Grapplers from all across Canada gathered this past weekend for the 2nd Grapplers Inc event held in Langley, British Columbia.Grapplers from all across Canada gathered this past weekend for the 2nd Grapplers Inc event held in Langley, British Columbia. The event was the second tournament run by Tim Shears, president of the Canadian Brazillian Jiu-jitsu Federation. Tim has now established the Grapplers Inc tournament as one of Canadas premier grappling tournaments with many of the referees certified by the International BJJ Federation itself. Grapplers Inc featured both GI and No-Gi divisions as well as a GI Super Challenge for the winner to receive a paid plane ticket to go to California for the BJJ world championships in June. Marcus Soares student Tom Montes took the win with a split decision victory over OTM alumni Josh Russel.
The tournament is truly setting the standard for grappling tournaments in Canada with everything from the refereeing, layout, setup and prizes.
Grapplers Inc was Sponsored by:
*Budovideos
*Bushido Martial Arts
*Cocoon Athletics
*Gracie Magazine
*F.I.L.E.S.
*Fight Planet
Grapplers Inc Presents
The 2nd Gi & No Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships
April 26th, 2008
Langely Sr. Secondary School
TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
1 – Universal MMA 80 PTS 2 – GRACIE BARRA VANCOUVER 76 PTS 3 – RDC KELOWNA 52 PTS
INDIVIDUAL DIVISIONS
GI DIVISION
WHITE BELT
Super Feather (up to 141)
1 – Terence Chan Universal 2 – Jamie Lizardo RFT 3 – Alan Leung CFG
Feather (up to 154)
1 – Jimmy Hoang GBV 2 – Cedric Co Ling Dynamic 3 – Cody Kielbiski Zuma
Light (up to 167)
1 – Gage Mclaren Westcoast 2 – Keith Davis Westcoast 3 – Mark Goco Dynamic
Middle (up to 181)
1 – Kioshi Smith Marcus Soares 2 – Scott Bertrand Westcoast 3 – Prabhdeep Dhahan Westcoast
Medium Heavy (up to 194)
1 – Eric Verstar Universal 2 – Isaac Moss Marcus Soares 3 – John Chung GBV
Heavy (up to 207)
1 – Austin Spencer Universal 2 – Robert Beaupre Universal 3 – Jeremy Hatt RFT
Super Heavy (up to 221)
1 – Mark Alexander GBV 2 – Brad Knox Marcus Soares
Super Super Heavy (over 221)
1 – Joel Legris GBV 2 – Chris Thomas CFG 3 – Michael Cedilla RFT
BLUE BELT
Super Feather (up to 141)
Yusuke Monokawa GBV Clayton Jones RDC Dylan McGuire Independent
Feather (up to 154)
1 – Dustin Jones RDC 2 – Max Nguyen GBV 3 – Eduardo Murakami GBV
Light (up to 167)
1 – Ben Greer Universal 2 – Kristen Fletcher Zuma 3 – Sean Nolan CFG
Middle (up to 181)
1 – Nathan Harris GBV 2 – Nick Lemire GBV 3 – Stuart Deleurme RDC
Medium Heavy (up to 194)
1 – Jonathan Curtis Marcus Soares 2 – Shiro Rae Universal 3 – Tim Kydd CFG
Heavy (up to 207)
1 – Darwin Douglas RFT 2 – Ben Davis Behring
Super Super Heavy (over 221)
1 – Andrew Pedersen Suitela 2 – Jordan Reichanbach GBV 3 – Ryan Janes Zuma
Open Division
1 – Ryan Janes Zuma 2 – Andrew Pedersen Suitela 3 – Jordan Reichanbach GBV
PURPLE BELT OPEN
1 – Tom Montes Universal 2 – Brijon Ghikermann CFG
BROWN BELT SUPER MATCH
1 – Chris Cerna GBSeattle 2 – Dan Dlask RFT
LADIES GI DIVISION
1 – JoJo Behring 2 – Misty Shearer Behring 3 – Lyndsie Beale Zuma
NO GI DIVISION
BEGINNER
Feather (up to 147)
1 – Jeremy Kennedy Westcoast 2 – Cody Paulson Shuswap 3 – Geoff Webb Reality MA
Light (up to 160)
1 – Luis Verdusco RDC 2 – Shawn Willis RDC 3 – Brad Trainer Suitela
Middle (up to 174)
1 – Jonathan Agnew Suitela 2 – Ian Caird RDC 3 – Daniel Smith Bellingham
Medium Heavy (up to 187)
1 – David Gelz Squamish 2 – Dwayne Briden Toshido 3 – Michael Jacoby CFG
Heavy (up to 200)
1 – Mike Ebaghetti Westcoast 2 – Danko Benic RDC 3 – Jeremy Hatt RFT
Super Heavy (up to 214)
1 – Jordan Nott Universal 2 – Bradley Kothlow Westcoast 3 – Pierre Honeyman Universal
Open Weight
1 – Jonathan Agnew Suitela 2 – Danko Benic RDC 3 – Jesse Sayers Toshido
INTERMEDIATE
Super Feather (up to 134)
1 – Clayton Jones RDC 2 – Terence Chan Universal
Feather (up to 147)
1 – Cody Kielbiski Zuma 2 – Ryan Lawler Steve Hartley 3 – Devon Chinnock Shuswap
Light (up to 160)
1 – Russell Davis Toshido 2 – Gage Mclaren Westcoast
Middle (up to 174)
1 – Julius Huhs Champ Choice 2 – Joris Wong Universal 3 – David Debrock Calgary
Heavy (up to 200)
1 – Lee Bagnal Toshido 2 – Jimmy Ranu Westcoast 3 – Steve Zalys Jaguar
ADVANCED
Super Feather (up to 134)
1 – Yusuke Monokawa GBV 2 – Dylan Mcguire Team Roll
Feather (up to 147)
1 – Dustin Jones RDC 2 – Jae Sohn Universal 3 – Wilf Betz Universal
Light (up to 160)
1 – Ben Greer Universal 2 – Kristen Fletcher Zuma
Middle (up to 174)
1 – Logan Lidemark GBV 2 – Brian Schafer Toshido 3 – Manuel Aragon Behring
Medium Heavy (up to 187)
1 – Josh Russell GBCalgary 2 – Tyler Jackson RFT 3 – John Hillis Marcus Soares
Heavy (up to 200)
1 – Travis Brown Behring 2 – Ben Davis Behring
Super Heavy (up to 214)
1 – Clay Davidson Toshido 2 – Darwin Douglas RFT 3 – Ryan Janes Zuma
Super Super Heavy
1- Andrew Pedersen Suitela 2 – Paul Trudel Toshido 3 – Joel Legris GBV