 lbs.\n80-89.9 lbs.\n90-99.9 lbs.\n100-109.9 lbs.\n110-124.9 lbs.\n125-139.9 lbs.\n140-154.9 lbs.\n155-169.9 lbs.\n170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)\n\n\nNOVICE (No Submissions Allowed) – 6 months & under of grappling experience. ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions.  NO yellow\, orange\, or green belts allowed in BEGINNER Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green belts allowed in INTERMEDIATE Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience.  No belt restrictions for kids.\n\nTeen (14 – 17 Years Old) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n99.9 lbs. & under\n100-114.9 lbs.\n115-129.9 lbs.\n130-144.9 lbs.\n145-159.9 lbs.\n160-179.9 lbs.\n180-199.9 lbs.\n200 & over lbs.\n\n\nNOVICE (With Submissions) – 6 months & under of grappling experience.  ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions. NO yellow\, orange\, green or blue belts allowed in Beginner Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience.  ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green or blue belts allowed in Intermediate Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience. Blue belts must do expert. No purple belts\, they must compete as an adult.\n\nThe belt levels referenced are based on the BJJ belt system. When choosing the experience of your child or teen\, please consider numerous factors: how long they have trained\, how often they train\, their BJJ belt rank\, how naturally talented they are in the sport\, athleticism in other sports\, and how they do against teammates. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level. NAGA has the right to alter a competitor’s division placement after the competitor interview at the tournament. \nIf a competitor has won the same skill level multiple times at NAGA (and to include the equivalent skill level at other tournaments)\, they may need to move up a skill level. Contact us if your competitor meets these criteria\, and you need assistance selecting their skill level. \nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nCompetitors cannot do two different skill levels i.e. No-Gi Beginner then Gi Intermediate. \nDivision MergingAt times\, especially with children & teens\, it is necessary to place competitors into a division for which they did not register. This may be due to them being in the bracket by themselves\, it may only have them and a teammate\, etc. Competitors are asked to answer a few questions during the registration process to help place them into a new division. At times\, due to the pool of competitors\, we may need to place them into a division for which they may have answered “no” to this type of move. Whenever a competitor is moved\, we will place a note in their registration that describes the move that was made. Please contact us or speak with us at the event if there are any concerns. If you decide you do not want to compete in the division you were moved into\, you can receive a full credit for a future event by canceling your registration through the Smoothcomp website\, or contacting us. \nYouth Notes \n\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nNon-expert winners are awarded a children’s championship belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nChildren (13 & under) Novice divisions do not allow submissions. Winners are determined by who is ahead in points (takedowns\, position\, guard passing\, etc.) at the end of the match.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level.\nWhenever possible\, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus)\, and in the same weight class. Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older or heavier. When checking in at the tournament\, if a youth was moved outside of their division\, they will be notified\, and asked to approve the change. Notes will also be placed in their Smoothcomp registration.\nIf there are 2 or more girls in a division\, we will create a separate division for the girls. If not\, the female competitor will be given the option to compete with the male competitors.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will work to get you into a division (different age\, weight\, or skill).  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\nMale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nFlyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.\nSuper-Heavyweight – 225-249.9 lbs.\nUltra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over\n\nFemale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nSub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under\nAtomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.\nStrawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.\nFlyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200 lbs. & over\n\nAdult No-Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nNovice – 6 months & under of grappling experience\nBeginner – 6 months to 2 years of grappling experience\nIntermediate – 2 to 5 years of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ blue belt\, you must enter at least Intermediate)\nExpert – 5 years & over of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ purple\, brown or black belt\, you must enter Expert)\n\nAdult Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nWhite (no college wrestlers allowed)\nBlue\nPurple\nBrown\nBlack\n\nAdult Notes \n\nCompetitors who have any college wrestling experience cannot enter white belt.\nBlue belts must enter at least Intermediate No-Gi.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts must enter Expert No-Gi.\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. If a competitor wins their Intermediate or Expert weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts will be separated whenever there are two or more in a division.  Purple\, brown\, and black belt winners are awarded a championship belt.  If multiple divisions are won by a purple\, brown or black belt competitor\, only one belt is awarded. If a competitor wins their blue\, purple\, brown\, black weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level (example: cannot do Beginner and Intermediate).\nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.).\nAdult competitors can compete in a lower age category rather than the category they qualify for i.e. Master competes in Adult\, Director competes in Master or Adult.\nAdult competitors can compete in multiple age groups\, their actual age group\, and a lower age group. For example\, a 32-year-old Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is considered two divisions\, please register accordingly.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will place you into a different (age\, weight\, skill) division.  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\n									Travel\n					Venue Address\nGary D. Weikel Event Center\n14405 179th Ave SE\nMonroe\, WA 98272 \nHotel\nNAGA has partnered with Stay22 to help get you the best lodging prices near the venue.
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LOCATION:Duncanville Fieldhouse\, 1700 S. Main Street\, Duncanville\, TX\, 75137\, United States
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Grappling & BJJ Championship – Danbury\, CT
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Information\n									Registration\n									Prizes\n									Schedule\n									Divisions\n									Travel\n							\n			\n									Tournament Information\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nTwo Matches Guaranteed \nEvery competitor gets at least two matches per division (barring injury or opponent withdrawal). \n\n2-person divisions: best 2-out-of-3\n3-person divisions: round robin\n4+ person divisions: competitors who lose their first match move to a third-place bracket and compete again at no extra cost\n\nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions\, up to $1\,000 depending on the number of entrants. See the Prizes tab for eligibility and amounts. \nQuestions? \nMost answers are on our FAQ Page and Smoothcomp’s Support Page. You can also reach NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. \nGet Your Grappling Gear at the Tournament \nNAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear in children’s and adult sizes for men and women: board shorts\, gi bags\, rash guards\, t-shirts\, hats\, gi hoodies\, patches\, skull caps\, stickers\, dog tags\, and more. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (see Registration for accepted cards). \nCome Join Our Team \nNAGA runs over 100 tournaments a year around the world\, and we’re always looking for staff. To become a referee\, complete the Referee Application. We also need ring coordinators\, security\, weigh-in\, and awards staff. If you’re not competing and would like to work this event\, email info@nagafighter.com and tell us which tournament. \n									Registration\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nHow Registration Works \nNAGA uses Smoothcomp to register competitors and generate brackets. If you’ve competed in a Smoothcomp tournament before\, log in with your existing account. If not\, create an account first\, then register for this tournament. Brackets are posted Thursday night. There you can see your estimated division start time and mat assignment\, and after the event you can see individual and team results. \nIf you aren’t placed in a bracket\, we likely need to speak with you first. Check your registration for a note. \nRegistration Deadline \nRegister and pay online by the end of Friday’s weigh-in. We do not accept registrations on the day of the event\, or in person at the tournament. \nFamily Discount \nSave $35 for each additional family member competing in the same tournament (2 members: $35 off; 3: $70; 4: $105; and so on). The discount applies to competitors only\, not spectators. \nRegister and pay for each competitor separately in Smoothcomp. Then call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with each competitor’s name and the tournament. We’ll refund the discount to your original form of payment. \nSpectators \nInfants are free. Children 12 & under are $10. All other spectators are $20. Tickets are available online or at the door. \nPayment at the Event \nSpectator tickets and merchandise can be purchased in person with cash or Visa\, MasterCard\, or Discover. American Express is not accepted. \nTeam Names \nCheck with your instructor before registering so you use the correct team name. This ensures team awards are given out accurately. If you used the wrong name\, update it in your Smoothcomp profile for future tournaments. To fix it for this tournament\, email info@nagafighter.com or see us at the event\, since NAGA must change it manually. \nChanging Your Weight Class or Skill Level \nIf your weight changed or you entered it incorrectly\, you can update your division in your Smoothcomp account. \nTransgender Competitors \nCompetitors are required to register and compete in the division corresponding to their biological sex as assigned at birth. For help registering\, contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. The NAGA Transgender Policy is available here. \nCredit / Refund Policy \n\nCredits: You can cancel for any reason and receive a full credit toward any future NAGA tournament. Cancel by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the tournament by logging into Smoothcomp and canceling your registration (how to cancel). Credits are valid for 2 years from the cancellation date.\nRefunds: As a general rule\, we do not issue refunds.\n\nNeed Help? \nFor Smoothcomp account\, registration\, weight class\, or academy questions\, start with the Smoothcomp knowledge base. For tournament-specific questions\, contact NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. For password issues\, contact support@smoothcomp.com. \nAdding Extra Youth Divisions \nChildren and teens can add one higher weight class or one older age group per division type (no-gi or gi)\, for a maximum of 4 divisions. Smoothcomp doesn’t allow this\, so NAGA adds it manually. Requests must be made by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the tournament. Competitors cannot enter multiple skill levels. The extra divisions are $35 each. \nExample: a beginner 11-year-old weighing 85 lbs. could add the 90–99.9 lb. weight class OR the 12–13 age category (not both)\, but not the intermediate skill level. They can do this for no-gi\, gi\, or both\, or go up in weight for one and up in age for the other. \nTo request an extra division\, call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with: \n\nthe tournament\nthe competitor’s name\nup age or up weight\nno-gi\, gi\, or both\nyour email address (if calling)\n\nNAGA will email you an invoice with a payment link. Once paid\, we’ll add the competitor to the additional division(s). \n  \n									Prizes\n					\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision\nAward for Winning Division\nNote\n\n\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Novice\, Beginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced\nKids Championship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Non-Expert\nCustom Gold Medal\nNovice\, Beginner\, Intermediate skill levels\n\n\n\n\nAdult White and Blue Belt\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Novice/Beginner Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Intermediate Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert Absolute\nChampionship Belt + Cash Prize\nRead about cash prize eligibility and amounts on this page.\n\n\n\n\nAdult White Belt Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Blue Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\n\n\nAll Second Place Grapplers\nCustom Silver Medal\n \n\n\nAll Third Place Grapplers\nCustom Bronze Medal\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChampionship Belts \nNAGA awards large championship belts to the champions of every Expert division in all age groups (Children\, Teen\, Adult\, Master\, Director\, and Executive). Winners of the Absolute Intermediate\, Absolute Expert\, Absolute Blue Belt\, and Absolute Purple Belt/Brown/Black divisions also receive these belts\, whether or not they won a belt in their weight class division. Each competitor is limited to one belt per tournament for division wins. The quality and appearance of this award are unmatched. \n \n  \nChildren’s Championship Belts \nNAGA awards children-sized championship belts to all non-Expert children and teens (17 & under) who win 1st place in their division. Each competitor is limited to one championship belt per tournament. Children and teens (17 & under) who do not place 1st–3rd can request a competitor medal at the front desk or award area at no charge. \n  \n \nCustom Medals \nNAGA awards custom gold medals to non-Expert adult division champions. Silver and bronze medals go to all 2nd and 3rd place winners. \n \nTeam Championship Awards \nNAGA awards custom plates to the winners of the Adult Overall Team Championship\, Adult No-Gi Team Championship\, Adult Gi Team Championship\, and Kids & Teens Team Championship. \nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions. To be eligible\, a competitor must enter both their weight class division and the Absolute division. The prize is based on the number of competitors entered at the start of the division: \n\n0–3 competitors: no prize awarded\n4–7 competitors: $250\n8–11 competitors: $500\n12–15 competitors: $750\n16 or more competitors: $1\,000\n\nNotes: \n\nSome tournaments may have a Master Expert Absolute division. It is not eligible for prize money.\nAll Absolute divisions are single elimination.\n\n  \n									Schedule\n					Friday Night Weigh-In Time and LocationAll competitors can weigh-in the night before the tournament. The Friday weigh-in takes place at the venue from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. \nCompetitors are given a one pound allowance\, do not need to wear their gi when weighing in\, and only need to weigh-in once. \nCheck-In TimesIn order to run the tournament efficiently\, it is important that competitors are checked-in and weighed-in by the times listed below. Competitors who arrive after the listed times may not be allowed to compete and will be given a credit to be used at a future tournament.  \n\nYouths (17 & under): On Saturday\, youth competitors who did not weigh-in on Friday\, need to be checked-in and weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If you weighed-in on Friday\, you need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes before your estimated division start time.\nAdults (18 & over): Adult competitors need to be checked-in and weighed-in at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled division start time.\nOn the Thursday night before the tournament\, the brackets will be posted on Smoothcomp. Your estimated division(s) start time can be found at that time. Please note that the schedule is dynamic and constantly updating. Be sure to check the brackets often. If you are in a bracket by yourself\, check-in with the bracketing official at the event to go over your options.\n\n  \nWhat to do When You Get to the TournamentDoors open on Saturday at 8:00AM. When you arrive at the tournament\, you will go to the NAGA front desk to collect your registration cards and any spectator passes you purchased. \nNext\, you will go to the weigh-in station. After weighing in\, you will proceed to the Referee Interview table. The referee will make sure you are in the correct division and all your information is correct. They will then approve you (check you in) in Smoothcomp. You must speak with a referee after weighing in. If not\, you will not be confirmed in the system and will be removed from any brackets you are entered. You will be able to check your estimated match start time and mat assignment by logging into your Smoothcomp account at the tournament. For instructions on how to do this\, visit HERE. \nSpectator tickets can be purchased at the front desk.  \nWeigh-In Friday or SaturdayThe weigh-ins will take place at the tournament venue.  Adults\, please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. You do not wear your gi when weighing in. You are given a one pound allowance. You only need to weigh-in once. If you have any questions contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. \nFriday (2/12/27) Weigh-In (Optional) – The Friday weigh-in is open to all competitors. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. \nSaturday (2/13/27) Weigh-In – Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM.  Youths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If a youth already weighed in\, they need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their estimated division start time. Adults\, please check-in and weigh-in at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled division start time. \nSaturday Division Schedule (Doors Open 8:00 AM)Children and teen no-gi brackets are the first divisions of the day. These begin at approximately 10:00AM. Children and teen gi divisions will follow the no-gi divisions. \nAdult no-gi divisions are next\, followed by adult no-gi absolute\, adult gi\, then adult gi absolute. For some tournaments\, this order may change (typically no-gi absolute going first). Check the brackets for confirmation of division order. \nPlease check Smoothcomp the night before the tournament and periodically throughout tournament day. The schedule is dynamic and constantly changing (division start times starting earlier and later). Divisions are sometimes moved to another ring to help keep the flow of the tournament moving smoothly. To check you estimated division start time on Smoothcomp\, follow these directions CHECK DIVISION START TIME. There are QR codes at the tournament you or your friends/family can scan to look up brackets. There are NO REFUNDS given to those who have to leave early. \nYouths (17 years & under) No-Gi & Gi Competition \n\nYouths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.\nIf a youth weighed-in on Friday and does not see themselves in a bracket when they are released on Thursday night\, please arrive by 9:30AM so we can work to get you into a division.\nYouth final bracketing takes place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. \nYouth No-Gi Divisions – Estimated Start Time is 10:00 AM\nYouth Gi Divisions – These follow the no-gi divisions. Check the Smoothcomp website that day for division start times.\n\nAdult No-Gi & Gi Order of Divisions (typical order\, may be altered based on tournament needs) \n\nWomen Divisions (No-Gi goes first followed by Gi)\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Intermediate\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Novice\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Intermediate and Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Novice/Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Blue Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive White Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Absolute Gi Divisions\n\n									Divisions\n					No-Gi and Gi (BJJ) DivisionsNAGA tournaments have both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions for men\, women\, children and teens. No-gi divisions follow NAGA’s unique rules and point system. Gi divisions follow traditional BJJ rules and scoring (with some minor differences). The rules for NAGA no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions can be found here. \nAge\, Weight\, and Skill LevelsListed below are the age categories. For each age category\, weight classes and skill levels are listed. If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page\, email info@nagafighter.com\, or call 860-537-3686. When calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nAge Categories \n\nChildren (5 years of age and under\, 6-7 years of age\, 8-9 years of age\, 10-11 years of age\, 12-13 years of age)\nTeens (14-15 years of age\, 16-17 years of age)\nAdult (18-29 years of age)\nMaster (30-39 years of age)\nDirector (40-49 years of age)\nExecutive (50 years of age and older)\n\nChildren (13 & Under) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n39.9 lbs. & under\n40-49.9 lbs.\n50-59.9 lbs.\n60-69.9 lbs.\n70-79.9 lbs.\n80-89.9 lbs.\n90-99.9 lbs.\n100-109.9 lbs.\n110-124.9 lbs.\n125-139.9 lbs.\n140-154.9 lbs.\n155-169.9 lbs.\n170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)\n\n\nNOVICE (No Submissions Allowed) – 6 months & under of grappling experience. ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions.  NO yellow\, orange\, or green belts allowed in BEGINNER Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green belts allowed in INTERMEDIATE Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience.  No belt restrictions for kids.\n\nTeen (14 – 17 Years Old) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n99.9 lbs. & under\n100-114.9 lbs.\n115-129.9 lbs.\n130-144.9 lbs.\n145-159.9 lbs.\n160-179.9 lbs.\n180-199.9 lbs.\n200 & over lbs.\n\n\nNOVICE (With Submissions) – 6 months & under of grappling experience.  ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions. NO yellow\, orange\, green or blue belts allowed in Beginner Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience.  ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green or blue belts allowed in Intermediate Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience. Blue belts must do expert. No purple belts\, they must compete as an adult.\n\nThe belt levels referenced are based on the BJJ belt system. When choosing the experience of your child or teen\, please consider numerous factors: how long they have trained\, how often they train\, their BJJ belt rank\, how naturally talented they are in the sport\, athleticism in other sports\, and how they do against teammates. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level. NAGA has the right to alter a competitor’s division placement after the competitor interview at the tournament. \nIf a competitor has won the same skill level multiple times at NAGA (and to include the equivalent skill level at other tournaments)\, they may need to move up a skill level. Contact us if your competitor meets these criteria\, and you need assistance selecting their skill level. \nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nCompetitors cannot do two different skill levels i.e. No-Gi Beginner then Gi Intermediate. \nDivision MergingAt times\, especially with children & teens\, it is necessary to place competitors into a division for which they did not register. This may be due to them being in the bracket by themselves\, it may only have them and a teammate\, etc. Competitors are asked to answer a few questions during the registration process to help place them into a new division. At times\, due to the pool of competitors\, we may need to place them into a division for which they may have answered “no” to this type of move. Whenever a competitor is moved\, we will place a note in their registration that describes the move that was made. Please contact us or speak with us at the event if there are any concerns. If you decide you do not want to compete in the division you were moved into\, you can receive a full credit for a future event by canceling your registration through the Smoothcomp website\, or contacting us. \nYouth Notes \n\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nNon-expert winners are awarded a children’s championship belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nChildren (13 & under) Novice divisions do not allow submissions. Winners are determined by who is ahead in points (takedowns\, position\, guard passing\, etc.) at the end of the match.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level.\nWhenever possible\, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus)\, and in the same weight class. Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older or heavier. When checking in at the tournament\, if a youth was moved outside of their division\, they will be notified\, and asked to approve the change. Notes will also be placed in their Smoothcomp registration.\nIf there are 2 or more girls in a division\, we will create a separate division for the girls. If not\, the female competitor will be given the option to compete with the male competitors.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will work to get you into a division (different age\, weight\, or skill).  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\nMale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nFlyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.\nSuper-Heavyweight – 225-249.9 lbs.\nUltra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over\n\nFemale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nSub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under\nAtomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.\nStrawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.\nFlyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200 lbs. & over\n\nAdult No-Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nNovice – 6 months & under of grappling experience\nBeginner – 6 months to 2 years of grappling experience\nIntermediate – 2 to 5 years of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ blue belt\, you must enter at least Intermediate)\nExpert – 5 years & over of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ purple\, brown or black belt\, you must enter Expert)\n\nAdult Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nWhite (no college wrestlers allowed)\nBlue\nPurple\nBrown\nBlack\n\nAdult Notes \n\nCompetitors who have any college wrestling experience cannot enter white belt.\nBlue belts must enter at least Intermediate No-Gi.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts must enter Expert No-Gi.\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. If a competitor wins their Intermediate or Expert weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts will be separated whenever there are two or more in a division.  Purple\, brown\, and black belt winners are awarded a championship belt.  If multiple divisions are won by a purple\, brown or black belt competitor\, only one belt is awarded. If a competitor wins their blue\, purple\, brown\, black weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level (example: cannot do Beginner and Intermediate).\nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.).\nAdult competitors can compete in a lower age category rather than the category they qualify for i.e. Master competes in Adult\, Director competes in Master or Adult.\nAdult competitors can compete in multiple age groups\, their actual age group\, and a lower age group. For example\, a 32-year-old Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is considered two divisions\, please register accordingly.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will place you into a different (age\, weight\, skill) division.  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\n									Travel\n					Venue Address\nGary D. Weikel Event Center\n14405 179th Ave SE\nMonroe\, WA 98272 \nHotel\nNAGA has partnered with Stay22 to help get you the best lodging prices near the venue.
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SUMMARY:New Mexico Grappling & BJJ Championship – Albuquerque\, NM
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Information\n									Registration\n									Prizes\n									Schedule\n									Divisions\n									Travel\n							\n			\n									Tournament Information\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nTwo Matches Guaranteed \nEvery competitor gets at least two matches per division (barring injury or opponent withdrawal). \n\n2-person divisions: best 2-out-of-3\n3-person divisions: round robin\n4+ person divisions: competitors who lose their first match move to a third-place bracket and compete again at no extra cost\n\nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions\, up to $1\,000 depending on the number of entrants. See the Prizes tab for eligibility and amounts. \nQuestions? \nMost answers are on our FAQ Page and Smoothcomp’s Support Page. You can also reach NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. \nGet Your Grappling Gear at the Tournament \nNAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear in children’s and adult sizes for men and women: board shorts\, gi bags\, rash guards\, t-shirts\, hats\, gi hoodies\, patches\, skull caps\, stickers\, dog tags\, and more. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (see Registration for accepted cards). \nCome Join Our Team \nNAGA runs over 100 tournaments a year around the world\, and we’re always looking for staff. To become a referee\, complete the Referee Application. We also need ring coordinators\, security\, weigh-in\, and awards staff. If you’re not competing and would like to work this event\, email info@nagafighter.com and tell us which tournament. \n									Registration\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nHow Registration Works \nNAGA uses Smoothcomp to register competitors and generate brackets. If you’ve competed in a Smoothcomp tournament before\, log in with your existing account. If not\, create an account first\, then register for this tournament. Brackets are posted Thursday night. There you can see your estimated division start time and mat assignment\, and after the event you can see individual and team results. \nIf you aren’t placed in a bracket\, we likely need to speak with you first. Check your registration for a note. \nRegistration Deadline \nRegister and pay online by the end of Friday’s weigh-in. We do not accept registrations on the day of the event\, or in person at the tournament. \nFamily Discount \nSave $35 for each additional family member competing in the same tournament (2 members: $35 off; 3: $70; 4: $105; and so on). The discount applies to competitors only\, not spectators. \nRegister and pay for each competitor separately in Smoothcomp. Then call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with each competitor’s name and the tournament. We’ll refund the discount to your original form of payment. \nSpectators \nInfants are free. Children 12 & under are $10. All other spectators are $20. Tickets are available online or at the door. \nPayment at the Event \nSpectator tickets and merchandise can be purchased in person with cash or Visa\, MasterCard\, or Discover. American Express is not accepted. \nTeam Names \nCheck with your instructor before registering so you use the correct team name. This ensures team awards are given out accurately. If you used the wrong name\, update it in your Smoothcomp profile for future tournaments. To fix it for this tournament\, email info@nagafighter.com or see us at the event\, since NAGA must change it manually. \nChanging Your Weight Class or Skill Level \nIf your weight changed or you entered it incorrectly\, you can update your division in your Smoothcomp account. \nTransgender Competitors \nCompetitors are required to register and compete in the division corresponding to their biological sex as assigned at birth. For help registering\, contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. The NAGA Transgender Policy is available here. \nCredit / Refund Policy \n\nCredits: You can cancel for any reason and receive a full credit toward any future NAGA tournament. Cancel by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the tournament by logging into Smoothcomp and canceling your registration (how to cancel). Credits are valid for 2 years from the cancellation date.\nRefunds: As a general rule\, we do not issue refunds.\n\nNeed Help? \nFor Smoothcomp account\, registration\, weight class\, or academy questions\, start with the Smoothcomp knowledge base. For tournament-specific questions\, contact NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. For password issues\, contact support@smoothcomp.com. \nAdding Extra Youth Divisions \nChildren and teens can add one higher weight class or one older age group per division type (no-gi or gi)\, for a maximum of 4 divisions. Smoothcomp doesn’t allow this\, so NAGA adds it manually. Requests must be made by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the tournament. Competitors cannot enter multiple skill levels. The extra divisions are $35 each. \nExample: a beginner 11-year-old weighing 85 lbs. could add the 90–99.9 lb. weight class OR the 12–13 age category (not both)\, but not the intermediate skill level. They can do this for no-gi\, gi\, or both\, or go up in weight for one and up in age for the other. \nTo request an extra division\, call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with: \n\nthe tournament\nthe competitor’s name\nup age or up weight\nno-gi\, gi\, or both\nyour email address (if calling)\n\nNAGA will email you an invoice with a payment link. Once paid\, we’ll add the competitor to the additional division(s). \n  \n									Prizes\n					\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision\nAward for Winning Division\nNote\n\n\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Novice\, Beginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced\nKids Championship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Non-Expert\nCustom Gold Medal\nNovice\, Beginner\, Intermediate skill levels\n\n\n\n\nAdult White and Blue Belt\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Novice/Beginner Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Intermediate Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert Absolute\nChampionship Belt + Cash Prize\nRead about cash prize eligibility and amounts on this page.\n\n\n\n\nAdult White Belt Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Blue Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\n\n\nAll Second Place Grapplers\nCustom Silver Medal\n \n\n\nAll Third Place Grapplers\nCustom Bronze Medal\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChampionship Belts \nNAGA awards large championship belts to the champions of every Expert division in all age groups (Children\, Teen\, Adult\, Master\, Director\, and Executive). Winners of the Absolute Intermediate\, Absolute Expert\, Absolute Blue Belt\, and Absolute Purple Belt/Brown/Black divisions also receive these belts\, whether or not they won a belt in their weight class division. Each competitor is limited to one belt per tournament for division wins. The quality and appearance of this award are unmatched. \n \n  \nChildren’s Championship Belts \nNAGA awards children-sized championship belts to all non-Expert children and teens (17 & under) who win 1st place in their division. Each competitor is limited to one championship belt per tournament. Children and teens (17 & under) who do not place 1st–3rd can request a competitor medal at the front desk or award area at no charge. \n  \n \nCustom Medals \nNAGA awards custom gold medals to non-Expert adult division champions. Silver and bronze medals go to all 2nd and 3rd place winners. \n \nTeam Championship Awards \nNAGA awards custom plates to the winners of the Adult Overall Team Championship\, Adult No-Gi Team Championship\, Adult Gi Team Championship\, and Kids & Teens Team Championship. \nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions. To be eligible\, a competitor must enter both their weight class division and the Absolute division. The prize is based on the number of competitors entered at the start of the division: \n\n0–3 competitors: no prize awarded\n4–7 competitors: $250\n8–11 competitors: $500\n12–15 competitors: $750\n16 or more competitors: $1\,000\n\nNotes: \n\nSome tournaments may have a Master Expert Absolute division. It is not eligible for prize money.\nAll Absolute divisions are single elimination.\n\n  \n									Schedule\n					Friday Night Weigh-In Time and LocationAll competitors can weigh-in the night before the tournament. The Friday weigh-in takes place at the venue from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. \nCompetitors are given a one pound allowance\, do not need to wear their gi when weighing in\, and only need to weigh-in once. \nCheck-In TimesIn order to run the tournament efficiently\, it is important that competitors are checked-in and weighed-in by the times listed below. Competitors who arrive after the listed times may not be allowed to compete and will be given a credit to be used at a future tournament.  \n\nYouths (17 & under): On Saturday\, youth competitors who did not weigh-in on Friday\, need to be checked-in and weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If you weighed-in on Friday\, you need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes before your estimated division start time.\nAdults (18 & over): Adult competitors need to be checked-in and weighed-in at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled division start time.\nOn the Thursday night before the tournament\, the brackets will be posted on Smoothcomp. Your estimated division(s) start time can be found at that time. Please note that the schedule is dynamic and constantly updating. Be sure to check the brackets often. If you are in a bracket by yourself\, check-in with the bracketing official at the event to go over your options.\n\n  \nWhat to do When You Get to the TournamentDoors open on Saturday at 8:00AM. When you arrive at the tournament\, you will go to the NAGA front desk to collect your registration cards and any spectator passes you purchased. \nNext\, you will go to the weigh-in station. After weighing in\, you will proceed to the Referee Interview table. The referee will make sure you are in the correct division and all your information is correct. They will then approve you (check you in) in Smoothcomp. You must speak with a referee after weighing in. If not\, you will not be confirmed in the system and will be removed from any brackets you are entered. You will be able to check your estimated match start time and mat assignment by logging into your Smoothcomp account at the tournament. For instructions on how to do this\, visit HERE. \nSpectator tickets can be purchased at the front desk.  \nWeigh-In Friday or SaturdayThe weigh-ins will take place at the tournament venue.  Adults\, please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. You do not wear your gi when weighing in. You are given a one pound allowance. You only need to weigh-in once. If you have any questions contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. \nFriday (2/12/27) Weigh-In (Optional) – The Friday weigh-in is open to all competitors. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. \nSaturday (2/13/27) Weigh-In – Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM.  Youths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If a youth already weighed in\, they need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their estimated division start time. Adults\, please check-in and weigh-in at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled division start time. \nSaturday Division Schedule (Doors Open 8:00 AM)Children and teen no-gi brackets are the first divisions of the day. These begin at approximately 10:00AM. Children and teen gi divisions will follow the no-gi divisions. \nAdult no-gi divisions are next\, followed by adult no-gi absolute\, adult gi\, then adult gi absolute. For some tournaments\, this order may change (typically no-gi absolute going first). Check the brackets for confirmation of division order. \nPlease check Smoothcomp the night before the tournament and periodically throughout tournament day. The schedule is dynamic and constantly changing (division start times starting earlier and later). Divisions are sometimes moved to another ring to help keep the flow of the tournament moving smoothly. To check you estimated division start time on Smoothcomp\, follow these directions CHECK DIVISION START TIME. There are QR codes at the tournament you or your friends/family can scan to look up brackets. There are NO REFUNDS given to those who have to leave early. \nYouths (17 years & under) No-Gi & Gi Competition \n\nYouths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.\nIf a youth weighed-in on Friday and does not see themselves in a bracket when they are released on Thursday night\, please arrive by 9:30AM so we can work to get you into a division.\nYouth final bracketing takes place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. \nYouth No-Gi Divisions – Estimated Start Time is 10:00 AM\nYouth Gi Divisions – These follow the no-gi divisions. Check the Smoothcomp website that day for division start times.\n\nAdult No-Gi & Gi Order of Divisions (typical order\, may be altered based on tournament needs) \n\nWomen Divisions (No-Gi goes first followed by Gi)\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Intermediate\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Novice\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Intermediate and Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Novice/Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Blue Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive White Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Absolute Gi Divisions\n\n									Divisions\n					No-Gi and Gi (BJJ) DivisionsNAGA tournaments have both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions for men\, women\, children and teens. No-gi divisions follow NAGA’s unique rules and point system. Gi divisions follow traditional BJJ rules and scoring (with some minor differences). The rules for NAGA no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions can be found here. \nAge\, Weight\, and Skill LevelsListed below are the age categories. For each age category\, weight classes and skill levels are listed. If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page\, email info@nagafighter.com\, or call 860-537-3686. When calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nAge Categories \n\nChildren (5 years of age and under\, 6-7 years of age\, 8-9 years of age\, 10-11 years of age\, 12-13 years of age)\nTeens (14-15 years of age\, 16-17 years of age)\nAdult (18-29 years of age)\nMaster (30-39 years of age)\nDirector (40-49 years of age)\nExecutive (50 years of age and older)\n\nChildren (13 & Under) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n39.9 lbs. & under\n40-49.9 lbs.\n50-59.9 lbs.\n60-69.9 lbs.\n70-79.9 lbs.\n80-89.9 lbs.\n90-99.9 lbs.\n100-109.9 lbs.\n110-124.9 lbs.\n125-139.9 lbs.\n140-154.9 lbs.\n155-169.9 lbs.\n170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)\n\n\nNOVICE (No Submissions Allowed) – 6 months & under of grappling experience. ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions.  NO yellow\, orange\, or green belts allowed in BEGINNER Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green belts allowed in INTERMEDIATE Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience.  No belt restrictions for kids.\n\nTeen (14 – 17 Years Old) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n99.9 lbs. & under\n100-114.9 lbs.\n115-129.9 lbs.\n130-144.9 lbs.\n145-159.9 lbs.\n160-179.9 lbs.\n180-199.9 lbs.\n200 & over lbs.\n\n\nNOVICE (With Submissions) – 6 months & under of grappling experience.  ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions. NO yellow\, orange\, green or blue belts allowed in Beginner Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience.  ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green or blue belts allowed in Intermediate Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience. Blue belts must do expert. No purple belts\, they must compete as an adult.\n\nThe belt levels referenced are based on the BJJ belt system. When choosing the experience of your child or teen\, please consider numerous factors: how long they have trained\, how often they train\, their BJJ belt rank\, how naturally talented they are in the sport\, athleticism in other sports\, and how they do against teammates. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level. NAGA has the right to alter a competitor’s division placement after the competitor interview at the tournament. \nIf a competitor has won the same skill level multiple times at NAGA (and to include the equivalent skill level at other tournaments)\, they may need to move up a skill level. Contact us if your competitor meets these criteria\, and you need assistance selecting their skill level. \nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nCompetitors cannot do two different skill levels i.e. No-Gi Beginner then Gi Intermediate. \nDivision MergingAt times\, especially with children & teens\, it is necessary to place competitors into a division for which they did not register. This may be due to them being in the bracket by themselves\, it may only have them and a teammate\, etc. Competitors are asked to answer a few questions during the registration process to help place them into a new division. At times\, due to the pool of competitors\, we may need to place them into a division for which they may have answered “no” to this type of move. Whenever a competitor is moved\, we will place a note in their registration that describes the move that was made. Please contact us or speak with us at the event if there are any concerns. If you decide you do not want to compete in the division you were moved into\, you can receive a full credit for a future event by canceling your registration through the Smoothcomp website\, or contacting us. \nYouth Notes \n\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nNon-expert winners are awarded a children’s championship belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nChildren (13 & under) Novice divisions do not allow submissions. Winners are determined by who is ahead in points (takedowns\, position\, guard passing\, etc.) at the end of the match.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level.\nWhenever possible\, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus)\, and in the same weight class. Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older or heavier. When checking in at the tournament\, if a youth was moved outside of their division\, they will be notified\, and asked to approve the change. Notes will also be placed in their Smoothcomp registration.\nIf there are 2 or more girls in a division\, we will create a separate division for the girls. If not\, the female competitor will be given the option to compete with the male competitors.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will work to get you into a division (different age\, weight\, or skill).  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\nMale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nFlyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.\nSuper-Heavyweight – 225-249.9 lbs.\nUltra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over\n\nFemale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nSub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under\nAtomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.\nStrawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.\nFlyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200 lbs. & over\n\nAdult No-Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nNovice – 6 months & under of grappling experience\nBeginner – 6 months to 2 years of grappling experience\nIntermediate – 2 to 5 years of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ blue belt\, you must enter at least Intermediate)\nExpert – 5 years & over of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ purple\, brown or black belt\, you must enter Expert)\n\nAdult Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nWhite (no college wrestlers allowed)\nBlue\nPurple\nBrown\nBlack\n\nAdult Notes \n\nCompetitors who have any college wrestling experience cannot enter white belt.\nBlue belts must enter at least Intermediate No-Gi.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts must enter Expert No-Gi.\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. If a competitor wins their Intermediate or Expert weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts will be separated whenever there are two or more in a division.  Purple\, brown\, and black belt winners are awarded a championship belt.  If multiple divisions are won by a purple\, brown or black belt competitor\, only one belt is awarded. If a competitor wins their blue\, purple\, brown\, black weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level (example: cannot do Beginner and Intermediate).\nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.).\nAdult competitors can compete in a lower age category rather than the category they qualify for i.e. Master competes in Adult\, Director competes in Master or Adult.\nAdult competitors can compete in multiple age groups\, their actual age group\, and a lower age group. For example\, a 32-year-old Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is considered two divisions\, please register accordingly.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will place you into a different (age\, weight\, skill) division.  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\n									Travel\n					Venue Address\nGary D. Weikel Event Center\n14405 179th Ave SE\nMonroe\, WA 98272 \nHotel\nNAGA has partnered with Stay22 to help get you the best lodging prices near the venue.
