NAGA PRESENTS…
DOLLAMUR GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP
2008 DOLLAMUR GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Dallas Convention Center May 3rd
The North American Grappling Association (NAGA), America’s largest association of grapplers has again been asked to coordinate the 2008 Dollamur Grappling Championship, a submission grappling tournament in Dallas, Texas being held on Saturday, May 3rd, 2008.
The Dollamur Sports Festival is a bi-annual event that features multiple fitness and athletic events ranging from grappling and other martial arts, to; bodybuilding, arm wrestling, cheerleading, weightlifting and more.
The submission grappling will take place at the Dallas Convention Center, as will the other Martial Arts Festival events. The event welcomes both individuals and teams to compete and is nationally RANKED.
NO-GI & GI ON SATURDAY
We realize that this is inconvenient and expensive to force competitors to stay for 2 days.
To make things easier and more affordable, all children & adult divisions (Gi & No-Gi) will take place on Saturday. This schedule will allow competitors to enjoy more time at the Sports Festival or whatever else you have that weekend that is important to you.
WEIGH-INS and REGISTRATION OPTIONS
Competitors will have the option to weigh-in on Friday evening or weigh-in and register on Saturday any time before you compete. This means you can weigh-in and compete in both gi & no-gi competition all in one day. You are not required to weigh-in on Friday however if you are intent on cutting weight the day before then go crazy. Either way please have a photo ID on hand when registering and weighing in.
DOLLUMAR EVENT IS NATIONALLY RANKED
This year’s Dollumar Grappling Championships will be nationally Ranked! Ranked is a submission grappling rating system where points are earned and accumulated towards a national grappling title. More details can be found at nationallyranked.com.
NO-GI and GI RULES
The Dollumar Grappling Championships No-Gi divisions will follow NAGA submission grappling rules. The Gi divisions will follow rules set by the Confederation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CBJJ). Please make sure to attend the rules meetings at 10:00 a.m. before the start of the day’s divisions. More details can be found at the NAGA website: nagafighter.com.
WEIGH-IN ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY
At this event we will be offering all competitors the option of weighing-in on Friday or Saturday. This means you can weigh-in on Friday from 12 Noon to 8 PM, or anytime Saturday prior to the start of your division.
FRIDAY (5/2/2008) – Weigh-In & Registration Option
WHEN: All competitors will have the option of weighing in on Friday, May 2, 2008 starting at 12 Noon and continuing through 8 PM. The Friday weigh-in will be open to all competitors regardless if you pre-registered or not.
LOCATION: The weigh-ins will take place in the convention center in the room clearly marked with the NAGA WEIGH-IN banner.
SATURDAY (5/3/2008) – Weigh-In & Registration Option
If you cannot make it to the venue on Friday for weigh-in then you can weigh-in on Saturday starting at 8 AM and lasting all day. Competitors only have to weigh-in once during the weekend. You DO NOT have to weigh in with your Gi on. Please have a photo ID on hand when weighing-in. If you have any questions, please call NAGA at 860-295-0403.
DIVISION SCHEDULE – (Times are estimates, get there early)
SATURDAY (5/3/0 – GI & NO-GI COMPETITON (times are just estimates)
WHAT TIME DO I SHOW UP? The doors will open at 8:00 AM. We conduct the Rules Meeting at 10:00 AM. Competition will start at 10:30 AM.
10:30 AM – All Children & Teens No Gi Divisions start at 10:30 AM Sharp
10:30 AM – All Children & Teens Gi Divisions start immediately after the No-Gi Divisions are compete
11:00 AM – All Women’s, Masters, Executives & Directors No-Gi Divisions
11:00 AM – Men’s Novice & Beginner No-Gi Divisions
12:00 PM – Men’s Intermediate & Advanced No-Gi Divisions
3:00 PM – Men’s White Belt Divisions
4:00 PM – Men’s Blue Belt Gi Divisions
5:00 PM – Men’s Purple, Brown & Black Belt Divisions ALSO Men’s No-Gi Absolute Division
IMPORTANT: It is difficult to estimate the start time for each division for several reasons. As a general rule, get there early.
DIRECTIONS: The Dallas Convention Center
650 S. Griffin St. Dallas, Texas 75202
On Central Expressway – Take Central Expressway (U.S. 75) southbound. Take exit to I-35/U.S. 77 to Field Street. Turn left under the freeway and veer to the right onto Griffin Street. The Convention Center is straight ahead.
On the Tollway – Go south on the Dallas North Tollway. Take the Harry Hines/Downtown exit to Field Street to Griffin Street. The Convention Center is straight ahead.
On Highway 183 – Take Carpenter Freeway (I-183) east to Stemmons Freeway (I-35E) southbound. Take the I-45/U.S. 75 exit to the Griffin Street exit. The Convention Center is straight ahead. (Also works for those coming from Denton/Lewisville.) On I-35 from the South Take R.L. Thornton Freeway (I-35E) northbound. Take I-30 east to Griffin/Lamar exit. Stay in the left lane as you exit to continue on Griffin Street. The Convention Center is straight ahead.
On I-45 – Take Julius Schepps (I-45) northbound. Take I-30 West to Downtown/Ervay Street exit to Griffin Street. The Convention Center is straight ahead.
On I-30 – Take R.L. Thornton Freeway (I-30) westbound to Dallas. Take the Downtown/Ervay Street exit from the left lane of the freeway. As you exit, you will be on Griffin Street. The Convention Center is straight ahead.
