Milton Bastos is signed up for the IBJJF Seattle Open and is calling for more black belts to join. Photo: Ivan Trindade

The deadline is fast approaching for one of IBJJF’s newest tournaments: the 2014 IBJJF Seattle Open. This will be the northwest’s first time competing in their backyard.

The event will be held on Oct. 25 at the Everett Community College Fitness Center located at 2206 Tower St., Everett, WA 98201.

Many GMA academies have athletes signed up already including Gracie Barra Seattle, Impact Jiu-Jitsu, Caio Terra Association, Lovato Jiu-Jitsu, Cascao Jiu-Jitsu, Foster Jiu-Jitsu, Ralph Gracie OC, Art of Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Gracie Barra Pasadena, Five Rings Jiu-Jitsu and more.

Earn a gold, go up in IBJJF rankings, prepare for the 2015 grand slam tournaments and enjoy the northwest, perhaps indulging in some coffee.

You can register until Oct. 17 at 11:59 p.m. PST by going here: www.ibjjf.org

See the athlete list so far: http://static.ibjjfdb.com/Campeonato/000322/en-US/RegistrationsByCategoryAndAcademy.pdf