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Grappling & BJJ Championship – New Berlin\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Information\n									Registration\n									Prizes\n									Schedule\n									Divisions\n									Travel\n							\n			\n									Tournament Information\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nTwo Matches Guaranteed \nEvery competitor gets at least two matches per division (barring injury or opponent withdrawal). \n\n2-person divisions: best 2-out-of-3\n3-person divisions: round robin\n4+ person divisions: competitors who lose their first match move to a third-place bracket and compete again at no extra cost\n\nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions\, up to $1\,000 depending on the number of entrants. See the Prizes tab for eligibility and amounts. \nQuestions? \nMost answers are on our FAQ Page and Smoothcomp’s Support Page. You can also reach NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. \nGet Your Grappling Gear at the Tournament \nNAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear in children’s and adult sizes for men and women: board shorts\, gi bags\, rash guards\, t-shirts\, hats\, gi hoodies\, patches\, skull caps\, stickers\, dog tags\, and more. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (see Registration for accepted cards). \nCome Join Our Team \nNAGA runs over 100 tournaments a year around the world\, and we’re always looking for staff. To become a referee\, complete the Referee Application. We also need ring coordinators\, security\, weigh-in\, and awards staff. If you’re not competing and would like to work this event\, email info@nagafighter.com and tell us which tournament. \n									Registration\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nHow Registration Works \nNAGA uses Smoothcomp to register competitors and generate brackets. If you’ve competed in a Smoothcomp tournament before\, log in with your existing account. If not\, create an account first\, then register for this tournament. Brackets are posted Thursday night. There you can see your estimated division start time and mat assignment\, and after the event you can see individual and team results. \nIf you aren’t placed in a bracket\, we likely need to speak with you first. Check your registration for a note. \nRegistration Deadline \nRegister and pay online by the end of Friday’s weigh-in. We do not accept registrations on the day of the event\, or in person at the tournament. \nFamily Discount \nSave $35 for each additional family member competing in the same tournament (2 members: $35 off; 3: $70; 4: $105; and so on). The discount applies to competitors only\, not spectators. \nRegister and pay for each competitor separately in Smoothcomp. Then call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with each competitor’s name and the tournament. We’ll refund the discount to your original form of payment. \nSpectators \nInfants are free. Children 12 & under are $10. All other spectators are $20. Tickets are available online or at the door. \nPayment at the Event \nSpectator tickets and merchandise can be purchased in person with cash or Visa\, MasterCard\, or Discover. American Express is not accepted. \nTeam Names \nCheck with your instructor before registering so you use the correct team name. This ensures team awards are given out accurately. If you used the wrong name\, update it in your Smoothcomp profile for future tournaments. To fix it for this tournament\, email info@nagafighter.com or see us at the event\, since NAGA must change it manually. \nChanging Your Weight Class or Skill Level \nIf your weight changed or you entered it incorrectly\, you can update your division in your Smoothcomp account. \nTransgender Competitors \nCompetitors are required to register and compete in the division corresponding to their biological sex as assigned at birth. For help registering\, contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. The NAGA Transgender Policy is available here. \nCredit / Refund Policy \n\nCredits: You can cancel for any reason and receive a full credit toward any future NAGA tournament. Cancel by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the tournament by logging into Smoothcomp and canceling your registration (how to cancel). Credits are valid for 2 years from the cancellation date.\nRefunds: As a general rule\, we do not issue refunds.\n\nNeed Help? \nFor Smoothcomp account\, registration\, weight class\, or academy questions\, start with the Smoothcomp knowledge base. For tournament-specific questions\, contact NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. For password issues\, contact support@smoothcomp.com. \nAdding Extra Youth Divisions \nChildren and teens can add one higher weight class or one older age group per division type (no-gi or gi)\, for a maximum of 4 divisions. Smoothcomp doesn’t allow this\, so NAGA adds it manually. Requests must be made by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the tournament. Competitors cannot enter multiple skill levels. The extra divisions are $35 each. \nExample: a beginner 11-year-old weighing 85 lbs. could add the 90–99.9 lb. weight class OR the 12–13 age category (not both)\, but not the intermediate skill level. They can do this for no-gi\, gi\, or both\, or go up in weight for one and up in age for the other. \nTo request an extra division\, call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with: \n\nthe tournament\nthe competitor’s name\nup age or up weight\nno-gi\, gi\, or both\nyour email address (if calling)\n\nNAGA will email you an invoice with a payment link. Once paid\, we’ll add the competitor to the additional division(s). \n  \n									Prizes\n					\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision\nAward for Winning Division\nNote\n\n\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Novice\, Beginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced\nKids Championship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Non-Expert\nCustom Gold Medal\nNovice\, Beginner\, Intermediate skill levels\n\n\n\n\nAdult White and Blue Belt\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Novice/Beginner Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Intermediate Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert Absolute\nChampionship Belt + Cash Prize\nRead about cash prize eligibility and amounts on this page.\n\n\n\n\nAdult White Belt Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Blue Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\n\n\nAll Second Place Grapplers\nCustom Silver Medal\n \n\n\nAll Third Place Grapplers\nCustom Bronze Medal\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChampionship Belts \nNAGA awards large championship belts to the champions of every Expert division in all age groups (Children\, Teen\, Adult\, Master\, Director\, and Executive). Winners of the Absolute Intermediate\, Absolute Expert\, Absolute Blue Belt\, and Absolute Purple Belt/Brown/Black divisions also receive these belts\, whether or not they won a belt in their weight class division. Each competitor is limited to one belt per tournament for division wins. The quality and appearance of this award are unmatched. \n \n  \nChildren’s Championship Belts \nNAGA awards children-sized championship belts to all non-Expert children and teens (17 & under) who win 1st place in their division. Each competitor is limited to one championship belt per tournament. Children and teens (17 & under) who do not place 1st–3rd can request a competitor medal at the front desk or award area at no charge. \n  \n \nCustom Medals \nNAGA awards custom gold medals to non-Expert adult division champions. Silver and bronze medals go to all 2nd and 3rd place winners. \n \nTeam Championship Awards \nNAGA awards custom plates to the winners of the Adult Overall Team Championship\, Adult No-Gi Team Championship\, Adult Gi Team Championship\, and Kids & Teens Team Championship. \nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions. To be eligible\, a competitor must enter both their weight class division and the Absolute division. The prize is based on the number of competitors entered at the start of the division: \n\n0–3 competitors: no prize awarded\n4–7 competitors: $250\n8–11 competitors: $500\n12–15 competitors: $750\n16 or more competitors: $1\,000\n\nNotes: \n\nSome tournaments may have a Master Expert Absolute division. It is not eligible for prize money.\nAll Absolute divisions are single elimination.\n\n  \n									Schedule\n					Friday Night Weigh-In Time and LocationAll competitors can weigh-in the night before the tournament. The Friday weigh-in takes place at the venue from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. \nCompetitors are given a one pound allowance\, do not need to wear their gi when weighing in\, and only need to weigh-in once. \nCheck-In TimesIn order to run the tournament efficiently\, it is important that competitors are checked-in and weighed-in by the times listed below. Competitors who arrive after the listed times may not be allowed to compete and will be given a credit to be used at a future tournament.  \n\nYouths (17 & under): On Saturday\, youth competitors who did not weigh-in on Friday\, need to be checked-in and weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If you weighed-in on Friday\, you need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes before your estimated division start time.\nAdults (18 & over): Adult competitors need to be checked-in and weighed-in at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled division start time.\nOn the Thursday night before the tournament\, the brackets will be posted on Smoothcomp. Your estimated division(s) start time can be found at that time. Please note that the schedule is dynamic and constantly updating. Be sure to check the brackets often. If you are in a bracket by yourself\, check-in with the bracketing official at the event to go over your options.\n\n  \nWhat to do When You Get to the TournamentDoors open on Saturday at 8:00AM. When you arrive at the tournament\, you will go to the NAGA front desk to collect your registration cards and any spectator passes you purchased. \nNext\, you will go to the weigh-in station. After weighing in\, you will proceed to the Referee Interview table. The referee will make sure you are in the correct division and all your information is correct. They will then approve you (check you in) in Smoothcomp. You must speak with a referee after weighing in. If not\, you will not be confirmed in the system and will be removed from any brackets you are entered. You will be able to check your estimated match start time and mat assignment by logging into your Smoothcomp account at the tournament. For instructions on how to do this\, visit HERE. \nSpectator tickets can be purchased at the front desk.  \nWeigh-In Friday or SaturdayThe weigh-ins will take place at the tournament venue.  Adults\, please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. You do not wear your gi when weighing in. You are given a one pound allowance. You only need to weigh-in once. If you have any questions contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. \nFriday (2/12/27) Weigh-In (Optional) – The Friday weigh-in is open to all competitors. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. \nSaturday (2/13/27) Weigh-In – Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM.  Youths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If a youth already weighed in\, they need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their estimated division start time. Adults\, please check-in and weigh-in at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled division start time. \nSaturday Division Schedule (Doors Open 8:00 AM)Children and teen no-gi brackets are the first divisions of the day. These begin at approximately 10:00AM. Children and teen gi divisions will follow the no-gi divisions. \nAdult no-gi divisions are next\, followed by adult no-gi absolute\, adult gi\, then adult gi absolute. For some tournaments\, this order may change (typically no-gi absolute going first). Check the brackets for confirmation of division order. \nPlease check Smoothcomp the night before the tournament and periodically throughout tournament day. The schedule is dynamic and constantly changing (division start times starting earlier and later). Divisions are sometimes moved to another ring to help keep the flow of the tournament moving smoothly. To check you estimated division start time on Smoothcomp\, follow these directions CHECK DIVISION START TIME. There are QR codes at the tournament you or your friends/family can scan to look up brackets. There are NO REFUNDS given to those who have to leave early. \nYouths (17 years & under) No-Gi & Gi Competition \n\nYouths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.\nIf a youth weighed-in on Friday and does not see themselves in a bracket when they are released on Thursday night\, please arrive by 9:30AM so we can work to get you into a division.\nYouth final bracketing takes place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. \nYouth No-Gi Divisions – Estimated Start Time is 10:00 AM\nYouth Gi Divisions – These follow the no-gi divisions. Check the Smoothcomp website that day for division start times.\n\nAdult No-Gi & Gi Order of Divisions (typical order\, may be altered based on tournament needs) \n\nWomen Divisions (No-Gi goes first followed by Gi)\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Intermediate\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Novice\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Intermediate and Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Novice/Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Blue Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive White Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Absolute Gi Divisions\n\n									Divisions\n					No-Gi and Gi (BJJ) DivisionsNAGA tournaments have both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions for men\, women\, children and teens. No-gi divisions follow NAGA’s unique rules and point system. Gi divisions follow traditional BJJ rules and scoring (with some minor differences). The rules for NAGA no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions can be found here. \nAge\, Weight\, and Skill LevelsListed below are the age categories. For each age category\, weight classes and skill levels are listed. If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page\, email info@nagafighter.com\, or call 860-537-3686. When calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nAge Categories \n\nChildren (5 years of age and under\, 6-7 years of age\, 8-9 years of age\, 10-11 years of age\, 12-13 years of age)\nTeens (14-15 years of age\, 16-17 years of age)\nAdult (18-29 years of age)\nMaster (30-39 years of age)\nDirector (40-49 years of age)\nExecutive (50 years of age and older)\n\nChildren (13 & Under) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n39.9 lbs. & under\n40-49.9 lbs.\n50-59.9 lbs.\n60-69.9 lbs.\n70-79.9 lbs.\n80-89.9 lbs.\n90-99.9 lbs.\n100-109.9 lbs.\n110-124.9 lbs.\n125-139.9 lbs.\n140-154.9 lbs.\n155-169.9 lbs.\n170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)\n\n\nNOVICE (No Submissions Allowed) – 6 months & under of grappling experience. ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions.  NO yellow\, orange\, or green belts allowed in BEGINNER Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green belts allowed in INTERMEDIATE Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience.  No belt restrictions for kids.\n\nTeen (14 – 17 Years Old) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n99.9 lbs. & under\n100-114.9 lbs.\n115-129.9 lbs.\n130-144.9 lbs.\n145-159.9 lbs.\n160-179.9 lbs.\n180-199.9 lbs.\n200 & over lbs.\n\n\nNOVICE (With Submissions) – 6 months & under of grappling experience.  ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions. NO yellow\, orange\, green or blue belts allowed in Beginner Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience.  ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green or blue belts allowed in Intermediate Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience. Blue belts must do expert. No purple belts\, they must compete as an adult.\n\nThe belt levels referenced are based on the BJJ belt system. When choosing the experience of your child or teen\, please consider numerous factors: how long they have trained\, how often they train\, their BJJ belt rank\, how naturally talented they are in the sport\, athleticism in other sports\, and how they do against teammates. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level. NAGA has the right to alter a competitor’s division placement after the competitor interview at the tournament. \nIf a competitor has won the same skill level multiple times at NAGA (and to include the equivalent skill level at other tournaments)\, they may need to move up a skill level. Contact us if your competitor meets these criteria\, and you need assistance selecting their skill level. \nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nCompetitors cannot do two different skill levels i.e. No-Gi Beginner then Gi Intermediate. \nDivision MergingAt times\, especially with children & teens\, it is necessary to place competitors into a division for which they did not register. This may be due to them being in the bracket by themselves\, it may only have them and a teammate\, etc. Competitors are asked to answer a few questions during the registration process to help place them into a new division. At times\, due to the pool of competitors\, we may need to place them into a division for which they may have answered “no” to this type of move. Whenever a competitor is moved\, we will place a note in their registration that describes the move that was made. Please contact us or speak with us at the event if there are any concerns. If you decide you do not want to compete in the division you were moved into\, you can receive a full credit for a future event by canceling your registration through the Smoothcomp website\, or contacting us. \nYouth Notes \n\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nNon-expert winners are awarded a children’s championship belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nChildren (13 & under) Novice divisions do not allow submissions. Winners are determined by who is ahead in points (takedowns\, position\, guard passing\, etc.) at the end of the match.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level.\nWhenever possible\, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus)\, and in the same weight class. Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older or heavier. When checking in at the tournament\, if a youth was moved outside of their division\, they will be notified\, and asked to approve the change. Notes will also be placed in their Smoothcomp registration.\nIf there are 2 or more girls in a division\, we will create a separate division for the girls. If not\, the female competitor will be given the option to compete with the male competitors.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will work to get you into a division (different age\, weight\, or skill).  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\nMale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nFlyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.\nSuper-Heavyweight – 225-249.9 lbs.\nUltra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over\n\nFemale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nSub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under\nAtomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.\nStrawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.\nFlyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200 lbs. & over\n\nAdult No-Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nNovice – 6 months & under of grappling experience\nBeginner – 6 months to 2 years of grappling experience\nIntermediate – 2 to 5 years of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ blue belt\, you must enter at least Intermediate)\nExpert – 5 years & over of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ purple\, brown or black belt\, you must enter Expert)\n\nAdult Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nWhite (no college wrestlers allowed)\nBlue\nPurple\nBrown\nBlack\n\nAdult Notes \n\nCompetitors who have any college wrestling experience cannot enter white belt.\nBlue belts must enter at least Intermediate No-Gi.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts must enter Expert No-Gi.\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. If a competitor wins their Intermediate or Expert weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts will be separated whenever there are two or more in a division.  Purple\, brown\, and black belt winners are awarded a championship belt.  If multiple divisions are won by a purple\, brown or black belt competitor\, only one belt is awarded. If a competitor wins their blue\, purple\, brown\, black weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level (example: cannot do Beginner and Intermediate).\nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.).\nAdult competitors can compete in a lower age category rather than the category they qualify for i.e. Master competes in Adult\, Director competes in Master or Adult.\nAdult competitors can compete in multiple age groups\, their actual age group\, and a lower age group. For example\, a 32-year-old Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is considered two divisions\, please register accordingly.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will place you into a different (age\, weight\, skill) division.  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\n									Travel\n					Venue Address\nGary D. Weikel Event Center\n14405 179th Ave SE\nMonroe\, WA 98272 \nHotel\nNAGA has partnered with Stay22 to help get you the best lodging prices near the venue.
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SUMMARY:Paris Grappling & BJJ Championship – Paris\, France
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Information\n									Registration\n									Prizes\n									Schedule\n									Divisions\n									Travel\n							\n			\n									Tournament Information\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nTwo Matches Guaranteed \nEvery competitor gets at least two matches per division (barring injury or opponent withdrawal). \n\n2-person divisions: best 2-out-of-3\n3-person divisions: round robin\n4+ person divisions: competitors who lose their first match move to a third-place bracket and compete again at no extra cost\n\nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions\, up to $1\,000 depending on the number of entrants. See the Prizes tab for eligibility and amounts. \nQuestions? \nMost answers are on our FAQ Page and Smoothcomp’s Support Page. You can also reach NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. \nGet Your Grappling Gear at the Tournament \nNAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear in children’s and adult sizes for men and women: board shorts\, gi bags\, rash guards\, t-shirts\, hats\, gi hoodies\, patches\, skull caps\, stickers\, dog tags\, and more. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (see Registration for accepted cards). \nCome Join Our Team \nNAGA runs over 100 tournaments a year around the world\, and we’re always looking for staff. To become a referee\, complete the Referee Application. We also need ring coordinators\, security\, weigh-in\, and awards staff. If you’re not competing and would like to work this event\, email info@nagafighter.com and tell us which tournament. \n									Registration\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nHow Registration Works \nNAGA uses Smoothcomp to register competitors and generate brackets. If you’ve competed in a Smoothcomp tournament before\, log in with your existing account. If not\, create an account first\, then register for this tournament. Brackets are posted Thursday night. There you can see your estimated division start time and mat assignment\, and after the event you can see individual and team results. \nIf you aren’t placed in a bracket\, we likely need to speak with you first. Check your registration for a note. \nRegistration Deadline \nRegister and pay online by the end of Friday’s weigh-in. We do not accept registrations on the day of the event\, or in person at the tournament. \nFamily Discount \nSave $35 for each additional family member competing in the same tournament (2 members: $35 off; 3: $70; 4: $105; and so on). The discount applies to competitors only\, not spectators. \nRegister and pay for each competitor separately in Smoothcomp. Then call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with each competitor’s name and the tournament. We’ll refund the discount to your original form of payment. \nSpectators \nInfants are free. Children 12 & under are $10. All other spectators are $20. Tickets are available online or at the door. \nPayment at the Event \nSpectator tickets and merchandise can be purchased in person with cash or Visa\, MasterCard\, or Discover. American Express is not accepted. \nTeam Names \nCheck with your instructor before registering so you use the correct team name. This ensures team awards are given out accurately. If you used the wrong name\, update it in your Smoothcomp profile for future tournaments. To fix it for this tournament\, email info@nagafighter.com or see us at the event\, since NAGA must change it manually. \nChanging Your Weight Class or Skill Level \nIf your weight changed or you entered it incorrectly\, you can update your division in your Smoothcomp account. \nTransgender Competitors \nCompetitors are required to register and compete in the division corresponding to their biological sex as assigned at birth. For help registering\, contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. The NAGA Transgender Policy is available here. \nCredit / Refund Policy \n\nCredits: You can cancel for any reason and receive a full credit toward any future NAGA tournament. Cancel by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the tournament by logging into Smoothcomp and canceling your registration (how to cancel). Credits are valid for 2 years from the cancellation date.\nRefunds: As a general rule\, we do not issue refunds.\n\nNeed Help? \nFor Smoothcomp account\, registration\, weight class\, or academy questions\, start with the Smoothcomp knowledge base. For tournament-specific questions\, contact NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. For password issues\, contact support@smoothcomp.com. \nAdding Extra Youth Divisions \nChildren and teens can add one higher weight class or one older age group per division type (no-gi or gi)\, for a maximum of 4 divisions. Smoothcomp doesn’t allow this\, so NAGA adds it manually. Requests must be made by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the tournament. Competitors cannot enter multiple skill levels. The extra divisions are $35 each. \nExample: a beginner 11-year-old weighing 85 lbs. could add the 90–99.9 lb. weight class OR the 12–13 age category (not both)\, but not the intermediate skill level. They can do this for no-gi\, gi\, or both\, or go up in weight for one and up in age for the other. \nTo request an extra division\, call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with: \n\nthe tournament\nthe competitor’s name\nup age or up weight\nno-gi\, gi\, or both\nyour email address (if calling)\n\nNAGA will email you an invoice with a payment link. Once paid\, we’ll add the competitor to the additional division(s). \n  \n									Prizes\n					\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision\nAward for Winning Division\nNote\n\n\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Novice\, Beginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced\nKids Championship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Non-Expert\nCustom Gold Medal\nNovice\, Beginner\, Intermediate skill levels\n\n\n\n\nAdult White and Blue Belt\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Novice/Beginner Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Intermediate Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert Absolute\nChampionship Belt + Cash Prize\nRead about cash prize eligibility and amounts on this page.\n\n\n\n\nAdult White Belt Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Blue Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\n\n\nAll Second Place Grapplers\nCustom Silver Medal\n \n\n\nAll Third Place Grapplers\nCustom Bronze Medal\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChampionship Belts \nNAGA awards large championship belts to the champions of every Expert division in all age groups (Children\, Teen\, Adult\, Master\, Director\, and Executive). Winners of the Absolute Intermediate\, Absolute Expert\, Absolute Blue Belt\, and Absolute Purple Belt/Brown/Black divisions also receive these belts\, whether or not they won a belt in their weight class division. Each competitor is limited to one belt per tournament for division wins. The quality and appearance of this award are unmatched. \n \n  \nChildren’s Championship Belts \nNAGA awards children-sized championship belts to all non-Expert children and teens (17 & under) who win 1st place in their division. Each competitor is limited to one championship belt per tournament. Children and teens (17 & under) who do not place 1st–3rd can request a competitor medal at the front desk or award area at no charge. \n  \n \nCustom Medals \nNAGA awards custom gold medals to non-Expert adult division champions. Silver and bronze medals go to all 2nd and 3rd place winners. \n \nTeam Championship Awards \nNAGA awards custom plates to the winners of the Adult Overall Team Championship\, Adult No-Gi Team Championship\, Adult Gi Team Championship\, and Kids & Teens Team Championship. \nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions. To be eligible\, a competitor must enter both their weight class division and the Absolute division. The prize is based on the number of competitors entered at the start of the division: \n\n0–3 competitors: no prize awarded\n4–7 competitors: $250\n8–11 competitors: $500\n12–15 competitors: $750\n16 or more competitors: $1\,000\n\nNotes: \n\nSome tournaments may have a Master Expert Absolute division. It is not eligible for prize money.\nAll Absolute divisions are single elimination.\n\n  \n									Schedule\n					Friday Night Weigh-In Time and LocationAll competitors can weigh-in the night before the tournament. The Friday weigh-in takes place at the venue from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. \nCompetitors are given a one pound allowance\, do not need to wear their gi when weighing in\, and only need to weigh-in once. \nCheck-In TimesIn order to run the tournament efficiently\, it is important that competitors are checked-in and weighed-in by the times listed below. Competitors who arrive after the listed times may not be allowed to compete and will be given a credit to be used at a future tournament.  \n\nYouths (17 & under): On Saturday\, youth competitors who did not weigh-in on Friday\, need to be checked-in and weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If you weighed-in on Friday\, you need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes before your estimated division start time.\nAdults (18 & over): Adult competitors need to be checked-in and weighed-in at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled division start time.\nOn the Thursday night before the tournament\, the brackets will be posted on Smoothcomp. Your estimated division(s) start time can be found at that time. Please note that the schedule is dynamic and constantly updating. Be sure to check the brackets often. If you are in a bracket by yourself\, check-in with the bracketing official at the event to go over your options.\n\n  \nWhat to do When You Get to the TournamentDoors open on Saturday at 8:00AM. When you arrive at the tournament\, you will go to the NAGA front desk to collect your registration cards and any spectator passes you purchased. \nNext\, you will go to the weigh-in station. After weighing in\, you will proceed to the Referee Interview table. The referee will make sure you are in the correct division and all your information is correct. They will then approve you (check you in) in Smoothcomp. You must speak with a referee after weighing in. If not\, you will not be confirmed in the system and will be removed from any brackets you are entered. You will be able to check your estimated match start time and mat assignment by logging into your Smoothcomp account at the tournament. For instructions on how to do this\, visit HERE. \nSpectator tickets can be purchased at the front desk.  \nWeigh-In Friday or SaturdayThe weigh-ins will take place at the tournament venue.  Adults\, please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. You do not wear your gi when weighing in. You are given a one pound allowance. You only need to weigh-in once. If you have any questions contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. \nFriday (2/12/27) Weigh-In (Optional) – The Friday weigh-in is open to all competitors. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. \nSaturday (2/13/27) Weigh-In – Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM.  Youths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If a youth already weighed in\, they need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their estimated division start time. Adults\, please check-in and weigh-in at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled division start time. \nSaturday Division Schedule (Doors Open 8:00 AM)Children and teen no-gi brackets are the first divisions of the day. These begin at approximately 10:00AM. Children and teen gi divisions will follow the no-gi divisions. \nAdult no-gi divisions are next\, followed by adult no-gi absolute\, adult gi\, then adult gi absolute. For some tournaments\, this order may change (typically no-gi absolute going first). Check the brackets for confirmation of division order. \nPlease check Smoothcomp the night before the tournament and periodically throughout tournament day. The schedule is dynamic and constantly changing (division start times starting earlier and later). Divisions are sometimes moved to another ring to help keep the flow of the tournament moving smoothly. To check you estimated division start time on Smoothcomp\, follow these directions CHECK DIVISION START TIME. There are QR codes at the tournament you or your friends/family can scan to look up brackets. There are NO REFUNDS given to those who have to leave early. \nYouths (17 years & under) No-Gi & Gi Competition \n\nYouths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.\nIf a youth weighed-in on Friday and does not see themselves in a bracket when they are released on Thursday night\, please arrive by 9:30AM so we can work to get you into a division.\nYouth final bracketing takes place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. \nYouth No-Gi Divisions – Estimated Start Time is 10:00 AM\nYouth Gi Divisions – These follow the no-gi divisions. Check the Smoothcomp website that day for division start times.\n\nAdult No-Gi & Gi Order of Divisions (typical order\, may be altered based on tournament needs) \n\nWomen Divisions (No-Gi goes first followed by Gi)\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Intermediate\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Novice\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Intermediate and Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Novice/Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Blue Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive White Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Absolute Gi Divisions\n\n									Divisions\n					No-Gi and Gi (BJJ) DivisionsNAGA tournaments have both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions for men\, women\, children and teens. No-gi divisions follow NAGA’s unique rules and point system. Gi divisions follow traditional BJJ rules and scoring (with some minor differences). The rules for NAGA no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions can be found here. \nAge\, Weight\, and Skill LevelsListed below are the age categories. For each age category\, weight classes and skill levels are listed. If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page\, email info@nagafighter.com\, or call 860-537-3686. When calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nAge Categories \n\nChildren (5 years of age and under\, 6-7 years of age\, 8-9 years of age\, 10-11 years of age\, 12-13 years of age)\nTeens (14-15 years of age\, 16-17 years of age)\nAdult (18-29 years of age)\nMaster (30-39 years of age)\nDirector (40-49 years of age)\nExecutive (50 years of age and older)\n\nChildren (13 & Under) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n39.9 lbs. & under\n40-49.9 lbs.\n50-59.9 lbs.\n60-69.9 lbs.\n70-79.9 lbs.\n80-89.9 lbs.\n90-99.9 lbs.\n100-109.9 lbs.\n110-124.9 lbs.\n125-139.9 lbs.\n140-154.9 lbs.\n155-169.9 lbs.\n170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)\n\n\nNOVICE (No Submissions Allowed) – 6 months & under of grappling experience. ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions.  NO yellow\, orange\, or green belts allowed in BEGINNER Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green belts allowed in INTERMEDIATE Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience.  No belt restrictions for kids.\n\nTeen (14 – 17 Years Old) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n99.9 lbs. & under\n100-114.9 lbs.\n115-129.9 lbs.\n130-144.9 lbs.\n145-159.9 lbs.\n160-179.9 lbs.\n180-199.9 lbs.\n200 & over lbs.\n\n\nNOVICE (With Submissions) – 6 months & under of grappling experience.  ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions. NO yellow\, orange\, green or blue belts allowed in Beginner Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience.  ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green or blue belts allowed in Intermediate Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience. Blue belts must do expert. No purple belts\, they must compete as an adult.\n\nThe belt levels referenced are based on the BJJ belt system. When choosing the experience of your child or teen\, please consider numerous factors: how long they have trained\, how often they train\, their BJJ belt rank\, how naturally talented they are in the sport\, athleticism in other sports\, and how they do against teammates. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level. NAGA has the right to alter a competitor’s division placement after the competitor interview at the tournament. \nIf a competitor has won the same skill level multiple times at NAGA (and to include the equivalent skill level at other tournaments)\, they may need to move up a skill level. Contact us if your competitor meets these criteria\, and you need assistance selecting their skill level. \nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nCompetitors cannot do two different skill levels i.e. No-Gi Beginner then Gi Intermediate. \nDivision MergingAt times\, especially with children & teens\, it is necessary to place competitors into a division for which they did not register. This may be due to them being in the bracket by themselves\, it may only have them and a teammate\, etc. Competitors are asked to answer a few questions during the registration process to help place them into a new division. At times\, due to the pool of competitors\, we may need to place them into a division for which they may have answered “no” to this type of move. Whenever a competitor is moved\, we will place a note in their registration that describes the move that was made. Please contact us or speak with us at the event if there are any concerns. If you decide you do not want to compete in the division you were moved into\, you can receive a full credit for a future event by canceling your registration through the Smoothcomp website\, or contacting us. \nYouth Notes \n\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nNon-expert winners are awarded a children’s championship belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nChildren (13 & under) Novice divisions do not allow submissions. Winners are determined by who is ahead in points (takedowns\, position\, guard passing\, etc.) at the end of the match.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level.\nWhenever possible\, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus)\, and in the same weight class. Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older or heavier. When checking in at the tournament\, if a youth was moved outside of their division\, they will be notified\, and asked to approve the change. Notes will also be placed in their Smoothcomp registration.\nIf there are 2 or more girls in a division\, we will create a separate division for the girls. If not\, the female competitor will be given the option to compete with the male competitors.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will work to get you into a division (different age\, weight\, or skill).  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\nMale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nFlyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.\nSuper-Heavyweight – 225-249.9 lbs.\nUltra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over\n\nFemale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nSub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under\nAtomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.\nStrawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.\nFlyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200 lbs. & over\n\nAdult No-Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nNovice – 6 months & under of grappling experience\nBeginner – 6 months to 2 years of grappling experience\nIntermediate – 2 to 5 years of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ blue belt\, you must enter at least Intermediate)\nExpert – 5 years & over of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ purple\, brown or black belt\, you must enter Expert)\n\nAdult Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nWhite (no college wrestlers allowed)\nBlue\nPurple\nBrown\nBlack\n\nAdult Notes \n\nCompetitors who have any college wrestling experience cannot enter white belt.\nBlue belts must enter at least Intermediate No-Gi.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts must enter Expert No-Gi.\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. If a competitor wins their Intermediate or Expert weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts will be separated whenever there are two or more in a division.  Purple\, brown\, and black belt winners are awarded a championship belt.  If multiple divisions are won by a purple\, brown or black belt competitor\, only one belt is awarded. If a competitor wins their blue\, purple\, brown\, black weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level (example: cannot do Beginner and Intermediate).\nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.).\nAdult competitors can compete in a lower age category rather than the category they qualify for i.e. Master competes in Adult\, Director competes in Master or Adult.\nAdult competitors can compete in multiple age groups\, their actual age group\, and a lower age group. For example\, a 32-year-old Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is considered two divisions\, please register accordingly.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will place you into a different (age\, weight\, skill) division.  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\n									Travel\n					Venue Address\nGary D. Weikel Event Center\n14405 179th Ave SE\nMonroe\, WA 98272 \nHotel\nNAGA has partnered with Stay22 to help get you the best lodging prices near the venue.
