Hi, Tuesday night training was NOGI. Drilling Takedowns and clinch work. 20 minutes of reading and explaining the rules. We will continue the readind and explaining on Thursday as well. Training concluded with 30 minutes rolling as usual. Thursday is our GI class but you can just turn up with your NOGI because of Saturday Comp. Which reminds me today is your last day to enter. Until 11:59 pm Wednesday 19 February 2014 Adults: $60 Kids: $50  http://nzgrappler.co.nz/bjj-no-gi-tournament-22-23-february-2014/ Read the lastest update on  http://nzgrappler.co.nz/no-gi-tournament-schedule-for-22nd-feb-2014/

 As we are a week away from the competition, you need to read the rules. Even if you do not compete, you need to understand the rules. There is also a good video from Felipe Costa that you can watch. I will print the rules and will go over them for the next 2 classes as well.  Registration is closing soon: Until 11:59 pm Wednesday 19 February 2014 Adults: $60 Kids: $50  http://nzgrappler.co.nz/category/news/  You can find the rules on the below link: http://ibjjf.org/rules/ Do not get DQ because you do NOT want to spend some time reading and watching a video. Learn the rules of the sport you want to compete. Even if you are not a competitor, we need to understand what is legal, what is illegal and how the points system works.

 All right, we are 2 weeks away from the competition. We have 4 classes and 1 open mats before the event. Time to put all the hard training into practise. If you do not compete, come and support your team mates at the event.    Check out your weight categories, read the rules and understand them. If you have any questions, ask your coach.  It is not acceptable to think that you do not have to read the rules if you plan to play any kind of sports. Please register on  http://strongvon.com/nzgrappler10 more details on http://nzgrappler.co.nz/category/tournaments/ Rules on  http://ibjjf.org/rules/ NZ Grappler’s BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU NO-GI TOURNAMENT will be held 22 February 2014. Don’t miss your chance to challenge yourself among the best of New Zealand. The event will take place at the TRUSTS ARENA in Henderson, Auckland. Adults and kids will compete on Saturday 22nd February. REGISTRATION FEE Until 11:59 pm Saturday 15 Febr...

Please note that they will be no class on Thursday 6 Feb due to public holiday: Waitangi Day. T uesday 4 Feb class remains the same Nogi from 6 pm. Thank you Also, there is a change for the kids comp at the next NZ grappling event. It will be held on Saturday 22 Feb morning instead of Sunday 23 Feb as originally planned. http://www.aucklandbjj.com/2014/01/bjj-nogi-auckland-competition-22-feb.html http://nzgrappler.co.nz/

Registration is now open. Please note the weight categories are now the official IBJJF weight categories. So start dieting if you need to. DIVISIONS Competition is for both kids and adults of all levels and from all academies. There will be Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced divisions for all weight classes. The adult weight classes in kilograms (kg) are IBJJF No Gi divisions: MEN (kg): 57.5, 64, 70, 76, 82.3, 88.3, 94.3, 100.5, 100.5+ WOMEN (kg): 53.5, 58.5, 69, 74, 74+ RULES AND SCORING This year’s NO GI rules will be full IBJJF rules for NO GI. To download the rule booklet, please go to http://ibjjf.org/referees/rules/ For more information http://nzgrappler.co.nz/category/news/ take advantages of the early bird option: REGISTRATION FEE Until 11:59 pm Saturday 15 February 2014 Adults: $50 Kids: $40 Until 11:59 pm Wednesday 19 February 2014 Adults: $60 Kids: $50 Great competition as per last year event. http://www.aucklandbjj.com/2013/08/auckla...

This week was 2 classes of Nogi to prepare for the 2013 No Gi Nationas (New Zealand - BJJ rules) We concentrated on guillotine subs and defense, single leg takedown and arm drag. Mark and Webber will compete on Saturday. Good luck, boys! From next week, we are going back to our normal spring program: Nogi on Tuesday and Gi on Thursday     2013 No-Gi Nationals Schedule   SATURDAY 2 NOVEMBER 2013 8 am Weigh in begins for Advanced, Intermediate, and Beginners 9 am Cut off for Advanced weigh ins. 10 am Advanced and Absolute matches start. (Absolute registration closes after all Advanced matches complete) 11 am Cut off for Intermediate weigh ins. (Medals and Awards for Advanced and Absolute before Intermediate starts) 12 pm Intermediate matches start. (Intermediate Open registration closes after all Intermediate weight class matches complete). 1 pm Cut off for Beginners weigh ins. (Medals and Awards for Intermediate before Beginners start) ...

Just a quick reminder as the early bird entry fee is getting nearer.                                              Save $10 by registering before11:59 pm Wednesday 30 October 2013.                    Normal price will apply until closing date which is  Wednesday 30 October 2013 Kids are on Sunday 3 November Adults are on Saturday 2 November For details regarding the competition. http://www.aucklandbjj.com/2013_09_01_archive.html Book now for the biggest competition in Auckland but the whole New Zealand as well. http://nzgrappler.co.nz/2013-no-gi-nationals-on-2-3-nov/

You can now register online for the biggest BJJ Nogi Competition in Auckland, New Zealand.  Make use of the early bird option and save $10 if you register before  Saturday 26 October 2013. Closing of the registration: Wednesday 30 October 2013 You can now start your diet to aim for your weight category. They will be using IBJJF rules but no advantages rule and also no belt system (just 3 divisions of beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced divisions for all weight classes). I expect some of the divisions to have over 25 competitors as per their last competition. So plenty of fights to get the gold medal. Get that cardio ready for November. NZ Grappler’s NO-GI NATIONALS is the largest grappling competition in New Zealand. Don’t miss your chance to challenge yourself among the best of New Zealand. This year’s 2013 event will be awarding the Men’s Absolute division grand-prize winner a free trip to Las Vegas USA to compete at Grappler’s Quest in 2014 (IMPORTAN...