NAGA experience level

[Griffin Lambert]

Either way you'll learn a lot. I would suggest at least getting a medal at novice before moving up to beginner. You gain a lot of experience from your first tournament.

[Mario Lopez Alvarez]

In the only NAGA i've competed in so far, there were purple belts in the novice division, and black belt level dudes in the intermediate.
If you feel like spending a little, you should do both novice and intermediate to get more experience. That way, if you get a sand bagger against you in the first round at least you have one more match.

[Compella]

You can't go backwards once you start. Pace yourself.

[Jake Grant]

Very nice, Thanks for all the advice! Very helpful