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DESCRIPTION:Tournament Information\n									Registration\n									Prizes\n									Schedule\n									Divisions\n									Travel\n							\n			\n									Tournament Information\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nTwo Matches Guaranteed \nEvery competitor gets at least two matches per division (barring injury or opponent withdrawal). \n\n2-person divisions: best 2-out-of-3\n3-person divisions: round robin\n4+ person divisions: competitors who lose their first match move to a third-place bracket and compete again at no extra cost\n\nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions\, up to $1\,000 depending on the number of entrants. See the Prizes tab for eligibility and amounts. \nQuestions? \nMost answers are on our FAQ Page and Smoothcomp’s Support Page. You can also reach NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. \nGet Your Grappling Gear at the Tournament \nNAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear in children’s and adult sizes for men and women: board shorts\, gi bags\, rash guards\, t-shirts\, hats\, gi hoodies\, patches\, skull caps\, stickers\, dog tags\, and more. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (see Registration for accepted cards). \nCome Join Our Team \nNAGA runs over 100 tournaments a year around the world\, and we’re always looking for staff. To become a referee\, complete the Referee Application. We also need ring coordinators\, security\, weigh-in\, and awards staff. If you’re not competing and would like to work this event\, email info@nagafighter.com and tell us which tournament. \n									Registration\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nHow Registration Works \nNAGA uses Smoothcomp to register competitors and generate brackets. If you’ve competed in a Smoothcomp tournament before\, log in with your existing account. If not\, create an account first\, then register for this tournament. Brackets are posted Thursday night. There you can see your estimated division start time and mat assignment\, and after the event you can see individual and team results. \nIf you aren’t placed in a bracket\, we likely need to speak with you first. Check your registration for a note. \nRegistration Deadline \nRegister and pay online by the end of Friday’s weigh-in. We do not accept registrations on the day of the event\, or in person at the tournament. \nFamily Discount \nSave $35 for each additional family member competing in the same tournament (2 members: $35 off; 3: $70; 4: $105; and so on). The discount applies to competitors only\, not spectators. \nRegister and pay for each competitor separately in Smoothcomp. Then call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with each competitor’s name and the tournament. We’ll refund the discount to your original form of payment. \nSpectators \nInfants are free. Children 12 & under are $10. All other spectators are $20. Tickets are available online or at the door. \nPayment at the Event \nSpectator tickets and merchandise can be purchased in person with cash or Visa\, MasterCard\, or Discover. American Express is not accepted. \nTeam Names \nCheck with your instructor before registering so you use the correct team name. This ensures team awards are given out accurately. If you used the wrong name\, update it in your Smoothcomp profile for future tournaments. To fix it for this tournament\, email info@nagafighter.com or see us at the event\, since NAGA must change it manually. \nChanging Your Weight Class or Skill Level \nIf your weight changed or you entered it incorrectly\, you can update your division in your Smoothcomp account. \nTransgender Competitors \nCompetitors are required to register and compete in the division corresponding to their biological sex as assigned at birth. For help registering\, contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. The NAGA Transgender Policy is available here. \nCredit / Refund Policy \n\nCredits: You can cancel for any reason and receive a full credit toward any future NAGA tournament. Cancel by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the tournament by logging into Smoothcomp and canceling your registration (how to cancel). Credits are valid for 2 years from the cancellation date.\nRefunds: As a general rule\, we do not issue refunds.\n\nNeed Help? \nFor Smoothcomp account\, registration\, weight class\, or academy questions\, start with the Smoothcomp knowledge base. For tournament-specific questions\, contact NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. For password issues\, contact support@smoothcomp.com. \nAdding Extra Youth Divisions \nChildren and teens can add one higher weight class or one older age group per division type (no-gi or gi)\, for a maximum of 4 divisions. Smoothcomp doesn’t allow this\, so NAGA adds it manually. Requests must be made by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the tournament. Competitors cannot enter multiple skill levels. The extra divisions are $35 each. \nExample: a beginner 11-year-old weighing 85 lbs. could add the 90–99.9 lb. weight class OR the 12–13 age category (not both)\, but not the intermediate skill level. They can do this for no-gi\, gi\, or both\, or go up in weight for one and up in age for the other. \nTo request an extra division\, call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with: \n\nthe tournament\nthe competitor’s name\nup age or up weight\nno-gi\, gi\, or both\nyour email address (if calling)\n\nNAGA will email you an invoice with a payment link. Once paid\, we’ll add the competitor to the additional division(s). \n  \n									Prizes\n					\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision\nAward for Winning Division\nNote\n\n\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Novice\, Beginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced\nKids Championship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Non-Expert\nCustom Gold Medal\nNovice\, Beginner\, Intermediate skill levels\n\n\n\n\nAdult White and Blue Belt\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Novice/Beginner Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Intermediate Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert Absolute\nChampionship Belt + Cash Prize\nRead about cash prize eligibility and amounts on this page.\n\n\n\n\nAdult White Belt Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Blue Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\n\n\nAll Second Place Grapplers\nCustom Silver Medal\n \n\n\nAll Third Place Grapplers\nCustom Bronze Medal\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChampionship Belts \nNAGA awards large championship belts to the champions of every Expert division in all age groups (Children\, Teen\, Adult\, Master\, Director\, and Executive). Winners of the Absolute Intermediate\, Absolute Expert\, Absolute Blue Belt\, and Absolute Purple Belt/Brown/Black divisions also receive these belts\, whether or not they won a belt in their weight class division. Each competitor is limited to one belt per tournament for division wins. The quality and appearance of this award are unmatched. \n \n  \nChildren’s Championship Belts \nNAGA awards children-sized championship belts to all non-Expert children and teens (17 & under) who win 1st place in their division. Each competitor is limited to one championship belt per tournament. Children and teens (17 & under) who do not place 1st–3rd can request a competitor medal at the front desk or award area at no charge. \n  \n \nCustom Medals \nNAGA awards custom gold medals to non-Expert adult division champions. Silver and bronze medals go to all 2nd and 3rd place winners. \n \nTeam Championship Awards \nNAGA awards custom plates to the winners of the Adult Overall Team Championship\, Adult No-Gi Team Championship\, Adult Gi Team Championship\, and Kids & Teens Team Championship. \nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions. To be eligible\, a competitor must enter both their weight class division and the Absolute division. The prize is based on the number of competitors entered at the start of the division: \n\n0–3 competitors: no prize awarded\n4–7 competitors: $250\n8–11 competitors: $500\n12–15 competitors: $750\n16 or more competitors: $1\,000\n\nNotes: \n\nSome tournaments may have a Master Expert Absolute division. It is not eligible for prize money.\nAll Absolute divisions are single elimination.\n\n  \n									Schedule\n					Friday Night Weigh-In Time and LocationAll competitors can weigh-in the night before the tournament. The Friday weigh-in takes place at the venue from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. \nCompetitors are given a one pound allowance\, do not need to wear their gi when weighing in\, and only need to weigh-in once. \nCheck-In TimesIn order to run the tournament efficiently\, it is important that competitors are checked-in and weighed-in by the times listed below. Competitors who arrive after the listed times may not be allowed to compete and will be given a credit to be used at a future tournament.  \n\nYouths (17 & under): On Saturday\, youth competitors who did not weigh-in on Friday\, need to be checked-in and weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If you weighed-in on Friday\, you need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes before your estimated division start time.\nAdults (18 & over): Adult competitors need to be checked-in and weighed-in at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled division start time.\nOn the Thursday night before the tournament\, the brackets will be posted on Smoothcomp. Your estimated division(s) start time can be found at that time. Please note that the schedule is dynamic and constantly updating. Be sure to check the brackets often. If you are in a bracket by yourself\, check-in with the bracketing official at the event to go over your options.\n\n  \nWhat to do When You Get to the TournamentDoors open on Saturday at 8:00AM. When you arrive at the tournament\, you will go to the NAGA front desk to collect your registration cards and any spectator passes you purchased. \nNext\, you will go to the weigh-in station. After weighing in\, you will proceed to the Referee Interview table. The referee will make sure you are in the correct division and all your information is correct. They will then approve you (check you in) in Smoothcomp. You must speak with a referee after weighing in. If not\, you will not be confirmed in the system and will be removed from any brackets you are entered. You will be able to check your estimated match start time and mat assignment by logging into your Smoothcomp account at the tournament. For instructions on how to do this\, visit HERE. \nSpectator tickets can be purchased at the front desk.  \nWeigh-In Friday or SaturdayThe weigh-ins will take place at the tournament venue.  Adults\, please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. You do not wear your gi when weighing in. You are given a one pound allowance. You only need to weigh-in once. If you have any questions contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. \nFriday (2/12/27) Weigh-In (Optional) – The Friday weigh-in is open to all competitors. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. \nSaturday (2/13/27) Weigh-In – Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM.  Youths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If a youth already weighed in\, they need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their estimated division start time. Adults\, please check-in and weigh-in at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled division start time. \nSaturday Division Schedule (Doors Open 8:00 AM)Children and teen no-gi brackets are the first divisions of the day. These begin at approximately 10:00AM. Children and teen gi divisions will follow the no-gi divisions. \nAdult no-gi divisions are next\, followed by adult no-gi absolute\, adult gi\, then adult gi absolute. For some tournaments\, this order may change (typically no-gi absolute going first). Check the brackets for confirmation of division order. \nPlease check Smoothcomp the night before the tournament and periodically throughout tournament day. The schedule is dynamic and constantly changing (division start times starting earlier and later). Divisions are sometimes moved to another ring to help keep the flow of the tournament moving smoothly. To check you estimated division start time on Smoothcomp\, follow these directions CHECK DIVISION START TIME. There are QR codes at the tournament you or your friends/family can scan to look up brackets. There are NO REFUNDS given to those who have to leave early. \nYouths (17 years & under) No-Gi & Gi Competition \n\nYouths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.\nIf a youth weighed-in on Friday and does not see themselves in a bracket when they are released on Thursday night\, please arrive by 9:30AM so we can work to get you into a division.\nYouth final bracketing takes place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. \nYouth No-Gi Divisions – Estimated Start Time is 10:00 AM\nYouth Gi Divisions – These follow the no-gi divisions. Check the Smoothcomp website that day for division start times.\n\nAdult No-Gi & Gi Order of Divisions (typical order\, may be altered based on tournament needs) \n\nWomen Divisions (No-Gi goes first followed by Gi)\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Intermediate\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Novice\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Intermediate and Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Novice/Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Blue Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive White Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Absolute Gi Divisions\n\n									Divisions\n					No-Gi and Gi (BJJ) DivisionsNAGA tournaments have both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions for men\, women\, children and teens. No-gi divisions follow NAGA’s unique rules and point system. Gi divisions follow traditional BJJ rules and scoring (with some minor differences). The rules for NAGA no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions can be found here. \nAge\, Weight\, and Skill LevelsListed below are the age categories. For each age category\, weight classes and skill levels are listed. If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page\, email info@nagafighter.com\, or call 860-537-3686. When calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nAge Categories \n\nChildren (5 years of age and under\, 6-7 years of age\, 8-9 years of age\, 10-11 years of age\, 12-13 years of age)\nTeens (14-15 years of age\, 16-17 years of age)\nAdult (18-29 years of age)\nMaster (30-39 years of age)\nDirector (40-49 years of age)\nExecutive (50 years of age and older)\n\nChildren (13 & Under) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n39.9 lbs. & under\n40-49.9 lbs.\n50-59.9 lbs.\n60-69.9 lbs.\n70-79.9 lbs.\n80-89.9 lbs.\n90-99.9 lbs.\n100-109.9 lbs.\n110-124.9 lbs.\n125-139.9 lbs.\n140-154.9 lbs.\n155-169.9 lbs.\n170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)\n\n\nNOVICE (No Submissions Allowed) – 6 months & under of grappling experience. ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions.  NO yellow\, orange\, or green belts allowed in BEGINNER Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green belts allowed in INTERMEDIATE Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience.  No belt restrictions for kids.\n\nTeen (14 – 17 Years Old) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n99.9 lbs. & under\n100-114.9 lbs.\n115-129.9 lbs.\n130-144.9 lbs.\n145-159.9 lbs.\n160-179.9 lbs.\n180-199.9 lbs.\n200 & over lbs.\n\n\nNOVICE (With Submissions) – 6 months & under of grappling experience.  ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions. NO yellow\, orange\, green or blue belts allowed in Beginner Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience.  ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green or blue belts allowed in Intermediate Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience. Blue belts must do expert. No purple belts\, they must compete as an adult.\n\nThe belt levels referenced are based on the BJJ belt system. When choosing the experience of your child or teen\, please consider numerous factors: how long they have trained\, how often they train\, their BJJ belt rank\, how naturally talented they are in the sport\, athleticism in other sports\, and how they do against teammates. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level. NAGA has the right to alter a competitor’s division placement after the competitor interview at the tournament. \nIf a competitor has won the same skill level multiple times at NAGA (and to include the equivalent skill level at other tournaments)\, they may need to move up a skill level. Contact us if your competitor meets these criteria\, and you need assistance selecting their skill level. \nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nCompetitors cannot do two different skill levels i.e. No-Gi Beginner then Gi Intermediate. \nDivision MergingAt times\, especially with children & teens\, it is necessary to place competitors into a division for which they did not register. This may be due to them being in the bracket by themselves\, it may only have them and a teammate\, etc. Competitors are asked to answer a few questions during the registration process to help place them into a new division. At times\, due to the pool of competitors\, we may need to place them into a division for which they may have answered “no” to this type of move. Whenever a competitor is moved\, we will place a note in their registration that describes the move that was made. Please contact us or speak with us at the event if there are any concerns. If you decide you do not want to compete in the division you were moved into\, you can receive a full credit for a future event by canceling your registration through the Smoothcomp website\, or contacting us. \nYouth Notes \n\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nNon-expert winners are awarded a children’s championship belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nChildren (13 & under) Novice divisions do not allow submissions. Winners are determined by who is ahead in points (takedowns\, position\, guard passing\, etc.) at the end of the match.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level.\nWhenever possible\, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus)\, and in the same weight class. Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older or heavier. When checking in at the tournament\, if a youth was moved outside of their division\, they will be notified\, and asked to approve the change. Notes will also be placed in their Smoothcomp registration.\nIf there are 2 or more girls in a division\, we will create a separate division for the girls. If not\, the female competitor will be given the option to compete with the male competitors.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will work to get you into a division (different age\, weight\, or skill).  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\nMale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nFlyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.\nSuper-Heavyweight – 225-249.9 lbs.\nUltra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over\n\nFemale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nSub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under\nAtomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.\nStrawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.\nFlyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200 lbs. & over\n\nAdult No-Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nNovice – 6 months & under of grappling experience\nBeginner – 6 months to 2 years of grappling experience\nIntermediate – 2 to 5 years of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ blue belt\, you must enter at least Intermediate)\nExpert – 5 years & over of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ purple\, brown or black belt\, you must enter Expert)\n\nAdult Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nWhite (no college wrestlers allowed)\nBlue\nPurple\nBrown\nBlack\n\nAdult Notes \n\nCompetitors who have any college wrestling experience cannot enter white belt.\nBlue belts must enter at least Intermediate No-Gi.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts must enter Expert No-Gi.\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. If a competitor wins their Intermediate or Expert weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts will be separated whenever there are two or more in a division.  Purple\, brown\, and black belt winners are awarded a championship belt.  If multiple divisions are won by a purple\, brown or black belt competitor\, only one belt is awarded. If a competitor wins their blue\, purple\, brown\, black weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level (example: cannot do Beginner and Intermediate).\nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.).\nAdult competitors can compete in a lower age category rather than the category they qualify for i.e. Master competes in Adult\, Director competes in Master or Adult.\nAdult competitors can compete in multiple age groups\, their actual age group\, and a lower age group. For example\, a 32-year-old Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is considered two divisions\, please register accordingly.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will place you into a different (age\, weight\, skill) division.  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\n									Travel\n					Venue Address\nGary D. Weikel Event Center\n14405 179th Ave SE\nMonroe\, WA 98272 \nHotel\nNAGA has partnered with Stay22 to help get you the best lodging prices near the venue.
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SUMMARY:Houston Grappling & BJJ Championship – Spring\, TX
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Information\n									Registration\n									Prizes\n									Schedule\n									Divisions\n									Travel\n							\n			\n									Tournament Information\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nTwo Matches Guaranteed \nEvery competitor gets at least two matches per division (barring injury or opponent withdrawal). \n\n2-person divisions: best 2-out-of-3\n3-person divisions: round robin\n4+ person divisions: competitors who lose their first match move to a third-place bracket and compete again at no extra cost\n\nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions\, up to $1\,000 depending on the number of entrants. See the Prizes tab for eligibility and amounts. \nQuestions? \nMost answers are on our FAQ Page and Smoothcomp’s Support Page. You can also reach NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. \nGet Your Grappling Gear at the Tournament \nNAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear in children’s and adult sizes for men and women: board shorts\, gi bags\, rash guards\, t-shirts\, hats\, gi hoodies\, patches\, skull caps\, stickers\, dog tags\, and more. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (see Registration for accepted cards). \nCome Join Our Team \nNAGA runs over 100 tournaments a year around the world\, and we’re always looking for staff. To become a referee\, complete the Referee Application. We also need ring coordinators\, security\, weigh-in\, and awards staff. If you’re not competing and would like to work this event\, email info@nagafighter.com and tell us which tournament. \n									Registration\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nHow Registration Works \nNAGA uses Smoothcomp to register competitors and generate brackets. If you’ve competed in a Smoothcomp tournament before\, log in with your existing account. If not\, create an account first\, then register for this tournament. Brackets are posted Thursday night. There you can see your estimated division start time and mat assignment\, and after the event you can see individual and team results. \nIf you aren’t placed in a bracket\, we likely need to speak with you first. Check your registration for a note. \nRegistration Deadline \nRegister and pay online by the end of Friday’s weigh-in. We do not accept registrations on the day of the event\, or in person at the tournament. \nFamily Discount \nSave $35 for each additional family member competing in the same tournament (2 members: $35 off; 3: $70; 4: $105; and so on). The discount applies to competitors only\, not spectators. \nRegister and pay for each competitor separately in Smoothcomp. Then call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with each competitor’s name and the tournament. We’ll refund the discount to your original form of payment. \nSpectators \nInfants are free. Children 12 & under are $10. All other spectators are $20. Tickets are available online or at the door. \nPayment at the Event \nSpectator tickets and merchandise can be purchased in person with cash or Visa\, MasterCard\, or Discover. American Express is not accepted. \nTeam Names \nCheck with your instructor before registering so you use the correct team name. This ensures team awards are given out accurately. If you used the wrong name\, update it in your Smoothcomp profile for future tournaments. To fix it for this tournament\, email info@nagafighter.com or see us at the event\, since NAGA must change it manually. \nChanging Your Weight Class or Skill Level \nIf your weight changed or you entered it incorrectly\, you can update your division in your Smoothcomp account. \nTransgender Competitors \nCompetitors are required to register and compete in the division corresponding to their biological sex as assigned at birth. For help registering\, contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. The NAGA Transgender Policy is available here. \nCredit / Refund Policy \n\nCredits: You can cancel for any reason and receive a full credit toward any future NAGA tournament. Cancel by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the tournament by logging into Smoothcomp and canceling your registration (how to cancel). Credits are valid for 2 years from the cancellation date.\nRefunds: As a general rule\, we do not issue refunds.\n\nNeed Help? \nFor Smoothcomp account\, registration\, weight class\, or academy questions\, start with the Smoothcomp knowledge base. For tournament-specific questions\, contact NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. For password issues\, contact support@smoothcomp.com. \nAdding Extra Youth Divisions \nChildren and teens can add one higher weight class or one older age group per division type (no-gi or gi)\, for a maximum of 4 divisions. Smoothcomp doesn’t allow this\, so NAGA adds it manually. Requests must be made by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the tournament. Competitors cannot enter multiple skill levels. The extra divisions are $35 each. \nExample: a beginner 11-year-old weighing 85 lbs. could add the 90–99.9 lb. weight class OR the 12–13 age category (not both)\, but not the intermediate skill level. They can do this for no-gi\, gi\, or both\, or go up in weight for one and up in age for the other. \nTo request an extra division\, call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with: \n\nthe tournament\nthe competitor’s name\nup age or up weight\nno-gi\, gi\, or both\nyour email address (if calling)\n\nNAGA will email you an invoice with a payment link. Once paid\, we’ll add the competitor to the additional division(s). \n  \n									Prizes\n					\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision\nAward for Winning Division\nNote\n\n\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Novice\, Beginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced\nKids Championship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Non-Expert\nCustom Gold Medal\nNovice\, Beginner\, Intermediate skill levels\n\n\n\n\nAdult White and Blue Belt\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Novice/Beginner Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Intermediate Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert Absolute\nChampionship Belt + Cash Prize\nRead about cash prize eligibility and amounts on this page.\n\n\n\n\nAdult White Belt Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Blue Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\n\n\nAll Second Place Grapplers\nCustom Silver Medal\n \n\n\nAll Third Place Grapplers\nCustom Bronze Medal\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChampionship Belts \nNAGA awards large championship belts to the champions of every Expert division in all age groups (Children\, Teen\, Adult\, Master\, Director\, and Executive). Winners of the Absolute Intermediate\, Absolute Expert\, Absolute Blue Belt\, and Absolute Purple Belt/Brown/Black divisions also receive these belts\, whether or not they won a belt in their weight class division. Each competitor is limited to one belt per tournament for division wins. The quality and appearance of this award are unmatched. \n \n  \nChildren’s Championship Belts \nNAGA awards children-sized championship belts to all non-Expert children and teens (17 & under) who win 1st place in their division. Each competitor is limited to one championship belt per tournament. Children and teens (17 & under) who do not place 1st–3rd can request a competitor medal at the front desk or award area at no charge. \n  \n \nCustom Medals \nNAGA awards custom gold medals to non-Expert adult division champions. Silver and bronze medals go to all 2nd and 3rd place winners. \n \nTeam Championship Awards \nNAGA awards custom plates to the winners of the Adult Overall Team Championship\, Adult No-Gi Team Championship\, Adult Gi Team Championship\, and Kids & Teens Team Championship. \nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions. To be eligible\, a competitor must enter both their weight class division and the Absolute division. The prize is based on the number of competitors entered at the start of the division: \n\n0–3 competitors: no prize awarded\n4–7 competitors: $250\n8–11 competitors: $500\n12–15 competitors: $750\n16 or more competitors: $1\,000\n\nNotes: \n\nSome tournaments may have a Master Expert Absolute division. It is not eligible for prize money.\nAll Absolute divisions are single elimination.\n\n  \n									Schedule\n					Friday Night Weigh-In Time and LocationAll competitors can weigh-in the night before the tournament. The Friday weigh-in takes place at the venue from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. \nCompetitors are given a one pound allowance\, do not need to wear their gi when weighing in\, and only need to weigh-in once. \nCheck-In TimesIn order to run the tournament efficiently\, it is important that competitors are checked-in and weighed-in by the times listed below. Competitors who arrive after the listed times may not be allowed to compete and will be given a credit to be used at a future tournament.  \n\nYouths (17 & under): On Saturday\, youth competitors who did not weigh-in on Friday\, need to be checked-in and weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If you weighed-in on Friday\, you need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes before your estimated division start time.\nAdults (18 & over): Adult competitors need to be checked-in and weighed-in at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled division start time.\nOn the Thursday night before the tournament\, the brackets will be posted on Smoothcomp. Your estimated division(s) start time can be found at that time. Please note that the schedule is dynamic and constantly updating. Be sure to check the brackets often. If you are in a bracket by yourself\, check-in with the bracketing official at the event to go over your options.\n\n  \nWhat to do When You Get to the TournamentDoors open on Saturday at 8:00AM. When you arrive at the tournament\, you will go to the NAGA front desk to collect your registration cards and any spectator passes you purchased. \nNext\, you will go to the weigh-in station. After weighing in\, you will proceed to the Referee Interview table. The referee will make sure you are in the correct division and all your information is correct. They will then approve you (check you in) in Smoothcomp. You must speak with a referee after weighing in. If not\, you will not be confirmed in the system and will be removed from any brackets you are entered. You will be able to check your estimated match start time and mat assignment by logging into your Smoothcomp account at the tournament. For instructions on how to do this\, visit HERE. \nSpectator tickets can be purchased at the front desk.  \nWeigh-In Friday or SaturdayThe weigh-ins will take place at the tournament venue.  Adults\, please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. You do not wear your gi when weighing in. You are given a one pound allowance. You only need to weigh-in once. If you have any questions contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. \nFriday (2/12/27) Weigh-In (Optional) – The Friday weigh-in is open to all competitors. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. \nSaturday (2/13/27) Weigh-In – Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM.  Youths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If a youth already weighed in\, they need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their estimated division start time. Adults\, please check-in and weigh-in at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled division start time. \nSaturday Division Schedule (Doors Open 8:00 AM)Children and teen no-gi brackets are the first divisions of the day. These begin at approximately 10:00AM. Children and teen gi divisions will follow the no-gi divisions. \nAdult no-gi divisions are next\, followed by adult no-gi absolute\, adult gi\, then adult gi absolute. For some tournaments\, this order may change (typically no-gi absolute going first). Check the brackets for confirmation of division order. \nPlease check Smoothcomp the night before the tournament and periodically throughout tournament day. The schedule is dynamic and constantly changing (division start times starting earlier and later). Divisions are sometimes moved to another ring to help keep the flow of the tournament moving smoothly. To check you estimated division start time on Smoothcomp\, follow these directions CHECK DIVISION START TIME. There are QR codes at the tournament you or your friends/family can scan to look up brackets. There are NO REFUNDS given to those who have to leave early. \nYouths (17 years & under) No-Gi & Gi Competition \n\nYouths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.\nIf a youth weighed-in on Friday and does not see themselves in a bracket when they are released on Thursday night\, please arrive by 9:30AM so we can work to get you into a division.\nYouth final bracketing takes place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. \nYouth No-Gi Divisions – Estimated Start Time is 10:00 AM\nYouth Gi Divisions – These follow the no-gi divisions. Check the Smoothcomp website that day for division start times.\n\nAdult No-Gi & Gi Order of Divisions (typical order\, may be altered based on tournament needs) \n\nWomen Divisions (No-Gi goes first followed by Gi)\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Intermediate\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Novice\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Intermediate and Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Novice/Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Blue Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive White Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Absolute Gi Divisions\n\n									Divisions\n					No-Gi and Gi (BJJ) DivisionsNAGA tournaments have both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions for men\, women\, children and teens. No-gi divisions follow NAGA’s unique rules and point system. Gi divisions follow traditional BJJ rules and scoring (with some minor differences). The rules for NAGA no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions can be found here. \nAge\, Weight\, and Skill LevelsListed below are the age categories. For each age category\, weight classes and skill levels are listed. If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page\, email info@nagafighter.com\, or call 860-537-3686. When calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nAge Categories \n\nChildren (5 years of age and under\, 6-7 years of age\, 8-9 years of age\, 10-11 years of age\, 12-13 years of age)\nTeens (14-15 years of age\, 16-17 years of age)\nAdult (18-29 years of age)\nMaster (30-39 years of age)\nDirector (40-49 years of age)\nExecutive (50 years of age and older)\n\nChildren (13 & Under) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n39.9 lbs. & under\n40-49.9 lbs.\n50-59.9 lbs.\n60-69.9 lbs.\n70-79.9 lbs.\n80-89.9 lbs.\n90-99.9 lbs.\n100-109.9 lbs.\n110-124.9 lbs.\n125-139.9 lbs.\n140-154.9 lbs.\n155-169.9 lbs.\n170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)\n\n\nNOVICE (No Submissions Allowed) – 6 months & under of grappling experience. ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions.  NO yellow\, orange\, or green belts allowed in BEGINNER Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green belts allowed in INTERMEDIATE Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience.  No belt restrictions for kids.\n\nTeen (14 – 17 Years Old) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n99.9 lbs. & under\n100-114.9 lbs.\n115-129.9 lbs.\n130-144.9 lbs.\n145-159.9 lbs.\n160-179.9 lbs.\n180-199.9 lbs.\n200 & over lbs.\n\n\nNOVICE (With Submissions) – 6 months & under of grappling experience.  ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions. NO yellow\, orange\, green or blue belts allowed in Beginner Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience.  ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green or blue belts allowed in Intermediate Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience. Blue belts must do expert. No purple belts\, they must compete as an adult.\n\nThe belt levels referenced are based on the BJJ belt system. When choosing the experience of your child or teen\, please consider numerous factors: how long they have trained\, how often they train\, their BJJ belt rank\, how naturally talented they are in the sport\, athleticism in other sports\, and how they do against teammates. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level. NAGA has the right to alter a competitor’s division placement after the competitor interview at the tournament. \nIf a competitor has won the same skill level multiple times at NAGA (and to include the equivalent skill level at other tournaments)\, they may need to move up a skill level. Contact us if your competitor meets these criteria\, and you need assistance selecting their skill level. \nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nCompetitors cannot do two different skill levels i.e. No-Gi Beginner then Gi Intermediate. \nDivision MergingAt times\, especially with children & teens\, it is necessary to place competitors into a division for which they did not register. This may be due to them being in the bracket by themselves\, it may only have them and a teammate\, etc. Competitors are asked to answer a few questions during the registration process to help place them into a new division. At times\, due to the pool of competitors\, we may need to place them into a division for which they may have answered “no” to this type of move. Whenever a competitor is moved\, we will place a note in their registration that describes the move that was made. Please contact us or speak with us at the event if there are any concerns. If you decide you do not want to compete in the division you were moved into\, you can receive a full credit for a future event by canceling your registration through the Smoothcomp website\, or contacting us. \nYouth Notes \n\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nNon-expert winners are awarded a children’s championship belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nChildren (13 & under) Novice divisions do not allow submissions. Winners are determined by who is ahead in points (takedowns\, position\, guard passing\, etc.) at the end of the match.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level.\nWhenever possible\, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus)\, and in the same weight class. Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older or heavier. When checking in at the tournament\, if a youth was moved outside of their division\, they will be notified\, and asked to approve the change. Notes will also be placed in their Smoothcomp registration.\nIf there are 2 or more girls in a division\, we will create a separate division for the girls. If not\, the female competitor will be given the option to compete with the male competitors.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will work to get you into a division (different age\, weight\, or skill).  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\nMale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nFlyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.\nSuper-Heavyweight – 225-249.9 lbs.\nUltra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over\n\nFemale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nSub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under\nAtomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.\nStrawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.\nFlyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200 lbs. & over\n\nAdult No-Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nNovice – 6 months & under of grappling experience\nBeginner – 6 months to 2 years of grappling experience\nIntermediate – 2 to 5 years of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ blue belt\, you must enter at least Intermediate)\nExpert – 5 years & over of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ purple\, brown or black belt\, you must enter Expert)\n\nAdult Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nWhite (no college wrestlers allowed)\nBlue\nPurple\nBrown\nBlack\n\nAdult Notes \n\nCompetitors who have any college wrestling experience cannot enter white belt.\nBlue belts must enter at least Intermediate No-Gi.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts must enter Expert No-Gi.\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. If a competitor wins their Intermediate or Expert weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts will be separated whenever there are two or more in a division.  Purple\, brown\, and black belt winners are awarded a championship belt.  If multiple divisions are won by a purple\, brown or black belt competitor\, only one belt is awarded. If a competitor wins their blue\, purple\, brown\, black weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level (example: cannot do Beginner and Intermediate).\nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.).\nAdult competitors can compete in a lower age category rather than the category they qualify for i.e. Master competes in Adult\, Director competes in Master or Adult.\nAdult competitors can compete in multiple age groups\, their actual age group\, and a lower age group. For example\, a 32-year-old Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is considered two divisions\, please register accordingly.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will place you into a different (age\, weight\, skill) division.  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\n									Travel\n					Venue Address\nGary D. Weikel Event Center\n14405 179th Ave SE\nMonroe\, WA 98272 \nHotel\nNAGA has partnered with Stay22 to help get you the best lodging prices near the venue.
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SUMMARY:Rhode Island Grappling & BJJ Championship – Tiverton\, RI
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Information\n									Registration\n									Prizes\n									Schedule\n									Divisions\n									Travel\n							\n			\n									Tournament Information\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nTwo Matches Guaranteed \nEvery competitor gets at least two matches per division (barring injury or opponent withdrawal). \n\n2-person divisions: best 2-out-of-3\n3-person divisions: round robin\n4+ person divisions: competitors who lose their first match move to a third-place bracket and compete again at no extra cost\n\nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions\, up to $1\,000 depending on the number of entrants. See the Prizes tab for eligibility and amounts. \nQuestions? \nMost answers are on our FAQ Page and Smoothcomp’s Support Page. You can also reach NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. \nGet Your Grappling Gear at the Tournament \nNAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear in children’s and adult sizes for men and women: board shorts\, gi bags\, rash guards\, t-shirts\, hats\, gi hoodies\, patches\, skull caps\, stickers\, dog tags\, and more. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (see Registration for accepted cards). \nCome Join Our Team \nNAGA runs over 100 tournaments a year around the world\, and we’re always looking for staff. To become a referee\, complete the Referee Application. We also need ring coordinators\, security\, weigh-in\, and awards staff. If you’re not competing and would like to work this event\, email info@nagafighter.com and tell us which tournament. \n									Registration\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nHow Registration Works \nNAGA uses Smoothcomp to register competitors and generate brackets. If you’ve competed in a Smoothcomp tournament before\, log in with your existing account. If not\, create an account first\, then register for this tournament. Brackets are posted Thursday night. There you can see your estimated division start time and mat assignment\, and after the event you can see individual and team results. \nIf you aren’t placed in a bracket\, we likely need to speak with you first. Check your registration for a note. \nRegistration Deadline \nRegister and pay online by the end of Friday’s weigh-in. We do not accept registrations on the day of the event\, or in person at the tournament. \nFamily Discount \nSave $35 for each additional family member competing in the same tournament (2 members: $35 off; 3: $70; 4: $105; and so on). The discount applies to competitors only\, not spectators. \nRegister and pay for each competitor separately in Smoothcomp. Then call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with each competitor’s name and the tournament. We’ll refund the discount to your original form of payment. \nSpectators \nInfants are free. Children 12 & under are $10. All other spectators are $20. Tickets are available online or at the door. \nPayment at the Event \nSpectator tickets and merchandise can be purchased in person with cash or Visa\, MasterCard\, or Discover. American Express is not accepted. \nTeam Names \nCheck with your instructor before registering so you use the correct team name. This ensures team awards are given out accurately. If you used the wrong name\, update it in your Smoothcomp profile for future tournaments. To fix it for this tournament\, email info@nagafighter.com or see us at the event\, since NAGA must change it manually. \nChanging Your Weight Class or Skill Level \nIf your weight changed or you entered it incorrectly\, you can update your division in your Smoothcomp account. \nTransgender Competitors \nCompetitors are required to register and compete in the division corresponding to their biological sex as assigned at birth. For help registering\, contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. The NAGA Transgender Policy is available here. \nCredit / Refund Policy \n\nCredits: You can cancel for any reason and receive a full credit toward any future NAGA tournament. Cancel by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the tournament by logging into Smoothcomp and canceling your registration (how to cancel). Credits are valid for 2 years from the cancellation date.\nRefunds: As a general rule\, we do not issue refunds.\n\nNeed Help? \nFor Smoothcomp account\, registration\, weight class\, or academy questions\, start with the Smoothcomp knowledge base. For tournament-specific questions\, contact NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. For password issues\, contact support@smoothcomp.com. \nAdding Extra Youth Divisions \nChildren and teens can add one higher weight class or one older age group per division type (no-gi or gi)\, for a maximum of 4 divisions. Smoothcomp doesn’t allow this\, so NAGA adds it manually. Requests must be made by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the tournament. Competitors cannot enter multiple skill levels. The extra divisions are $35 each. \nExample: a beginner 11-year-old weighing 85 lbs. could add the 90–99.9 lb. weight class OR the 12–13 age category (not both)\, but not the intermediate skill level. They can do this for no-gi\, gi\, or both\, or go up in weight for one and up in age for the other. \nTo request an extra division\, call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with: \n\nthe tournament\nthe competitor’s name\nup age or up weight\nno-gi\, gi\, or both\nyour email address (if calling)\n\nNAGA will email you an invoice with a payment link. Once paid\, we’ll add the competitor to the additional division(s). \n  \n									Prizes\n					\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision\nAward for Winning Division\nNote\n\n\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Novice\, Beginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced\nKids Championship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Non-Expert\nCustom Gold Medal\nNovice\, Beginner\, Intermediate skill levels\n\n\n\n\nAdult White and Blue Belt\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Novice/Beginner Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Intermediate Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert Absolute\nChampionship Belt + Cash Prize\nRead about cash prize eligibility and amounts on this page.\n\n\n\n\nAdult White Belt Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Blue Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\n\n\nAll Second Place Grapplers\nCustom Silver Medal\n \n\n\nAll Third Place Grapplers\nCustom Bronze Medal\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChampionship Belts \nNAGA awards large championship belts to the champions of every Expert division in all age groups (Children\, Teen\, Adult\, Master\, Director\, and Executive). Winners of the Absolute Intermediate\, Absolute Expert\, Absolute Blue Belt\, and Absolute Purple Belt/Brown/Black divisions also receive these belts\, whether or not they won a belt in their weight class division. Each competitor is limited to one belt per tournament for division wins. The quality and appearance of this award are unmatched. \n \n  \nChildren’s Championship Belts \nNAGA awards children-sized championship belts to all non-Expert children and teens (17 & under) who win 1st place in their division. Each competitor is limited to one championship belt per tournament. Children and teens (17 & under) who do not place 1st–3rd can request a competitor medal at the front desk or award area at no charge. \n  \n \nCustom Medals \nNAGA awards custom gold medals to non-Expert adult division champions. Silver and bronze medals go to all 2nd and 3rd place winners. \n \nTeam Championship Awards \nNAGA awards custom plates to the winners of the Adult Overall Team Championship\, Adult No-Gi Team Championship\, Adult Gi Team Championship\, and Kids & Teens Team Championship. \nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions. To be eligible\, a competitor must enter both their weight class division and the Absolute division. The prize is based on the number of competitors entered at the start of the division: \n\n0–3 competitors: no prize awarded\n4–7 competitors: $250\n8–11 competitors: $500\n12–15 competitors: $750\n16 or more competitors: $1\,000\n\nNotes: \n\nSome tournaments may have a Master Expert Absolute division. It is not eligible for prize money.\nAll Absolute divisions are single elimination.\n\n  \n									Schedule\n					Friday Night Weigh-In Time and LocationAll competitors can weigh-in the night before the tournament. The Friday weigh-in takes place at the venue from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. \nCompetitors are given a one pound allowance\, do not need to wear their gi when weighing in\, and only need to weigh-in once. \nCheck-In TimesIn order to run the tournament efficiently\, it is important that competitors are checked-in and weighed-in by the times listed below. Competitors who arrive after the listed times may not be allowed to compete and will be given a credit to be used at a future tournament.  \n\nYouths (17 & under): On Saturday\, youth competitors who did not weigh-in on Friday\, need to be checked-in and weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If you weighed-in on Friday\, you need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes before your estimated division start time.\nAdults (18 & over): Adult competitors need to be checked-in and weighed-in at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled division start time.\nOn the Thursday night before the tournament\, the brackets will be posted on Smoothcomp. Your estimated division(s) start time can be found at that time. Please note that the schedule is dynamic and constantly updating. Be sure to check the brackets often. If you are in a bracket by yourself\, check-in with the bracketing official at the event to go over your options.\n\n  \nWhat to do When You Get to the TournamentDoors open on Saturday at 8:00AM. When you arrive at the tournament\, you will go to the NAGA front desk to collect your registration cards and any spectator passes you purchased. \nNext\, you will go to the weigh-in station. After weighing in\, you will proceed to the Referee Interview table. The referee will make sure you are in the correct division and all your information is correct. They will then approve you (check you in) in Smoothcomp. You must speak with a referee after weighing in. If not\, you will not be confirmed in the system and will be removed from any brackets you are entered. You will be able to check your estimated match start time and mat assignment by logging into your Smoothcomp account at the tournament. For instructions on how to do this\, visit HERE. \nSpectator tickets can be purchased at the front desk.  \nWeigh-In Friday or SaturdayThe weigh-ins will take place at the tournament venue.  Adults\, please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. You do not wear your gi when weighing in. You are given a one pound allowance. You only need to weigh-in once. If you have any questions contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. \nFriday (2/12/27) Weigh-In (Optional) – The Friday weigh-in is open to all competitors. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. \nSaturday (2/13/27) Weigh-In – Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM.  Youths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If a youth already weighed in\, they need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their estimated division start time. Adults\, please check-in and weigh-in at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled division start time. \nSaturday Division Schedule (Doors Open 8:00 AM)Children and teen no-gi brackets are the first divisions of the day. These begin at approximately 10:00AM. Children and teen gi divisions will follow the no-gi divisions. \nAdult no-gi divisions are next\, followed by adult no-gi absolute\, adult gi\, then adult gi absolute. For some tournaments\, this order may change (typically no-gi absolute going first). Check the brackets for confirmation of division order. \nPlease check Smoothcomp the night before the tournament and periodically throughout tournament day. The schedule is dynamic and constantly changing (division start times starting earlier and later). Divisions are sometimes moved to another ring to help keep the flow of the tournament moving smoothly. To check you estimated division start time on Smoothcomp\, follow these directions CHECK DIVISION START TIME. There are QR codes at the tournament you or your friends/family can scan to look up brackets. There are NO REFUNDS given to those who have to leave early. \nYouths (17 years & under) No-Gi & Gi Competition \n\nYouths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.\nIf a youth weighed-in on Friday and does not see themselves in a bracket when they are released on Thursday night\, please arrive by 9:30AM so we can work to get you into a division.\nYouth final bracketing takes place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. \nYouth No-Gi Divisions – Estimated Start Time is 10:00 AM\nYouth Gi Divisions – These follow the no-gi divisions. Check the Smoothcomp website that day for division start times.\n\nAdult No-Gi & Gi Order of Divisions (typical order\, may be altered based on tournament needs) \n\nWomen Divisions (No-Gi goes first followed by Gi)\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Intermediate\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Novice\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Intermediate and Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Novice/Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Blue Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive White Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Absolute Gi Divisions\n\n									Divisions\n					No-Gi and Gi (BJJ) DivisionsNAGA tournaments have both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions for men\, women\, children and teens. No-gi divisions follow NAGA’s unique rules and point system. Gi divisions follow traditional BJJ rules and scoring (with some minor differences). The rules for NAGA no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions can be found here. \nAge\, Weight\, and Skill LevelsListed below are the age categories. For each age category\, weight classes and skill levels are listed. If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page\, email info@nagafighter.com\, or call 860-537-3686. When calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nAge Categories \n\nChildren (5 years of age and under\, 6-7 years of age\, 8-9 years of age\, 10-11 years of age\, 12-13 years of age)\nTeens (14-15 years of age\, 16-17 years of age)\nAdult (18-29 years of age)\nMaster (30-39 years of age)\nDirector (40-49 years of age)\nExecutive (50 years of age and older)\n\nChildren (13 & Under) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n39.9 lbs. & under\n40-49.9 lbs.\n50-59.9 lbs.\n60-69.9 lbs.\n70-79.9 lbs.\n80-89.9 lbs.\n90-99.9 lbs.\n100-109.9 lbs.\n110-124.9 lbs.\n125-139.9 lbs.\n140-154.9 lbs.\n155-169.9 lbs.\n170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)\n\n\nNOVICE (No Submissions Allowed) – 6 months & under of grappling experience. ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions.  NO yellow\, orange\, or green belts allowed in BEGINNER Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green belts allowed in INTERMEDIATE Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience.  No belt restrictions for kids.\n\nTeen (14 – 17 Years Old) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n99.9 lbs. & under\n100-114.9 lbs.\n115-129.9 lbs.\n130-144.9 lbs.\n145-159.9 lbs.\n160-179.9 lbs.\n180-199.9 lbs.\n200 & over lbs.\n\n\nNOVICE (With Submissions) – 6 months & under of grappling experience.  ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions. NO yellow\, orange\, green or blue belts allowed in Beginner Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience.  ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green or blue belts allowed in Intermediate Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience. Blue belts must do expert. No purple belts\, they must compete as an adult.\n\nThe belt levels referenced are based on the BJJ belt system. When choosing the experience of your child or teen\, please consider numerous factors: how long they have trained\, how often they train\, their BJJ belt rank\, how naturally talented they are in the sport\, athleticism in other sports\, and how they do against teammates. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level. NAGA has the right to alter a competitor’s division placement after the competitor interview at the tournament. \nIf a competitor has won the same skill level multiple times at NAGA (and to include the equivalent skill level at other tournaments)\, they may need to move up a skill level. Contact us if your competitor meets these criteria\, and you need assistance selecting their skill level. \nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nCompetitors cannot do two different skill levels i.e. No-Gi Beginner then Gi Intermediate. \nDivision MergingAt times\, especially with children & teens\, it is necessary to place competitors into a division for which they did not register. This may be due to them being in the bracket by themselves\, it may only have them and a teammate\, etc. Competitors are asked to answer a few questions during the registration process to help place them into a new division. At times\, due to the pool of competitors\, we may need to place them into a division for which they may have answered “no” to this type of move. Whenever a competitor is moved\, we will place a note in their registration that describes the move that was made. Please contact us or speak with us at the event if there are any concerns. If you decide you do not want to compete in the division you were moved into\, you can receive a full credit for a future event by canceling your registration through the Smoothcomp website\, or contacting us. \nYouth Notes \n\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nNon-expert winners are awarded a children’s championship belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nChildren (13 & under) Novice divisions do not allow submissions. Winners are determined by who is ahead in points (takedowns\, position\, guard passing\, etc.) at the end of the match.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level.\nWhenever possible\, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus)\, and in the same weight class. Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older or heavier. When checking in at the tournament\, if a youth was moved outside of their division\, they will be notified\, and asked to approve the change. Notes will also be placed in their Smoothcomp registration.\nIf there are 2 or more girls in a division\, we will create a separate division for the girls. If not\, the female competitor will be given the option to compete with the male competitors.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will work to get you into a division (different age\, weight\, or skill).  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\nMale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nFlyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.\nSuper-Heavyweight – 225-249.9 lbs.\nUltra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over\n\nFemale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nSub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under\nAtomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.\nStrawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.\nFlyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200 lbs. & over\n\nAdult No-Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nNovice – 6 months & under of grappling experience\nBeginner – 6 months to 2 years of grappling experience\nIntermediate – 2 to 5 years of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ blue belt\, you must enter at least Intermediate)\nExpert – 5 years & over of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ purple\, brown or black belt\, you must enter Expert)\n\nAdult Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nWhite (no college wrestlers allowed)\nBlue\nPurple\nBrown\nBlack\n\nAdult Notes \n\nCompetitors who have any college wrestling experience cannot enter white belt.\nBlue belts must enter at least Intermediate No-Gi.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts must enter Expert No-Gi.\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. If a competitor wins their Intermediate or Expert weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts will be separated whenever there are two or more in a division.  Purple\, brown\, and black belt winners are awarded a championship belt.  If multiple divisions are won by a purple\, brown or black belt competitor\, only one belt is awarded. If a competitor wins their blue\, purple\, brown\, black weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level (example: cannot do Beginner and Intermediate).\nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.).\nAdult competitors can compete in a lower age category rather than the category they qualify for i.e. Master competes in Adult\, Director competes in Master or Adult.\nAdult competitors can compete in multiple age groups\, their actual age group\, and a lower age group. For example\, a 32-year-old Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is considered two divisions\, please register accordingly.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will place you into a different (age\, weight\, skill) division.  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\n									Travel\n					Venue Address\nGary D. Weikel Event Center\n14405 179th Ave SE\nMonroe\, WA 98272 \nHotel\nNAGA has partnered with Stay22 to help get you the best lodging prices near the venue.
