NAGA GERMANY GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP NAGA RETURNS TO GERMANY The North American Grappling Association (NAGA) is the world’s largest mixed grappling tournament circuit with over 300,000 competitors worldwide. On Saturday, 23 May 2015, NAGA returns to Germany with our 3rd annual, NAGA Germany Grappling Championship. The event continues to grow year after year, and will once again take place in Dortmund. You do not have to live in Germany or be on a team to participate in this event. Pre-registration closes at midnight, 13 May 2015.

CHAMPIONSHIP BELTS AWARDED TO ALL EXPERT WINNERS NAGA awards championship belts to all Adult, Masters, Directors and Executive, Expert No-Gi division champions. For Gi divisions, all Purple, Brown, and Black Belt divisions winners will win a championship belt. Children and Teen Gi and No-Gi Expert division winners are awarded championship belts. This award is unrivaled in quality and appearance. (Limit 1 belt per competitor per event).

MEDALS AWARDED NAGA awards prestigious gold medals to non-expert No-Gi division champions, and white and blue belt Gi champions. Silver and bronze medals are awarded to 2nd and 3rd place winners in all divisions. Children/Teen Novice, Beginner, Advanced winners are awarded gold medals in both Gi and No-Gi.

REGISTERING FOR THE EVENT NAGA offers competitors two ways to register for this event, pre-registering online or registering at the event. Those wanting to pre-register online with a credit card (Visa, Mastercard, and Discover are accepted) can access the pre-registration website by going to www.nagafighter.com and clicking the NAGA Germany pre-registration link (located on right hand side of the website). Pre-registration closes on 13 May 2015. You can register at the event on Friday, 22 May or Saturday, 23 May. The registration fees increase by $20 USD when registering at the event. Those registering at the event must pay with cash (Euro and U.S. Dollars are accepted). Visit the Schedule section of this flyer for registration times. Registration forms will be available at the event.

WEIGH-IN ON FRIDAY OR SATURDAY NAGA is offering all competitors the option of registering and weighing-in the night before the tournament at the event venue from 18:00 to 20:00. If you cannot make it on Friday, registration opens on Saturday at 08:00. All Children/Teens need to be registered and weighed in by 10:00 on Saturday. All adult competitors can register/weigh-in on Saturday up until their division begins. You do not need to weigh-in with your gi on.

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WEIGH-IN FRIDAY or SATURDAY (you do not weigh-in wearing your Gi) The weigh-ins will take place at the venue. Adults please bring a photo ID to weigh-in. If you have any questions, contact NAGA at 860-295-0403 or [email protected]. FRIDAY (22 May 2015) – Weigh-In & Registration Option The Friday weigh-in will be open to all competitors regardless if you pre-registered or not. The weigh-ins are from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. SATURDAY (23 May 2015) - Weigh-In & Registration Option Weigh-ins open at 8:00 AM. Children & Teens need to be registered and weighed in by 10:00 AM. Adults can weigh-in all day, anytime up until their division is called.

SATURDAY DIVISION SCHEDULE (Doors open 8:00 AM) IMPORTANT: It is difficult to estimate the start time for each division. As a general rule, get there early and be prepared to stay late. There are NO REFUNDS given for those who have to leave early. Please check nagafighter.com for latest updates on division start times, as they can be altered based on estimated attendance. Children/Teen and Women division ring assignments will be available at the event. CHILDREN & TEENS (17yrs & under) NO-GI & GI COMPETITION All children & teen competitors must be weighed in and report to their assigned Ring at 10:00. ADULT NO-GI & GI COMPETITION (times are just estimates) All Women Competitors report to their assigned Ring at 10:00. Men’s Adult, Master, Director, & Executive Divisions: - Men’s, Master’s, Director's & Executive No-Gi Novice (Estimated Start Time is 10:00) - Men’s, Master’s, Director's & Executive No-Gi Beginner (Estimated Start Time is 12:00) - Men’s, Master’s, Director's & Executive No-Gi Intermediate (Estimated Start Time 13:00) - Men’s, Master’s, Director's & Executive No-Gi Expert (Estimated Start Time is 14:00) - Men’s, Master’s, Director's & Executive White Belt Gi (Estimated Start Time is 16:00) - Men’s, Master’s, Director's & Executive Blue Belt Gi (Estimated Start Time is 18:00) - Men’s, Master’s, Director's & Executive Purple, Brown, Black Belt Gi (Estimated Start Time is 19:00)

VENUE/DIRECTIONS: Westfalenhallen Dortmund - Strobelallee 45, 44139 Dortmund, Germany  The tournament will take place in Hall 3A. DRIVING: visit the NAGA Germany webpage and click the TRAVEL INFO tab. Enter your starting location into the Google Maps box and then click “Get directions”. Parking will cost €5. BY SUBWAY: Stadtbahn-Bahnhof Westfalenhallen by subway U 45 and U 46 from main train station. BY AIR: Dortmund is a good choice for intercontinental flights. Frankfurt or Dusseldorf are the two main options for these flying from outside of Europe. LODGING OPTIONS: Mercure Hotel Dortmund is next to the venue. (+49) 231/1204245. Hostel options can be found here: http://www.hostelbookers.com/hotels/germany/dortmund/63459/.

