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/

 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...

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...