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SUMMARY:Ireland Grappling & BJJ Championship – Dublin\, Ireland
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Information\n									Registration\n									Prizes\n									Schedule\n									Divisions\n									Travel\n							\n			\n									Tournament Information\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nTwo Matches Guaranteed \nEvery competitor gets at least two matches per division (barring injury or opponent withdrawal). \n\n2-person divisions: best 2-out-of-3\n3-person divisions: round robin\n4+ person divisions: competitors who lose their first match move to a third-place bracket and compete again at no extra cost\n\nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions\, up to $1\,000 depending on the number of entrants. See the Prizes tab for eligibility and amounts. \nQuestions? \nMost answers are on our FAQ Page and Smoothcomp’s Support Page. You can also reach NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. \nGet Your Grappling Gear at the Tournament \nNAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear in children’s and adult sizes for men and women: board shorts\, gi bags\, rash guards\, t-shirts\, hats\, gi hoodies\, patches\, skull caps\, stickers\, dog tags\, and more. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (see Registration for accepted cards). \nCome Join Our Team \nNAGA runs over 100 tournaments a year around the world\, and we’re always looking for staff. To become a referee\, complete the Referee Application. We also need ring coordinators\, security\, weigh-in\, and awards staff. If you’re not competing and would like to work this event\, email info@nagafighter.com and tell us which tournament. \n									Registration\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nHow Registration Works \nNAGA uses Smoothcomp to register competitors and generate brackets. If you’ve competed in a Smoothcomp tournament before\, log in with your existing account. If not\, create an account first\, then register for this tournament. Brackets are posted Thursday night. There you can see your estimated division start time and mat assignment\, and after the event you can see individual and team results. \nIf you aren’t placed in a bracket\, we likely need to speak with you first. Check your registration for a note. \nRegistration Deadline \nRegister and pay online by the end of Friday’s weigh-in. We do not accept registrations on the day of the event\, or in person at the tournament. \nFamily Discount \nSave $35 for each additional family member competing in the same tournament (2 members: $35 off; 3: $70; 4: $105; and so on). The discount applies to competitors only\, not spectators. \nRegister and pay for each competitor separately in Smoothcomp. Then call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with each competitor’s name and the tournament. We’ll refund the discount to your original form of payment. \nSpectators \nInfants are free. Children 12 & under are $10. All other spectators are $20. Tickets are available online or at the door. \nPayment at the Event \nSpectator tickets and merchandise can be purchased in person with cash or Visa\, MasterCard\, or Discover. American Express is not accepted. \nTeam Names \nCheck with your instructor before registering so you use the correct team name. This ensures team awards are given out accurately. If you used the wrong name\, update it in your Smoothcomp profile for future tournaments. To fix it for this tournament\, email info@nagafighter.com or see us at the event\, since NAGA must change it manually. \nChanging Your Weight Class or Skill Level \nIf your weight changed or you entered it incorrectly\, you can update your division in your Smoothcomp account. \nTransgender Competitors \nCompetitors are required to register and compete in the division corresponding to their biological sex as assigned at birth. For help registering\, contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. The NAGA Transgender Policy is available here. \nCredit / Refund Policy \n\nCredits: You can cancel for any reason and receive a full credit toward any future NAGA tournament. Cancel by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the tournament by logging into Smoothcomp and canceling your registration (how to cancel). Credits are valid for 2 years from the cancellation date.\nRefunds: As a general rule\, we do not issue refunds.\n\nNeed Help? \nFor Smoothcomp account\, registration\, weight class\, or academy questions\, start with the Smoothcomp knowledge base. For tournament-specific questions\, contact NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. For password issues\, contact support@smoothcomp.com. \nAdding Extra Youth Divisions \nChildren and teens can add one higher weight class or one older age group per division type (no-gi or gi)\, for a maximum of 4 divisions. Smoothcomp doesn’t allow this\, so NAGA adds it manually. Requests must be made by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the tournament. Competitors cannot enter multiple skill levels. The extra divisions are $35 each. \nExample: a beginner 11-year-old weighing 85 lbs. could add the 90–99.9 lb. weight class OR the 12–13 age category (not both)\, but not the intermediate skill level. They can do this for no-gi\, gi\, or both\, or go up in weight for one and up in age for the other. \nTo request an extra division\, call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with: \n\nthe tournament\nthe competitor’s name\nup age or up weight\nno-gi\, gi\, or both\nyour email address (if calling)\n\nNAGA will email you an invoice with a payment link. Once paid\, we’ll add the competitor to the additional division(s). \n  \n									Prizes\n					\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision\nAward for Winning Division\nNote\n\n\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Novice\, Beginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced\nKids Championship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Non-Expert\nCustom Gold Medal\nNovice\, Beginner\, Intermediate skill levels\n\n\n\n\nAdult White and Blue Belt\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Novice/Beginner Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Intermediate Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert Absolute\nChampionship Belt + Cash Prize\nRead about cash prize eligibility and amounts on this page.\n\n\n\n\nAdult White Belt Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Blue Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\n\n\nAll Second Place Grapplers\nCustom Silver Medal\n \n\n\nAll Third Place Grapplers\nCustom Bronze Medal\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChampionship Belts \nNAGA awards large championship belts to the champions of every Expert division in all age groups (Children\, Teen\, Adult\, Master\, Director\, and Executive). Winners of the Absolute Intermediate\, Absolute Expert\, Absolute Blue Belt\, and Absolute Purple Belt/Brown/Black divisions also receive these belts\, whether or not they won a belt in their weight class division. Each competitor is limited to one belt per tournament for division wins. The quality and appearance of this award are unmatched. \n \n  \nChildren’s Championship Belts \nNAGA awards children-sized championship belts to all non-Expert children and teens (17 & under) who win 1st place in their division. Each competitor is limited to one championship belt per tournament. Children and teens (17 & under) who do not place 1st–3rd can request a competitor medal at the front desk or award area at no charge. \n  \n \nCustom Medals \nNAGA awards custom gold medals to non-Expert adult division champions. Silver and bronze medals go to all 2nd and 3rd place winners. \n \nTeam Championship Awards \nNAGA awards custom plates to the winners of the Adult Overall Team Championship\, Adult No-Gi Team Championship\, Adult Gi Team Championship\, and Kids & Teens Team Championship. \nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions. To be eligible\, a competitor must enter both their weight class division and the Absolute division. The prize is based on the number of competitors entered at the start of the division: \n\n0–3 competitors: no prize awarded\n4–7 competitors: $250\n8–11 competitors: $500\n12–15 competitors: $750\n16 or more competitors: $1\,000\n\nNotes: \n\nSome tournaments may have a Master Expert Absolute division. It is not eligible for prize money.\nAll Absolute divisions are single elimination.\n\n  \n									Schedule\n					Friday Night Weigh-In Time and LocationAll competitors can weigh-in the night before the tournament. The Friday weigh-in takes place at the venue from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. \nCompetitors are given a one pound allowance\, do not need to wear their gi when weighing in\, and only need to weigh-in once. \nCheck-In TimesIn order to run the tournament efficiently\, it is important that competitors are checked-in and weighed-in by the times listed below. Competitors who arrive after the listed times may not be allowed to compete and will be given a credit to be used at a future tournament.  \n\nYouths (17 & under): On Saturday\, youth competitors who did not weigh-in on Friday\, need to be checked-in and weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If you weighed-in on Friday\, you need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes before your estimated division start time.\nAdults (18 & over): Adult competitors need to be checked-in and weighed-in at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled division start time.\nOn the Thursday night before the tournament\, the brackets will be posted on Smoothcomp. Your estimated division(s) start time can be found at that time. Please note that the schedule is dynamic and constantly updating. Be sure to check the brackets often. If you are in a bracket by yourself\, check-in with the bracketing official at the event to go over your options.\n\n  \nWhat to do When You Get to the TournamentDoors open on Saturday at 8:00AM. When you arrive at the tournament\, you will go to the NAGA front desk to collect your registration cards and any spectator passes you purchased. \nNext\, you will go to the weigh-in station. After weighing in\, you will proceed to the Referee Interview table. The referee will make sure you are in the correct division and all your information is correct. They will then approve you (check you in) in Smoothcomp. You must speak with a referee after weighing in. If not\, you will not be confirmed in the system and will be removed from any brackets you are entered. You will be able to check your estimated match start time and mat assignment by logging into your Smoothcomp account at the tournament. For instructions on how to do this\, visit HERE. \nSpectator tickets can be purchased at the front desk.  \nWeigh-In Friday or SaturdayThe weigh-ins will take place at the tournament venue.  Adults\, please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. You do not wear your gi when weighing in. You are given a one pound allowance. You only need to weigh-in once. If you have any questions contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. \nFriday (2/12/27) Weigh-In (Optional) – The Friday weigh-in is open to all competitors. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. \nSaturday (2/13/27) Weigh-In – Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM.  Youths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If a youth already weighed in\, they need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their estimated division start time. Adults\, please check-in and weigh-in at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled division start time. \nSaturday Division Schedule (Doors Open 8:00 AM)Children and teen no-gi brackets are the first divisions of the day. These begin at approximately 10:00AM. Children and teen gi divisions will follow the no-gi divisions. \nAdult no-gi divisions are next\, followed by adult no-gi absolute\, adult gi\, then adult gi absolute. For some tournaments\, this order may change (typically no-gi absolute going first). Check the brackets for confirmation of division order. \nPlease check Smoothcomp the night before the tournament and periodically throughout tournament day. The schedule is dynamic and constantly changing (division start times starting earlier and later). Divisions are sometimes moved to another ring to help keep the flow of the tournament moving smoothly. To check you estimated division start time on Smoothcomp\, follow these directions CHECK DIVISION START TIME. There are QR codes at the tournament you or your friends/family can scan to look up brackets. There are NO REFUNDS given to those who have to leave early. \nYouths (17 years & under) No-Gi & Gi Competition \n\nYouths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.\nIf a youth weighed-in on Friday and does not see themselves in a bracket when they are released on Thursday night\, please arrive by 9:30AM so we can work to get you into a division.\nYouth final bracketing takes place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. \nYouth No-Gi Divisions – Estimated Start Time is 10:00 AM\nYouth Gi Divisions – These follow the no-gi divisions. Check the Smoothcomp website that day for division start times.\n\nAdult No-Gi & Gi Order of Divisions (typical order\, may be altered based on tournament needs) \n\nWomen Divisions (No-Gi goes first followed by Gi)\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Intermediate\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Novice\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Intermediate and Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Novice/Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Blue Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive White Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Absolute Gi Divisions\n\n									Divisions\n					No-Gi and Gi (BJJ) DivisionsNAGA tournaments have both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions for men\, women\, children and teens. No-gi divisions follow NAGA’s unique rules and point system. Gi divisions follow traditional BJJ rules and scoring (with some minor differences). The rules for NAGA no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions can be found here. \nAge\, Weight\, and Skill LevelsListed below are the age categories. For each age category\, weight classes and skill levels are listed. If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page\, email info@nagafighter.com\, or call 860-537-3686. When calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nAge Categories \n\nChildren (5 years of age and under\, 6-7 years of age\, 8-9 years of age\, 10-11 years of age\, 12-13 years of age)\nTeens (14-15 years of age\, 16-17 years of age)\nAdult (18-29 years of age)\nMaster (30-39 years of age)\nDirector (40-49 years of age)\nExecutive (50 years of age and older)\n\nChildren (13 & Under) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n39.9 lbs. & under\n40-49.9 lbs.\n50-59.9 lbs.\n60-69.9 lbs.\n70-79.9 lbs.\n80-89.9 lbs.\n90-99.9 lbs.\n100-109.9 lbs.\n110-124.9 lbs.\n125-139.9 lbs.\n140-154.9 lbs.\n155-169.9 lbs.\n170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)\n\n\nNOVICE (No Submissions Allowed) – 6 months & under of grappling experience. ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions.  NO yellow\, orange\, or green belts allowed in BEGINNER Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green belts allowed in INTERMEDIATE Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience.  No belt restrictions for kids.\n\nTeen (14 – 17 Years Old) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n99.9 lbs. & under\n100-114.9 lbs.\n115-129.9 lbs.\n130-144.9 lbs.\n145-159.9 lbs.\n160-179.9 lbs.\n180-199.9 lbs.\n200 & over lbs.\n\n\nNOVICE (With Submissions) – 6 months & under of grappling experience.  ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions. NO yellow\, orange\, green or blue belts allowed in Beginner Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience.  ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green or blue belts allowed in Intermediate Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience. Blue belts must do expert. No purple belts\, they must compete as an adult.\n\nThe belt levels referenced are based on the BJJ belt system. When choosing the experience of your child or teen\, please consider numerous factors: how long they have trained\, how often they train\, their BJJ belt rank\, how naturally talented they are in the sport\, athleticism in other sports\, and how they do against teammates. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level. NAGA has the right to alter a competitor’s division placement after the competitor interview at the tournament. \nIf a competitor has won the same skill level multiple times at NAGA (and to include the equivalent skill level at other tournaments)\, they may need to move up a skill level. Contact us if your competitor meets these criteria\, and you need assistance selecting their skill level. \nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nCompetitors cannot do two different skill levels i.e. No-Gi Beginner then Gi Intermediate. \nDivision MergingAt times\, especially with children & teens\, it is necessary to place competitors into a division for which they did not register. This may be due to them being in the bracket by themselves\, it may only have them and a teammate\, etc. Competitors are asked to answer a few questions during the registration process to help place them into a new division. At times\, due to the pool of competitors\, we may need to place them into a division for which they may have answered “no” to this type of move. Whenever a competitor is moved\, we will place a note in their registration that describes the move that was made. Please contact us or speak with us at the event if there are any concerns. If you decide you do not want to compete in the division you were moved into\, you can receive a full credit for a future event by canceling your registration through the Smoothcomp website\, or contacting us. \nYouth Notes \n\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nNon-expert winners are awarded a children’s championship belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nChildren (13 & under) Novice divisions do not allow submissions. Winners are determined by who is ahead in points (takedowns\, position\, guard passing\, etc.) at the end of the match.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level.\nWhenever possible\, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus)\, and in the same weight class. Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older or heavier. When checking in at the tournament\, if a youth was moved outside of their division\, they will be notified\, and asked to approve the change. Notes will also be placed in their Smoothcomp registration.\nIf there are 2 or more girls in a division\, we will create a separate division for the girls. If not\, the female competitor will be given the option to compete with the male competitors.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will work to get you into a division (different age\, weight\, or skill).  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\nMale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nFlyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.\nSuper-Heavyweight – 225-249.9 lbs.\nUltra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over\n\nFemale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nSub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under\nAtomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.\nStrawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.\nFlyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200 lbs. & over\n\nAdult No-Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nNovice – 6 months & under of grappling experience\nBeginner – 6 months to 2 years of grappling experience\nIntermediate – 2 to 5 years of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ blue belt\, you must enter at least Intermediate)\nExpert – 5 years & over of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ purple\, brown or black belt\, you must enter Expert)\n\nAdult Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nWhite (no college wrestlers allowed)\nBlue\nPurple\nBrown\nBlack\n\nAdult Notes \n\nCompetitors who have any college wrestling experience cannot enter white belt.\nBlue belts must enter at least Intermediate No-Gi.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts must enter Expert No-Gi.\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. If a competitor wins their Intermediate or Expert weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts will be separated whenever there are two or more in a division.  Purple\, brown\, and black belt winners are awarded a championship belt.  If multiple divisions are won by a purple\, brown or black belt competitor\, only one belt is awarded. If a competitor wins their blue\, purple\, brown\, black weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level (example: cannot do Beginner and Intermediate).\nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.).\nAdult competitors can compete in a lower age category rather than the category they qualify for i.e. Master competes in Adult\, Director competes in Master or Adult.\nAdult competitors can compete in multiple age groups\, their actual age group\, and a lower age group. For example\, a 32-year-old Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is considered two divisions\, please register accordingly.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will place you into a different (age\, weight\, skill) division.  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\n									Travel\n					Venue Address\nGary D. Weikel Event Center\n14405 179th Ave SE\nMonroe\, WA 98272 \nHotel\nNAGA has partnered with Stay22 to help get you the best lodging prices near the venue.
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SUMMARY:Albany Grappling & BJJ Championship – Albany\, NY
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Information\n									Registration\n									Prizes\n									Schedule\n									Divisions\n									Travel\n							\n			\n									Tournament Information\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nTwo Matches Guaranteed \nEvery competitor gets at least two matches per division (barring injury or opponent withdrawal). \n\n2-person divisions: best 2-out-of-3\n3-person divisions: round robin\n4+ person divisions: competitors who lose their first match move to a third-place bracket and compete again at no extra cost\n\nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions\, up to $1\,000 depending on the number of entrants. See the Prizes tab for eligibility and amounts. \nQuestions? \nMost answers are on our FAQ Page and Smoothcomp’s Support Page. You can also reach NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. \nGet Your Grappling Gear at the Tournament \nNAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear in children’s and adult sizes for men and women: board shorts\, gi bags\, rash guards\, t-shirts\, hats\, gi hoodies\, patches\, skull caps\, stickers\, dog tags\, and more. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (see Registration for accepted cards). \nCome Join Our Team \nNAGA runs over 100 tournaments a year around the world\, and we’re always looking for staff. To become a referee\, complete the Referee Application. We also need ring coordinators\, security\, weigh-in\, and awards staff. If you’re not competing and would like to work this event\, email info@nagafighter.com and tell us which tournament. \n									Registration\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nHow Registration Works \nNAGA uses Smoothcomp to register competitors and generate brackets. If you’ve competed in a Smoothcomp tournament before\, log in with your existing account. If not\, create an account first\, then register for this tournament. Brackets are posted Thursday night. There you can see your estimated division start time and mat assignment\, and after the event you can see individual and team results. \nIf you aren’t placed in a bracket\, we likely need to speak with you first. Check your registration for a note. \nRegistration Deadline \nRegister and pay online by the end of Friday’s weigh-in. We do not accept registrations on the day of the event\, or in person at the tournament. \nFamily Discount \nSave $35 for each additional family member competing in the same tournament (2 members: $35 off; 3: $70; 4: $105; and so on). The discount applies to competitors only\, not spectators. \nRegister and pay for each competitor separately in Smoothcomp. Then call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with each competitor’s name and the tournament. We’ll refund the discount to your original form of payment. \nSpectators \nInfants are free. Children 12 & under are $10. All other spectators are $20. Tickets are available online or at the door. \nPayment at the Event \nSpectator tickets and merchandise can be purchased in person with cash or Visa\, MasterCard\, or Discover. American Express is not accepted. \nTeam Names \nCheck with your instructor before registering so you use the correct team name. This ensures team awards are given out accurately. If you used the wrong name\, update it in your Smoothcomp profile for future tournaments. To fix it for this tournament\, email info@nagafighter.com or see us at the event\, since NAGA must change it manually. \nChanging Your Weight Class or Skill Level \nIf your weight changed or you entered it incorrectly\, you can update your division in your Smoothcomp account. \nTransgender Competitors \nCompetitors are required to register and compete in the division corresponding to their biological sex as assigned at birth. For help registering\, contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. The NAGA Transgender Policy is available here. \nCredit / Refund Policy \n\nCredits: You can cancel for any reason and receive a full credit toward any future NAGA tournament. Cancel by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the tournament by logging into Smoothcomp and canceling your registration (how to cancel). Credits are valid for 2 years from the cancellation date.\nRefunds: As a general rule\, we do not issue refunds.\n\nNeed Help? \nFor Smoothcomp account\, registration\, weight class\, or academy questions\, start with the Smoothcomp knowledge base. For tournament-specific questions\, contact NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. For password issues\, contact support@smoothcomp.com. \nAdding Extra Youth Divisions \nChildren and teens can add one higher weight class or one older age group per division type (no-gi or gi)\, for a maximum of 4 divisions. Smoothcomp doesn’t allow this\, so NAGA adds it manually. Requests must be made by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the tournament. Competitors cannot enter multiple skill levels. The extra divisions are $35 each. \nExample: a beginner 11-year-old weighing 85 lbs. could add the 90–99.9 lb. weight class OR the 12–13 age category (not both)\, but not the intermediate skill level. They can do this for no-gi\, gi\, or both\, or go up in weight for one and up in age for the other. \nTo request an extra division\, call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with: \n\nthe tournament\nthe competitor’s name\nup age or up weight\nno-gi\, gi\, or both\nyour email address (if calling)\n\nNAGA will email you an invoice with a payment link. Once paid\, we’ll add the competitor to the additional division(s). \n  \n									Prizes\n					\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision\nAward for Winning Division\nNote\n\n\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Novice\, Beginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced\nKids Championship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Non-Expert\nCustom Gold Medal\nNovice\, Beginner\, Intermediate skill levels\n\n\n\n\nAdult White and Blue Belt\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Novice/Beginner Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Intermediate Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert Absolute\nChampionship Belt + Cash Prize\nRead about cash prize eligibility and amounts on this page.\n\n\n\n\nAdult White Belt Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Blue Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\n\n\nAll Second Place Grapplers\nCustom Silver Medal\n \n\n\nAll Third Place Grapplers\nCustom Bronze Medal\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChampionship Belts \nNAGA awards large championship belts to the champions of every Expert division in all age groups (Children\, Teen\, Adult\, Master\, Director\, and Executive). Winners of the Absolute Intermediate\, Absolute Expert\, Absolute Blue Belt\, and Absolute Purple Belt/Brown/Black divisions also receive these belts\, whether or not they won a belt in their weight class division. Each competitor is limited to one belt per tournament for division wins. The quality and appearance of this award are unmatched. \n \n  \nChildren’s Championship Belts \nNAGA awards children-sized championship belts to all non-Expert children and teens (17 & under) who win 1st place in their division. Each competitor is limited to one championship belt per tournament. Children and teens (17 & under) who do not place 1st–3rd can request a competitor medal at the front desk or award area at no charge. \n  \n \nCustom Medals \nNAGA awards custom gold medals to non-Expert adult division champions. Silver and bronze medals go to all 2nd and 3rd place winners. \n \nTeam Championship Awards \nNAGA awards custom plates to the winners of the Adult Overall Team Championship\, Adult No-Gi Team Championship\, Adult Gi Team Championship\, and Kids & Teens Team Championship. \nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions. To be eligible\, a competitor must enter both their weight class division and the Absolute division. The prize is based on the number of competitors entered at the start of the division: \n\n0–3 competitors: no prize awarded\n4–7 competitors: $250\n8–11 competitors: $500\n12–15 competitors: $750\n16 or more competitors: $1\,000\n\nNotes: \n\nSome tournaments may have a Master Expert Absolute division. It is not eligible for prize money.\nAll Absolute divisions are single elimination.\n\n  \n									Schedule\n					Friday Night Weigh-In Time and LocationAll competitors can weigh-in the night before the tournament. The Friday weigh-in takes place at the venue from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. \nCompetitors are given a one pound allowance\, do not need to wear their gi when weighing in\, and only need to weigh-in once. \nCheck-In TimesIn order to run the tournament efficiently\, it is important that competitors are checked-in and weighed-in by the times listed below. Competitors who arrive after the listed times may not be allowed to compete and will be given a credit to be used at a future tournament.  \n\nYouths (17 & under): On Saturday\, youth competitors who did not weigh-in on Friday\, need to be checked-in and weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If you weighed-in on Friday\, you need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes before your estimated division start time.\nAdults (18 & over): Adult competitors need to be checked-in and weighed-in at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled division start time.\nOn the Thursday night before the tournament\, the brackets will be posted on Smoothcomp. Your estimated division(s) start time can be found at that time. Please note that the schedule is dynamic and constantly updating. Be sure to check the brackets often. If you are in a bracket by yourself\, check-in with the bracketing official at the event to go over your options.\n\n  \nWhat to do When You Get to the TournamentDoors open on Saturday at 8:00AM. When you arrive at the tournament\, you will go to the NAGA front desk to collect your registration cards and any spectator passes you purchased. \nNext\, you will go to the weigh-in station. After weighing in\, you will proceed to the Referee Interview table. The referee will make sure you are in the correct division and all your information is correct. They will then approve you (check you in) in Smoothcomp. You must speak with a referee after weighing in. If not\, you will not be confirmed in the system and will be removed from any brackets you are entered. You will be able to check your estimated match start time and mat assignment by logging into your Smoothcomp account at the tournament. For instructions on how to do this\, visit HERE. \nSpectator tickets can be purchased at the front desk.  \nWeigh-In Friday or SaturdayThe weigh-ins will take place at the tournament venue.  Adults\, please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. You do not wear your gi when weighing in. You are given a one pound allowance. You only need to weigh-in once. If you have any questions contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. \nFriday (2/12/27) Weigh-In (Optional) – The Friday weigh-in is open to all competitors. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. \nSaturday (2/13/27) Weigh-In – Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM.  Youths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If a youth already weighed in\, they need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their estimated division start time. Adults\, please check-in and weigh-in at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled division start time. \nSaturday Division Schedule (Doors Open 8:00 AM)Children and teen no-gi brackets are the first divisions of the day. These begin at approximately 10:00AM. Children and teen gi divisions will follow the no-gi divisions. \nAdult no-gi divisions are next\, followed by adult no-gi absolute\, adult gi\, then adult gi absolute. For some tournaments\, this order may change (typically no-gi absolute going first). Check the brackets for confirmation of division order. \nPlease check Smoothcomp the night before the tournament and periodically throughout tournament day. The schedule is dynamic and constantly changing (division start times starting earlier and later). Divisions are sometimes moved to another ring to help keep the flow of the tournament moving smoothly. To check you estimated division start time on Smoothcomp\, follow these directions CHECK DIVISION START TIME. There are QR codes at the tournament you or your friends/family can scan to look up brackets. There are NO REFUNDS given to those who have to leave early. \nYouths (17 years & under) No-Gi & Gi Competition \n\nYouths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.\nIf a youth weighed-in on Friday and does not see themselves in a bracket when they are released on Thursday night\, please arrive by 9:30AM so we can work to get you into a division.\nYouth final bracketing takes place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. \nYouth No-Gi Divisions – Estimated Start Time is 10:00 AM\nYouth Gi Divisions – These follow the no-gi divisions. Check the Smoothcomp website that day for division start times.\n\nAdult No-Gi & Gi Order of Divisions (typical order\, may be altered based on tournament needs) \n\nWomen Divisions (No-Gi goes first followed by Gi)\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Intermediate\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Novice\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Intermediate and Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Novice/Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Blue Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive White Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Absolute Gi Divisions\n\n									Divisions\n					No-Gi and Gi (BJJ) DivisionsNAGA tournaments have both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions for men\, women\, children and teens. No-gi divisions follow NAGA’s unique rules and point system. Gi divisions follow traditional BJJ rules and scoring (with some minor differences). The rules for NAGA no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions can be found here. \nAge\, Weight\, and Skill LevelsListed below are the age categories. For each age category\, weight classes and skill levels are listed. If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page\, email info@nagafighter.com\, or call 860-537-3686. When calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nAge Categories \n\nChildren (5 years of age and under\, 6-7 years of age\, 8-9 years of age\, 10-11 years of age\, 12-13 years of age)\nTeens (14-15 years of age\, 16-17 years of age)\nAdult (18-29 years of age)\nMaster (30-39 years of age)\nDirector (40-49 years of age)\nExecutive (50 years of age and older)\n\nChildren (13 & Under) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n39.9 lbs. & under\n40-49.9 lbs.\n50-59.9 lbs.\n60-69.9 lbs.\n70-79.9 lbs.\n80-89.9 lbs.\n90-99.9 lbs.\n100-109.9 lbs.\n110-124.9 lbs.\n125-139.9 lbs.\n140-154.9 lbs.\n155-169.9 lbs.\n170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)\n\n\nNOVICE (No Submissions Allowed) – 6 months & under of grappling experience. ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions.  NO yellow\, orange\, or green belts allowed in BEGINNER Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green belts allowed in INTERMEDIATE Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience.  No belt restrictions for kids.\n\nTeen (14 – 17 Years Old) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n99.9 lbs. & under\n100-114.9 lbs.\n115-129.9 lbs.\n130-144.9 lbs.\n145-159.9 lbs.\n160-179.9 lbs.\n180-199.9 lbs.\n200 & over lbs.\n\n\nNOVICE (With Submissions) – 6 months & under of grappling experience.  ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions. NO yellow\, orange\, green or blue belts allowed in Beginner Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience.  ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green or blue belts allowed in Intermediate Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience. Blue belts must do expert. No purple belts\, they must compete as an adult.\n\nThe belt levels referenced are based on the BJJ belt system. When choosing the experience of your child or teen\, please consider numerous factors: how long they have trained\, how often they train\, their BJJ belt rank\, how naturally talented they are in the sport\, athleticism in other sports\, and how they do against teammates. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level. NAGA has the right to alter a competitor’s division placement after the competitor interview at the tournament. \nIf a competitor has won the same skill level multiple times at NAGA (and to include the equivalent skill level at other tournaments)\, they may need to move up a skill level. Contact us if your competitor meets these criteria\, and you need assistance selecting their skill level. \nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nCompetitors cannot do two different skill levels i.e. No-Gi Beginner then Gi Intermediate. \nDivision MergingAt times\, especially with children & teens\, it is necessary to place competitors into a division for which they did not register. This may be due to them being in the bracket by themselves\, it may only have them and a teammate\, etc. Competitors are asked to answer a few questions during the registration process to help place them into a new division. At times\, due to the pool of competitors\, we may need to place them into a division for which they may have answered “no” to this type of move. Whenever a competitor is moved\, we will place a note in their registration that describes the move that was made. Please contact us or speak with us at the event if there are any concerns. If you decide you do not want to compete in the division you were moved into\, you can receive a full credit for a future event by canceling your registration through the Smoothcomp website\, or contacting us. \nYouth Notes \n\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nNon-expert winners are awarded a children’s championship belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nChildren (13 & under) Novice divisions do not allow submissions. Winners are determined by who is ahead in points (takedowns\, position\, guard passing\, etc.) at the end of the match.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level.\nWhenever possible\, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus)\, and in the same weight class. Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older or heavier. When checking in at the tournament\, if a youth was moved outside of their division\, they will be notified\, and asked to approve the change. Notes will also be placed in their Smoothcomp registration.\nIf there are 2 or more girls in a division\, we will create a separate division for the girls. If not\, the female competitor will be given the option to compete with the male competitors.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will work to get you into a division (different age\, weight\, or skill).  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\nMale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nFlyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.\nSuper-Heavyweight – 225-249.9 lbs.\nUltra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over\n\nFemale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nSub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under\nAtomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.\nStrawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.\nFlyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200 lbs. & over\n\nAdult No-Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nNovice – 6 months & under of grappling experience\nBeginner – 6 months to 2 years of grappling experience\nIntermediate – 2 to 5 years of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ blue belt\, you must enter at least Intermediate)\nExpert – 5 years & over of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ purple\, brown or black belt\, you must enter Expert)\n\nAdult Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nWhite (no college wrestlers allowed)\nBlue\nPurple\nBrown\nBlack\n\nAdult Notes \n\nCompetitors who have any college wrestling experience cannot enter white belt.\nBlue belts must enter at least Intermediate No-Gi.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts must enter Expert No-Gi.\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. If a competitor wins their Intermediate or Expert weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts will be separated whenever there are two or more in a division.  Purple\, brown\, and black belt winners are awarded a championship belt.  If multiple divisions are won by a purple\, brown or black belt competitor\, only one belt is awarded. If a competitor wins their blue\, purple\, brown\, black weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level (example: cannot do Beginner and Intermediate).\nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.).\nAdult competitors can compete in a lower age category rather than the category they qualify for i.e. Master competes in Adult\, Director competes in Master or Adult.\nAdult competitors can compete in multiple age groups\, their actual age group\, and a lower age group. For example\, a 32-year-old Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is considered two divisions\, please register accordingly.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will place you into a different (age\, weight\, skill) division.  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\n									Travel\n					Venue Address\nGary D. Weikel Event Center\n14405 179th Ave SE\nMonroe\, WA 98272 \nHotel\nNAGA has partnered with Stay22 to help get you the best lodging prices near the venue.
