Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ChampionshipsSeptember 1st, 2007 | Sterling, VA Schedule:8:00AM : Registrations/weigh ins begin. 10:00 AM : Tournament Begins with Children and Teen’s No-Gi, followed by Kids/Teen’s BJJ.
Length of matches:Men’s Beginner: 5 minutesMen’s Intermediate: 5 minutesMen’s Advanced: 6 minutesChildren/Teens Beginner: 5 minutesChildren/Teens Advanced: 5 minutesWomen’s Beginner: 5 minutesWomen’s Advanced: 6 minutesExecutive/Masters: 5 minutes
Descriptions of No-Gi Divisions:Men’s Novice: less than 9 monthsMen’s Beginner: nine months to 18 monthsMen’s Intermediate: 18 months to 36 monthsMen’s Advanced: more than 36 monthsChildren (12 Yrs. and Below) Beginner: Less than 12 monthsChildren (12 Yrs. and Below) Advanced: 12 monthsTeens (13-16 yrs.) Beginner: Less than 12 monthsTeens (13-16 yrs.) Advanced: 12 monthsWomen (Beginner): Less than 12 monthsWomen (Advanced): 12 months or greaterMasters: 40 years and over, by weight)Executive: 30-39 years, by weight
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