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The Best of the West - Part 1 (Grappling Tournament)
April 23, 2005 Redondo Union H.S. Gymnasium 631 Vincent Ct. Redondo Beach, CA 90277
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http://grapplingtournaments.com/modules.php?name=Forums Redondo Union Gymnasium in Redondo Beach. Don’t miss the battle to be the “BEST in the WEST” located just 6 miles
south of Los Angeles International airport and 2 blocks from the beach.
http://grapplingtournaments.com/ Redondo Union H.S. Gymnasium 631 Vincent Ct. Redondo
Beach, CA 90277 - $50 for weight division and open weight • Guaranteed 2 fights - Must be postmarked no later than April 18th, 2005 - At Door Registration - $70 - Spectator
Tickets - $10 Pre-registration: 1) Mail a signed entry form along with a money order or check made payable to:
GTA Tournaments and mail to: 713 Torrance Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 1) Friday, April 22nd, 2005 between 9am-9pm at South Bay Jiu-Jitsu located at:
325 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
will be penalized an additional $15 9am on the
day of to make weight. - Children and Teens: 9am - Mens Novice (below 180): 9:45am - Mens Novice (above 180): 10:30pm - Mens Beginners (below 180): 11am - Mens Beginners (above180): 12pm - Womens Beginner and Advanced: 1pm - Mens Intermediate: 1:30pm - Masters & Executives Advanced: 2pm - Masters & Executives Beginner: 3pm - Mens Advanced Adult: 3:30pm
RATED Season
Point Accumulation www.grapplingratings.com Crowne Plaza Hotel in the Redondo Beach Marina overlooks Seaside Lagoon, the Pier, the Marina, the Boardwalk, is attached to a Gold’s Gym and includes a complimentary membership for the duration of your stay. There is also a large pool on the roof overlooking everything the entire ocean. There is an abundance of shopping, dining, sport fishing, and more right across the street from your front steps.
Ocean view
rooms $109 a night for 4 persons. 4 people per room = $27 a night. 300 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Located above Hermosa Beach’s prime nightlife! (310) 798-2323.
Free Boarding will be offered by the South Bay Jiu-Jitsu Academy. They will be opening their academy and shower to athletes that cant afford the hotel or hostel. The academy is on the same street the tournament location and airport are on. Its located at 325 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 – Located a ˝ mile up the street from the tournament location. Bring a sleeping bag!
Here are two links for more information on the area:
http://visitredondo.com
- Oakland, San Francisco or Sacramento $98 roundtrip to Los Angeles - Las Vegas $78 roundtrip to Los Angeles - Phoenix $78 roundtrip to Los Angeles - Reno $148 roundtrip to Los Angeles - Salt Lake City $138 roundtrip to Los Angeles - Philadelphia $158 roundtrip to Los Angeles - Portland, Seattle or Tacoma $179 roundtrip to Los Angeles - St Louis $198 roundtrip to Los Angeles - Albuquerque $230 roundtrip to Los Angeles - Boise $230 roundtrip to Los Angeles - Baltimore $200 roundtrip to Los Angeles - Chicago Midway, IL $220 roundtrip to Los Angeles - Columbus, OH $178 roundtrip to Los Angeles
southwest.com - From LAX Airport: Yellow Cab $17 to Hostel or Academy, $18 to event location or group hotel. All the above
locations are within comfortable walking distance.
Redondo Beach for discount.
credentials.