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SUMMARY:Colorado Springs Grappling & BJJ Championship – CO Springs\, CO
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Information\n									Registration\n									Prizes\n									Schedule\n									Divisions\n									Travel\n							\n			\n									Tournament Information\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nTwo Matches Guaranteed \nEvery competitor gets at least two matches per division (barring injury or opponent withdrawal). \n\n2-person divisions: best 2-out-of-3\n3-person divisions: round robin\n4+ person divisions: competitors who lose their first match move to a third-place bracket and compete again at no extra cost\n\nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions\, up to $1\,000 depending on the number of entrants. See the Prizes tab for eligibility and amounts. \nQuestions? \nMost answers are on our FAQ Page and Smoothcomp’s Support Page. You can also reach NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. \nGet Your Grappling Gear at the Tournament \nNAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear in children’s and adult sizes for men and women: board shorts\, gi bags\, rash guards\, t-shirts\, hats\, gi hoodies\, patches\, skull caps\, stickers\, dog tags\, and more. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (see Registration for accepted cards). \nCome Join Our Team \nNAGA runs over 100 tournaments a year around the world\, and we’re always looking for staff. To become a referee\, complete the Referee Application. We also need ring coordinators\, security\, weigh-in\, and awards staff. If you’re not competing and would like to work this event\, email info@nagafighter.com and tell us which tournament. \n									Registration\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nHow Registration Works \nNAGA uses Smoothcomp to register competitors and generate brackets. If you’ve competed in a Smoothcomp tournament before\, log in with your existing account. If not\, create an account first\, then register for this tournament. Brackets are posted Thursday night. There you can see your estimated division start time and mat assignment\, and after the event you can see individual and team results. \nIf you aren’t placed in a bracket\, we likely need to speak with you first. Check your registration for a note. \nRegistration Deadline \nRegister and pay online by the end of Friday’s weigh-in. We do not accept registrations on the day of the event\, or in person at the tournament. \nFamily Discount \nSave $35 for each additional family member competing in the same tournament (2 members: $35 off; 3: $70; 4: $105; and so on). The discount applies to competitors only\, not spectators. \nRegister and pay for each competitor separately in Smoothcomp. Then call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with each competitor’s name and the tournament. We’ll refund the discount to your original form of payment. \nSpectators \nInfants are free. Children 12 & under are $10. All other spectators are $20. Tickets are available online or at the door. \nPayment at the Event \nSpectator tickets and merchandise can be purchased in person with cash or Visa\, MasterCard\, or Discover. American Express is not accepted. \nTeam Names \nCheck with your instructor before registering so you use the correct team name. This ensures team awards are given out accurately. If you used the wrong name\, update it in your Smoothcomp profile for future tournaments. To fix it for this tournament\, email info@nagafighter.com or see us at the event\, since NAGA must change it manually. \nChanging Your Weight Class or Skill Level \nIf your weight changed or you entered it incorrectly\, you can update your division in your Smoothcomp account. \nTransgender Competitors \nCompetitors are required to register and compete in the division corresponding to their biological sex as assigned at birth. For help registering\, contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. The NAGA Transgender Policy is available here. \nCredit / Refund Policy \n\nCredits: You can cancel for any reason and receive a full credit toward any future NAGA tournament. Cancel by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the tournament by logging into Smoothcomp and canceling your registration (how to cancel). Credits are valid for 2 years from the cancellation date.\nRefunds: As a general rule\, we do not issue refunds.\n\nNeed Help? \nFor Smoothcomp account\, registration\, weight class\, or academy questions\, start with the Smoothcomp knowledge base. For tournament-specific questions\, contact NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. For password issues\, contact support@smoothcomp.com. \nAdding Extra Youth Divisions \nChildren and teens can add one higher weight class or one older age group per division type (no-gi or gi)\, for a maximum of 4 divisions. Smoothcomp doesn’t allow this\, so NAGA adds it manually. Requests must be made by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the tournament. Competitors cannot enter multiple skill levels. The extra divisions are $35 each. \nExample: a beginner 11-year-old weighing 85 lbs. could add the 90–99.9 lb. weight class OR the 12–13 age category (not both)\, but not the intermediate skill level. They can do this for no-gi\, gi\, or both\, or go up in weight for one and up in age for the other. \nTo request an extra division\, call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with: \n\nthe tournament\nthe competitor’s name\nup age or up weight\nno-gi\, gi\, or both\nyour email address (if calling)\n\nNAGA will email you an invoice with a payment link. Once paid\, we’ll add the competitor to the additional division(s). \n  \n									Prizes\n					\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision\nAward for Winning Division\nNote\n\n\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Novice\, Beginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced\nKids Championship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Non-Expert\nCustom Gold Medal\nNovice\, Beginner\, Intermediate skill levels\n\n\n\n\nAdult White and Blue Belt\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Novice/Beginner Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Intermediate Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert Absolute\nChampionship Belt + Cash Prize\nRead about cash prize eligibility and amounts on this page.\n\n\n\n\nAdult White Belt Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Blue Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\n\n\nAll Second Place Grapplers\nCustom Silver Medal\n \n\n\nAll Third Place Grapplers\nCustom Bronze Medal\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChampionship Belts \nNAGA awards large championship belts to the champions of every Expert division in all age groups (Children\, Teen\, Adult\, Master\, Director\, and Executive). Winners of the Absolute Intermediate\, Absolute Expert\, Absolute Blue Belt\, and Absolute Purple Belt/Brown/Black divisions also receive these belts\, whether or not they won a belt in their weight class division. Each competitor is limited to one belt per tournament for division wins. The quality and appearance of this award are unmatched. \n \n  \nChildren’s Championship Belts \nNAGA awards children-sized championship belts to all non-Expert children and teens (17 & under) who win 1st place in their division. Each competitor is limited to one championship belt per tournament. Children and teens (17 & under) who do not place 1st–3rd can request a competitor medal at the front desk or award area at no charge. \n  \n \nCustom Medals \nNAGA awards custom gold medals to non-Expert adult division champions. Silver and bronze medals go to all 2nd and 3rd place winners. \n \nTeam Championship Awards \nNAGA awards custom plates to the winners of the Adult Overall Team Championship\, Adult No-Gi Team Championship\, Adult Gi Team Championship\, and Kids & Teens Team Championship. \nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions. To be eligible\, a competitor must enter both their weight class division and the Absolute division. The prize is based on the number of competitors entered at the start of the division: \n\n0–3 competitors: no prize awarded\n4–7 competitors: $250\n8–11 competitors: $500\n12–15 competitors: $750\n16 or more competitors: $1\,000\n\nNotes: \n\nSome tournaments may have a Master Expert Absolute division. It is not eligible for prize money.\nAll Absolute divisions are single elimination.\n\n  \n									Schedule\n					Friday Night Weigh-In Time and LocationAll competitors can weigh-in the night before the tournament. The Friday weigh-in takes place at the venue from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. \nCompetitors are given a one pound allowance\, do not need to wear their gi when weighing in\, and only need to weigh-in once. \nCheck-In TimesIn order to run the tournament efficiently\, it is important that competitors are checked-in and weighed-in by the times listed below. Competitors who arrive after the listed times may not be allowed to compete and will be given a credit to be used at a future tournament.  \n\nYouths (17 & under): On Saturday\, youth competitors who did not weigh-in on Friday\, need to be checked-in and weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If you weighed-in on Friday\, you need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes before your estimated division start time.\nAdults (18 & over): Adult competitors need to be checked-in and weighed-in at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled division start time.\nOn the Thursday night before the tournament\, the brackets will be posted on Smoothcomp. Your estimated division(s) start time can be found at that time. Please note that the schedule is dynamic and constantly updating. Be sure to check the brackets often. If you are in a bracket by yourself\, check-in with the bracketing official at the event to go over your options.\n\n  \nWhat to do When You Get to the TournamentDoors open on Saturday at 8:00AM. When you arrive at the tournament\, you will go to the NAGA front desk to collect your registration cards and any spectator passes you purchased. \nNext\, you will go to the weigh-in station. After weighing in\, you will proceed to the Referee Interview table. The referee will make sure you are in the correct division and all your information is correct. They will then approve you (check you in) in Smoothcomp. You must speak with a referee after weighing in. If not\, you will not be confirmed in the system and will be removed from any brackets you are entered. You will be able to check your estimated match start time and mat assignment by logging into your Smoothcomp account at the tournament. For instructions on how to do this\, visit HERE. \nSpectator tickets can be purchased at the front desk.  \nWeigh-In Friday or SaturdayThe weigh-ins will take place at the tournament venue.  Adults\, please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. You do not wear your gi when weighing in. You are given a one pound allowance. You only need to weigh-in once. If you have any questions contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. \nFriday (2/12/27) Weigh-In (Optional) – The Friday weigh-in is open to all competitors. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. \nSaturday (2/13/27) Weigh-In – Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM.  Youths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If a youth already weighed in\, they need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their estimated division start time. Adults\, please check-in and weigh-in at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled division start time. \nSaturday Division Schedule (Doors Open 8:00 AM)Children and teen no-gi brackets are the first divisions of the day. These begin at approximately 10:00AM. Children and teen gi divisions will follow the no-gi divisions. \nAdult no-gi divisions are next\, followed by adult no-gi absolute\, adult gi\, then adult gi absolute. For some tournaments\, this order may change (typically no-gi absolute going first). Check the brackets for confirmation of division order. \nPlease check Smoothcomp the night before the tournament and periodically throughout tournament day. The schedule is dynamic and constantly changing (division start times starting earlier and later). Divisions are sometimes moved to another ring to help keep the flow of the tournament moving smoothly. To check you estimated division start time on Smoothcomp\, follow these directions CHECK DIVISION START TIME. There are QR codes at the tournament you or your friends/family can scan to look up brackets. There are NO REFUNDS given to those who have to leave early. \nYouths (17 years & under) No-Gi & Gi Competition \n\nYouths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.\nIf a youth weighed-in on Friday and does not see themselves in a bracket when they are released on Thursday night\, please arrive by 9:30AM so we can work to get you into a division.\nYouth final bracketing takes place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. \nYouth No-Gi Divisions – Estimated Start Time is 10:00 AM\nYouth Gi Divisions – These follow the no-gi divisions. Check the Smoothcomp website that day for division start times.\n\nAdult No-Gi & Gi Order of Divisions (typical order\, may be altered based on tournament needs) \n\nWomen Divisions (No-Gi goes first followed by Gi)\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Intermediate\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Novice\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Intermediate and Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Novice/Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Blue Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive White Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Absolute Gi Divisions\n\n									Divisions\n					No-Gi and Gi (BJJ) DivisionsNAGA tournaments have both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions for men\, women\, children and teens. No-gi divisions follow NAGA’s unique rules and point system. Gi divisions follow traditional BJJ rules and scoring (with some minor differences). The rules for NAGA no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions can be found here. \nAge\, Weight\, and Skill LevelsListed below are the age categories. For each age category\, weight classes and skill levels are listed. If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page\, email info@nagafighter.com\, or call 860-537-3686. When calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nAge Categories \n\nChildren (5 years of age and under\, 6-7 years of age\, 8-9 years of age\, 10-11 years of age\, 12-13 years of age)\nTeens (14-15 years of age\, 16-17 years of age)\nAdult (18-29 years of age)\nMaster (30-39 years of age)\nDirector (40-49 years of age)\nExecutive (50 years of age and older)\n\nChildren (13 & Under) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n39.9 lbs. & under\n40-49.9 lbs.\n50-59.9 lbs.\n60-69.9 lbs.\n70-79.9 lbs.\n80-89.9 lbs.\n90-99.9 lbs.\n100-109.9 lbs.\n110-124.9 lbs.\n125-139.9 lbs.\n140-154.9 lbs.\n155-169.9 lbs.\n170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)\n\n\nNOVICE (No Submissions Allowed) – 6 months & under of grappling experience. ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions.  NO yellow\, orange\, or green belts allowed in BEGINNER Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green belts allowed in INTERMEDIATE Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience.  No belt restrictions for kids.\n\nTeen (14 – 17 Years Old) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n99.9 lbs. & under\n100-114.9 lbs.\n115-129.9 lbs.\n130-144.9 lbs.\n145-159.9 lbs.\n160-179.9 lbs.\n180-199.9 lbs.\n200 & over lbs.\n\n\nNOVICE (With Submissions) – 6 months & under of grappling experience.  ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions. NO yellow\, orange\, green or blue belts allowed in Beginner Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience.  ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green or blue belts allowed in Intermediate Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience. Blue belts must do expert. No purple belts\, they must compete as an adult.\n\nThe belt levels referenced are based on the BJJ belt system. When choosing the experience of your child or teen\, please consider numerous factors: how long they have trained\, how often they train\, their BJJ belt rank\, how naturally talented they are in the sport\, athleticism in other sports\, and how they do against teammates. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level. NAGA has the right to alter a competitor’s division placement after the competitor interview at the tournament. \nIf a competitor has won the same skill level multiple times at NAGA (and to include the equivalent skill level at other tournaments)\, they may need to move up a skill level. Contact us if your competitor meets these criteria\, and you need assistance selecting their skill level. \nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nCompetitors cannot do two different skill levels i.e. No-Gi Beginner then Gi Intermediate. \nDivision MergingAt times\, especially with children & teens\, it is necessary to place competitors into a division for which they did not register. This may be due to them being in the bracket by themselves\, it may only have them and a teammate\, etc. Competitors are asked to answer a few questions during the registration process to help place them into a new division. At times\, due to the pool of competitors\, we may need to place them into a division for which they may have answered “no” to this type of move. Whenever a competitor is moved\, we will place a note in their registration that describes the move that was made. Please contact us or speak with us at the event if there are any concerns. If you decide you do not want to compete in the division you were moved into\, you can receive a full credit for a future event by canceling your registration through the Smoothcomp website\, or contacting us. \nYouth Notes \n\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nNon-expert winners are awarded a children’s championship belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nChildren (13 & under) Novice divisions do not allow submissions. Winners are determined by who is ahead in points (takedowns\, position\, guard passing\, etc.) at the end of the match.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level.\nWhenever possible\, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus)\, and in the same weight class. Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older or heavier. When checking in at the tournament\, if a youth was moved outside of their division\, they will be notified\, and asked to approve the change. Notes will also be placed in their Smoothcomp registration.\nIf there are 2 or more girls in a division\, we will create a separate division for the girls. If not\, the female competitor will be given the option to compete with the male competitors.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will work to get you into a division (different age\, weight\, or skill).  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\nMale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nFlyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.\nSuper-Heavyweight – 225-249.9 lbs.\nUltra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over\n\nFemale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nSub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under\nAtomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.\nStrawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.\nFlyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200 lbs. & over\n\nAdult No-Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nNovice – 6 months & under of grappling experience\nBeginner – 6 months to 2 years of grappling experience\nIntermediate – 2 to 5 years of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ blue belt\, you must enter at least Intermediate)\nExpert – 5 years & over of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ purple\, brown or black belt\, you must enter Expert)\n\nAdult Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nWhite (no college wrestlers allowed)\nBlue\nPurple\nBrown\nBlack\n\nAdult Notes \n\nCompetitors who have any college wrestling experience cannot enter white belt.\nBlue belts must enter at least Intermediate No-Gi.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts must enter Expert No-Gi.\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. If a competitor wins their Intermediate or Expert weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts will be separated whenever there are two or more in a division.  Purple\, brown\, and black belt winners are awarded a championship belt.  If multiple divisions are won by a purple\, brown or black belt competitor\, only one belt is awarded. If a competitor wins their blue\, purple\, brown\, black weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level (example: cannot do Beginner and Intermediate).\nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.).\nAdult competitors can compete in a lower age category rather than the category they qualify for i.e. Master competes in Adult\, Director competes in Master or Adult.\nAdult competitors can compete in multiple age groups\, their actual age group\, and a lower age group. For example\, a 32-year-old Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is considered two divisions\, please register accordingly.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will place you into a different (age\, weight\, skill) division.  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\n									Travel\n					Venue Address\nGary D. Weikel Event Center\n14405 179th Ave SE\nMonroe\, WA 98272 \nHotel\nNAGA has partnered with Stay22 to help get you the best lodging prices near the venue.
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LOCATION:Colorado Springs Event Center\, 3960 Palmer Park Blvd\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
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SUMMARY:Phoenix Grappling & BJJ Championship – Mesa\, AZ
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Information\n									Registration\n									Prizes\n									Schedule\n									Divisions\n									Travel\n							\n			\n									Tournament Information\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nTwo Matches Guaranteed \nEvery competitor gets at least two matches per division (barring injury or opponent withdrawal). \n\n2-person divisions: best 2-out-of-3\n3-person divisions: round robin\n4+ person divisions: competitors who lose their first match move to a third-place bracket and compete again at no extra cost\n\nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions\, up to $1\,000 depending on the number of entrants. See the Prizes tab for eligibility and amounts. \nQuestions? \nMost answers are on our FAQ Page and Smoothcomp’s Support Page. You can also reach NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. \nGet Your Grappling Gear at the Tournament \nNAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear in children’s and adult sizes for men and women: board shorts\, gi bags\, rash guards\, t-shirts\, hats\, gi hoodies\, patches\, skull caps\, stickers\, dog tags\, and more. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (see Registration for accepted cards). \nCome Join Our Team \nNAGA runs over 100 tournaments a year around the world\, and we’re always looking for staff. To become a referee\, complete the Referee Application. We also need ring coordinators\, security\, weigh-in\, and awards staff. If you’re not competing and would like to work this event\, email info@nagafighter.com and tell us which tournament. \n									Registration\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nHow Registration Works \nNAGA uses Smoothcomp to register competitors and generate brackets. If you’ve competed in a Smoothcomp tournament before\, log in with your existing account. If not\, create an account first\, then register for this tournament. Brackets are posted Thursday night. There you can see your estimated division start time and mat assignment\, and after the event you can see individual and team results. \nIf you aren’t placed in a bracket\, we likely need to speak with you first. Check your registration for a note. \nRegistration Deadline \nRegister and pay online by the end of Friday’s weigh-in. We do not accept registrations on the day of the event\, or in person at the tournament. \nFamily Discount \nSave $35 for each additional family member competing in the same tournament (2 members: $35 off; 3: $70; 4: $105; and so on). The discount applies to competitors only\, not spectators. \nRegister and pay for each competitor separately in Smoothcomp. Then call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with each competitor’s name and the tournament. We’ll refund the discount to your original form of payment. \nSpectators \nInfants are free. Children 12 & under are $10. All other spectators are $20. Tickets are available online or at the door. \nPayment at the Event \nSpectator tickets and merchandise can be purchased in person with cash or Visa\, MasterCard\, or Discover. American Express is not accepted. \nTeam Names \nCheck with your instructor before registering so you use the correct team name. This ensures team awards are given out accurately. If you used the wrong name\, update it in your Smoothcomp profile for future tournaments. To fix it for this tournament\, email info@nagafighter.com or see us at the event\, since NAGA must change it manually. \nChanging Your Weight Class or Skill Level \nIf your weight changed or you entered it incorrectly\, you can update your division in your Smoothcomp account. \nTransgender Competitors \nCompetitors are required to register and compete in the division corresponding to their biological sex as assigned at birth. For help registering\, contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. The NAGA Transgender Policy is available here. \nCredit / Refund Policy \n\nCredits: You can cancel for any reason and receive a full credit toward any future NAGA tournament. Cancel by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the tournament by logging into Smoothcomp and canceling your registration (how to cancel). Credits are valid for 2 years from the cancellation date.\nRefunds: As a general rule\, we do not issue refunds.\n\nNeed Help? \nFor Smoothcomp account\, registration\, weight class\, or academy questions\, start with the Smoothcomp knowledge base. For tournament-specific questions\, contact NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. For password issues\, contact support@smoothcomp.com. \nAdding Extra Youth Divisions \nChildren and teens can add one higher weight class or one older age group per division type (no-gi or gi)\, for a maximum of 4 divisions. Smoothcomp doesn’t allow this\, so NAGA adds it manually. Requests must be made by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the tournament. Competitors cannot enter multiple skill levels. The extra divisions are $35 each. \nExample: a beginner 11-year-old weighing 85 lbs. could add the 90–99.9 lb. weight class OR the 12–13 age category (not both)\, but not the intermediate skill level. They can do this for no-gi\, gi\, or both\, or go up in weight for one and up in age for the other. \nTo request an extra division\, call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with: \n\nthe tournament\nthe competitor’s name\nup age or up weight\nno-gi\, gi\, or both\nyour email address (if calling)\n\nNAGA will email you an invoice with a payment link. Once paid\, we’ll add the competitor to the additional division(s). \n  \n									Prizes\n					\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision\nAward for Winning Division\nNote\n\n\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Novice\, Beginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced\nKids Championship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Non-Expert\nCustom Gold Medal\nNovice\, Beginner\, Intermediate skill levels\n\n\n\n\nAdult White and Blue Belt\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Novice/Beginner Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Intermediate Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert Absolute\nChampionship Belt + Cash Prize\nRead about cash prize eligibility and amounts on this page.\n\n\n\n\nAdult White Belt Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Blue Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\n\n\nAll Second Place Grapplers\nCustom Silver Medal\n \n\n\nAll Third Place Grapplers\nCustom Bronze Medal\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChampionship Belts \nNAGA awards large championship belts to the champions of every Expert division in all age groups (Children\, Teen\, Adult\, Master\, Director\, and Executive). Winners of the Absolute Intermediate\, Absolute Expert\, Absolute Blue Belt\, and Absolute Purple Belt/Brown/Black divisions also receive these belts\, whether or not they won a belt in their weight class division. Each competitor is limited to one belt per tournament for division wins. The quality and appearance of this award are unmatched. \n \n  \nChildren’s Championship Belts \nNAGA awards children-sized championship belts to all non-Expert children and teens (17 & under) who win 1st place in their division. Each competitor is limited to one championship belt per tournament. Children and teens (17 & under) who do not place 1st–3rd can request a competitor medal at the front desk or award area at no charge. \n  \n \nCustom Medals \nNAGA awards custom gold medals to non-Expert adult division champions. Silver and bronze medals go to all 2nd and 3rd place winners. \n \nTeam Championship Awards \nNAGA awards custom plates to the winners of the Adult Overall Team Championship\, Adult No-Gi Team Championship\, Adult Gi Team Championship\, and Kids & Teens Team Championship. \nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions. To be eligible\, a competitor must enter both their weight class division and the Absolute division. The prize is based on the number of competitors entered at the start of the division: \n\n0–3 competitors: no prize awarded\n4–7 competitors: $250\n8–11 competitors: $500\n12–15 competitors: $750\n16 or more competitors: $1\,000\n\nNotes: \n\nSome tournaments may have a Master Expert Absolute division. It is not eligible for prize money.\nAll Absolute divisions are single elimination.\n\n  \n									Schedule\n					Friday Night Weigh-In Time and LocationAll competitors can weigh-in the night before the tournament. The Friday weigh-in takes place at the venue from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. \nCompetitors are given a one pound allowance\, do not need to wear their gi when weighing in\, and only need to weigh-in once. \nCheck-In TimesIn order to run the tournament efficiently\, it is important that competitors are checked-in and weighed-in by the times listed below. Competitors who arrive after the listed times may not be allowed to compete and will be given a credit to be used at a future tournament.  \n\nYouths (17 & under): On Saturday\, youth competitors who did not weigh-in on Friday\, need to be checked-in and weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If you weighed-in on Friday\, you need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes before your estimated division start time.\nAdults (18 & over): Adult competitors need to be checked-in and weighed-in at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled division start time.\nOn the Thursday night before the tournament\, the brackets will be posted on Smoothcomp. Your estimated division(s) start time can be found at that time. Please note that the schedule is dynamic and constantly updating. Be sure to check the brackets often. If you are in a bracket by yourself\, check-in with the bracketing official at the event to go over your options.\n\n  \nWhat to do When You Get to the TournamentDoors open on Saturday at 8:00AM. When you arrive at the tournament\, you will go to the NAGA front desk to collect your registration cards and any spectator passes you purchased. \nNext\, you will go to the weigh-in station. After weighing in\, you will proceed to the Referee Interview table. The referee will make sure you are in the correct division and all your information is correct. They will then approve you (check you in) in Smoothcomp. You must speak with a referee after weighing in. If not\, you will not be confirmed in the system and will be removed from any brackets you are entered. You will be able to check your estimated match start time and mat assignment by logging into your Smoothcomp account at the tournament. For instructions on how to do this\, visit HERE. \nSpectator tickets can be purchased at the front desk.  \nWeigh-In Friday or SaturdayThe weigh-ins will take place at the tournament venue.  Adults\, please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. You do not wear your gi when weighing in. You are given a one pound allowance. You only need to weigh-in once. If you have any questions contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. \nFriday (2/12/27) Weigh-In (Optional) – The Friday weigh-in is open to all competitors. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. \nSaturday (2/13/27) Weigh-In – Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM.  Youths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If a youth already weighed in\, they need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their estimated division start time. Adults\, please check-in and weigh-in at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled division start time. \nSaturday Division Schedule (Doors Open 8:00 AM)Children and teen no-gi brackets are the first divisions of the day. These begin at approximately 10:00AM. Children and teen gi divisions will follow the no-gi divisions. \nAdult no-gi divisions are next\, followed by adult no-gi absolute\, adult gi\, then adult gi absolute. For some tournaments\, this order may change (typically no-gi absolute going first). Check the brackets for confirmation of division order. \nPlease check Smoothcomp the night before the tournament and periodically throughout tournament day. The schedule is dynamic and constantly changing (division start times starting earlier and later). Divisions are sometimes moved to another ring to help keep the flow of the tournament moving smoothly. To check you estimated division start time on Smoothcomp\, follow these directions CHECK DIVISION START TIME. There are QR codes at the tournament you or your friends/family can scan to look up brackets. There are NO REFUNDS given to those who have to leave early. \nYouths (17 years & under) No-Gi & Gi Competition \n\nYouths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.\nIf a youth weighed-in on Friday and does not see themselves in a bracket when they are released on Thursday night\, please arrive by 9:30AM so we can work to get you into a division.\nYouth final bracketing takes place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. \nYouth No-Gi Divisions – Estimated Start Time is 10:00 AM\nYouth Gi Divisions – These follow the no-gi divisions. Check the Smoothcomp website that day for division start times.\n\nAdult No-Gi & Gi Order of Divisions (typical order\, may be altered based on tournament needs) \n\nWomen Divisions (No-Gi goes first followed by Gi)\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Intermediate\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Novice\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Intermediate and Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Novice/Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Blue Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive White Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Absolute Gi Divisions\n\n									Divisions\n					No-Gi and Gi (BJJ) DivisionsNAGA tournaments have both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions for men\, women\, children and teens. No-gi divisions follow NAGA’s unique rules and point system. Gi divisions follow traditional BJJ rules and scoring (with some minor differences). The rules for NAGA no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions can be found here. \nAge\, Weight\, and Skill LevelsListed below are the age categories. For each age category\, weight classes and skill levels are listed. If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page\, email info@nagafighter.com\, or call 860-537-3686. When calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nAge Categories \n\nChildren (5 years of age and under\, 6-7 years of age\, 8-9 years of age\, 10-11 years of age\, 12-13 years of age)\nTeens (14-15 years of age\, 16-17 years of age)\nAdult (18-29 years of age)\nMaster (30-39 years of age)\nDirector (40-49 years of age)\nExecutive (50 years of age and older)\n\nChildren (13 & Under) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n39.9 lbs. & under\n40-49.9 lbs.\n50-59.9 lbs.\n60-69.9 lbs.\n70-79.9 lbs.\n80-89.9 lbs.\n90-99.9 lbs.\n100-109.9 lbs.\n110-124.9 lbs.\n125-139.9 lbs.\n140-154.9 lbs.\n155-169.9 lbs.\n170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)\n\n\nNOVICE (No Submissions Allowed) – 6 months & under of grappling experience. ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions.  NO yellow\, orange\, or green belts allowed in BEGINNER Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green belts allowed in INTERMEDIATE Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience.  No belt restrictions for kids.\n\nTeen (14 – 17 Years Old) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n99.9 lbs. & under\n100-114.9 lbs.\n115-129.9 lbs.\n130-144.9 lbs.\n145-159.9 lbs.\n160-179.9 lbs.\n180-199.9 lbs.\n200 & over lbs.\n\n\nNOVICE (With Submissions) – 6 months & under of grappling experience.  ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions. NO yellow\, orange\, green or blue belts allowed in Beginner Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience.  ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green or blue belts allowed in Intermediate Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience. Blue belts must do expert. No purple belts\, they must compete as an adult.\n\nThe belt levels referenced are based on the BJJ belt system. When choosing the experience of your child or teen\, please consider numerous factors: how long they have trained\, how often they train\, their BJJ belt rank\, how naturally talented they are in the sport\, athleticism in other sports\, and how they do against teammates. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level. NAGA has the right to alter a competitor’s division placement after the competitor interview at the tournament. \nIf a competitor has won the same skill level multiple times at NAGA (and to include the equivalent skill level at other tournaments)\, they may need to move up a skill level. Contact us if your competitor meets these criteria\, and you need assistance selecting their skill level. \nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nCompetitors cannot do two different skill levels i.e. No-Gi Beginner then Gi Intermediate. \nDivision MergingAt times\, especially with children & teens\, it is necessary to place competitors into a division for which they did not register. This may be due to them being in the bracket by themselves\, it may only have them and a teammate\, etc. Competitors are asked to answer a few questions during the registration process to help place them into a new division. At times\, due to the pool of competitors\, we may need to place them into a division for which they may have answered “no” to this type of move. Whenever a competitor is moved\, we will place a note in their registration that describes the move that was made. Please contact us or speak with us at the event if there are any concerns. If you decide you do not want to compete in the division you were moved into\, you can receive a full credit for a future event by canceling your registration through the Smoothcomp website\, or contacting us. \nYouth Notes \n\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nNon-expert winners are awarded a children’s championship belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nChildren (13 & under) Novice divisions do not allow submissions. Winners are determined by who is ahead in points (takedowns\, position\, guard passing\, etc.) at the end of the match.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level.\nWhenever possible\, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus)\, and in the same weight class. Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older or heavier. When checking in at the tournament\, if a youth was moved outside of their division\, they will be notified\, and asked to approve the change. Notes will also be placed in their Smoothcomp registration.\nIf there are 2 or more girls in a division\, we will create a separate division for the girls. If not\, the female competitor will be given the option to compete with the male competitors.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will work to get you into a division (different age\, weight\, or skill).  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\nMale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nFlyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.\nSuper-Heavyweight – 225-249.9 lbs.\nUltra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over\n\nFemale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nSub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under\nAtomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.\nStrawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.\nFlyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200 lbs. & over\n\nAdult No-Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nNovice – 6 months & under of grappling experience\nBeginner – 6 months to 2 years of grappling experience\nIntermediate – 2 to 5 years of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ blue belt\, you must enter at least Intermediate)\nExpert – 5 years & over of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ purple\, brown or black belt\, you must enter Expert)\n\nAdult Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nWhite (no college wrestlers allowed)\nBlue\nPurple\nBrown\nBlack\n\nAdult Notes \n\nCompetitors who have any college wrestling experience cannot enter white belt.\nBlue belts must enter at least Intermediate No-Gi.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts must enter Expert No-Gi.\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. If a competitor wins their Intermediate or Expert weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts will be separated whenever there are two or more in a division.  Purple\, brown\, and black belt winners are awarded a championship belt.  If multiple divisions are won by a purple\, brown or black belt competitor\, only one belt is awarded. If a competitor wins their blue\, purple\, brown\, black weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level (example: cannot do Beginner and Intermediate).\nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.).\nAdult competitors can compete in a lower age category rather than the category they qualify for i.e. Master competes in Adult\, Director competes in Master or Adult.\nAdult competitors can compete in multiple age groups\, their actual age group\, and a lower age group. For example\, a 32-year-old Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is considered two divisions\, please register accordingly.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will place you into a different (age\, weight\, skill) division.  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\n									Travel\n					Venue Address\nGary D. Weikel Event Center\n14405 179th Ave SE\nMonroe\, WA 98272 \nHotel\nNAGA has partnered with Stay22 to help get you the best lodging prices near the venue.
