10th Planet Watch – 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Van Nuys Blog

Link to George Sotiropoulos vs. George Roop. Check out the shorts!

Many of the guys and girls at 10th Planet, including myself are going to be competing at the US Open August 29th and 30th at the convention Center in downtown. I’ve been getting a ton of question in regards the the rules, price, date, location etc. Well folks, here it is.

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Fees:
*(Must Pre-Register on or before August 25th at Register Now or by mail for these prices)
*U.S. Open of Submission Grappling – Saturday Augsut 29th – Men, Women & Juniors – $60
**BOTH events for ONLY $80**
*1 day Spectator ticket: $10 (must purchase online or $20 a day) 2 day spectator ticket: $15

Pre-Registration Enrollment (3 options):
1) Mail a signed Registration Form along with a money order or check made payable to:
GTA Tournaments – Mail to: World Grappling Games – 15833 Chemical Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92649

Note: domestic mailed registration must be postmarked no later than Friday August 21st).

2) Register online: www.GrapplingTournaments.com

(Note: Online Registration must be completed by Wednesday, August 26th) or at OTM Fight Shop (Pre-Registration must be completed by Wednesday, August 26th).

3) Night before or day of Registration: $20 late fee will apply.
Show up to either weigh-in time to register.

Weigh-Ins (2 options):
Either OTM Fight Shop or Tournament Location. Note: There will be no weight allowance. If an athlete is within 3 pounds of their weigh class they will have until an hour and a half before their scheduled division to make weight.

Option 1: Day before Weigh-ins will be Friday, August 28, 2009 between 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. at OTM Fight Shop:
17424 Beach Blvd. Huntington Beach, CA 92647 – (714) 847-6786

REDONDO BEACH – 2414 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 – (310) 376-3586

RIVERSIDE -2410 Wardlow Rd. Corona, CA 92880 – (951) 340-3311

SACRAMENTO – 3223 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95816 – (916) 457-4686

SAN JOSE – 1020 The Alameda, San Jose, CA – (408) 280-0200

SAN FRANCISCO – 2800 Leavenworth St. Bld. B Ste. 123, San Francisco, CA 94101 – (415) 447-4132

LAS VEGAS – 3775 Spring Mountain Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89102 – (702) 383-0002

SAN DIEGO – 1020 Grand Ave. Pacific Beach, CA 92109 – (858) 270-5425

Option 2: Day of Weigh-ins you can also weigh-in the day you compete 1 hour 30 minutes before your scheduled cut off time at the tournament location. Complete information is available at www.GrapplingTournaments.com

U.S. Open of Submission Grappling – Divisions run on Saturday
Kids all divisions (5-12): 10am
Juniors all divisions (15-17): 11am
Advanced Executive (30-39) & Master’s (40+) Divisions: 10am
Advanced Men’s Divisions: 11am
Novice Men’s Divisions: 11:30am
Beginner Executive (30-39) & Master’s (40+) Divisions: 1:00pm
Beginner Men’s Divisions: 2:30pm
Women’s Divisions: 3:00pm
Men’s Intermediate: 4:00pm
Note: Open Divisions are held at the conclusion of all weight classes in that division. The Novice and Beginner open division is combined.

Coaches:
Coaches will be required to check-in online or by phone and provide a list of registered students to receive credentials. STRICTLY ENFORCED!

E-mail director@grapplingtournaments.com or call (310) 367-5678 for credentials or further info.

Schedule :

Weigh-ins will close and you will be disqualified if you are not present by the below listed times.

Note: This is the earliest a division will be called. It does not necessarily reflect the actual fight time.

U.S. Open of Submission Grappling – Divisions & Rules • Saturday, August 29th (Must be weighed in and ready to compete by listed weigh-in times.)

Kids all divisions (5-12): 10am
Juniors all divisions (15-17): 11am
Advanced Executive (30-39) & Master’s (40+) Divisions: 10am
Advanced Men’s Divisions: 11am
Novice Men’s Divisions: 11:30am
Beginner Executive (30-39) & Master’s (40+) Divisions: 1:00pm
Beginner Men’s Divisions: 2:30pm
Women’s Divisions: 3:00pm
Men’s Intermediate: 4:00pm
Note: Open Divisions are held at the conclusion of all weight classes in that division. The Novice and Beginner open division is combined.

