We are one week away from the Heroes Sub 1 Tournament on January 26 in San Jose CA!
Register here: http://www.strongvon.com/heroessubonly/
I’ve been intrigued by the concept of submission only tournaments, and I truly believe that they represent a pure vision of what Jiu Jitsu is about. I really want to make sure the experience is ideal for the competitor, as well as the spectators and coaches. So what I am trying is a Round Robin format for the qualifying rounds with standing based on the number of submissions, and a final with a no time limit submission only match.
TWO BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS!
1. We will be giving away TWO LUCKY Gi’s to the tournament participants! Lucky Gi are the original premium gi company with a mission to be both the most stylish and innovative gis on the market! And two entries into the Heroes Sub 1 Tournament will each receive a Lucky Gi! http://myluckygi.com/
2. Want vs Need has announced that Heroes Sub 1 will be a qualifier for their Jiu Jitsu Battle series. Want vs Need has been making some slick highlight videos and just produced their first pro submission only event the Jiu Jitsu battle. The Want vs Need crew will be in the house scouting talent for future pro events, and have announced their next event will feature blue belts lightweight and below! You must prove yourself in qualifying tournaments and Heroes Sub 1 is the first such tournament! http://wantvsneed.com
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Heroes Submission Only Tournament
When: January 26, 2013
Where: Heroes Martial Arts 460 South Market St San Jose CA 95113
Why: The ultimate goal in Jiu Jitsu is not to win on points! The Ultimate Goal is to try to finish your opponent. Round robin format, so everyone gets lot of matches and mat time, no time limit finals!
Register here: http://www.strongvon.com/heroessubonly/
Details: Gi tournament! Maximum of 12 per division, competitors in each division will be split into two groups if more than five in a division. Each competitor will fight every other competitor in their respective group.
10 minute time limit, submission only.
Submission = 5 points
Draw = 1 point
Submitted = 0 points
Top two competitors per division with the most points will square off in a NO TIME LIMIT, SUBMISSION ONLY MATCH for victory!
Uniform restrictions, legal/illegal submissions and moves will follow IBJJF standard.
Belt Ranking White / Blue / Purple
(Brown and above contact for super fight possibilities)
Weight Divisions (Weigh in anytime during day, without gi)
Male: 135 / 145 / 155 / 170 / 185 / 205 / 225 / Over
Female: 120 / 145 / Over
Cost: $40 before January 15th $60 after January 15th
Official Schedule will be released Jan 21st. Order will be Purple, Blue then White
http://www.strongvon.com/heroessubonly/
See you on the mat!
-Gumby