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LOCATION:Arizona Athletic Grounds\, 6321 S Ellsworth Rd\, Mesa\, AZ\, 85212\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pensacola Grappling & BJJ Championship – Ft. Walton Beach\, FL
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Information\n									Registration\n									Prizes\n									Schedule\n									Divisions\n									Travel\n							\n			\n									Tournament Information\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nTwo Matches Guaranteed \nEvery competitor gets at least two matches per division (barring injury or opponent withdrawal). \n\n2-person divisions: best 2-out-of-3\n3-person divisions: round robin\n4+ person divisions: competitors who lose their first match move to a third-place bracket and compete again at no extra cost\n\nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions\, up to $1\,000 depending on the number of entrants. See the Prizes tab for eligibility and amounts. \nQuestions? \nMost answers are on our FAQ Page and Smoothcomp’s Support Page. You can also reach NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. \nGet Your Grappling Gear at the Tournament \nNAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear in children’s and adult sizes for men and women: board shorts\, gi bags\, rash guards\, t-shirts\, hats\, gi hoodies\, patches\, skull caps\, stickers\, dog tags\, and more. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (see Registration for accepted cards). \nCome Join Our Team \nNAGA runs over 100 tournaments a year around the world\, and we’re always looking for staff. To become a referee\, complete the Referee Application. We also need ring coordinators\, security\, weigh-in\, and awards staff. If you’re not competing and would like to work this event\, email info@nagafighter.com and tell us which tournament. \n									Registration\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nHow Registration Works \nNAGA uses Smoothcomp to register competitors and generate brackets. If you’ve competed in a Smoothcomp tournament before\, log in with your existing account. If not\, create an account first\, then register for this tournament. Brackets are posted Thursday night. There you can see your estimated division start time and mat assignment\, and after the event you can see individual and team results. \nIf you aren’t placed in a bracket\, we likely need to speak with you first. Check your registration for a note. \nRegistration Deadline \nRegister and pay online by the end of Friday’s weigh-in. We do not accept registrations on the day of the event\, or in person at the tournament. \nFamily Discount \nSave $35 for each additional family member competing in the same tournament (2 members: $35 off; 3: $70; 4: $105; and so on). The discount applies to competitors only\, not spectators. \nRegister and pay for each competitor separately in Smoothcomp. Then call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with each competitor’s name and the tournament. We’ll refund the discount to your original form of payment. \nSpectators \nInfants are free. Children 12 & under are $10. All other spectators are $20. Tickets are available online or at the door. \nPayment at the Event \nSpectator tickets and merchandise can be purchased in person with cash or Visa\, MasterCard\, or Discover. American Express is not accepted. \nTeam Names \nCheck with your instructor before registering so you use the correct team name. This ensures team awards are given out accurately. If you used the wrong name\, update it in your Smoothcomp profile for future tournaments. To fix it for this tournament\, email info@nagafighter.com or see us at the event\, since NAGA must change it manually. \nChanging Your Weight Class or Skill Level \nIf your weight changed or you entered it incorrectly\, you can update your division in your Smoothcomp account. \nTransgender Competitors \nCompetitors are required to register and compete in the division corresponding to their biological sex as assigned at birth. For help registering\, contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. The NAGA Transgender Policy is available here. \nCredit / Refund Policy \n\nCredits: You can cancel for any reason and receive a full credit toward any future NAGA tournament. Cancel by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the tournament by logging into Smoothcomp and canceling your registration (how to cancel). Credits are valid for 2 years from the cancellation date.\nRefunds: As a general rule\, we do not issue refunds.\n\nNeed Help? \nFor Smoothcomp account\, registration\, weight class\, or academy questions\, start with the Smoothcomp knowledge base. For tournament-specific questions\, contact NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. For password issues\, contact support@smoothcomp.com. \nAdding Extra Youth Divisions \nChildren and teens can add one higher weight class or one older age group per division type (no-gi or gi)\, for a maximum of 4 divisions. Smoothcomp doesn’t allow this\, so NAGA adds it manually. Requests must be made by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the tournament. Competitors cannot enter multiple skill levels. The extra divisions are $35 each. \nExample: a beginner 11-year-old weighing 85 lbs. could add the 90–99.9 lb. weight class OR the 12–13 age category (not both)\, but not the intermediate skill level. They can do this for no-gi\, gi\, or both\, or go up in weight for one and up in age for the other. \nTo request an extra division\, call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with: \n\nthe tournament\nthe competitor’s name\nup age or up weight\nno-gi\, gi\, or both\nyour email address (if calling)\n\nNAGA will email you an invoice with a payment link. Once paid\, we’ll add the competitor to the additional division(s). \n  \n									Prizes\n					\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision\nAward for Winning Division\nNote\n\n\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Novice\, Beginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced\nKids Championship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Non-Expert\nCustom Gold Medal\nNovice\, Beginner\, Intermediate skill levels\n\n\n\n\nAdult White and Blue Belt\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Novice/Beginner Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Intermediate Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert Absolute\nChampionship Belt + Cash Prize\nRead about cash prize eligibility and amounts on this page.\n\n\n\n\nAdult White Belt Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Blue Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\n\n\nAll Second Place Grapplers\nCustom Silver Medal\n \n\n\nAll Third Place Grapplers\nCustom Bronze Medal\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChampionship Belts \nNAGA awards large championship belts to the champions of every Expert division in all age groups (Children\, Teen\, Adult\, Master\, Director\, and Executive). Winners of the Absolute Intermediate\, Absolute Expert\, Absolute Blue Belt\, and Absolute Purple Belt/Brown/Black divisions also receive these belts\, whether or not they won a belt in their weight class division. Each competitor is limited to one belt per tournament for division wins. The quality and appearance of this award are unmatched. \n \n  \nChildren’s Championship Belts \nNAGA awards children-sized championship belts to all non-Expert children and teens (17 & under) who win 1st place in their division. Each competitor is limited to one championship belt per tournament. Children and teens (17 & under) who do not place 1st–3rd can request a competitor medal at the front desk or award area at no charge. \n  \n \nCustom Medals \nNAGA awards custom gold medals to non-Expert adult division champions. Silver and bronze medals go to all 2nd and 3rd place winners. \n \nTeam Championship Awards \nNAGA awards custom plates to the winners of the Adult Overall Team Championship\, Adult No-Gi Team Championship\, Adult Gi Team Championship\, and Kids & Teens Team Championship. \nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions. To be eligible\, a competitor must enter both their weight class division and the Absolute division. The prize is based on the number of competitors entered at the start of the division: \n\n0–3 competitors: no prize awarded\n4–7 competitors: $250\n8–11 competitors: $500\n12–15 competitors: $750\n16 or more competitors: $1\,000\n\nNotes: \n\nSome tournaments may have a Master Expert Absolute division. It is not eligible for prize money.\nAll Absolute divisions are single elimination.\n\n  \n									Schedule\n					Friday Night Weigh-In Time and LocationAll competitors can weigh-in the night before the tournament. The Friday weigh-in takes place at the venue from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. \nCompetitors are given a one pound allowance\, do not need to wear their gi when weighing in\, and only need to weigh-in once. \nCheck-In TimesIn order to run the tournament efficiently\, it is important that competitors are checked-in and weighed-in by the times listed below. Competitors who arrive after the listed times may not be allowed to compete and will be given a credit to be used at a future tournament.  \n\nYouths (17 & under): On Saturday\, youth competitors who did not weigh-in on Friday\, need to be checked-in and weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If you weighed-in on Friday\, you need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes before your estimated division start time.\nAdults (18 & over): Adult competitors need to be checked-in and weighed-in at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled division start time.\nOn the Thursday night before the tournament\, the brackets will be posted on Smoothcomp. Your estimated division(s) start time can be found at that time. Please note that the schedule is dynamic and constantly updating. Be sure to check the brackets often. If you are in a bracket by yourself\, check-in with the bracketing official at the event to go over your options.\n\n  \nWhat to do When You Get to the TournamentDoors open on Saturday at 8:00AM. When you arrive at the tournament\, you will go to the NAGA front desk to collect your registration cards and any spectator passes you purchased. \nNext\, you will go to the weigh-in station. After weighing in\, you will proceed to the Referee Interview table. The referee will make sure you are in the correct division and all your information is correct. They will then approve you (check you in) in Smoothcomp. You must speak with a referee after weighing in. If not\, you will not be confirmed in the system and will be removed from any brackets you are entered. You will be able to check your estimated match start time and mat assignment by logging into your Smoothcomp account at the tournament. For instructions on how to do this\, visit HERE. \nSpectator tickets can be purchased at the front desk.  \nWeigh-In Friday or SaturdayThe weigh-ins will take place at the tournament venue.  Adults\, please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. You do not wear your gi when weighing in. You are given a one pound allowance. You only need to weigh-in once. If you have any questions contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. \nFriday (2/12/27) Weigh-In (Optional) – The Friday weigh-in is open to all competitors. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. \nSaturday (2/13/27) Weigh-In – Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM.  Youths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If a youth already weighed in\, they need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their estimated division start time. Adults\, please check-in and weigh-in at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled division start time. \nSaturday Division Schedule (Doors Open 8:00 AM)Children and teen no-gi brackets are the first divisions of the day. These begin at approximately 10:00AM. Children and teen gi divisions will follow the no-gi divisions. \nAdult no-gi divisions are next\, followed by adult no-gi absolute\, adult gi\, then adult gi absolute. For some tournaments\, this order may change (typically no-gi absolute going first). Check the brackets for confirmation of division order. \nPlease check Smoothcomp the night before the tournament and periodically throughout tournament day. The schedule is dynamic and constantly changing (division start times starting earlier and later). Divisions are sometimes moved to another ring to help keep the flow of the tournament moving smoothly. To check you estimated division start time on Smoothcomp\, follow these directions CHECK DIVISION START TIME. There are QR codes at the tournament you or your friends/family can scan to look up brackets. There are NO REFUNDS given to those who have to leave early. \nYouths (17 years & under) No-Gi & Gi Competition \n\nYouths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.\nIf a youth weighed-in on Friday and does not see themselves in a bracket when they are released on Thursday night\, please arrive by 9:30AM so we can work to get you into a division.\nYouth final bracketing takes place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. \nYouth No-Gi Divisions – Estimated Start Time is 10:00 AM\nYouth Gi Divisions – These follow the no-gi divisions. Check the Smoothcomp website that day for division start times.\n\nAdult No-Gi & Gi Order of Divisions (typical order\, may be altered based on tournament needs) \n\nWomen Divisions (No-Gi goes first followed by Gi)\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Intermediate\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Novice\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Intermediate and Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Novice/Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Blue Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive White Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Absolute Gi Divisions\n\n									Divisions\n					No-Gi and Gi (BJJ) DivisionsNAGA tournaments have both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions for men\, women\, children and teens. No-gi divisions follow NAGA’s unique rules and point system. Gi divisions follow traditional BJJ rules and scoring (with some minor differences). The rules for NAGA no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions can be found here. \nAge\, Weight\, and Skill LevelsListed below are the age categories. For each age category\, weight classes and skill levels are listed. If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page\, email info@nagafighter.com\, or call 860-537-3686. When calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nAge Categories \n\nChildren (5 years of age and under\, 6-7 years of age\, 8-9 years of age\, 10-11 years of age\, 12-13 years of age)\nTeens (14-15 years of age\, 16-17 years of age)\nAdult (18-29 years of age)\nMaster (30-39 years of age)\nDirector (40-49 years of age)\nExecutive (50 years of age and older)\n\nChildren (13 & Under) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n39.9 lbs. & under\n40-49.9 lbs.\n50-59.9 lbs.\n60-69.9 lbs.\n70-79.9 lbs.\n80-89.9 lbs.\n90-99.9 lbs.\n100-109.9 lbs.\n110-124.9 lbs.\n125-139.9 lbs.\n140-154.9 lbs.\n155-169.9 lbs.\n170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)\n\n\nNOVICE (No Submissions Allowed) – 6 months & under of grappling experience. ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions.  NO yellow\, orange\, or green belts allowed in BEGINNER Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green belts allowed in INTERMEDIATE Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience.  No belt restrictions for kids.\n\nTeen (14 – 17 Years Old) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n99.9 lbs. & under\n100-114.9 lbs.\n115-129.9 lbs.\n130-144.9 lbs.\n145-159.9 lbs.\n160-179.9 lbs.\n180-199.9 lbs.\n200 & over lbs.\n\n\nNOVICE (With Submissions) – 6 months & under of grappling experience.  ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions. NO yellow\, orange\, green or blue belts allowed in Beginner Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience.  ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green or blue belts allowed in Intermediate Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience. Blue belts must do expert. No purple belts\, they must compete as an adult.\n\nThe belt levels referenced are based on the BJJ belt system. When choosing the experience of your child or teen\, please consider numerous factors: how long they have trained\, how often they train\, their BJJ belt rank\, how naturally talented they are in the sport\, athleticism in other sports\, and how they do against teammates. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level. NAGA has the right to alter a competitor’s division placement after the competitor interview at the tournament. \nIf a competitor has won the same skill level multiple times at NAGA (and to include the equivalent skill level at other tournaments)\, they may need to move up a skill level. Contact us if your competitor meets these criteria\, and you need assistance selecting their skill level. \nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nCompetitors cannot do two different skill levels i.e. No-Gi Beginner then Gi Intermediate. \nDivision MergingAt times\, especially with children & teens\, it is necessary to place competitors into a division for which they did not register. This may be due to them being in the bracket by themselves\, it may only have them and a teammate\, etc. Competitors are asked to answer a few questions during the registration process to help place them into a new division. At times\, due to the pool of competitors\, we may need to place them into a division for which they may have answered “no” to this type of move. Whenever a competitor is moved\, we will place a note in their registration that describes the move that was made. Please contact us or speak with us at the event if there are any concerns. If you decide you do not want to compete in the division you were moved into\, you can receive a full credit for a future event by canceling your registration through the Smoothcomp website\, or contacting us. \nYouth Notes \n\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nNon-expert winners are awarded a children’s championship belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nChildren (13 & under) Novice divisions do not allow submissions. Winners are determined by who is ahead in points (takedowns\, position\, guard passing\, etc.) at the end of the match.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level.\nWhenever possible\, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus)\, and in the same weight class. Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older or heavier. When checking in at the tournament\, if a youth was moved outside of their division\, they will be notified\, and asked to approve the change. Notes will also be placed in their Smoothcomp registration.\nIf there are 2 or more girls in a division\, we will create a separate division for the girls. If not\, the female competitor will be given the option to compete with the male competitors.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will work to get you into a division (different age\, weight\, or skill).  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\nMale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nFlyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.\nSuper-Heavyweight – 225-249.9 lbs.\nUltra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over\n\nFemale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nSub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under\nAtomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.\nStrawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.\nFlyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200 lbs. & over\n\nAdult No-Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nNovice – 6 months & under of grappling experience\nBeginner – 6 months to 2 years of grappling experience\nIntermediate – 2 to 5 years of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ blue belt\, you must enter at least Intermediate)\nExpert – 5 years & over of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ purple\, brown or black belt\, you must enter Expert)\n\nAdult Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nWhite (no college wrestlers allowed)\nBlue\nPurple\nBrown\nBlack\n\nAdult Notes \n\nCompetitors who have any college wrestling experience cannot enter white belt.\nBlue belts must enter at least Intermediate No-Gi.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts must enter Expert No-Gi.\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. If a competitor wins their Intermediate or Expert weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts will be separated whenever there are two or more in a division.  Purple\, brown\, and black belt winners are awarded a championship belt.  If multiple divisions are won by a purple\, brown or black belt competitor\, only one belt is awarded. If a competitor wins their blue\, purple\, brown\, black weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level (example: cannot do Beginner and Intermediate).\nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.).\nAdult competitors can compete in a lower age category rather than the category they qualify for i.e. Master competes in Adult\, Director competes in Master or Adult.\nAdult competitors can compete in multiple age groups\, their actual age group\, and a lower age group. For example\, a 32-year-old Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is considered two divisions\, please register accordingly.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will place you into a different (age\, weight\, skill) division.  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\n									Travel\n					Venue Address\nGary D. Weikel Event Center\n14405 179th Ave SE\nMonroe\, WA 98272 \nHotel\nNAGA has partnered with Stay22 to help get you the best lodging prices near the venue.
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DESCRIPTION:Tournament Information\n									Registration\n									Prizes\n									Schedule\n									Divisions\n									Travel\n							\n			\n									Tournament Information\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nTwo Matches Guaranteed \nEvery competitor gets at least two matches per division (barring injury or opponent withdrawal). \n\n2-person divisions: best 2-out-of-3\n3-person divisions: round robin\n4+ person divisions: competitors who lose their first match move to a third-place bracket and compete again at no extra cost\n\nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions\, up to $1\,000 depending on the number of entrants. See the Prizes tab for eligibility and amounts. \nQuestions? \nMost answers are on our FAQ Page and Smoothcomp’s Support Page. You can also reach NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. \nGet Your Grappling Gear at the Tournament \nNAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear in children’s and adult sizes for men and women: board shorts\, gi bags\, rash guards\, t-shirts\, hats\, gi hoodies\, patches\, skull caps\, stickers\, dog tags\, and more. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (see Registration for accepted cards). \nCome Join Our Team \nNAGA runs over 100 tournaments a year around the world\, and we’re always looking for staff. To become a referee\, complete the Referee Application. We also need ring coordinators\, security\, weigh-in\, and awards staff. If you’re not competing and would like to work this event\, email info@nagafighter.com and tell us which tournament. \n									Registration\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nHow Registration Works \nNAGA uses Smoothcomp to register competitors and generate brackets. If you’ve competed in a Smoothcomp tournament before\, log in with your existing account. If not\, create an account first\, then register for this tournament. Brackets are posted Thursday night. There you can see your estimated division start time and mat assignment\, and after the event you can see individual and team results. \nIf you aren’t placed in a bracket\, we likely need to speak with you first. Check your registration for a note. \nRegistration Deadline \nRegister and pay online by the end of Friday’s weigh-in. We do not accept registrations on the day of the event\, or in person at the tournament. \nFamily Discount \nSave $35 for each additional family member competing in the same tournament (2 members: $35 off; 3: $70; 4: $105; and so on). The discount applies to competitors only\, not spectators. \nRegister and pay for each competitor separately in Smoothcomp. Then call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with each competitor’s name and the tournament. We’ll refund the discount to your original form of payment. \nSpectators \nInfants are free. Children 12 & under are $10. All other spectators are $20. Tickets are available online or at the door. \nPayment at the Event \nSpectator tickets and merchandise can be purchased in person with cash or Visa\, MasterCard\, or Discover. American Express is not accepted. \nTeam Names \nCheck with your instructor before registering so you use the correct team name. This ensures team awards are given out accurately. If you used the wrong name\, update it in your Smoothcomp profile for future tournaments. To fix it for this tournament\, email info@nagafighter.com or see us at the event\, since NAGA must change it manually. \nChanging Your Weight Class or Skill Level \nIf your weight changed or you entered it incorrectly\, you can update your division in your Smoothcomp account. \nTransgender Competitors \nCompetitors are required to register and compete in the division corresponding to their biological sex as assigned at birth. For help registering\, contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. The NAGA Transgender Policy is available here. \nCredit / Refund Policy \n\nCredits: You can cancel for any reason and receive a full credit toward any future NAGA tournament. Cancel by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the tournament by logging into Smoothcomp and canceling your registration (how to cancel). Credits are valid for 2 years from the cancellation date.\nRefunds: As a general rule\, we do not issue refunds.\n\nNeed Help? \nFor Smoothcomp account\, registration\, weight class\, or academy questions\, start with the Smoothcomp knowledge base. For tournament-specific questions\, contact NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. For password issues\, contact support@smoothcomp.com. \nAdding Extra Youth Divisions \nChildren and teens can add one higher weight class or one older age group per division type (no-gi or gi)\, for a maximum of 4 divisions. Smoothcomp doesn’t allow this\, so NAGA adds it manually. Requests must be made by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the tournament. Competitors cannot enter multiple skill levels. The extra divisions are $35 each. \nExample: a beginner 11-year-old weighing 85 lbs. could add the 90–99.9 lb. weight class OR the 12–13 age category (not both)\, but not the intermediate skill level. They can do this for no-gi\, gi\, or both\, or go up in weight for one and up in age for the other. \nTo request an extra division\, call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with: \n\nthe tournament\nthe competitor’s name\nup age or up weight\nno-gi\, gi\, or both\nyour email address (if calling)\n\nNAGA will email you an invoice with a payment link. Once paid\, we’ll add the competitor to the additional division(s). \n  \n									Prizes\n					\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision\nAward for Winning Division\nNote\n\n\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Novice\, Beginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced\nKids Championship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Non-Expert\nCustom Gold Medal\nNovice\, Beginner\, Intermediate skill levels\n\n\n\n\nAdult White and Blue Belt\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Novice/Beginner Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Intermediate Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert Absolute\nChampionship Belt + Cash Prize\nRead about cash prize eligibility and amounts on this page.\n\n\n\n\nAdult White Belt Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Blue Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\n\n\nAll Second Place Grapplers\nCustom Silver Medal\n \n\n\nAll Third Place Grapplers\nCustom Bronze Medal\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChampionship Belts \nNAGA awards large championship belts to the champions of every Expert division in all age groups (Children\, Teen\, Adult\, Master\, Director\, and Executive). Winners of the Absolute Intermediate\, Absolute Expert\, Absolute Blue Belt\, and Absolute Purple Belt/Brown/Black divisions also receive these belts\, whether or not they won a belt in their weight class division. Each competitor is limited to one belt per tournament for division wins. The quality and appearance of this award are unmatched. \n \n  \nChildren’s Championship Belts \nNAGA awards children-sized championship belts to all non-Expert children and teens (17 & under) who win 1st place in their division. Each competitor is limited to one championship belt per tournament. Children and teens (17 & under) who do not place 1st–3rd can request a competitor medal at the front desk or award area at no charge. \n  \n \nCustom Medals \nNAGA awards custom gold medals to non-Expert adult division champions. Silver and bronze medals go to all 2nd and 3rd place winners. \n \nTeam Championship Awards \nNAGA awards custom plates to the winners of the Adult Overall Team Championship\, Adult No-Gi Team Championship\, Adult Gi Team Championship\, and Kids & Teens Team Championship. \nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions. To be eligible\, a competitor must enter both their weight class division and the Absolute division. The prize is based on the number of competitors entered at the start of the division: \n\n0–3 competitors: no prize awarded\n4–7 competitors: $250\n8–11 competitors: $500\n12–15 competitors: $750\n16 or more competitors: $1\,000\n\nNotes: \n\nSome tournaments may have a Master Expert Absolute division. It is not eligible for prize money.\nAll Absolute divisions are single elimination.\n\n  \n									Schedule\n					Friday Night Weigh-In Time and LocationAll competitors can weigh-in the night before the tournament. The Friday weigh-in takes place at the venue from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. \nCompetitors are given a one pound allowance\, do not need to wear their gi when weighing in\, and only need to weigh-in once. \nCheck-In TimesIn order to run the tournament efficiently\, it is important that competitors are checked-in and weighed-in by the times listed below. Competitors who arrive after the listed times may not be allowed to compete and will be given a credit to be used at a future tournament.  \n\nYouths (17 & under): On Saturday\, youth competitors who did not weigh-in on Friday\, need to be checked-in and weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If you weighed-in on Friday\, you need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes before your estimated division start time.\nAdults (18 & over): Adult competitors need to be checked-in and weighed-in at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled division start time.\nOn the Thursday night before the tournament\, the brackets will be posted on Smoothcomp. Your estimated division(s) start time can be found at that time. Please note that the schedule is dynamic and constantly updating. Be sure to check the brackets often. If you are in a bracket by yourself\, check-in with the bracketing official at the event to go over your options.\n\n  \nWhat to do When You Get to the TournamentDoors open on Saturday at 8:00AM. When you arrive at the tournament\, you will go to the NAGA front desk to collect your registration cards and any spectator passes you purchased. \nNext\, you will go to the weigh-in station. After weighing in\, you will proceed to the Referee Interview table. The referee will make sure you are in the correct division and all your information is correct. They will then approve you (check you in) in Smoothcomp. You must speak with a referee after weighing in. If not\, you will not be confirmed in the system and will be removed from any brackets you are entered. You will be able to check your estimated match start time and mat assignment by logging into your Smoothcomp account at the tournament. For instructions on how to do this\, visit HERE. \nSpectator tickets can be purchased at the front desk.  \nWeigh-In Friday or SaturdayThe weigh-ins will take place at the tournament venue.  Adults\, please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. You do not wear your gi when weighing in. You are given a one pound allowance. You only need to weigh-in once. If you have any questions contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. \nFriday (2/12/27) Weigh-In (Optional) – The Friday weigh-in is open to all competitors. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. \nSaturday (2/13/27) Weigh-In – Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM.  Youths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If a youth already weighed in\, they need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their estimated division start time. Adults\, please check-in and weigh-in at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled division start time. \nSaturday Division Schedule (Doors Open 8:00 AM)Children and teen no-gi brackets are the first divisions of the day. These begin at approximately 10:00AM. Children and teen gi divisions will follow the no-gi divisions. \nAdult no-gi divisions are next\, followed by adult no-gi absolute\, adult gi\, then adult gi absolute. For some tournaments\, this order may change (typically no-gi absolute going first). Check the brackets for confirmation of division order. \nPlease check Smoothcomp the night before the tournament and periodically throughout tournament day. The schedule is dynamic and constantly changing (division start times starting earlier and later). Divisions are sometimes moved to another ring to help keep the flow of the tournament moving smoothly. To check you estimated division start time on Smoothcomp\, follow these directions CHECK DIVISION START TIME. There are QR codes at the tournament you or your friends/family can scan to look up brackets. There are NO REFUNDS given to those who have to leave early. \nYouths (17 years & under) No-Gi & Gi Competition \n\nYouths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.\nIf a youth weighed-in on Friday and does not see themselves in a bracket when they are released on Thursday night\, please arrive by 9:30AM so we can work to get you into a division.\nYouth final bracketing takes place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. \nYouth No-Gi Divisions – Estimated Start Time is 10:00 AM\nYouth Gi Divisions – These follow the no-gi divisions. Check the Smoothcomp website that day for division start times.\n\nAdult No-Gi & Gi Order of Divisions (typical order\, may be altered based on tournament needs) \n\nWomen Divisions (No-Gi goes first followed by Gi)\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Intermediate\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Novice\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Intermediate and Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Novice/Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Blue Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive White Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Absolute Gi Divisions\n\n									Divisions\n					No-Gi and Gi (BJJ) DivisionsNAGA tournaments have both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions for men\, women\, children and teens. No-gi divisions follow NAGA’s unique rules and point system. Gi divisions follow traditional BJJ rules and scoring (with some minor differences). The rules for NAGA no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions can be found here. \nAge\, Weight\, and Skill LevelsListed below are the age categories. For each age category\, weight classes and skill levels are listed. If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page\, email info@nagafighter.com\, or call 860-537-3686. When calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nAge Categories \n\nChildren (5 years of age and under\, 6-7 years of age\, 8-9 years of age\, 10-11 years of age\, 12-13 years of age)\nTeens (14-15 years of age\, 16-17 years of age)\nAdult (18-29 years of age)\nMaster (30-39 years of age)\nDirector (40-49 years of age)\nExecutive (50 years of age and older)\n\nChildren (13 & Under) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n39.9 lbs. & under\n40-49.9 lbs.\n50-59.9 lbs.\n60-69.9 lbs.\n70-79.9 lbs.\n80-89.9 lbs.\n90-99.9 lbs.\n100-109.9 lbs.\n110-124.9 lbs.\n125-139.9 lbs.\n140-154.9 lbs.\n155-169.9 lbs.\n170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)\n\n\nNOVICE (No Submissions Allowed) – 6 months & under of grappling experience. ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions.  NO yellow\, orange\, or green belts allowed in BEGINNER Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green belts allowed in INTERMEDIATE Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience.  No belt restrictions for kids.\n\nTeen (14 – 17 Years Old) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n99.9 lbs. & under\n100-114.9 lbs.\n115-129.9 lbs.\n130-144.9 lbs.\n145-159.9 lbs.\n160-179.9 lbs.\n180-199.9 lbs.\n200 & over lbs.\n\n\nNOVICE (With Submissions) – 6 months & under of grappling experience.  ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions. NO yellow\, orange\, green or blue belts allowed in Beginner Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience.  ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green or blue belts allowed in Intermediate Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience. Blue belts must do expert. No purple belts\, they must compete as an adult.\n\nThe belt levels referenced are based on the BJJ belt system. When choosing the experience of your child or teen\, please consider numerous factors: how long they have trained\, how often they train\, their BJJ belt rank\, how naturally talented they are in the sport\, athleticism in other sports\, and how they do against teammates. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level. NAGA has the right to alter a competitor’s division placement after the competitor interview at the tournament. \nIf a competitor has won the same skill level multiple times at NAGA (and to include the equivalent skill level at other tournaments)\, they may need to move up a skill level. Contact us if your competitor meets these criteria\, and you need assistance selecting their skill level. \nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nCompetitors cannot do two different skill levels i.e. No-Gi Beginner then Gi Intermediate. \nDivision MergingAt times\, especially with children & teens\, it is necessary to place competitors into a division for which they did not register. This may be due to them being in the bracket by themselves\, it may only have them and a teammate\, etc. Competitors are asked to answer a few questions during the registration process to help place them into a new division. At times\, due to the pool of competitors\, we may need to place them into a division for which they may have answered “no” to this type of move. Whenever a competitor is moved\, we will place a note in their registration that describes the move that was made. Please contact us or speak with us at the event if there are any concerns. If you decide you do not want to compete in the division you were moved into\, you can receive a full credit for a future event by canceling your registration through the Smoothcomp website\, or contacting us. \nYouth Notes \n\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nNon-expert winners are awarded a children’s championship belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nChildren (13 & under) Novice divisions do not allow submissions. Winners are determined by who is ahead in points (takedowns\, position\, guard passing\, etc.) at the end of the match.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level.\nWhenever possible\, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus)\, and in the same weight class. Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older or heavier. When checking in at the tournament\, if a youth was moved outside of their division\, they will be notified\, and asked to approve the change. Notes will also be placed in their Smoothcomp registration.\nIf there are 2 or more girls in a division\, we will create a separate division for the girls. If not\, the female competitor will be given the option to compete with the male competitors.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will work to get you into a division (different age\, weight\, or skill).  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\nMale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nFlyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.\nSuper-Heavyweight – 225-249.9 lbs.\nUltra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over\n\nFemale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nSub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under\nAtomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.\nStrawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.\nFlyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200 lbs. & over\n\nAdult No-Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nNovice – 6 months & under of grappling experience\nBeginner – 6 months to 2 years of grappling experience\nIntermediate – 2 to 5 years of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ blue belt\, you must enter at least Intermediate)\nExpert – 5 years & over of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ purple\, brown or black belt\, you must enter Expert)\n\nAdult Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nWhite (no college wrestlers allowed)\nBlue\nPurple\nBrown\nBlack\n\nAdult Notes \n\nCompetitors who have any college wrestling experience cannot enter white belt.\nBlue belts must enter at least Intermediate No-Gi.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts must enter Expert No-Gi.\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. If a competitor wins their Intermediate or Expert weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts will be separated whenever there are two or more in a division.  Purple\, brown\, and black belt winners are awarded a championship belt.  If multiple divisions are won by a purple\, brown or black belt competitor\, only one belt is awarded. If a competitor wins their blue\, purple\, brown\, black weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level (example: cannot do Beginner and Intermediate).\nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.).\nAdult competitors can compete in a lower age category rather than the category they qualify for i.e. Master competes in Adult\, Director competes in Master or Adult.\nAdult competitors can compete in multiple age groups\, their actual age group\, and a lower age group. For example\, a 32-year-old Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is considered two divisions\, please register accordingly.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will place you into a different (age\, weight\, skill) division.  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\n									Travel\n					Venue Address\nGary D. Weikel Event Center\n14405 179th Ave SE\nMonroe\, WA 98272 \nHotel\nNAGA has partnered with Stay22 to help get you the best lodging prices near the venue.
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SUMMARY:Greensboro Grappling & BJJ Championship – Bermuda Run\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Information\n									Registration\n									Prizes\n									Schedule\n									Divisions\n									Travel\n							\n			\n									Tournament Information\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nTwo Matches Guaranteed \nEvery competitor gets at least two matches per division (barring injury or opponent withdrawal). \n\n2-person divisions: best 2-out-of-3\n3-person divisions: round robin\n4+ person divisions: competitors who lose their first match move to a third-place bracket and compete again at no extra cost\n\nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions\, up to $1\,000 depending on the number of entrants. See the Prizes tab for eligibility and amounts. \nQuestions? \nMost answers are on our FAQ Page and Smoothcomp’s Support Page. You can also reach NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. \nGet Your Grappling Gear at the Tournament \nNAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear in children’s and adult sizes for men and women: board shorts\, gi bags\, rash guards\, t-shirts\, hats\, gi hoodies\, patches\, skull caps\, stickers\, dog tags\, and more. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (see Registration for accepted cards). \nCome Join Our Team \nNAGA runs over 100 tournaments a year around the world\, and we’re always looking for staff. To become a referee\, complete the Referee Application. We also need ring coordinators\, security\, weigh-in\, and awards staff. If you’re not competing and would like to work this event\, email info@nagafighter.com and tell us which tournament. \n									Registration\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nHow Registration Works \nNAGA uses Smoothcomp to register competitors and generate brackets. If you’ve competed in a Smoothcomp tournament before\, log in with your existing account. If not\, create an account first\, then register for this tournament. Brackets are posted Thursday night. There you can see your estimated division start time and mat assignment\, and after the event you can see individual and team results. \nIf you aren’t placed in a bracket\, we likely need to speak with you first. Check your registration for a note. \nRegistration Deadline \nRegister and pay online by the end of Friday’s weigh-in. We do not accept registrations on the day of the event\, or in person at the tournament. \nFamily Discount \nSave $35 for each additional family member competing in the same tournament (2 members: $35 off; 3: $70; 4: $105; and so on). The discount applies to competitors only\, not spectators. \nRegister and pay for each competitor separately in Smoothcomp. Then call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with each competitor’s name and the tournament. We’ll refund the discount to your original form of payment. \nSpectators \nInfants are free. Children 12 & under are $10. All other spectators are $20. Tickets are available online or at the door. \nPayment at the Event \nSpectator tickets and merchandise can be purchased in person with cash or Visa\, MasterCard\, or Discover. American Express is not accepted. \nTeam Names \nCheck with your instructor before registering so you use the correct team name. This ensures team awards are given out accurately. If you used the wrong name\, update it in your Smoothcomp profile for future tournaments. To fix it for this tournament\, email info@nagafighter.com or see us at the event\, since NAGA must change it manually. \nChanging Your Weight Class or Skill Level \nIf your weight changed or you entered it incorrectly\, you can update your division in your Smoothcomp account. \nTransgender Competitors \nCompetitors are required to register and compete in the division corresponding to their biological sex as assigned at birth. For help registering\, contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. The NAGA Transgender Policy is available here. \nCredit / Refund Policy \n\nCredits: You can cancel for any reason and receive a full credit toward any future NAGA tournament. Cancel by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the tournament by logging into Smoothcomp and canceling your registration (how to cancel). Credits are valid for 2 years from the cancellation date.\nRefunds: As a general rule\, we do not issue refunds.\n\nNeed Help? \nFor Smoothcomp account\, registration\, weight class\, or academy questions\, start with the Smoothcomp knowledge base. For tournament-specific questions\, contact NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. For password issues\, contact support@smoothcomp.com. \nAdding Extra Youth Divisions \nChildren and teens can add one higher weight class or one older age group per division type (no-gi or gi)\, for a maximum of 4 divisions. Smoothcomp doesn’t allow this\, so NAGA adds it manually. Requests must be made by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the tournament. Competitors cannot enter multiple skill levels. The extra divisions are $35 each. \nExample: a beginner 11-year-old weighing 85 lbs. could add the 90–99.9 lb. weight class OR the 12–13 age category (not both)\, but not the intermediate skill level. They can do this for no-gi\, gi\, or both\, or go up in weight for one and up in age for the other. \nTo request an extra division\, call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with: \n\nthe tournament\nthe competitor’s name\nup age or up weight\nno-gi\, gi\, or both\nyour email address (if calling)\n\nNAGA will email you an invoice with a payment link. Once paid\, we’ll add the competitor to the additional division(s). \n  \n									Prizes\n					\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision\nAward for Winning Division\nNote\n\n\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Novice\, Beginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced\nKids Championship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Non-Expert\nCustom Gold Medal\nNovice\, Beginner\, Intermediate skill levels\n\n\n\n\nAdult White and Blue Belt\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Novice/Beginner Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Intermediate Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert Absolute\nChampionship Belt + Cash Prize\nRead about cash prize eligibility and amounts on this page.\n\n\n\n\nAdult White Belt Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Blue Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\n\n\nAll Second Place Grapplers\nCustom Silver Medal\n \n\n\nAll Third Place Grapplers\nCustom Bronze Medal\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChampionship Belts \nNAGA awards large championship belts to the champions of every Expert division in all age groups (Children\, Teen\, Adult\, Master\, Director\, and Executive). Winners of the Absolute Intermediate\, Absolute Expert\, Absolute Blue Belt\, and Absolute Purple Belt/Brown/Black divisions also receive these belts\, whether or not they won a belt in their weight class division. Each competitor is limited to one belt per tournament for division wins. The quality and appearance of this award are unmatched. \n \n  \nChildren’s Championship Belts \nNAGA awards children-sized championship belts to all non-Expert children and teens (17 & under) who win 1st place in their division. Each competitor is limited to one championship belt per tournament. Children and teens (17 & under) who do not place 1st–3rd can request a competitor medal at the front desk or award area at no charge. \n  \n \nCustom Medals \nNAGA awards custom gold medals to non-Expert adult division champions. Silver and bronze medals go to all 2nd and 3rd place winners. \n \nTeam Championship Awards \nNAGA awards custom plates to the winners of the Adult Overall Team Championship\, Adult No-Gi Team Championship\, Adult Gi Team Championship\, and Kids & Teens Team Championship. \nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions. To be eligible\, a competitor must enter both their weight class division and the Absolute division. The prize is based on the number of competitors entered at the start of the division: \n\n0–3 competitors: no prize awarded\n4–7 competitors: $250\n8–11 competitors: $500\n12–15 competitors: $750\n16 or more competitors: $1\,000\n\nNotes: \n\nSome tournaments may have a Master Expert Absolute division. It is not eligible for prize money.\nAll Absolute divisions are single elimination.\n\n  \n									Schedule\n					Friday Night Weigh-In Time and LocationAll competitors can weigh-in the night before the tournament. The Friday weigh-in takes place at the venue from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. \nCompetitors are given a one pound allowance\, do not need to wear their gi when weighing in\, and only need to weigh-in once. \nCheck-In TimesIn order to run the tournament efficiently\, it is important that competitors are checked-in and weighed-in by the times listed below. Competitors who arrive after the listed times may not be allowed to compete and will be given a credit to be used at a future tournament.  \n\nYouths (17 & under): On Saturday\, youth competitors who did not weigh-in on Friday\, need to be checked-in and weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If you weighed-in on Friday\, you need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes before your estimated division start time.\nAdults (18 & over): Adult competitors need to be checked-in and weighed-in at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled division start time.\nOn the Thursday night before the tournament\, the brackets will be posted on Smoothcomp. Your estimated division(s) start time can be found at that time. Please note that the schedule is dynamic and constantly updating. Be sure to check the brackets often. If you are in a bracket by yourself\, check-in with the bracketing official at the event to go over your options.\n\n  \nWhat to do When You Get to the TournamentDoors open on Saturday at 8:00AM. When you arrive at the tournament\, you will go to the NAGA front desk to collect your registration cards and any spectator passes you purchased. \nNext\, you will go to the weigh-in station. After weighing in\, you will proceed to the Referee Interview table. The referee will make sure you are in the correct division and all your information is correct. They will then approve you (check you in) in Smoothcomp. You must speak with a referee after weighing in. If not\, you will not be confirmed in the system and will be removed from any brackets you are entered. You will be able to check your estimated match start time and mat assignment by logging into your Smoothcomp account at the tournament. For instructions on how to do this\, visit HERE. \nSpectator tickets can be purchased at the front desk.  \nWeigh-In Friday or SaturdayThe weigh-ins will take place at the tournament venue.  Adults\, please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. You do not wear your gi when weighing in. You are given a one pound allowance. You only need to weigh-in once. If you have any questions contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. \nFriday (2/12/27) Weigh-In (Optional) – The Friday weigh-in is open to all competitors. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. \nSaturday (2/13/27) Weigh-In – Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM.  Youths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If a youth already weighed in\, they need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their estimated division start time. Adults\, please check-in and weigh-in at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled division start time. \nSaturday Division Schedule (Doors Open 8:00 AM)Children and teen no-gi brackets are the first divisions of the day. These begin at approximately 10:00AM. Children and teen gi divisions will follow the no-gi divisions. \nAdult no-gi divisions are next\, followed by adult no-gi absolute\, adult gi\, then adult gi absolute. For some tournaments\, this order may change (typically no-gi absolute going first). Check the brackets for confirmation of division order. \nPlease check Smoothcomp the night before the tournament and periodically throughout tournament day. The schedule is dynamic and constantly changing (division start times starting earlier and later). Divisions are sometimes moved to another ring to help keep the flow of the tournament moving smoothly. To check you estimated division start time on Smoothcomp\, follow these directions CHECK DIVISION START TIME. There are QR codes at the tournament you or your friends/family can scan to look up brackets. There are NO REFUNDS given to those who have to leave early. \nYouths (17 years & under) No-Gi & Gi Competition \n\nYouths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.\nIf a youth weighed-in on Friday and does not see themselves in a bracket when they are released on Thursday night\, please arrive by 9:30AM so we can work to get you into a division.\nYouth final bracketing takes place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. \nYouth No-Gi Divisions – Estimated Start Time is 10:00 AM\nYouth Gi Divisions – These follow the no-gi divisions. Check the Smoothcomp website that day for division start times.\n\nAdult No-Gi & Gi Order of Divisions (typical order\, may be altered based on tournament needs) \n\nWomen Divisions (No-Gi goes first followed by Gi)\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Intermediate\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Novice\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Intermediate and Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Novice/Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Blue Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive White Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Absolute Gi Divisions\n\n									Divisions\n					No-Gi and Gi (BJJ) DivisionsNAGA tournaments have both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions for men\, women\, children and teens. No-gi divisions follow NAGA’s unique rules and point system. Gi divisions follow traditional BJJ rules and scoring (with some minor differences). The rules for NAGA no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions can be found here. \nAge\, Weight\, and Skill LevelsListed below are the age categories. For each age category\, weight classes and skill levels are listed. If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page\, email info@nagafighter.com\, or call 860-537-3686. When calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nAge Categories \n\nChildren (5 years of age and under\, 6-7 years of age\, 8-9 years of age\, 10-11 years of age\, 12-13 years of age)\nTeens (14-15 years of age\, 16-17 years of age)\nAdult (18-29 years of age)\nMaster (30-39 years of age)\nDirector (40-49 years of age)\nExecutive (50 years of age and older)\n\nChildren (13 & Under) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n39.9 lbs. & under\n40-49.9 lbs.\n50-59.9 lbs.\n60-69.9 lbs.\n70-79.9 lbs.\n80-89.9 lbs.\n90-99.9 lbs.\n100-109.9 lbs.\n110-124.9 lbs.\n125-139.9 lbs.\n140-154.9 lbs.\n155-169.9 lbs.\n170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)\n\n\nNOVICE (No Submissions Allowed) – 6 months & under of grappling experience. ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions.  NO yellow\, orange\, or green belts allowed in BEGINNER Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green belts allowed in INTERMEDIATE Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience.  No belt restrictions for kids.\n\nTeen (14 – 17 Years Old) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n99.9 lbs. & under\n100-114.9 lbs.\n115-129.9 lbs.\n130-144.9 lbs.\n145-159.9 lbs.\n160-179.9 lbs.\n180-199.9 lbs.\n200 & over lbs.\n\n\nNOVICE (With Submissions) – 6 months & under of grappling experience.  ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions. NO yellow\, orange\, green or blue belts allowed in Beginner Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience.  ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green or blue belts allowed in Intermediate Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience. Blue belts must do expert. No purple belts\, they must compete as an adult.\n\nThe belt levels referenced are based on the BJJ belt system. When choosing the experience of your child or teen\, please consider numerous factors: how long they have trained\, how often they train\, their BJJ belt rank\, how naturally talented they are in the sport\, athleticism in other sports\, and how they do against teammates. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level. NAGA has the right to alter a competitor’s division placement after the competitor interview at the tournament. \nIf a competitor has won the same skill level multiple times at NAGA (and to include the equivalent skill level at other tournaments)\, they may need to move up a skill level. Contact us if your competitor meets these criteria\, and you need assistance selecting their skill level. \nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nCompetitors cannot do two different skill levels i.e. No-Gi Beginner then Gi Intermediate. \nDivision MergingAt times\, especially with children & teens\, it is necessary to place competitors into a division for which they did not register. This may be due to them being in the bracket by themselves\, it may only have them and a teammate\, etc. Competitors are asked to answer a few questions during the registration process to help place them into a new division. At times\, due to the pool of competitors\, we may need to place them into a division for which they may have answered “no” to this type of move. Whenever a competitor is moved\, we will place a note in their registration that describes the move that was made. Please contact us or speak with us at the event if there are any concerns. If you decide you do not want to compete in the division you were moved into\, you can receive a full credit for a future event by canceling your registration through the Smoothcomp website\, or contacting us. \nYouth Notes \n\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nNon-expert winners are awarded a children’s championship belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nChildren (13 & under) Novice divisions do not allow submissions. Winners are determined by who is ahead in points (takedowns\, position\, guard passing\, etc.) at the end of the match.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level.\nWhenever possible\, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus)\, and in the same weight class. Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older or heavier. When checking in at the tournament\, if a youth was moved outside of their division\, they will be notified\, and asked to approve the change. Notes will also be placed in their Smoothcomp registration.\nIf there are 2 or more girls in a division\, we will create a separate division for the girls. If not\, the female competitor will be given the option to compete with the male competitors.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will work to get you into a division (different age\, weight\, or skill).  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\nMale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nFlyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.\nSuper-Heavyweight – 225-249.9 lbs.\nUltra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over\n\nFemale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nSub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under\nAtomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.\nStrawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.\nFlyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200 lbs. & over\n\nAdult No-Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nNovice – 6 months & under of grappling experience\nBeginner – 6 months to 2 years of grappling experience\nIntermediate – 2 to 5 years of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ blue belt\, you must enter at least Intermediate)\nExpert – 5 years & over of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ purple\, brown or black belt\, you must enter Expert)\n\nAdult Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nWhite (no college wrestlers allowed)\nBlue\nPurple\nBrown\nBlack\n\nAdult Notes \n\nCompetitors who have any college wrestling experience cannot enter white belt.\nBlue belts must enter at least Intermediate No-Gi.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts must enter Expert No-Gi.\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. If a competitor wins their Intermediate or Expert weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts will be separated whenever there are two or more in a division.  Purple\, brown\, and black belt winners are awarded a championship belt.  If multiple divisions are won by a purple\, brown or black belt competitor\, only one belt is awarded. If a competitor wins their blue\, purple\, brown\, black weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level (example: cannot do Beginner and Intermediate).\nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.).\nAdult competitors can compete in a lower age category rather than the category they qualify for i.e. Master competes in Adult\, Director competes in Master or Adult.\nAdult competitors can compete in multiple age groups\, their actual age group\, and a lower age group. For example\, a 32-year-old Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is considered two divisions\, please register accordingly.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will place you into a different (age\, weight\, skill) division.  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\n									Travel\n					Venue Address\nGary D. Weikel Event Center\n14405 179th Ave SE\nMonroe\, WA 98272 \nHotel\nNAGA has partnered with Stay22 to help get you the best lodging prices near the venue.