Email director@grapplingtournaments.com for credentials. - Novice: Less than 9 months - Beginner: Nine months to 18 months - Intermediate: 18 months to 36 months - Advanced: More than 36 months (3 years) - Children/Teens: Beginner = Less than 12 months • Advanced = 12 months or greater - Women: Beginner - Less than 12 months • Advanced - 12 months or greater - Executive: 35-45 years – Beginner = Less than 12 months • Advanced = 12 months or greater - Masters:
Over 45 years - Beginner = Less than 12 months • Advanced = 12 months or
greater - Novice: 4 minutes - Beginner: 4 minutes - Intermediate: 5 minutes - Advanced: 6 minutes - Children: 3 minutes - Teens: 4 minutes - Women: Beginner = 5 minutes • Advanced = 6 minutes -
Executive/Masters: Beginner = 5 minutes • Advanced = 6 minutes - Flyweight: 139.9 lbs. and below - Featherweight: 140-149.9 lbs. - Lightweight: 150-159.9 lbs. - Welterweight: 160-169.9 lbs. - Middleweight: 170-179.9 lbs. - Cruiserweight: 180-189.9 lbs. - Light-Heavyweight: 190-199.9 lbs. - Heavyweight: 200-209.9 lbs. - Super
heavyweight: 210 lbs. and over - Bantamweight: 50 lbs. and below - Flyweight: 50-59.9 lbs. - Featherweight: 60-69.9 lbs. - Lightweight: 70-79.9 lbs. - Welterweight: 80-94.9 lbs. - Middleweight: 94-109.9 lbs. - Cruiserweight: 110-124.9 lbs. -
Heavyweight: 124 lbs. and over - Lightweight: 114.9 lbs. and below - Welterweight: 115-129.9 lbs. - Middleweight: 130-149.9 lbs. - Cruiserweight: 150-169.9 lbs. - Heavyweight: 170 lbs. and over
Women's No-Gi Weight Classes: - Class A: 119.9 lbs and below - Class B: 120-134.9 lbs. - Class C: 135-149.9 lbs. - Class D: 150 lbs. and over - Women's Absolute: Open Weight, Open Skill
Executive & Masters No-Gi Weight Classes: - Lightweight: 159.9 lbs and below - Middleweight: 160-179.9 lbs. - Cruiserweight: 180-199.9 lbs. - Heavyweight: 200 lbs. and over
Point System: - Takedown landing in Half or Full Guard: 2 points - Takedown landing in Side Control or Mount: 3 points - Sweep or Reversal w/ legs: 2 points - Passing Opponent's Guard: 3 points - Mounted Position: 4 points - Back Control w/ Hooks: 4 points (All
positions must be held for minimum 3 seconds) including
ring-worm, staph, herpes and impetigo if there were no points scored, it will immediately turn to sudden death overtime in which the first point scored gets the victory. The stalling rule will be enforced with ZERO tolerance in overtime. The referee will give 2 warnings and you will be deducted -1 point and given the loss. If you want the victory, your going to have to fight for it.
3. No Stalling: The referee will issue warning for the 1st offense of stalling (i.e. backing out of the guard without engaging, butt scooting, fleeing the ring to avoid takedown/submission attempts). The 2nd offense will result in a 2 point deduction. A 3rd offense will result in a 3 point deduction. A 4th offense will result in a DQ.
4. Leg Locks: Heel Hooks, Twisting Leg Locks, and Neck Cranks are ILLEGAL in all Youth, Novice, Beginner, Intermediate, Executive and Masters divisions.
5. Illegal Techniques: No strikes, biting, eye gouging (includes chin to eye), head butting, small join manipulation (finger and toe locks), hair pulling, or ear pulling.
6. Slamming: ZERO tolerance on slamming. This is to avoid slamming to escape the guard and various submissions from the guard. A competitor will be immediately disqualified. NOTE: Takedowns are not considered slamming, unless intent to injure is determined by the referee.
7. Code of Conduct: We will be enforcing a zero tolerance rule on disrespecting, threatening with physical violence, or verbally abusing referees or staff at any time before, during or after the event. If any spectator, coach or competitor threatens or abuses the referee in any shape or form, they will be escorted out of the building.
8. Attire: Wrestling shoes, boardshorts, fight shorts, singlets, gi pants, rashguards, t-shirts, tank tops, knee pads (not braces), headgear, cups and mouth pieces will all be permitted.
9. Youth Divisions: Youth 4-14 years old will be matched within a year or two of their age and no more than
10 pounds. Never will we make mismatched brackets in a GTA sanctioned event. If a youth has no match at their weight, they will be awarded a medal in their respective division and given the opportunity to match up against the closest opponent.
Driving directions From Northern California, Oregon, Washington: Take I-99 or I-5 south to the I-405 south. Take 405 south to Howard Hughes Parkway. Exit Howard Hughes, turn right then turn left on Sepulveda Blvd. Follow Sepulveda (Sepulveda becomes P.C.H.) south to Diamond street. Make a left on Diamond and gymnasium is on right side at top of hill.
From Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and Eastern California: Take either I-15, I-40, I-60 or I-10 to I-91 beach cities. Follow I-91 west to the end. I-91 will turn into Artesia Blvd. Continue west on Artesia until you hit Pacific Coast Highway. Make a left onto P.C.H. and follow south until you reach Diamond St. Make a left on Diamond and gym is on the right side at the top of the hill.
From San Diego and Orange County: Take I-405 North until you reach Artesia Blvd. Make a right onto Artesia and continue west until you reach Pacific Coast Highway. Make a left onto P.C.H. and follow south until you reach Diamond St., make a left on Diamond and the gym is on the right side at the top of the hill.
Awards Adults will receive 1st – 3rd place heavy high quality medals. Youth and teens will receive the same although ALL YOUTH
will receive participation awards. (Sample awards are below)
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- Press Release issued by The Best of the West with a little editing from us (color, highlights, etc...)
(4/17/05)
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