U.S. Open of Submission Grappling Divisions & Rules • Saturday August 29th

Skill Levels: Novice: Less than 9 months
Beginner: Nine months to 2 years
Intermediate: 2 years to 4 years
Advanced: More than 4 years
Juniors: Beginner = Less than 18 months • Advanced = 18 months or greater
Women: Beginner – Less than 18 months • Advanced – 18 months or greater
Executive: 30-39 years – Beginner = Less than 18 months • Advanced = 18 months or greater
Masters: Over 40 years – Beginner = Less than 18 months • Advanced = 18 months or greater

Length of No-Gi Matches: Novice: 4 minutes
Beginner: 4 minutes
Intermediate: 5 minutes
Advanced: 6 minutes
Teens: 4 minutes
Women: Beginner = 4 minutes • Advanced = 6 minutes
Executive/Masters: Beginner = 4 minutes • Advanced = 5 minutes

Men’s No-Gi Weight Classes:
Flyweight: 139.9 lbs. and below
Featherweight: 140-149.9 lbs.
Lightweight: 150-159.9 lbs.
Welterweight: 160-169.9 lbs.
Middleweight: 170-179.9 lbs.
Cruiserweight: 180-189.9 lbs.
Light-Heavyweight: 190-199.9 lbs.
Heavyweight: 200-209.9 lbs.
Superweight: 210 lbs. and over

Juniors No-Gi Weight Classes:
Lightweight: 114.9 lbs. and below
Welterweight: 115-129.9 lbs.
Middleweight: 130-149.9 lbs.
Cruiserweight: 150-169.9 lbs.
Heavyweight: 170 lbs. and over

Women’s No-Gi Weight Classes:
Class A: 119.9 lbs and below
Class B: 120-134.9 lbs.
Class C: 135-149.9 lbs.
Class D: 150 lbs. and over
Women’s Absolute: Open Weight, Open Skill

Executive & Masters No-Gi Weight Classes:
Lightweight: 159.9 lbs and below
Middleweight: 160-179.9 lbs.
Cruiserweight: 180-199.9 lbs.
Heavyweight: 200 lbs. and over

No-Gi Point System: Takedown landing in Half or Full Guard: 2 points
Takedown to Side Control or Mount: 3 points
Sweep or Reversal w/ legs: 2 points
Passing Opponent’s Guard: 3 points
Mounted Position: 4 points
Back Control w/ Hooks: 4 points
(All positions must be held for minimum 3 seconds)

No-Gi Illegal Techniques: Beginner, Novice, Executive & Masters Divisions: No Leg Locks EXCEPT Straight Ankle Lock. No Neck or Cervical Cranks, Wrist Locks, Slamming or Slicers.
Intermediate: No Twisting Leg locks EXCEPT Inside Toe Hold, No Neck or Cervical Cranks, Wrist Locks, Slamming or Slicers.
Advanced: No Slamming

Detailed Rules: The object of the competition is to control and submit your opponent.

Ways to win: 1) Causing your opponent to physically or verbally Tapout or quit by using a technique within the guidelines of the rules in each set division. (All competitors must be aware of dangerous techniques and know how to Tapout.)
2) Highest score at end of regulation time period or overtime.
3) Referee Stoppage

1. Hygiene: At weigh-ins all competitors will be checked for communicable diseases, not limited to but including ring-worm, staph, herpes and impetigo

2. Tie Breakers: There will be a one minute overtime in the event of a draw. At the end of the 1 minute overtime if the were no points scored it will immediately turn to sudden death in which the first point scored gets the victory. The stalling rule will be enforced with ZERO tolerance in overtime. The referee will give 2 warnings and you will be deducted -1 point and given the loss if you do not go after the victory.

3. No Stalling : The referee will issue warning for the 1st offense of stalling (i.e. backing out of the guard without engaging, butt scooting, fleeing the ring to avoid takedown/submission attempts). The 2nd offense will result in a 2 point deduction. A 3rd offense will result in a 3 point deduction. A 4th offense will result in a DQ.

4. Leg Locks: Leg Locks are ILLEGAL in all kids, masters, executive, and novice divisions. Straight ankle locks are legal for Beginner. Straight ankle, inside figure four toe holds, straight knee bars and calf slicers are legal for Intermediate. , All leg locks are legal in the Advanced Men’s division. Note: Reaping (crossing you leg across your opponents body while attacking a foot) is illegal in all divisions except Intermediate and advanced adult.

5. Illegal Techniques in all divisions: No strikes, biting, eye gouging (includes chin to eye), head butting, small join manipulation (finger and toe locks), hair pulling, or ear pulling, neck cranks.

6. Slamming: ZERO tolerance on slamming. This is to avoid slamming to escape the guard and various submissions from the guard. A competitor will be immediately disqualified NOTE – Takedowns are not considered slamming, unless intent to injure is determined by the referee.

7. Neck Cranks and Twister: Neck cranks and Twister (wrestling guillotine) are only legal in the advanced division. Intermediate division may use the Twister setup to execute the banana split or calf slicer.

8. Takedowns and control: Any position must be held for a MINUMUM of 3 full seconds before points will be awarded. If you take your opponent down and Mount him you would receive 3 points for the take down AFTER 3 seconds AND then 3 more seconds for the 4 point mount. Therefore you must maintain the position for 3 seconds per set of points. Guard pass points are established when the opponent’s shoulders are flat on the ground and your legs are completely clear of their legs. If you go from standing to a guys back with BOTH his knees on the ground for 3 full seconds you receive 2 points for reversal.