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SUMMARY:Tampa Grappling & BJJ Championship – Tampa\, FL
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Information\n									Registration\n									Prizes\n									Schedule\n									Divisions\n									Travel\n							\n			\n									Tournament Information\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nTwo Matches Guaranteed \nEvery competitor gets at least two matches per division (barring injury or opponent withdrawal). \n\n2-person divisions: best 2-out-of-3\n3-person divisions: round robin\n4+ person divisions: competitors who lose their first match move to a third-place bracket and compete again at no extra cost\n\nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions\, up to $1\,000 depending on the number of entrants. See the Prizes tab for eligibility and amounts. \nQuestions? \nMost answers are on our FAQ Page and Smoothcomp’s Support Page. You can also reach NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. \nGet Your Grappling Gear at the Tournament \nNAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear in children’s and adult sizes for men and women: board shorts\, gi bags\, rash guards\, t-shirts\, hats\, gi hoodies\, patches\, skull caps\, stickers\, dog tags\, and more. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (see Registration for accepted cards). \nCome Join Our Team \nNAGA runs over 100 tournaments a year around the world\, and we’re always looking for staff. To become a referee\, complete the Referee Application. We also need ring coordinators\, security\, weigh-in\, and awards staff. If you’re not competing and would like to work this event\, email info@nagafighter.com and tell us which tournament. \n									Registration\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nHow Registration Works \nNAGA uses Smoothcomp to register competitors and generate brackets. If you’ve competed in a Smoothcomp tournament before\, log in with your existing account. If not\, create an account first\, then register for this tournament. Brackets are posted Thursday night. There you can see your estimated division start time and mat assignment\, and after the event you can see individual and team results. \nIf you aren’t placed in a bracket\, we likely need to speak with you first. Check your registration for a note. \nRegistration Deadline \nRegister and pay online by the end of Friday’s weigh-in. We do not accept registrations on the day of the event\, or in person at the tournament. \nFamily Discount \nSave $35 for each additional family member competing in the same tournament (2 members: $35 off; 3: $70; 4: $105; and so on). The discount applies to competitors only\, not spectators. \nRegister and pay for each competitor separately in Smoothcomp. Then call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with each competitor’s name and the tournament. We’ll refund the discount to your original form of payment. \nSpectators \nInfants are free. Children 12 & under are $10. All other spectators are $20. Tickets are available online or at the door. \nPayment at the Event \nSpectator tickets and merchandise can be purchased in person with cash or Visa\, MasterCard\, or Discover. American Express is not accepted. \nTeam Names \nCheck with your instructor before registering so you use the correct team name. This ensures team awards are given out accurately. If you used the wrong name\, update it in your Smoothcomp profile for future tournaments. To fix it for this tournament\, email info@nagafighter.com or see us at the event\, since NAGA must change it manually. \nChanging Your Weight Class or Skill Level \nIf your weight changed or you entered it incorrectly\, you can update your division in your Smoothcomp account. \nTransgender Competitors \nCompetitors are required to register and compete in the division corresponding to their biological sex as assigned at birth. For help registering\, contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. The NAGA Transgender Policy is available here. \nCredit / Refund Policy \n\nCredits: You can cancel for any reason and receive a full credit toward any future NAGA tournament. Cancel by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the tournament by logging into Smoothcomp and canceling your registration (how to cancel). Credits are valid for 2 years from the cancellation date.\nRefunds: As a general rule\, we do not issue refunds.\n\nNeed Help? \nFor Smoothcomp account\, registration\, weight class\, or academy questions\, start with the Smoothcomp knowledge base. For tournament-specific questions\, contact NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. For password issues\, contact support@smoothcomp.com. \nAdding Extra Youth Divisions \nChildren and teens can add one higher weight class or one older age group per division type (no-gi or gi)\, for a maximum of 4 divisions. Smoothcomp doesn’t allow this\, so NAGA adds it manually. Requests must be made by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the tournament. Competitors cannot enter multiple skill levels. The extra divisions are $35 each. \nExample: a beginner 11-year-old weighing 85 lbs. could add the 90–99.9 lb. weight class OR the 12–13 age category (not both)\, but not the intermediate skill level. They can do this for no-gi\, gi\, or both\, or go up in weight for one and up in age for the other. \nTo request an extra division\, call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with: \n\nthe tournament\nthe competitor’s name\nup age or up weight\nno-gi\, gi\, or both\nyour email address (if calling)\n\nNAGA will email you an invoice with a payment link. Once paid\, we’ll add the competitor to the additional division(s). \n  \n									Prizes\n					\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision\nAward for Winning Division\nNote\n\n\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Novice\, Beginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced\nKids Championship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Non-Expert\nCustom Gold Medal\nNovice\, Beginner\, Intermediate skill levels\n\n\n\n\nAdult White and Blue Belt\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Novice/Beginner Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Intermediate Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert Absolute\nChampionship Belt + Cash Prize\nRead about cash prize eligibility and amounts on this page.\n\n\n\n\nAdult White Belt Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Blue Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\n\n\nAll Second Place Grapplers\nCustom Silver Medal\n \n\n\nAll Third Place Grapplers\nCustom Bronze Medal\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChampionship Belts \nNAGA awards large championship belts to the champions of every Expert division in all age groups (Children\, Teen\, Adult\, Master\, Director\, and Executive). Winners of the Absolute Intermediate\, Absolute Expert\, Absolute Blue Belt\, and Absolute Purple Belt/Brown/Black divisions also receive these belts\, whether or not they won a belt in their weight class division. Each competitor is limited to one belt per tournament for division wins. The quality and appearance of this award are unmatched. \n \n  \nChildren’s Championship Belts \nNAGA awards children-sized championship belts to all non-Expert children and teens (17 & under) who win 1st place in their division. Each competitor is limited to one championship belt per tournament. Children and teens (17 & under) who do not place 1st–3rd can request a competitor medal at the front desk or award area at no charge. \n  \n \nCustom Medals \nNAGA awards custom gold medals to non-Expert adult division champions. Silver and bronze medals go to all 2nd and 3rd place winners. \n \nTeam Championship Awards \nNAGA awards custom plates to the winners of the Adult Overall Team Championship\, Adult No-Gi Team Championship\, Adult Gi Team Championship\, and Kids & Teens Team Championship. \nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions. To be eligible\, a competitor must enter both their weight class division and the Absolute division. The prize is based on the number of competitors entered at the start of the division: \n\n0–3 competitors: no prize awarded\n4–7 competitors: $250\n8–11 competitors: $500\n12–15 competitors: $750\n16 or more competitors: $1\,000\n\nNotes: \n\nSome tournaments may have a Master Expert Absolute division. It is not eligible for prize money.\nAll Absolute divisions are single elimination.\n\n  \n									Schedule\n					Friday Night Weigh-In Time and LocationAll competitors can weigh-in the night before the tournament. The Friday weigh-in takes place at the venue from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. \nCompetitors are given a one pound allowance\, do not need to wear their gi when weighing in\, and only need to weigh-in once. \nCheck-In TimesIn order to run the tournament efficiently\, it is important that competitors are checked-in and weighed-in by the times listed below. Competitors who arrive after the listed times may not be allowed to compete and will be given a credit to be used at a future tournament.  \n\nYouths (17 & under): On Saturday\, youth competitors who did not weigh-in on Friday\, need to be checked-in and weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If you weighed-in on Friday\, you need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes before your estimated division start time.\nAdults (18 & over): Adult competitors need to be checked-in and weighed-in at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled division start time.\nOn the Thursday night before the tournament\, the brackets will be posted on Smoothcomp. Your estimated division(s) start time can be found at that time. Please note that the schedule is dynamic and constantly updating. Be sure to check the brackets often. If you are in a bracket by yourself\, check-in with the bracketing official at the event to go over your options.\n\n  \nWhat to do When You Get to the TournamentDoors open on Saturday at 8:00AM. When you arrive at the tournament\, you will go to the NAGA front desk to collect your registration cards and any spectator passes you purchased. \nNext\, you will go to the weigh-in station. After weighing in\, you will proceed to the Referee Interview table. The referee will make sure you are in the correct division and all your information is correct. They will then approve you (check you in) in Smoothcomp. You must speak with a referee after weighing in. If not\, you will not be confirmed in the system and will be removed from any brackets you are entered. You will be able to check your estimated match start time and mat assignment by logging into your Smoothcomp account at the tournament. For instructions on how to do this\, visit HERE. \nSpectator tickets can be purchased at the front desk.  \nWeigh-In Friday or SaturdayThe weigh-ins will take place at the tournament venue.  Adults\, please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. You do not wear your gi when weighing in. You are given a one pound allowance. You only need to weigh-in once. If you have any questions contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. \nFriday (2/12/27) Weigh-In (Optional) – The Friday weigh-in is open to all competitors. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. \nSaturday (2/13/27) Weigh-In – Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM.  Youths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If a youth already weighed in\, they need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their estimated division start time. Adults\, please check-in and weigh-in at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled division start time. \nSaturday Division Schedule (Doors Open 8:00 AM)Children and teen no-gi brackets are the first divisions of the day. These begin at approximately 10:00AM. Children and teen gi divisions will follow the no-gi divisions. \nAdult no-gi divisions are next\, followed by adult no-gi absolute\, adult gi\, then adult gi absolute. For some tournaments\, this order may change (typically no-gi absolute going first). Check the brackets for confirmation of division order. \nPlease check Smoothcomp the night before the tournament and periodically throughout tournament day. The schedule is dynamic and constantly changing (division start times starting earlier and later). Divisions are sometimes moved to another ring to help keep the flow of the tournament moving smoothly. To check you estimated division start time on Smoothcomp\, follow these directions CHECK DIVISION START TIME. There are QR codes at the tournament you or your friends/family can scan to look up brackets. There are NO REFUNDS given to those who have to leave early. \nYouths (17 years & under) No-Gi & Gi Competition \n\nYouths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.\nIf a youth weighed-in on Friday and does not see themselves in a bracket when they are released on Thursday night\, please arrive by 9:30AM so we can work to get you into a division.\nYouth final bracketing takes place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. \nYouth No-Gi Divisions – Estimated Start Time is 10:00 AM\nYouth Gi Divisions – These follow the no-gi divisions. Check the Smoothcomp website that day for division start times.\n\nAdult No-Gi & Gi Order of Divisions (typical order\, may be altered based on tournament needs) \n\nWomen Divisions (No-Gi goes first followed by Gi)\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Intermediate\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Novice\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Intermediate and Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Novice/Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Blue Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive White Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Absolute Gi Divisions\n\n									Divisions\n					No-Gi and Gi (BJJ) DivisionsNAGA tournaments have both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions for men\, women\, children and teens. No-gi divisions follow NAGA’s unique rules and point system. Gi divisions follow traditional BJJ rules and scoring (with some minor differences). The rules for NAGA no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions can be found here. \nAge\, Weight\, and Skill LevelsListed below are the age categories. For each age category\, weight classes and skill levels are listed. If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page\, email info@nagafighter.com\, or call 860-537-3686. When calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nAge Categories \n\nChildren (5 years of age and under\, 6-7 years of age\, 8-9 years of age\, 10-11 years of age\, 12-13 years of age)\nTeens (14-15 years of age\, 16-17 years of age)\nAdult (18-29 years of age)\nMaster (30-39 years of age)\nDirector (40-49 years of age)\nExecutive (50 years of age and older)\n\nChildren (13 & Under) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n39.9 lbs. & under\n40-49.9 lbs.\n50-59.9 lbs.\n60-69.9 lbs.\n70-79.9 lbs.\n80-89.9 lbs.\n90-99.9 lbs.\n100-109.9 lbs.\n110-124.9 lbs.\n125-139.9 lbs.\n140-154.9 lbs.\n155-169.9 lbs.\n170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)\n\n\nNOVICE (No Submissions Allowed) – 6 months & under of grappling experience. ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions.  NO yellow\, orange\, or green belts allowed in BEGINNER Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green belts allowed in INTERMEDIATE Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience.  No belt restrictions for kids.\n\nTeen (14 – 17 Years Old) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n99.9 lbs. & under\n100-114.9 lbs.\n115-129.9 lbs.\n130-144.9 lbs.\n145-159.9 lbs.\n160-179.9 lbs.\n180-199.9 lbs.\n200 & over lbs.\n\n\nNOVICE (With Submissions) – 6 months & under of grappling experience.  ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions. NO yellow\, orange\, green or blue belts allowed in Beginner Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience.  ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green or blue belts allowed in Intermediate Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience. Blue belts must do expert. No purple belts\, they must compete as an adult.\n\nThe belt levels referenced are based on the BJJ belt system. When choosing the experience of your child or teen\, please consider numerous factors: how long they have trained\, how often they train\, their BJJ belt rank\, how naturally talented they are in the sport\, athleticism in other sports\, and how they do against teammates. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level. NAGA has the right to alter a competitor’s division placement after the competitor interview at the tournament. \nIf a competitor has won the same skill level multiple times at NAGA (and to include the equivalent skill level at other tournaments)\, they may need to move up a skill level. Contact us if your competitor meets these criteria\, and you need assistance selecting their skill level. \nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nCompetitors cannot do two different skill levels i.e. No-Gi Beginner then Gi Intermediate. \nDivision MergingAt times\, especially with children & teens\, it is necessary to place competitors into a division for which they did not register. This may be due to them being in the bracket by themselves\, it may only have them and a teammate\, etc. Competitors are asked to answer a few questions during the registration process to help place them into a new division. At times\, due to the pool of competitors\, we may need to place them into a division for which they may have answered “no” to this type of move. Whenever a competitor is moved\, we will place a note in their registration that describes the move that was made. Please contact us or speak with us at the event if there are any concerns. If you decide you do not want to compete in the division you were moved into\, you can receive a full credit for a future event by canceling your registration through the Smoothcomp website\, or contacting us. \nYouth Notes \n\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nNon-expert winners are awarded a children’s championship belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nChildren (13 & under) Novice divisions do not allow submissions. Winners are determined by who is ahead in points (takedowns\, position\, guard passing\, etc.) at the end of the match.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level.\nWhenever possible\, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus)\, and in the same weight class. Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older or heavier. When checking in at the tournament\, if a youth was moved outside of their division\, they will be notified\, and asked to approve the change. Notes will also be placed in their Smoothcomp registration.\nIf there are 2 or more girls in a division\, we will create a separate division for the girls. If not\, the female competitor will be given the option to compete with the male competitors.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will work to get you into a division (different age\, weight\, or skill).  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\nMale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nFlyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.\nSuper-Heavyweight – 225-249.9 lbs.\nUltra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over\n\nFemale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nSub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under\nAtomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.\nStrawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.\nFlyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200 lbs. & over\n\nAdult No-Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nNovice – 6 months & under of grappling experience\nBeginner – 6 months to 2 years of grappling experience\nIntermediate – 2 to 5 years of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ blue belt\, you must enter at least Intermediate)\nExpert – 5 years & over of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ purple\, brown or black belt\, you must enter Expert)\n\nAdult Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nWhite (no college wrestlers allowed)\nBlue\nPurple\nBrown\nBlack\n\nAdult Notes \n\nCompetitors who have any college wrestling experience cannot enter white belt.\nBlue belts must enter at least Intermediate No-Gi.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts must enter Expert No-Gi.\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. If a competitor wins their Intermediate or Expert weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts will be separated whenever there are two or more in a division.  Purple\, brown\, and black belt winners are awarded a championship belt.  If multiple divisions are won by a purple\, brown or black belt competitor\, only one belt is awarded. If a competitor wins their blue\, purple\, brown\, black weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level (example: cannot do Beginner and Intermediate).\nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.).\nAdult competitors can compete in a lower age category rather than the category they qualify for i.e. Master competes in Adult\, Director competes in Master or Adult.\nAdult competitors can compete in multiple age groups\, their actual age group\, and a lower age group. For example\, a 32-year-old Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is considered two divisions\, please register accordingly.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will place you into a different (age\, weight\, skill) division.  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\n									Travel\n					Venue Address\nGary D. Weikel Event Center\n14405 179th Ave SE\nMonroe\, WA 98272 \nHotel\nNAGA has partnered with Stay22 to help get you the best lodging prices near the venue.
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SUMMARY:Philadelphia Grappling & BJJ Championship – Philadelphia\, PA
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Information\n									Registration\n									Prizes\n									Schedule\n									Divisions\n									Travel\n							\n			\n									Tournament Information\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nTwo Matches Guaranteed \nEvery competitor gets at least two matches per division (barring injury or opponent withdrawal). \n\n2-person divisions: best 2-out-of-3\n3-person divisions: round robin\n4+ person divisions: competitors who lose their first match move to a third-place bracket and compete again at no extra cost\n\nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions\, up to $1\,000 depending on the number of entrants. See the Prizes tab for eligibility and amounts. \nQuestions? \nMost answers are on our FAQ Page and Smoothcomp’s Support Page. You can also reach NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. \nGet Your Grappling Gear at the Tournament \nNAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear in children’s and adult sizes for men and women: board shorts\, gi bags\, rash guards\, t-shirts\, hats\, gi hoodies\, patches\, skull caps\, stickers\, dog tags\, and more. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (see Registration for accepted cards). \nCome Join Our Team \nNAGA runs over 100 tournaments a year around the world\, and we’re always looking for staff. To become a referee\, complete the Referee Application. We also need ring coordinators\, security\, weigh-in\, and awards staff. If you’re not competing and would like to work this event\, email info@nagafighter.com and tell us which tournament. \n									Registration\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nHow Registration Works \nNAGA uses Smoothcomp to register competitors and generate brackets. If you’ve competed in a Smoothcomp tournament before\, log in with your existing account. If not\, create an account first\, then register for this tournament. Brackets are posted Thursday night. There you can see your estimated division start time and mat assignment\, and after the event you can see individual and team results. \nIf you aren’t placed in a bracket\, we likely need to speak with you first. Check your registration for a note. \nRegistration Deadline \nRegister and pay online by the end of Friday’s weigh-in. We do not accept registrations on the day of the event\, or in person at the tournament. \nFamily Discount \nSave $35 for each additional family member competing in the same tournament (2 members: $35 off; 3: $70; 4: $105; and so on). The discount applies to competitors only\, not spectators. \nRegister and pay for each competitor separately in Smoothcomp. Then call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with each competitor’s name and the tournament. We’ll refund the discount to your original form of payment. \nSpectators \nInfants are free. Children 12 & under are $10. All other spectators are $20. Tickets are available online or at the door. \nPayment at the Event \nSpectator tickets and merchandise can be purchased in person with cash or Visa\, MasterCard\, or Discover. American Express is not accepted. \nTeam Names \nCheck with your instructor before registering so you use the correct team name. This ensures team awards are given out accurately. If you used the wrong name\, update it in your Smoothcomp profile for future tournaments. To fix it for this tournament\, email info@nagafighter.com or see us at the event\, since NAGA must change it manually. \nChanging Your Weight Class or Skill Level \nIf your weight changed or you entered it incorrectly\, you can update your division in your Smoothcomp account. \nTransgender Competitors \nCompetitors are required to register and compete in the division corresponding to their biological sex as assigned at birth. For help registering\, contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. The NAGA Transgender Policy is available here. \nCredit / Refund Policy \n\nCredits: You can cancel for any reason and receive a full credit toward any future NAGA tournament. Cancel by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the tournament by logging into Smoothcomp and canceling your registration (how to cancel). Credits are valid for 2 years from the cancellation date.\nRefunds: As a general rule\, we do not issue refunds.\n\nNeed Help? \nFor Smoothcomp account\, registration\, weight class\, or academy questions\, start with the Smoothcomp knowledge base. For tournament-specific questions\, contact NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. For password issues\, contact support@smoothcomp.com. \nAdding Extra Youth Divisions \nChildren and teens can add one higher weight class or one older age group per division type (no-gi or gi)\, for a maximum of 4 divisions. Smoothcomp doesn’t allow this\, so NAGA adds it manually. Requests must be made by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the tournament. Competitors cannot enter multiple skill levels. The extra divisions are $35 each. \nExample: a beginner 11-year-old weighing 85 lbs. could add the 90–99.9 lb. weight class OR the 12–13 age category (not both)\, but not the intermediate skill level. They can do this for no-gi\, gi\, or both\, or go up in weight for one and up in age for the other. \nTo request an extra division\, call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with: \n\nthe tournament\nthe competitor’s name\nup age or up weight\nno-gi\, gi\, or both\nyour email address (if calling)\n\nNAGA will email you an invoice with a payment link. Once paid\, we’ll add the competitor to the additional division(s). \n  \n									Prizes\n					\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision\nAward for Winning Division\nNote\n\n\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Novice\, Beginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced\nKids Championship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Non-Expert\nCustom Gold Medal\nNovice\, Beginner\, Intermediate skill levels\n\n\n\n\nAdult White and Blue Belt\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Novice/Beginner Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Intermediate Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert Absolute\nChampionship Belt + Cash Prize\nRead about cash prize eligibility and amounts on this page.\n\n\n\n\nAdult White Belt Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Blue Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\n\n\nAll Second Place Grapplers\nCustom Silver Medal\n \n\n\nAll Third Place Grapplers\nCustom Bronze Medal\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChampionship Belts \nNAGA awards large championship belts to the champions of every Expert division in all age groups (Children\, Teen\, Adult\, Master\, Director\, and Executive). Winners of the Absolute Intermediate\, Absolute Expert\, Absolute Blue Belt\, and Absolute Purple Belt/Brown/Black divisions also receive these belts\, whether or not they won a belt in their weight class division. Each competitor is limited to one belt per tournament for division wins. The quality and appearance of this award are unmatched. \n \n  \nChildren’s Championship Belts \nNAGA awards children-sized championship belts to all non-Expert children and teens (17 & under) who win 1st place in their division. Each competitor is limited to one championship belt per tournament. Children and teens (17 & under) who do not place 1st–3rd can request a competitor medal at the front desk or award area at no charge. \n  \n \nCustom Medals \nNAGA awards custom gold medals to non-Expert adult division champions. Silver and bronze medals go to all 2nd and 3rd place winners. \n \nTeam Championship Awards \nNAGA awards custom plates to the winners of the Adult Overall Team Championship\, Adult No-Gi Team Championship\, Adult Gi Team Championship\, and Kids & Teens Team Championship. \nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions. To be eligible\, a competitor must enter both their weight class division and the Absolute division. The prize is based on the number of competitors entered at the start of the division: \n\n0–3 competitors: no prize awarded\n4–7 competitors: $250\n8–11 competitors: $500\n12–15 competitors: $750\n16 or more competitors: $1\,000\n\nNotes: \n\nSome tournaments may have a Master Expert Absolute division. It is not eligible for prize money.\nAll Absolute divisions are single elimination.\n\n  \n									Schedule\n					Friday Night Weigh-In Time and LocationAll competitors can weigh-in the night before the tournament. The Friday weigh-in takes place at the venue from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. \nCompetitors are given a one pound allowance\, do not need to wear their gi when weighing in\, and only need to weigh-in once. \nCheck-In TimesIn order to run the tournament efficiently\, it is important that competitors are checked-in and weighed-in by the times listed below. Competitors who arrive after the listed times may not be allowed to compete and will be given a credit to be used at a future tournament.  \n\nYouths (17 & under): On Saturday\, youth competitors who did not weigh-in on Friday\, need to be checked-in and weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If you weighed-in on Friday\, you need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes before your estimated division start time.\nAdults (18 & over): Adult competitors need to be checked-in and weighed-in at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled division start time.\nOn the Thursday night before the tournament\, the brackets will be posted on Smoothcomp. Your estimated division(s) start time can be found at that time. Please note that the schedule is dynamic and constantly updating. Be sure to check the brackets often. If you are in a bracket by yourself\, check-in with the bracketing official at the event to go over your options.\n\n  \nWhat to do When You Get to the TournamentDoors open on Saturday at 8:00AM. When you arrive at the tournament\, you will go to the NAGA front desk to collect your registration cards and any spectator passes you purchased. \nNext\, you will go to the weigh-in station. After weighing in\, you will proceed to the Referee Interview table. The referee will make sure you are in the correct division and all your information is correct. They will then approve you (check you in) in Smoothcomp. You must speak with a referee after weighing in. If not\, you will not be confirmed in the system and will be removed from any brackets you are entered. You will be able to check your estimated match start time and mat assignment by logging into your Smoothcomp account at the tournament. For instructions on how to do this\, visit HERE. \nSpectator tickets can be purchased at the front desk.  \nWeigh-In Friday or SaturdayThe weigh-ins will take place at the tournament venue.  Adults\, please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. You do not wear your gi when weighing in. You are given a one pound allowance. You only need to weigh-in once. If you have any questions contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. \nFriday (2/12/27) Weigh-In (Optional) – The Friday weigh-in is open to all competitors. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. \nSaturday (2/13/27) Weigh-In – Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM.  Youths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If a youth already weighed in\, they need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their estimated division start time. Adults\, please check-in and weigh-in at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled division start time. \nSaturday Division Schedule (Doors Open 8:00 AM)Children and teen no-gi brackets are the first divisions of the day. These begin at approximately 10:00AM. Children and teen gi divisions will follow the no-gi divisions. \nAdult no-gi divisions are next\, followed by adult no-gi absolute\, adult gi\, then adult gi absolute. For some tournaments\, this order may change (typically no-gi absolute going first). Check the brackets for confirmation of division order. \nPlease check Smoothcomp the night before the tournament and periodically throughout tournament day. The schedule is dynamic and constantly changing (division start times starting earlier and later). Divisions are sometimes moved to another ring to help keep the flow of the tournament moving smoothly. To check you estimated division start time on Smoothcomp\, follow these directions CHECK DIVISION START TIME. There are QR codes at the tournament you or your friends/family can scan to look up brackets. There are NO REFUNDS given to those who have to leave early. \nYouths (17 years & under) No-Gi & Gi Competition \n\nYouths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.\nIf a youth weighed-in on Friday and does not see themselves in a bracket when they are released on Thursday night\, please arrive by 9:30AM so we can work to get you into a division.\nYouth final bracketing takes place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. \nYouth No-Gi Divisions – Estimated Start Time is 10:00 AM\nYouth Gi Divisions – These follow the no-gi divisions. Check the Smoothcomp website that day for division start times.\n\nAdult No-Gi & Gi Order of Divisions (typical order\, may be altered based on tournament needs) \n\nWomen Divisions (No-Gi goes first followed by Gi)\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Intermediate\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Novice\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Intermediate and Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Novice/Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Blue Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive White Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Absolute Gi Divisions\n\n									Divisions\n					No-Gi and Gi (BJJ) DivisionsNAGA tournaments have both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions for men\, women\, children and teens. No-gi divisions follow NAGA’s unique rules and point system. Gi divisions follow traditional BJJ rules and scoring (with some minor differences). The rules for NAGA no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions can be found here. \nAge\, Weight\, and Skill LevelsListed below are the age categories. For each age category\, weight classes and skill levels are listed. If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page\, email info@nagafighter.com\, or call 860-537-3686. When calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nAge Categories \n\nChildren (5 years of age and under\, 6-7 years of age\, 8-9 years of age\, 10-11 years of age\, 12-13 years of age)\nTeens (14-15 years of age\, 16-17 years of age)\nAdult (18-29 years of age)\nMaster (30-39 years of age)\nDirector (40-49 years of age)\nExecutive (50 years of age and older)\n\nChildren (13 & Under) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n39.9 lbs. & under\n40-49.9 lbs.\n50-59.9 lbs.\n60-69.9 lbs.\n70-79.9 lbs.\n80-89.9 lbs.\n90-99.9 lbs.\n100-109.9 lbs.\n110-124.9 lbs.\n125-139.9 lbs.\n140-154.9 lbs.\n155-169.9 lbs.\n170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)\n\n\nNOVICE (No Submissions Allowed) – 6 months & under of grappling experience. ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions.  NO yellow\, orange\, or green belts allowed in BEGINNER Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green belts allowed in INTERMEDIATE Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience.  No belt restrictions for kids.\n\nTeen (14 – 17 Years Old) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n99.9 lbs. & under\n100-114.9 lbs.\n115-129.9 lbs.\n130-144.9 lbs.\n145-159.9 lbs.\n160-179.9 lbs.\n180-199.9 lbs.\n200 & over lbs.\n\n\nNOVICE (With Submissions) – 6 months & under of grappling experience.  ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions. NO yellow\, orange\, green or blue belts allowed in Beginner Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience.  ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green or blue belts allowed in Intermediate Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience. Blue belts must do expert. No purple belts\, they must compete as an adult.\n\nThe belt levels referenced are based on the BJJ belt system. When choosing the experience of your child or teen\, please consider numerous factors: how long they have trained\, how often they train\, their BJJ belt rank\, how naturally talented they are in the sport\, athleticism in other sports\, and how they do against teammates. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level. NAGA has the right to alter a competitor’s division placement after the competitor interview at the tournament. \nIf a competitor has won the same skill level multiple times at NAGA (and to include the equivalent skill level at other tournaments)\, they may need to move up a skill level. Contact us if your competitor meets these criteria\, and you need assistance selecting their skill level. \nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nCompetitors cannot do two different skill levels i.e. No-Gi Beginner then Gi Intermediate. \nDivision MergingAt times\, especially with children & teens\, it is necessary to place competitors into a division for which they did not register. This may be due to them being in the bracket by themselves\, it may only have them and a teammate\, etc. Competitors are asked to answer a few questions during the registration process to help place them into a new division. At times\, due to the pool of competitors\, we may need to place them into a division for which they may have answered “no” to this type of move. Whenever a competitor is moved\, we will place a note in their registration that describes the move that was made. Please contact us or speak with us at the event if there are any concerns. If you decide you do not want to compete in the division you were moved into\, you can receive a full credit for a future event by canceling your registration through the Smoothcomp website\, or contacting us. \nYouth Notes \n\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nNon-expert winners are awarded a children’s championship belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nChildren (13 & under) Novice divisions do not allow submissions. Winners are determined by who is ahead in points (takedowns\, position\, guard passing\, etc.) at the end of the match.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level.\nWhenever possible\, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus)\, and in the same weight class. Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older or heavier. When checking in at the tournament\, if a youth was moved outside of their division\, they will be notified\, and asked to approve the change. Notes will also be placed in their Smoothcomp registration.\nIf there are 2 or more girls in a division\, we will create a separate division for the girls. If not\, the female competitor will be given the option to compete with the male competitors.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will work to get you into a division (different age\, weight\, or skill).  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\nMale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nFlyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.\nSuper-Heavyweight – 225-249.9 lbs.\nUltra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over\n\nFemale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nSub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under\nAtomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.\nStrawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.\nFlyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200 lbs. & over\n\nAdult No-Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nNovice – 6 months & under of grappling experience\nBeginner – 6 months to 2 years of grappling experience\nIntermediate – 2 to 5 years of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ blue belt\, you must enter at least Intermediate)\nExpert – 5 years & over of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ purple\, brown or black belt\, you must enter Expert)\n\nAdult Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nWhite (no college wrestlers allowed)\nBlue\nPurple\nBrown\nBlack\n\nAdult Notes \n\nCompetitors who have any college wrestling experience cannot enter white belt.\nBlue belts must enter at least Intermediate No-Gi.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts must enter Expert No-Gi.\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. If a competitor wins their Intermediate or Expert weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts will be separated whenever there are two or more in a division.  Purple\, brown\, and black belt winners are awarded a championship belt.  If multiple divisions are won by a purple\, brown or black belt competitor\, only one belt is awarded. If a competitor wins their blue\, purple\, brown\, black weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level (example: cannot do Beginner and Intermediate).\nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.).\nAdult competitors can compete in a lower age category rather than the category they qualify for i.e. Master competes in Adult\, Director competes in Master or Adult.\nAdult competitors can compete in multiple age groups\, their actual age group\, and a lower age group. For example\, a 32-year-old Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is considered two divisions\, please register accordingly.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will place you into a different (age\, weight\, skill) division.  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\n									Travel\n					Venue Address\nGary D. Weikel Event Center\n14405 179th Ave SE\nMonroe\, WA 98272 \nHotel\nNAGA has partnered with Stay22 to help get you the best lodging prices near the venue.