*PARKING GARAGE ENTRANCE IS AT GRIFFIN ST. AND MEMORIAL. Direction Line – (214) 939-2700
DISCOUNTED HOTELS – BEST WESTERN CITYPLACE INN
Address: 4150 N Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas, 75204, Ph 214-827-6080 NAGA Rate $85
Airport: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
GI RULES (BJJ RULES)
GI DIVISIONS POINTS ARE AWARDED FOR:
Takedowns 2 POINTS
Sweep from the Guard 2 POINTS
Knee on Stomach Position 2 POINTS
Pass Guard to Side Position 3 POINTS
Rear Mount Position 4 POINTS
Mount Position 4 POINTS
You must hold your position for 3 seconds WHITE BELTS & ALL CHILDREN/TEEN GI COMPETITORS:
No attacks below the waist (No Knee bars, foot locks, etc.)
BLUE BELTS, MASTERS, DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE, WOMEN’S ADVANCE):
Straight Ankle locks are allowed
Twisting Ankle or Twisting Leg Locks are NOT allowed
ADULT MEN’S PURPLE, BROWN & BLACK BELTS:
Straight Knee Bars, Straight Ankle Locks & Toe Holds are allowed
Registration info should be available at www.NagaFighter.com
MEN’S NO-GI EXPERIENCE LEVELS
Actual Weigh-in will determine which division you fight in that day
____ MEN’S NOVICE Under 6 months experience, no wrestlers
____ MEN’S BEGINNER 6 months to 2 year experience, no wrestlers
with over 2 years experience wrestling
____ MEN’S INTERMEDIATE 2 years to 5 years experience
____ MEN’S ADVANCED 5 years experience & above
____ MEN’S ABSOLUTE Open Wt. Class
WEIGHT CLASSES
_____ Fly Weight (139.9 lbs. & Under)
_____ Feather Weight (140 lbs. to 149.9 lbs.)
_____ Light Weight (150 lbs. to 159.9 lbs.)
_____ Welter Weight (160 lbs. to 169.9 lbs.)
_____ Middle Weight (170 lbs. to 179.9 lbs.)
_____ Light Heavy Weight (180 lbs. to 189.9 lbs.)
_____ Cruiser Weight (190 lbs. to 199.9 lbs.)
_____ Heavy Weight (200 lbs. to 224.9 lbs.)
_____ Super Heavy Weight (225 lbs. & Above)
All No-Gi & Gi Divisions (White Belt & Blue Belt) excluding the Absolute use the above weight classes. Men’s Gi Purple, Brown & Black Belt use the weight classes below.
MEN’S GI DVISIONS
____ MEN’S WHITE BELT (Use the weight divisions to the right)
____ MEN’S BLUE BELT (Use the weight divisions to the right)
MEN’S GI PURPLE, BROWN & BLACK BELT DIVISIONS:
PURPLE BELT
___ Lt Wt (154.9 lbs. & Under)
____ Middle Wt (155 to 174.9)
____ Cruiser Wt (175 to 199.9)
____ Super Hvy (200 +)
BROWN/BLACK
___ Lt Wt (154.9 lbs. & Under)
____ Middle Wt (155 to 174.9)
____ Cruiser Wt (175 to 199.9)
____ Super Hvy (200 +)
MEN’S MASTER’S GI & NO-GI GRAPPLING DIVISIONS:
MEN’S MASTERS DIVISIONS (Ages 30 yrs & above)
CHECK ONE: WEIGHT CLASSES for MASTERS
______ MASTER’S BEGINNER (Less than a year experience)
______ MASTER’S INTERMEDIATE (1-3 years exp.)
______ MASTER’S ADVANCED (3 years +) _____No-Gi Only
_____Gi Only
_____Both Gi & No-Gi Masters Beginner & Intermediate divisions use the same 9 weight classes as the No-Gi Divisions above.
Masters Advanced use the 4 Purple Belt Weight classes above
MEN’S DIRECTOR’S & EXECUTIVE GI & NO-GI GRAPPLING DIVISIONS:
MEN’S DIRECTORS & EXECUTIVES CHECK ONE: WEIGHT CLASSES
______ DIRECTOR’S (Ages 40 yrs & above)
______ EXECUTIVE’S (Ages 50 yrs & above)
_____No-Gi Only, _____Gi Only
_____Both Gi & No-Gi Directors & Executives will be broken up into weight classes and skill levels at the event.
WOMEN’S GI & NO-GI GRAPPLING DIVISIONS:
WOMEN’S DIVISIONS – SKILL LEVEL CHECK ONE: WEIGHT CLASSES for MASTERS
_____ WOMEN’S BEGINNER Under 1 year experience
_____ WOMEN’S INTERMEDIATE 1 to 3 years experience
_____ WOMEN’S ADVANCED Over 3 years experience _____No-Gi Only
_____Gi Only
_____Both Gi & No-Gi ____ Light Wt. (134.9 lbs. & Under)
____ Middle Wt. (135 lbs & Above)
We typically will create more weight classes the day of the event if we have enough female competitors
i.e. 119 lbs. & Below
There are 3 ways to register for this event:
1. Register online with your MASTERCARD, AMEX, DISCOVER, VISA WWW.NAGAFIGHTER.COM
2. Register Friday (2/29) from 5 PM to 8 PM, Saturday (3/1) the day of the event at the door
3. Fill out and mail in the attached application with a check to the following address by 4/25/08:
NAGA, 36 Saner Rd. Marlborough, CT 06447