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NAGA GERMANY ADULT PRE-REGISTRATION FORM (Pre-Reg Deadline - 13 May 2015) Name:

Team:

Address: City:

Postal Code:

Email:

DOB(dd/mm/yy):

MALE NO-GI & GI GRAPPLING DIVISIONS ____ I am a MALE ADULT (18 to 29 years of age) ____ I am a MALE MASTER (30 to 39 years of age) ____ I am a MALE DIRECTOR (40 to 49 years of age) ____ I am a MALE EXECUTIVE (50 years & above)

MALE ADULT & MASTER NO-GI DIVISIONS

WEIGHT CLASSES

____ NOVICE Under 6 months experience (no wrestlers)

Fly Weight Feather Weight Light Weight Welter Weight Middle Weight Cruiser Weight Heavy Weight Super Heavy Weight

____ BEGINNER 6 months to 2 years experience ____ INTERMEDIATE 2 years to 5 years experience ____ EXPERT over 5 years experience (Championship Belts) All Expert winners are awarded a Championship Belt. If multiple Expert Divisions are won by a competitor, only 1 belt will be awarded.

MALE ADULT & MASTER GI DIVISIONS ____ WHITE BELT

(61.5 Kg. & under) (61.51 Kg. to 67.5 Kg.) (67.51 Kg to 73.5 Kg.) (73.51 Kg. to 79.5 Kg.) (79.51 Kg. to 85.5 Kg.) (85.51 Kg. to 91.5 Kg.) (91.51 Kg. to 97.5 Kg.) (97.51 Kg. & Above)

____ BLUE BELT ____ PURPLE BELT (Championship Belts) ____ BROWN BELT (Championship Belts) ____ BLACK BELT (Championship Belts) (Purple, Brown Belts & Black Belts whenever there are two or more in a division) All Purple, Brown & Black Belt winners are awarded a Championship Belt. If multiple divisions are won by a competitor, only one belt will be awarded.

All competitors must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specified division, NAGA will combine the division with the next closest weight or age category.

WOMEN NO-GI & GI GRAPPLING DIVISIONS: NO-GI WOMEN DIVISIONS ____ NOVICE Under 6 months exp. no wrestlers ____ BEGINNER 6 months to 2 yrs experience ____ INTERMEDIATE 2 to 5 years experience ____ EXPERT 5 years’ experience & above WOMEN AGE GROUPS ____ ADULT (18 to 29 years of age)

GI WOMEN DIVISIONS ___ WHITE BELT ___ BLUE BELT ___ PURPLE BELT ___ BROWN BELT ___ BLACK BELT

___ MASTER (30 to 39 years of age)

WOMEN WEIGHT CLASSES ____ Fly Weight (55 Kg. & Under) ____ Light Weight (55.1 – 61.5 Kg.) ____ Middle Weight (61.51 – 73.5 Kg.) ____ Light Heavy (73.51 Kg. & Above) ____ DIRECTOR (40 years +)

All competitors must compete in at least one match to win an award. If no one is in your specified division, NAGA will combine the next closest weight and/or age category. We make every effort to create fair divisions based on the pool of competitors. Fees: $80 USD to compete in 1 Division, $100 USD for 2 Divisions (gi and no-gi counts as 2 divisions). A family discount is available for immediate family members. Each member can do 2 divisions for $80 USD each. Spectator passes are $6 USD. The pre-registration deadline is 13 May 2015. Competitor fees increase $20 USD after the deadline.

There are 2 ways to register for this event: 1. 2.

Pre-Register online with your MASTERCARD, AMEX, DISCOVER, VISA WWW.NAGAFIGHTER.COM Register the day of the event at the door. We only accept cash (Euro, USD) at the door.