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SUMMARY:Vegas Grappling & BJJ Championship – Las Vegas\, NV
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Information\n									Registration\n									Prizes\n									Schedule\n									Divisions\n									Travel\n							\n			\n									Tournament Information\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nTwo Matches Guaranteed \nEvery competitor gets at least two matches per division (barring injury or opponent withdrawal). \n\n2-person divisions: best 2-out-of-3\n3-person divisions: round robin\n4+ person divisions: competitors who lose their first match move to a third-place bracket and compete again at no extra cost\n\nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions\, up to $1\,000 depending on the number of entrants. See the Prizes tab for eligibility and amounts. \nQuestions? \nMost answers are on our FAQ Page and Smoothcomp’s Support Page. You can also reach NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. \nGet Your Grappling Gear at the Tournament \nNAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear in children’s and adult sizes for men and women: board shorts\, gi bags\, rash guards\, t-shirts\, hats\, gi hoodies\, patches\, skull caps\, stickers\, dog tags\, and more. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (see Registration for accepted cards). \nCome Join Our Team \nNAGA runs over 100 tournaments a year around the world\, and we’re always looking for staff. To become a referee\, complete the Referee Application. We also need ring coordinators\, security\, weigh-in\, and awards staff. If you’re not competing and would like to work this event\, email info@nagafighter.com and tell us which tournament. \n									Registration\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nHow Registration Works \nNAGA uses Smoothcomp to register competitors and generate brackets. If you’ve competed in a Smoothcomp tournament before\, log in with your existing account. If not\, create an account first\, then register for this tournament. Brackets are posted Thursday night. There you can see your estimated division start time and mat assignment\, and after the event you can see individual and team results. \nIf you aren’t placed in a bracket\, we likely need to speak with you first. Check your registration for a note. \nRegistration Deadline \nRegister and pay online by the end of Friday’s weigh-in. We do not accept registrations on the day of the event\, or in person at the tournament. \nFamily Discount \nSave $35 for each additional family member competing in the same tournament (2 members: $35 off; 3: $70; 4: $105; and so on). The discount applies to competitors only\, not spectators. \nRegister and pay for each competitor separately in Smoothcomp. Then call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with each competitor’s name and the tournament. We’ll refund the discount to your original form of payment. \nSpectators \nInfants are free. Children 12 & under are $10. All other spectators are $20. Tickets are available online or at the door. \nPayment at the Event \nSpectator tickets and merchandise can be purchased in person with cash or Visa\, MasterCard\, or Discover. American Express is not accepted. \nTeam Names \nCheck with your instructor before registering so you use the correct team name. This ensures team awards are given out accurately. If you used the wrong name\, update it in your Smoothcomp profile for future tournaments. To fix it for this tournament\, email info@nagafighter.com or see us at the event\, since NAGA must change it manually. \nChanging Your Weight Class or Skill Level \nIf your weight changed or you entered it incorrectly\, you can update your division in your Smoothcomp account. \nTransgender Competitors \nCompetitors are required to register and compete in the division corresponding to their biological sex as assigned at birth. For help registering\, contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. The NAGA Transgender Policy is available here. \nCredit / Refund Policy \n\nCredits: You can cancel for any reason and receive a full credit toward any future NAGA tournament. Cancel by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the tournament by logging into Smoothcomp and canceling your registration (how to cancel). Credits are valid for 2 years from the cancellation date.\nRefunds: As a general rule\, we do not issue refunds.\n\nNeed Help? \nFor Smoothcomp account\, registration\, weight class\, or academy questions\, start with the Smoothcomp knowledge base. For tournament-specific questions\, contact NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. For password issues\, contact support@smoothcomp.com. \nAdding Extra Youth Divisions \nChildren and teens can add one higher weight class or one older age group per division type (no-gi or gi)\, for a maximum of 4 divisions. Smoothcomp doesn’t allow this\, so NAGA adds it manually. Requests must be made by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the tournament. Competitors cannot enter multiple skill levels. The extra divisions are $35 each. \nExample: a beginner 11-year-old weighing 85 lbs. could add the 90–99.9 lb. weight class OR the 12–13 age category (not both)\, but not the intermediate skill level. They can do this for no-gi\, gi\, or both\, or go up in weight for one and up in age for the other. \nTo request an extra division\, call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with: \n\nthe tournament\nthe competitor’s name\nup age or up weight\nno-gi\, gi\, or both\nyour email address (if calling)\n\nNAGA will email you an invoice with a payment link. Once paid\, we’ll add the competitor to the additional division(s). \n  \n									Prizes\n					\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision\nAward for Winning Division\nNote\n\n\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Novice\, Beginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced\nKids Championship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Non-Expert\nCustom Gold Medal\nNovice\, Beginner\, Intermediate skill levels\n\n\n\n\nAdult White and Blue Belt\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Novice/Beginner Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Intermediate Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert Absolute\nChampionship Belt + Cash Prize\nRead about cash prize eligibility and amounts on this page.\n\n\n\n\nAdult White Belt Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Blue Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\n\n\nAll Second Place Grapplers\nCustom Silver Medal\n \n\n\nAll Third Place Grapplers\nCustom Bronze Medal\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChampionship Belts \nNAGA awards large championship belts to the champions of every Expert division in all age groups (Children\, Teen\, Adult\, Master\, Director\, and Executive). Winners of the Absolute Intermediate\, Absolute Expert\, Absolute Blue Belt\, and Absolute Purple Belt/Brown/Black divisions also receive these belts\, whether or not they won a belt in their weight class division. Each competitor is limited to one belt per tournament for division wins. The quality and appearance of this award are unmatched. \n \n  \nChildren’s Championship Belts \nNAGA awards children-sized championship belts to all non-Expert children and teens (17 & under) who win 1st place in their division. Each competitor is limited to one championship belt per tournament. Children and teens (17 & under) who do not place 1st–3rd can request a competitor medal at the front desk or award area at no charge. \n  \n \nCustom Medals \nNAGA awards custom gold medals to non-Expert adult division champions. Silver and bronze medals go to all 2nd and 3rd place winners. \n \nTeam Championship Awards \nNAGA awards custom plates to the winners of the Adult Overall Team Championship\, Adult No-Gi Team Championship\, Adult Gi Team Championship\, and Kids & Teens Team Championship. \nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions. To be eligible\, a competitor must enter both their weight class division and the Absolute division. The prize is based on the number of competitors entered at the start of the division: \n\n0–3 competitors: no prize awarded\n4–7 competitors: $250\n8–11 competitors: $500\n12–15 competitors: $750\n16 or more competitors: $1\,000\n\nNotes: \n\nSome tournaments may have a Master Expert Absolute division. It is not eligible for prize money.\nAll Absolute divisions are single elimination.\n\n  \n									Schedule\n					Friday Night Weigh-In Time and LocationAll competitors can weigh-in the night before the tournament. The Friday weigh-in takes place at the venue from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. \nCompetitors are given a one pound allowance\, do not need to wear their gi when weighing in\, and only need to weigh-in once. \nCheck-In TimesIn order to run the tournament efficiently\, it is important that competitors are checked-in and weighed-in by the times listed below. Competitors who arrive after the listed times may not be allowed to compete and will be given a credit to be used at a future tournament.  \n\nYouths (17 & under): On Saturday\, youth competitors who did not weigh-in on Friday\, need to be checked-in and weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If you weighed-in on Friday\, you need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes before your estimated division start time.\nAdults (18 & over): Adult competitors need to be checked-in and weighed-in at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled division start time.\nOn the Thursday night before the tournament\, the brackets will be posted on Smoothcomp. Your estimated division(s) start time can be found at that time. Please note that the schedule is dynamic and constantly updating. Be sure to check the brackets often. If you are in a bracket by yourself\, check-in with the bracketing official at the event to go over your options.\n\n  \nWhat to do When You Get to the TournamentDoors open on Saturday at 8:00AM. When you arrive at the tournament\, you will go to the NAGA front desk to collect your registration cards and any spectator passes you purchased. \nNext\, you will go to the weigh-in station. After weighing in\, you will proceed to the Referee Interview table. The referee will make sure you are in the correct division and all your information is correct. They will then approve you (check you in) in Smoothcomp. You must speak with a referee after weighing in. If not\, you will not be confirmed in the system and will be removed from any brackets you are entered. You will be able to check your estimated match start time and mat assignment by logging into your Smoothcomp account at the tournament. For instructions on how to do this\, visit HERE. \nSpectator tickets can be purchased at the front desk.  \nWeigh-In Friday or SaturdayThe weigh-ins will take place at the tournament venue.  Adults\, please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. You do not wear your gi when weighing in. You are given a one pound allowance. You only need to weigh-in once. If you have any questions contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. \nFriday (2/12/27) Weigh-In (Optional) – The Friday weigh-in is open to all competitors. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. \nSaturday (2/13/27) Weigh-In – Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM.  Youths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If a youth already weighed in\, they need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their estimated division start time. Adults\, please check-in and weigh-in at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled division start time. \nSaturday Division Schedule (Doors Open 8:00 AM)Children and teen no-gi brackets are the first divisions of the day. These begin at approximately 10:00AM. Children and teen gi divisions will follow the no-gi divisions. \nAdult no-gi divisions are next\, followed by adult no-gi absolute\, adult gi\, then adult gi absolute. For some tournaments\, this order may change (typically no-gi absolute going first). Check the brackets for confirmation of division order. \nPlease check Smoothcomp the night before the tournament and periodically throughout tournament day. The schedule is dynamic and constantly changing (division start times starting earlier and later). Divisions are sometimes moved to another ring to help keep the flow of the tournament moving smoothly. To check you estimated division start time on Smoothcomp\, follow these directions CHECK DIVISION START TIME. There are QR codes at the tournament you or your friends/family can scan to look up brackets. There are NO REFUNDS given to those who have to leave early. \nYouths (17 years & under) No-Gi & Gi Competition \n\nYouths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.\nIf a youth weighed-in on Friday and does not see themselves in a bracket when they are released on Thursday night\, please arrive by 9:30AM so we can work to get you into a division.\nYouth final bracketing takes place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. \nYouth No-Gi Divisions – Estimated Start Time is 10:00 AM\nYouth Gi Divisions – These follow the no-gi divisions. Check the Smoothcomp website that day for division start times.\n\nAdult No-Gi & Gi Order of Divisions (typical order\, may be altered based on tournament needs) \n\nWomen Divisions (No-Gi goes first followed by Gi)\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Intermediate\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Novice\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Intermediate and Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Novice/Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Blue Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive White Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Absolute Gi Divisions\n\n									Divisions\n					No-Gi and Gi (BJJ) DivisionsNAGA tournaments have both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions for men\, women\, children and teens. No-gi divisions follow NAGA’s unique rules and point system. Gi divisions follow traditional BJJ rules and scoring (with some minor differences). The rules for NAGA no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions can be found here. \nAge\, Weight\, and Skill LevelsListed below are the age categories. For each age category\, weight classes and skill levels are listed. If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page\, email info@nagafighter.com\, or call 860-537-3686. When calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nAge Categories \n\nChildren (5 years of age and under\, 6-7 years of age\, 8-9 years of age\, 10-11 years of age\, 12-13 years of age)\nTeens (14-15 years of age\, 16-17 years of age)\nAdult (18-29 years of age)\nMaster (30-39 years of age)\nDirector (40-49 years of age)\nExecutive (50 years of age and older)\n\nChildren (13 & Under) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n39.9 lbs. & under\n40-49.9 lbs.\n50-59.9 lbs.\n60-69.9 lbs.\n70-79.9 lbs.\n80-89.9 lbs.\n90-99.9 lbs.\n100-109.9 lbs.\n110-124.9 lbs.\n125-139.9 lbs.\n140-154.9 lbs.\n155-169.9 lbs.\n170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)\n\n\nNOVICE (No Submissions Allowed) – 6 months & under of grappling experience. ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions.  NO yellow\, orange\, or green belts allowed in BEGINNER Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green belts allowed in INTERMEDIATE Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience.  No belt restrictions for kids.\n\nTeen (14 – 17 Years Old) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n99.9 lbs. & under\n100-114.9 lbs.\n115-129.9 lbs.\n130-144.9 lbs.\n145-159.9 lbs.\n160-179.9 lbs.\n180-199.9 lbs.\n200 & over lbs.\n\n\nNOVICE (With Submissions) – 6 months & under of grappling experience.  ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions. NO yellow\, orange\, green or blue belts allowed in Beginner Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience.  ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green or blue belts allowed in Intermediate Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience. Blue belts must do expert. No purple belts\, they must compete as an adult.\n\nThe belt levels referenced are based on the BJJ belt system. When choosing the experience of your child or teen\, please consider numerous factors: how long they have trained\, how often they train\, their BJJ belt rank\, how naturally talented they are in the sport\, athleticism in other sports\, and how they do against teammates. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level. NAGA has the right to alter a competitor’s division placement after the competitor interview at the tournament. \nIf a competitor has won the same skill level multiple times at NAGA (and to include the equivalent skill level at other tournaments)\, they may need to move up a skill level. Contact us if your competitor meets these criteria\, and you need assistance selecting their skill level. \nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nCompetitors cannot do two different skill levels i.e. No-Gi Beginner then Gi Intermediate. \nDivision MergingAt times\, especially with children & teens\, it is necessary to place competitors into a division for which they did not register. This may be due to them being in the bracket by themselves\, it may only have them and a teammate\, etc. Competitors are asked to answer a few questions during the registration process to help place them into a new division. At times\, due to the pool of competitors\, we may need to place them into a division for which they may have answered “no” to this type of move. Whenever a competitor is moved\, we will place a note in their registration that describes the move that was made. Please contact us or speak with us at the event if there are any concerns. If you decide you do not want to compete in the division you were moved into\, you can receive a full credit for a future event by canceling your registration through the Smoothcomp website\, or contacting us. \nYouth Notes \n\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nNon-expert winners are awarded a children’s championship belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nChildren (13 & under) Novice divisions do not allow submissions. Winners are determined by who is ahead in points (takedowns\, position\, guard passing\, etc.) at the end of the match.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level.\nWhenever possible\, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus)\, and in the same weight class. Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older or heavier. When checking in at the tournament\, if a youth was moved outside of their division\, they will be notified\, and asked to approve the change. Notes will also be placed in their Smoothcomp registration.\nIf there are 2 or more girls in a division\, we will create a separate division for the girls. If not\, the female competitor will be given the option to compete with the male competitors.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will work to get you into a division (different age\, weight\, or skill).  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\nMale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nFlyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.\nSuper-Heavyweight – 225-249.9 lbs.\nUltra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over\n\nFemale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nSub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under\nAtomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.\nStrawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.\nFlyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200 lbs. & over\n\nAdult No-Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nNovice – 6 months & under of grappling experience\nBeginner – 6 months to 2 years of grappling experience\nIntermediate – 2 to 5 years of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ blue belt\, you must enter at least Intermediate)\nExpert – 5 years & over of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ purple\, brown or black belt\, you must enter Expert)\n\nAdult Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nWhite (no college wrestlers allowed)\nBlue\nPurple\nBrown\nBlack\n\nAdult Notes \n\nCompetitors who have any college wrestling experience cannot enter white belt.\nBlue belts must enter at least Intermediate No-Gi.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts must enter Expert No-Gi.\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. If a competitor wins their Intermediate or Expert weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts will be separated whenever there are two or more in a division.  Purple\, brown\, and black belt winners are awarded a championship belt.  If multiple divisions are won by a purple\, brown or black belt competitor\, only one belt is awarded. If a competitor wins their blue\, purple\, brown\, black weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level (example: cannot do Beginner and Intermediate).\nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.).\nAdult competitors can compete in a lower age category rather than the category they qualify for i.e. Master competes in Adult\, Director competes in Master or Adult.\nAdult competitors can compete in multiple age groups\, their actual age group\, and a lower age group. For example\, a 32-year-old Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is considered two divisions\, please register accordingly.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will place you into a different (age\, weight\, skill) division.  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\n									Travel\n					Venue Address\nGary D. Weikel Event Center\n14405 179th Ave SE\nMonroe\, WA 98272 \nHotel\nNAGA has partnered with Stay22 to help get you the best lodging prices near the venue.
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SUMMARY:Detroit Grappling & BJJ Championship – Detroit\, MI
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Information\n									Registration\n									Prizes\n									Schedule\n									Divisions\n									Travel\n							\n			\n									Tournament Information\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nTwo Matches Guaranteed \nEvery competitor gets at least two matches per division (barring injury or opponent withdrawal). \n\n2-person divisions: best 2-out-of-3\n3-person divisions: round robin\n4+ person divisions: competitors who lose their first match move to a third-place bracket and compete again at no extra cost\n\nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions\, up to $1\,000 depending on the number of entrants. See the Prizes tab for eligibility and amounts. \nQuestions? \nMost answers are on our FAQ Page and Smoothcomp’s Support Page. You can also reach NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. \nGet Your Grappling Gear at the Tournament \nNAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear in children’s and adult sizes for men and women: board shorts\, gi bags\, rash guards\, t-shirts\, hats\, gi hoodies\, patches\, skull caps\, stickers\, dog tags\, and more. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (see Registration for accepted cards). \nCome Join Our Team \nNAGA runs over 100 tournaments a year around the world\, and we’re always looking for staff. To become a referee\, complete the Referee Application. We also need ring coordinators\, security\, weigh-in\, and awards staff. If you’re not competing and would like to work this event\, email info@nagafighter.com and tell us which tournament. \n									Registration\n					Registration Pricing – As Low as $89 to Compete \nYour price is based on the date you pay\, not the date you register. The registration fee covers one division. Each extra division\, including Absolute\, is $35. \n\n$89 – Register through Jan. 2\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON30\n$99 – Register Jan. 3 – Jan. 16\, 2027 with code 2027WASHINGTON20\n$119 – Register Jan 17 – Feb. 5\, 2027 (Early Bird)\n$149 – Register Feb. 6 – Feb. 10\, 2027 (Normal)\n$169 – Register Feb. 11 – Feb. 12\, 2027 (Late). Online registration closes at the end of Friday’s weigh-in.\n\nLimit one coupon per competitor per tournament. \nHow Registration Works \nNAGA uses Smoothcomp to register competitors and generate brackets. If you’ve competed in a Smoothcomp tournament before\, log in with your existing account. If not\, create an account first\, then register for this tournament. Brackets are posted Thursday night. There you can see your estimated division start time and mat assignment\, and after the event you can see individual and team results. \nIf you aren’t placed in a bracket\, we likely need to speak with you first. Check your registration for a note. \nRegistration Deadline \nRegister and pay online by the end of Friday’s weigh-in. We do not accept registrations on the day of the event\, or in person at the tournament. \nFamily Discount \nSave $35 for each additional family member competing in the same tournament (2 members: $35 off; 3: $70; 4: $105; and so on). The discount applies to competitors only\, not spectators. \nRegister and pay for each competitor separately in Smoothcomp. Then call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with each competitor’s name and the tournament. We’ll refund the discount to your original form of payment. \nSpectators \nInfants are free. Children 12 & under are $10. All other spectators are $20. Tickets are available online or at the door. \nPayment at the Event \nSpectator tickets and merchandise can be purchased in person with cash or Visa\, MasterCard\, or Discover. American Express is not accepted. \nTeam Names \nCheck with your instructor before registering so you use the correct team name. This ensures team awards are given out accurately. If you used the wrong name\, update it in your Smoothcomp profile for future tournaments. To fix it for this tournament\, email info@nagafighter.com or see us at the event\, since NAGA must change it manually. \nChanging Your Weight Class or Skill Level \nIf your weight changed or you entered it incorrectly\, you can update your division in your Smoothcomp account. \nTransgender Competitors \nCompetitors are required to register and compete in the division corresponding to their biological sex as assigned at birth. For help registering\, contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. The NAGA Transgender Policy is available here. \nCredit / Refund Policy \n\nCredits: You can cancel for any reason and receive a full credit toward any future NAGA tournament. Cancel by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the tournament by logging into Smoothcomp and canceling your registration (how to cancel). Credits are valid for 2 years from the cancellation date.\nRefunds: As a general rule\, we do not issue refunds.\n\nNeed Help? \nFor Smoothcomp account\, registration\, weight class\, or academy questions\, start with the Smoothcomp knowledge base. For tournament-specific questions\, contact NAGA at info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686. For password issues\, contact support@smoothcomp.com. \nAdding Extra Youth Divisions \nChildren and teens can add one higher weight class or one older age group per division type (no-gi or gi)\, for a maximum of 4 divisions. Smoothcomp doesn’t allow this\, so NAGA adds it manually. Requests must be made by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the tournament. Competitors cannot enter multiple skill levels. The extra divisions are $35 each. \nExample: a beginner 11-year-old weighing 85 lbs. could add the 90–99.9 lb. weight class OR the 12–13 age category (not both)\, but not the intermediate skill level. They can do this for no-gi\, gi\, or both\, or go up in weight for one and up in age for the other. \nTo request an extra division\, call 860-537-3686 or email info@nagafighter.com with: \n\nthe tournament\nthe competitor’s name\nup age or up weight\nno-gi\, gi\, or both\nyour email address (if calling)\n\nNAGA will email you an invoice with a payment link. Once paid\, we’ll add the competitor to the additional division(s). \n  \n									Prizes\n					\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision\nAward for Winning Division\nNote\n\n\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nYouth 17 & under Novice\, Beginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced\nKids Championship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Non-Expert\nCustom Gold Medal\nNovice\, Beginner\, Intermediate skill levels\n\n\n\n\nAdult White and Blue Belt\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt\nChampionship Belt\nOnly one awarded per tournament. Gold Medal awarded for additional win(s)\n\n\n\n\nAdult No-Gi Novice/Beginner Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Intermediate Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult No-Gi Expert Absolute\nChampionship Belt + Cash Prize\nRead about cash prize eligibility and amounts on this page.\n\n\n\n\nAdult White Belt Absolute\nCustom Gold Medal\n \n\n\nAdult Blue Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\nAdult Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Absolute\nChampionship Belt\n \n\n\n\n\nAll Second Place Grapplers\nCustom Silver Medal\n \n\n\nAll Third Place Grapplers\nCustom Bronze Medal\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChampionship Belts \nNAGA awards large championship belts to the champions of every Expert division in all age groups (Children\, Teen\, Adult\, Master\, Director\, and Executive). Winners of the Absolute Intermediate\, Absolute Expert\, Absolute Blue Belt\, and Absolute Purple Belt/Brown/Black divisions also receive these belts\, whether or not they won a belt in their weight class division. Each competitor is limited to one belt per tournament for division wins. The quality and appearance of this award are unmatched. \n \n  \nChildren’s Championship Belts \nNAGA awards children-sized championship belts to all non-Expert children and teens (17 & under) who win 1st place in their division. Each competitor is limited to one championship belt per tournament. Children and teens (17 & under) who do not place 1st–3rd can request a competitor medal at the front desk or award area at no charge. \n  \n \nCustom Medals \nNAGA awards custom gold medals to non-Expert adult division champions. Silver and bronze medals go to all 2nd and 3rd place winners. \n \nTeam Championship Awards \nNAGA awards custom plates to the winners of the Adult Overall Team Championship\, Adult No-Gi Team Championship\, Adult Gi Team Championship\, and Kids & Teens Team Championship. \nPrize Money for Expert No-Gi Absolute Winners \nNAGA awards prize money to the winners of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Expert No-Gi Absolute divisions. To be eligible\, a competitor must enter both their weight class division and the Absolute division. The prize is based on the number of competitors entered at the start of the division: \n\n0–3 competitors: no prize awarded\n4–7 competitors: $250\n8–11 competitors: $500\n12–15 competitors: $750\n16 or more competitors: $1\,000\n\nNotes: \n\nSome tournaments may have a Master Expert Absolute division. It is not eligible for prize money.\nAll Absolute divisions are single elimination.\n\n  \n									Schedule\n					Friday Night Weigh-In Time and LocationAll competitors can weigh-in the night before the tournament. The Friday weigh-in takes place at the venue from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. \nCompetitors are given a one pound allowance\, do not need to wear their gi when weighing in\, and only need to weigh-in once. \nCheck-In TimesIn order to run the tournament efficiently\, it is important that competitors are checked-in and weighed-in by the times listed below. Competitors who arrive after the listed times may not be allowed to compete and will be given a credit to be used at a future tournament.  \n\nYouths (17 & under): On Saturday\, youth competitors who did not weigh-in on Friday\, need to be checked-in and weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If you weighed-in on Friday\, you need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes before your estimated division start time.\nAdults (18 & over): Adult competitors need to be checked-in and weighed-in at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled division start time.\nOn the Thursday night before the tournament\, the brackets will be posted on Smoothcomp. Your estimated division(s) start time can be found at that time. Please note that the schedule is dynamic and constantly updating. Be sure to check the brackets often. If you are in a bracket by yourself\, check-in with the bracketing official at the event to go over your options.\n\n  \nWhat to do When You Get to the TournamentDoors open on Saturday at 8:00AM. When you arrive at the tournament\, you will go to the NAGA front desk to collect your registration cards and any spectator passes you purchased. \nNext\, you will go to the weigh-in station. After weighing in\, you will proceed to the Referee Interview table. The referee will make sure you are in the correct division and all your information is correct. They will then approve you (check you in) in Smoothcomp. You must speak with a referee after weighing in. If not\, you will not be confirmed in the system and will be removed from any brackets you are entered. You will be able to check your estimated match start time and mat assignment by logging into your Smoothcomp account at the tournament. For instructions on how to do this\, visit HERE. \nSpectator tickets can be purchased at the front desk.  \nWeigh-In Friday or SaturdayThe weigh-ins will take place at the tournament venue.  Adults\, please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. You do not wear your gi when weighing in. You are given a one pound allowance. You only need to weigh-in once. If you have any questions contact NAGA at 860-537-3686 or info@nagafighter.com. \nFriday (2/12/27) Weigh-In (Optional) – The Friday weigh-in is open to all competitors. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. \nSaturday (2/13/27) Weigh-In – Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM.  Youths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be weighed-in by 9:30 AM. If a youth already weighed in\, they need to be at the venue at least 60 minutes prior to their estimated division start time. Adults\, please check-in and weigh-in at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled division start time. \nSaturday Division Schedule (Doors Open 8:00 AM)Children and teen no-gi brackets are the first divisions of the day. These begin at approximately 10:00AM. Children and teen gi divisions will follow the no-gi divisions. \nAdult no-gi divisions are next\, followed by adult no-gi absolute\, adult gi\, then adult gi absolute. For some tournaments\, this order may change (typically no-gi absolute going first). Check the brackets for confirmation of division order. \nPlease check Smoothcomp the night before the tournament and periodically throughout tournament day. The schedule is dynamic and constantly changing (division start times starting earlier and later). Divisions are sometimes moved to another ring to help keep the flow of the tournament moving smoothly. To check you estimated division start time on Smoothcomp\, follow these directions CHECK DIVISION START TIME. There are QR codes at the tournament you or your friends/family can scan to look up brackets. There are NO REFUNDS given to those who have to leave early. \nYouths (17 years & under) No-Gi & Gi Competition \n\nYouths who did not weigh-in on Friday must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.\nIf a youth weighed-in on Friday and does not see themselves in a bracket when they are released on Thursday night\, please arrive by 9:30AM so we can work to get you into a division.\nYouth final bracketing takes place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. \nYouth No-Gi Divisions – Estimated Start Time is 10:00 AM\nYouth Gi Divisions – These follow the no-gi divisions. Check the Smoothcomp website that day for division start times.\n\nAdult No-Gi & Gi Order of Divisions (typical order\, may be altered based on tournament needs) \n\nWomen Divisions (No-Gi goes first followed by Gi)\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Intermediate\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Novice\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Intermediate and Expert\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive No-Gi Absolute Novice/Beginner\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Blue Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Purple\, Brown\, Black Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive White Belt Gi\nMen’s\, Master’s\, Director’s & Executive Absolute Gi Divisions\n\n									Divisions\n					No-Gi and Gi (BJJ) DivisionsNAGA tournaments have both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions for men\, women\, children and teens. No-gi divisions follow NAGA’s unique rules and point system. Gi divisions follow traditional BJJ rules and scoring (with some minor differences). The rules for NAGA no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions can be found here. \nAge\, Weight\, and Skill LevelsListed below are the age categories. For each age category\, weight classes and skill levels are listed. If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page\, email info@nagafighter.com\, or call 860-537-3686. When calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nAge Categories \n\nChildren (5 years of age and under\, 6-7 years of age\, 8-9 years of age\, 10-11 years of age\, 12-13 years of age)\nTeens (14-15 years of age\, 16-17 years of age)\nAdult (18-29 years of age)\nMaster (30-39 years of age)\nDirector (40-49 years of age)\nExecutive (50 years of age and older)\n\nChildren (13 & Under) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n39.9 lbs. & under\n40-49.9 lbs.\n50-59.9 lbs.\n60-69.9 lbs.\n70-79.9 lbs.\n80-89.9 lbs.\n90-99.9 lbs.\n100-109.9 lbs.\n110-124.9 lbs.\n125-139.9 lbs.\n140-154.9 lbs.\n155-169.9 lbs.\n170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)\n\n\nNOVICE (No Submissions Allowed) – 6 months & under of grappling experience. ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions.  NO yellow\, orange\, or green belts allowed in BEGINNER Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green belts allowed in INTERMEDIATE Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience.  No belt restrictions for kids.\n\nTeen (14 – 17 Years Old) Weight Classes & Skill Levels \n\n99.9 lbs. & under\n100-114.9 lbs.\n115-129.9 lbs.\n130-144.9 lbs.\n145-159.9 lbs.\n160-179.9 lbs.\n180-199.9 lbs.\n200 & over lbs.\n\n\nNOVICE (With Submissions) – 6 months & under of grappling experience.  ONLY white belts are allowed in Novice Divisions.\nBEGINNER (With Submissions) – 6 months to 18 months of grappling experience.  ONLY white and gray belts are allowed in Beginner Divisions. NO yellow\, orange\, green or blue belts allowed in Beginner Divisions.\nINTERMEDIATE (With Submissions) – 18 months to 3 years of grappling experience.  ONLY white\, gray and yellow belts are allowed in Intermediate Divisions. NO orange\, or green or blue belts allowed in Intermediate Divisions.\nADVANCED (With Submissions) – 3 to 5 years of grappling experience. ONLY white\, gray\, yellow and orange belts are allowed in Advanced Divisions. NO green belts allowed in ADVANCED Divisions.\nEXPERT (With Submissions) – 5 years and more of grappling experience. Blue belts must do expert. No purple belts\, they must compete as an adult.\n\nThe belt levels referenced are based on the BJJ belt system. When choosing the experience of your child or teen\, please consider numerous factors: how long they have trained\, how often they train\, their BJJ belt rank\, how naturally talented they are in the sport\, athleticism in other sports\, and how they do against teammates. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level. NAGA has the right to alter a competitor’s division placement after the competitor interview at the tournament. \nIf a competitor has won the same skill level multiple times at NAGA (and to include the equivalent skill level at other tournaments)\, they may need to move up a skill level. Contact us if your competitor meets these criteria\, and you need assistance selecting their skill level. \nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.). \nCompetitors cannot do two different skill levels i.e. No-Gi Beginner then Gi Intermediate. \nDivision MergingAt times\, especially with children & teens\, it is necessary to place competitors into a division for which they did not register. This may be due to them being in the bracket by themselves\, it may only have them and a teammate\, etc. Competitors are asked to answer a few questions during the registration process to help place them into a new division. At times\, due to the pool of competitors\, we may need to place them into a division for which they may have answered “no” to this type of move. Whenever a competitor is moved\, we will place a note in their registration that describes the move that was made. Please contact us or speak with us at the event if there are any concerns. If you decide you do not want to compete in the division you were moved into\, you can receive a full credit for a future event by canceling your registration through the Smoothcomp website\, or contacting us. \nYouth Notes \n\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nNon-expert winners are awarded a children’s championship belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. A gold medal will be awarded for the second division win.\nChildren (13 & under) Novice divisions do not allow submissions. Winners are determined by who is ahead in points (takedowns\, position\, guard passing\, etc.) at the end of the match.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level.\nWhenever possible\, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus)\, and in the same weight class. Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older or heavier. When checking in at the tournament\, if a youth was moved outside of their division\, they will be notified\, and asked to approve the change. Notes will also be placed in their Smoothcomp registration.\nIf there are 2 or more girls in a division\, we will create a separate division for the girls. If not\, the female competitor will be given the option to compete with the male competitors.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will work to get you into a division (different age\, weight\, or skill).  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\nMale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nFlyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.\nSuper-Heavyweight – 225-249.9 lbs.\nUltra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over\n\nFemale Adult\, Master\, Director\, Executive Weight Classes \n\nSub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under\nAtomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.\nStrawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.\nFlyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.\nBantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.\nFeatherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.\nLightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.\nWelterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.\nMiddleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.\nLight-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.\nCruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.\nHeavyweight – 200 lbs. & over\n\nAdult No-Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nNovice – 6 months & under of grappling experience\nBeginner – 6 months to 2 years of grappling experience\nIntermediate – 2 to 5 years of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ blue belt\, you must enter at least Intermediate)\nExpert – 5 years & over of grappling experience (if you are a BJJ purple\, brown or black belt\, you must enter Expert)\n\nAdult Gi Skill Levels (18 Years And Older) \n\nWhite (no college wrestlers allowed)\nBlue\nPurple\nBrown\nBlack\n\nAdult Notes \n\nCompetitors who have any college wrestling experience cannot enter white belt.\nBlue belts must enter at least Intermediate No-Gi.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts must enter Expert No-Gi.\nExpert winners are awarded a championship belt. If multiple Expert divisions are won by a competitor\, only one belt will be awarded. If a competitor wins their Intermediate or Expert weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nPurple\, brown\, and black belts will be separated whenever there are two or more in a division.  Purple\, brown\, and black belt winners are awarded a championship belt.  If multiple divisions are won by a purple\, brown or black belt competitor\, only one belt is awarded. If a competitor wins their blue\, purple\, brown\, black weight class\, and the Absolute\, the competitor will receive a second belt.\nCompetitors can only compete in one skill level (example: cannot do Beginner and Intermediate).\nWhen calculating skill level\, take into account all grappling experience (BJJ\, wrestling\, judo\, sambo\, etc.).\nAdult competitors can compete in a lower age category rather than the category they qualify for i.e. Master competes in Adult\, Director competes in Master or Adult.\nAdult competitors can compete in multiple age groups\, their actual age group\, and a lower age group. For example\, a 32-year-old Master can compete in Master and Adult divisions. This is considered two divisions\, please register accordingly.\nA competitor must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specific division\, NAGA will place you into a different (age\, weight\, skill) division.  NAGA makes every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors at this tournament.\n\n									Travel\n					Venue Address\nGary D. Weikel Event Center\n14405 179th Ave SE\nMonroe\, WA 98272 \nHotel\nNAGA has partnered with Stay22 to help get you the best lodging prices near the venue.
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