NAGA Orlando Grappling Championship

The North American Grappling Association (NAGA) is the world’s largest mixed grappling tournament circuit with over 750,000 competitors worldwide. On Saturday, May 8, 2021, NAGA returns to Orlando, FL. Children and Teens will compete first and then be followed by the Adult divisions. Come as an individual or as a team to compete in this no-gi & gi event.

NAGA Orlando will have 3 competition sessions so that we can meet the capacity limits of the venue.

Session 1: ALL KIDS NOV/BEG
Check-in Time: 8 AM-9:30 AM
Session 2: ALL KIDS INT/ADV/EXP, ALL TEENS
Check-in Time: 12:30 PM
Session 3: ALL ADULTS
Check-in Time: 3 PM  

AWARDS:

CHAMPIONSHIP BELTS       
SAMURAI SWORDS       
GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE MEDALS

        TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS

IMPORTANT LINKS:

EVENT WEBSITE
RULES & JUDGING CRITERIA     
ADULT DIVISIONS
CHILDREN DIVISIONS     

3 REGISTRATION OPTIONS:

early bird REGISTRATION:                                                                                                    REGISTER BY FRIDAY, april 30, 2021, 5:00 PM EST.   

 

normal REGISTRATION:                                                                                                      REGISTER 5/1/21 THROUGH 5/5/21, 5:00 PM EST.

 

late REGISTRATION:                                                                                                              REGISTER Thursday (5/6/21)  OR FRIDAY (5/7/21)

 

early bird REGISTRATION 

1 Division = $89, Each additional division is $20, Spectators are $12 each.
 Children 8 and under are $5 and can only be purchased at the door (Infants are free).

normal REGISTRATION 

We understand that you may not be able to commit to competing until the week of the event. This option is cheaper than registering at the event.
1 Division = $109, Each additional division is $20, Spectators are $15 each.
 Children 8 and under are $5 and can only be purchased at the door (Infants are free).

LATE REGISTRATION (THURSDAY or friday)  

For those who register the Thursday, or Friday (5/6 - 5/7/21):
1 or 2 Divisions = $150. Spectators are $15 each.
Children 8 and under are $5 and can only be purchased at the door (Infants are free).
You must register for the tournament by 6:30 PM Friday evening, THERE IS NO DAY OF REGISTRATION!

Cash, Credit (Visa, MasterCard, and Discover), Debit, Stripe, PayPal are accepted forms of payment. AmEx and checks are not accepted. We do accept cash at the door for spectator fees.

FAMILY DISCOUNTS

NAGA offers family discounts for immediate family members competing in the same event:

For 2 family members, the discount is $20
For 3 family members $40
For 4 family members $60, etc.

Family rates are valid for a parent paying for themselves and their minor child or children (under the age of 18), or a parent paying for their minor children (under the age of 18).

To receive a family discount coupon code email [email protected] or call our office at 860.295.0403. Please email/call prior to registering. We are available Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 AM and 5 PM EST.  We respond to all phone calls and emails within 24 hours.

CREDIT POLICY
CREDITS
You can CANCEL and receive a full credit towards any future NAGA event for any reason. Competitors must cancel by 12:00 PM on Friday before the event by logging into your account and canceling your registration yourself. This credit is valid up to 1 year from the date you cancel. 

ASSISTANCE WITH REGISTRATION
If you are having technical issues registering, setting up an account, or have any tournament specific questions (location, times, skill levels, etc.) please email [email protected] or call (860) 295-0403.

FREE GIFTS TO ALL COMPETITORS
All NAGA competitors will receive a free gift at the event. Some examples of the free gifts are NAGA Pop Socket, NAGA Back Pack or NAGA Chrome Emblem/Sticker. Competitors can upgrade their free gift to a long-sleeve hooded t-shirt for $5. Other NAGA items may be available/substituted at certain events.  

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU GET TO THE EVENT
Every competitor will check-in at our front desk when they arrive. Competitors will receive a card which summarizes the divisions they are competing in and the number of spectators they have pre-purchased. Competitors will then proceed to the weigh-in area to get weighed in.  Adults must be weighed in 1 hour before their estimated start time which will be available the Friday of the tournament. Once weighed-in, competitors will pick up their free NAGA gift and then be interviewed by one of our experienced referees. The referee will make sure competitors are in the correct skill level(s). At this time, we will also share the size of your division(s). If you are the only competitor in your bracket, the referee will discuss what options are available and move you to the agreed upon bracket.

FRIDAY WEIGH-IN TIMES
All competitors are given the option to check-in and weigh-in on Friday from 6 - 6:30 PM.  If you do check-in and weigh-in on Friday evening you do NOT have to do it again on Saturday when you arrive. You only need to weigh-in once and you weigh-in without the gi.

SATURDAY CHECK-IN AND WEIGH-IN TIMES

NAGA Orlando will have 3 competition sessions so that we can meet the capacity limits of the venue.

Session 1: ALL KIDS NOV/BEG
Check-in Time: 8 AM-9:30 AM
Session 2: ALL KIDS INT/ADV/EXP, ALL TEENS
Check-in Time: 12:30 PM
Session 3: ALL ADULTS
Check-in Time: 3 PM  

GET YOUR GRAPPLING GEAR AT THE EVENT
NAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear (board shorts, bi bags, rash guards, t-shirts, hats, patches, skull caps, stickers, dog tags, etc.) in children and adults sizes, for males and females. Check out the huge selection of gear and apparel at the NAGA event.

COACH & PARENT CHAIRS
NAGA provides 2 chairs on each side of every score table, 1 for the coach of the competitor and the other for a family member or friend to shoot video or take photographs. Please note, no one else is allowed inside the barricades during the matches.

EVENT MEDIC
All NAGA events have a trained professional medic on sight. The medic will be visible and accessible to all in attendance. The medic is typically located between Rings 1 & 2.

CHAMPIONSHIP BELTS AWARDED

NAGA awards championship belts to all Expert Children, Expert Teen, Expert Adult, Expert Masters, Expert Director and Expert Executive Division champions (Limit 1 belt per competitor per event for division winners). Absolute Intermediate, Absolute Expert, Absolute Blue Belt, and Absolute Purple Belt winners are awarded belts. Absolute division winners will win a belt even if they win one in their weight class division. This award is unrivaled in quality and appearance.

SAMURAI SWORDS TO CHILDREN & TEENS WINNERS
NAGA awards custom engraved SAMURAI SWORDS to all non-expert Children & Teen 1st place winners (Limit 1 per competitor per event). Custom medals will be awarded to all 2nd & 3rd place winners along with non-expert Adult division winners. Adult competitors who place 1st and win a gold medal will have the opportunity to obtain a samurai sword at the NAGA T-shirt booth for a nominal fee. All children (13 and under) who do not place 1st through 3rd will take home an award.

ABSOLUTE DIVISIONS
All Adult competitors (ages 18 & above) can add No-Gi and/or Gi Absolute Divisions to their division list when registering for this event.

TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP BELTS/CUPS AWARDED

NAGA awards either customized championship cups or huge championship belts to the tournament team champions. A team award can be won in Adult Overall, Adult No-Gi, Adult Gi, and Children & Teens Overall. Please make sure your team registers under the same team name. If your team name does exist multiple times in Smoothcomp, please email us at [email protected] to consolidate into 1 correct team name.

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