9. Sweeps/Reversals: Reversal of position points are given when one opponent reverses from the bottom to the top position and maintained for a full three seconds. The reversal has to be used from your guard or in the immediate transition of someone passing your guard. For example if your passing my guard and I IMMEDIATELY put you on your back I receive reversal points. Note: Rolling someone over when you are mounted or in side control is an escape not a reversal.

10. No-Gi Attire:, boardshorts, fight shorts, singlets, or Gi pants are required. Rashguards, t-shirts, tank tops, Wrestling shoes, knee pads (non-medal braces), headgear, cups and mouth pieces are optional.

*Code of Conduct: We will be enforcing a zero tolerance rule on disrespecting, threatening with physical violence, or verbally abusing referees or staff at any time before, during or after the event. If any spectator, coach or competitor threatens or abuses the referee in any shape or form, they will be escorted out of the building. www.MySpace.com/WorldGrapplingGames

2009 Grapplers Quest All-Star Pro Challenge battle between #2 ranked in the WORLD Pablo Popovitch and Jo Jo Guarin representing BJJ United on June 27th, 2009. GRAPPLERS QUEST, The World’s Largest and Most Prestigious Submission Grappling Tournament hosts the official U.S. Nationals of Sport Grappling in Morristown, NJ on Saturday, June 27th, 2009. Grapplers Quest wants the sport of Submission Grappling to grow worldwide and with sharing this footage for free, we hope it will bring more people into the sport for many years to come. We will bring you the BEST matches from all our events on our website at: www.GrapplersQuest.com

Eddie Talks about Sean Bollinger’s, the double bagger, and the 5-0 sweep

Kristian from 10th Planet Riverside goes head to head with George Sotiropoulos

While out at 10th Planet Rochester, Chris Herzog introduced me to Dan Fichter. Dan runs www.wannagetfast.com, a strength, speed, and conditioning gym. This is where I get my first taste of “laser beam therapy.” www.wannagetfast.com

“2009 Grapplers Quest All-Star Pro Challenge battle between Jorge “Macaco” Patino and Joseph Aviles representing Jungle Gym on June 27th, 2009. GRAPPLERS QUEST, The World’s Largest and Most Prestigious Submission Grappling Tournament hosts the official U.S. Nationals of Sport Grappling in Morristown, NJ on Saturday, June 27th, 2009. Grapplers Quest wants the sport of Submission Grappling to grow worldwide and with sharing this footage for free, we hope it will bring more people into the sport for many years to come. We will bring you the BEST matches from all our events on our website at: www.GrapplersQuest.com”

Ladies, Now is the Time! ( …and guys now is the time for you to encourage and refer your friends, spouses, and female family members to come check us out)

Now through August is Woman’s months at 10th Planet Burbank. If you have ever been interested in Martial Arts – come on in to 10th Planet Burbank for free*, now through August, that’s right train for almost 6 weeks for free!

Our Muay Thai Kick-Boxing will not only get you in shape but will also teach you some real skills. Class runs in 3min. rounds that include a warm-up, pad and bag work and light sparring. No punching the the air here!

Our Jiu-Jitsu classes feature the most innovative style in No-Gi Grappling today – Eddie Bravo’s 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu. We have classes for all levels from advanced classes taught by the Master himself, Eddie Bravo, to fundamentals and all levels classes and even our new Woman’s class on Fridays.

Let us help you reach your goals! Whether you are looking for fitness,flexibility, weight loss, better health, empowerment, competition, general butt kickin’ or just to have fun, we got you covered. And don’t be intimidated, this is for all women, all levels and ages, just come in and see, you can do it!

Our Price through August for new women : FREE!
Price Starting Sept 1st: $80-165 depending on program
NO CONTRACTS, NO SIGN-UP FEES, No hairy, stinky dudes… ok, so there are some but they are super cool, we keep things super clean

Woman’s Jiu-Jitsu class at 6:30pm on Fridays

*new students only please

Scott should listen to his wife and make a professional flyer.

I’d like to give a big shout out to Garry and the whole crew that came out to the seminar at Straight Blast this last weekend. The turn out was amazing. It was awesome being able to do a seminar literally blocks from where I was born. All the guys at the seminar did really well, they were very enthusiastic to learn the 10th Planet system.

In my opinion, it seems like 10th Planet Portland might not be such a bad idea. With Matt Horwich, old school Bravo purple belt, John Salami, and George Sotiropolous relocating to the area, it would seem there’s a good group of 10th Planet folks up there.

I also got the chance to roll with the guys over at Team Quest again while I was there. UFC vet, Fabiano Scherner was the instructor. I was afforded the opportunity to roll for a little while with him. What a monster, he’s smooth and technical. Not to mention, he’s about 250 or rock solid mass.

I’m stoked to come back again soon. PDX rox!