New Sub-Only Competiion Atlanta

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12-31-2012, 02:20 PM
JimPerkerson

New Sub-Only Competiion Atlanta

Hey everyone, I'd like for you all to check out this brand-new submission grappling contest; The Kakuto Submission Challenge. Our first event is scheduled for the Atlanta Area March 23 & 24. We think that the 10thPJJ folks will love our rules and format.

Check us out on the web at www.KakutoChallenge.com or facebook.com/kakutochallenge and follow us on twitter @KakutoChallenge.

This is a two-day event. Also, 30 people who pre-register will be selected by raffle for FREE admission to the Rener Gracie Seminar on March 24th at the event. Also, ALL SPECTATORS and COMPETITORS are invited out on the second day to join us for Open Mat! I guarantee you'll love this event, love the rules, love the format, and I hope to see many of you there representing 10th Planet.

I want to thank Eddie Bravo VERY MUCH for permission to use his song on this little video.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDCUytGGkkw
12-31-2012, 02:36 PM
Eddie Bravo

Bad ass!!! Sub Only taking over!!! :)

(although I'm not a fan of overtime rounds. Wrestlers will stall until the overtime round)
12-31-2012, 02:59 PM
JimPerkerson

Eddie, I'm not big on it either, but we WILL NOT tolerate stalling. We feel that the "hybrid" format will attract more competitors. The "By Invitation only" pro division will NOT have OT or points at all and rounds will be 10 minutes (final match will be unlimited time for first/second place).
12-31-2012, 04:38 PM
JimPerkerson

oh, and one more thing about the 2-min OT round points....you get points for the Truck just like you would for mount or side control. Reaping the knee? no problem! ankles and knee? allowed! Lockdown? Sure thing! We're are giving the rules back to the players! we think this will be one of the most fun tournaments out there. It's going to be an event, not just a tournament. We're putting on a show! :)

I hope to see everyone there....and for the record...I tried to get Eddie to come out to do the seminar, but his travel dates conflicted. We really hope we can get him out for the second event!

Anyway, Cheers and Happy New Year to you all!
12-31-2012, 11:23 PM
Jon Helton

Awesome!!!! Thanks for this!
12-31-2012, 11:34 PM
JimPerkerson

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon Helton

Awesome!!!! Thanks for this!

I'm stoked if you all are stoked! Our goal is to have a great show with a great format! We want this to be a weekend you won't soon forget as opposed to just another tournament. Having lots of you all show up will make it all the better!
01-01-2013, 12:08 PM
Eddie Bravo

15 minute rounds with no overtime rounds is best, trust me, Gracie Nationals/Gracie Worlds got it down right :)
01-02-2013, 07:10 PM
JimPerkerson

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddie Bravo

15 minute rounds with no overtime rounds is best, trust me, Gracie Nationals/Gracie Worlds got it down right :)

Do you think it's best to offer that in the pro division or in every division?
01-03-2013, 02:47 PM
Scott Philips

Holy Shit. This sounds awesome. What kind of turn out are you expecting/preparing for?
01-03-2013, 03:13 PM
JimPerkerson

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott Philips

Holy Shit. This sounds awesome. What kind of turn out are you expecting/preparing for?

We are aiming for 600+ participants. I hope you'll be among them!
01-04-2013, 08:47 AM
Chad Clark

Could we get some more info on the Rener Gracie seminar? Whats the price?
01-04-2013, 10:32 AM
JimPerkerson

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chad Clark

Could we get some more info on the Rener Gracie seminar? Whats the price?

Absolutely. We're getting a webpage up with all of the seminar info shortly, but because we just finalized the booking we hadn't put together a page for it.

At any rate, here is how it all works: On the Second Day when the Pro Division has competed and is done we will open out mat up for friendly rolls. The Seminar will be from 1-3 PM on March 24. The people who are coming to the seminar will break away to the seminar room. We have 30 spots that we will give away to some lucky people. We have 20 spots for sale for $85 per person during preregistration. If there are any left at the door, they will be $100. The 30 spots we give away will be to raffle winners.... basically, when you preregister by March 1, we put your name in a hat. If you are competing in more than one division, your name goes in again for each additional division. We'll draw 30 names and those people will attend the seminar for free! http://kakutochallenge.com/index.php/tickets is the link to pay fees after registration and to purchase tickets to the seminar.

I hope that this answers your questions. Let me know if there's anything else you would like to know.
01-16-2013, 01:23 PM
JimPerkerson

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Attachment 1790 BIG NEWS! 2 divisions (i.e. gi/gi-optional) for $75 if you sign up by Jan 31!
http://www.KakutoChallenge.com
http://www.facebook.com/KakutoChallenge
01-17-2013, 01:34 AM
Eddie Bravo

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimPerkerson

Do you think it's best to offer that in the pro division or in every division?

Every division. Gracie Worlds and Gracie Nationals have perfected it. Overtime rounds are ways out. You can't give them a way out. Urgency is what makes the matches exciting. Trust me. :-)
01-17-2013, 07:34 AM
Mark Holloway

Awesome. I'm so glad to see this type of tournament happen in Atlanta. We have great MMA schools here with some top JJ and Wrestling coaches. This should be exciting!
05-31-2013, 05:58 PM
Brandon Mccaghren

TTT for this thing

Me, Sam Davis, Josh McMurray, and Matt Skaff are heading out there tomorrow.

Griff? Helton? Anybody else?
06-01-2013, 05:33 AM
Jon Helton

NAGA Charlotte > Kakuto
Good luck though guys!
06-01-2013, 06:57 AM
Griffin Lambert

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brandon Mccaghren

TTT for this thing

Me, Sam Davis, Josh McMurray, and Matt Skaff are heading out there tomorrow.

Griff? Helton? Anybody else?

I didn't know you guys were going. I would have competed if I'd known. I am competing at Naga Atlanta on the 15th though.

Anyways, Good luck guys. Bring some hardware back to Alabama! :D
06-01-2013, 08:29 AM
Mark Holloway

I'm here :cool:
06-01-2013, 11:28 AM
Brandon Mccaghren

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Manny The Roach takes 2 golds. Gi and no Gi. Both 3 man divisions. All submissions.

2 gogoplatas, a darce, and a swim move to armbar from the back.
06-01-2013, 01:19 PM
Griffin Lambert

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brandon Mccaghren

Manny The Roach takes 2 golds. Gi and no Gi. Both 3 man divisions. All submissions.

2 gogoplatas, a darce, and a swim move to armbar from the back.

Awesome work! Keep us updated. :)
06-01-2013, 02:11 PM
Brandon Mccaghren

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Josh McMurray took 3rd in Intermediate.
06-01-2013, 02:22 PM
Brandon Mccaghren

Sam Davis took 1st in the 3 years and under division. 2 rear naked chokes, both started with the arm drag.
06-01-2013, 04:21 PM
Tony "The Goods" Garcia

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brandon Mccaghren

Sam Davis took 1st in the 3 years and under division. 2 rear naked chokes, both started with the arm drag.

Psha! It's not like he ever reps the arm drag anyways :-)
06-01-2013, 04:23 PM
Brandon Mccaghren

Josh beat a purple in the absolute before losing to Sam in the next round.

Sam fought for 3rd in absolute and lost a war to a 215 lb guy with 12 seconds left in a 10 minute match. Sam weighs 128 pounds for the record.

I am an alternate for the pro tournament tomorrow, so we will see what happens. If somebody gets hurt, I'm gonna Steve Jennum that $1000 cash prize.