Northwest Submission Challenge

In a continuing effort to promote the gentle art; the organizers of the Northwest Submission Challenge are proud to announce the winner of the men’s blue belt absolute division will win a travel package to compete at the 2012 Mundials!

One lucky winner will have airfare, hotel, and registration paid to compete on the biggest stage in the world!

There are divisions for more than just the blue belts with divisions for Men, Women, Kids, and teens in both Gi and Nogi.

Using the IBJJF rule set we will be awarding other prizes to the divisional winners including: Budo Videos gift cards, training jerseys and more!

Registration is open until the day of the tournament April 28th, but early registration discount ends April 1st.

For more info or to register go to northwestsubmissionchallenge.com.

Every year during at the GMA member Northwest Submission Challenge there is an open invitation for a limited number of scholarships of entry fees for kids and teens provided by Budo Videos.

With over 15 scholarships already awarded, Budo Videos and the NWSC is maintaining the goal of spreading the love of Jiu-Jitsu to future generations.

This year was no exception and of the number of kids awarded the scholarship three stuck out in particular.

With their father Raheem (who is a 3 stripe white belt) serving in the Military overseas, Luiz, Yesse, and Yasmine proudly showed their skills and had great results and one proud father, since he watched it all on the internet.

To apply for a scholarship, please contact the tournament organizer  at northwestsubmissionchallenge.com

There was a lot of heart and technique on the mats.

With the largest group of competing kids and teens of any tournament in Idaho November 5th was a date to remember.

There we academies from across Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Utah and the brackets continue to grow and get more competitive each year.

The next installment is scheduled April 28th 2012.

All absolute division winners received a 6 month subscription of GRACIEMAG.

They were:

Mens Nogi Beginner Absolute:

1st – Jean Paul Ducrest – Park City BJJ

Mens Nogi Intermediate Absolute:

1st – Miguel Simentan – Twin Falls BJJ

Mens Nogi Advanced Absolute:

1st – Matt Owen – Keith Owen BJJ

Mens White Belt Absolute:

1st – Noel Strain – Alliance

Mens Blue Belt Absolute:

1st – Emillio Travino – Throwdown

Mens BJJ Advanced Absolute:

1st – Matt Owen – Keith Owen BJJ

Adult Team Winner: Keith Owen BJJ

Kids Team Winner: Alliance

For more info, go to northwestsubmissionchallenge.com

The Northwest Submission Challenge is around the corner.

The event is scheduled next November 5th, in Boise, Iadaho.

Registrations are open and will be accepted at the door.

As an added bonus for the competitors and spectators of the Northwest Submission Challenge, Mike Diaz of Park City Jiu-Jitsu will be hosting a Ginastica Natural seminar on Friday, November 4th, from 5-6pm.  The cost is $25 per person and space is limited!

Looking for a fantastic combination of Jiu-Jitsu, Yoga, breathing, and gymnastics for the development of physical movement, coordination, balance and strength. One of the best means of development for Jiu Jitsu, and fighters.

Mike Diaz is a black belt under Professor Pedro Sauer from Park City, Utah and a instructor of Ginastica Natural. You have heard or seen Ginastica Natural from the phenomenal BJJ players now try it!

Register today at northwestsubmissionchallenge.com

Registration has officailly opened for the November 5th Northwest Submission Challenge in Boise, Idaho.

Discounts are offered for pre-registering until October 22nd.

The event will have divisions for men, women and kids there is certain to be a lot of skill and heart on the mat.

Some of the division prizes to include Budo Videos gift cards, GRACIEMAG subscriptions and more!

Custom medals for 1st-3rd and a free GRACIEMAG for the first 200 competitors to weigh in!

Spectator admission for the Northwest Submission Challenge is $5 for adults and free for kids 12 and younger.

There will be weigh ins Friday, November 4th from 6-9pm at Capital High School gym, or the day of the event from 7-9am at the event.

Registration will close at 8:30am, November 5th.

For more info, go to northwestsubmissionchallenge.com

Registration costs:

For all adult, executive, women, teen divisions

If registered before October 22nd at 11:59PM MST

1 division – $40

2 divisions – $50

3 divisions – $60

If registered after October 22nd

1 division – $45

2 divisions – $55

3 divisions – $65

Kids Division Prices:

If registered before October 22nd at 11:59PM MST

1 division $30

2 divisions $40

If registered after October 22nd

1 division $35

2 divisions $45

The next installment is scheduled November 5th.

All participants will get a event T-shirt and the first 150 to register will also get a free copy of GRACIEMAG.

Here is a video to give you that drive you need to enroll.

For more info and to register, go to northwestsubmissionchallenge.com

The usual GMA members are BJJ academies.

This time, however, we have joined a grappling event.

The Northwest Submission Challenge is the largest event of its kind in the state of Idaho.

The next installment is scheduled November 5th.

All participants will get a event T-shirt and the first 150 to register will also get a free copy of GRACIEMAG.

For more info and to register, go to northwestsubmissionchallenge.com