You can enter a MAXIMUM of 2 Divisions ***Blue Belts must compete at Intermediate No-Gi level, ***Purple, Brown and Black Belts must compete at the Expert No-Gi Level

NAGA GERMANY CHILDREN & TEEN PRE-REGISTRATION FORM (Pre-Reg Deadline - 13 May 2015) Name:

Team:

Address: City:

Postal Code:

Email:

DOB(dd/mm/yy):

EXPERIENCE LEVELS: When choosing your child or teen’s experience level, please take into account numerous factors including how often they train, how naturally talented they are in the sport, athleticism in other sports, and how they do against teammates. The length of time they have trained is not the only aspect to consider as the experience levels (years training) listed are simply guidelines. Challenge your children and have them compete at an appropriate skill level and remember that NAGA has the right to alter competitor division placement during the event.

CHILDREN NO-GI & GI GRAPPLING DIVISIONS (13 years of age & under): NO-GI DIVISIONS (Select one) ____ NOVICE

EXPERIENCE LEVELS (Guidelines for No-Gi & Gi) Less than 6 months

GI DIVISIONS (BJJ Belt or equivalent) ____WHITE BELTS

____ BEGINNER

6 months to 1 year

____WHITE/GREY BELTS

____ INTERMEDIATE

1 year to 2 years

____YELLOW BELTS

____ ADVANCED

2 years to 3 years

____ORANGE BELTS

____ EXPERT

3 years +

____GREEN BELTS

PLEASE NOTE: Whenever possible, your child will be matched up with someone their same age or children within a year old (plus or minus). Please understand that under some circumstances they may have to compete with others slightly older. A coach or parent will be contacted to get approval. All children 13 and under that weigh over 180 lbs. will need to compete with the teens. Only Expert division winners are awarded a championship belt. Only one belt can be won per competitor. A medal will be awarded for any additional division wins.

___MALE ___ FEMALE

WEIGHT CLASSES (Determined at weigh ins) ___ 22.5 Kg. & Under ___ 22.51 Kg. to 27.5 Kg. ___ 27.51 Kg. to 32 Kg. ___ 32.01 Kg. to 36.5 Kg. ___ 36.51 Kg. to 41 Kg. ___ 41.01 Kg. to 45.5 Kg. ___ 45.51 Kg. to 52.5 Kg. ___ 52.01 Kg. to 80 Kg. All children 13 and under that weigh over 80 Kg. will need to compete with the teens.

If there are 2 or more girls in a division, we will create a separate division for the girls.

TEEN NO-GI & GI GRAPPLING DIVISIONS (14 to 15) and (16 to 17) years old: NO-GI DIVISIONS (Select one) ____ NOVICE

EXPERIENCE LEVELS (Guidelines for No-Gi & Gi) Less than 6 months

GI DIVISIONS (BJJ Belt or equivalent) ____WHITE BELT

____ BEGINNER

6 months to 1 year

____WHITE/GREY BELT

____ INTERMEDIATE

1 year to 2 years

____YELLOW BELT

____ ADVANCED

2 years to 3 years

____ORANGE/BLUE

____ EXPERT 3 years + ____GREEN/BLUE/PURPLE PLEASE NOTE: Please note – We reserve the right to either subdivide or combine the above weight and age classes the day of the event depending on attendance. Submissions are allowed in all teen divisions. Only Expert division winners are awarded a championship belt. Only one belt can be won per competitor. A medal will be awarded for any additional division wins. ___MALE ___ FEMALE If there are 2 or more girls in a division, we will create a separate

WEIGHT CLASSES (Determined at weigh ins) ______ Bantam Weight (59.9 Kg. & Under) ______ Light Weight (59.01Kg to 68 Kg.) ______ Middle Weight (68.01 Kg to 81 Kg.) ______ Heavy Weight (81 Kg. & above)

division for the girls.

Fees: $80 USD to compete in 1 Division, $100 USD for 2 Divisions (gi and no-gi counts as 2 divisions). A family discount is available for immediate family members. Each member can do 2 divisions for $80 USD each. Spectator passes are $6 USD. The pre-registration deadline is 13 May 2015. Competitor fees increase $20 USD after the deadline.

There are 2 ways to register for this event: 3. 4.

Pre-Register online with your MASTERCARD, AMEX, DISCOVER, VISA WWW.NAGAFIGHTER.COM Register the day of the event at the door. We only accept cash (Euro, USD) at the door.

NAGA NO-GI RULES SUMMARY – Complete rules on NAGAFIGHTER.COM NO GI DIVISION POINTS ARE AWARDED FOR: TEEN NO GI COMPETITORS: Straight ankle/Straight Knee Bars are allowed. ¾ Takedowns 1 or 2 POINTS NOVICE, BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE & EXPERT ADULTS, MASTERS, ¾ Submission Attempts 1 or 2 POINTS DIRECTORS &EXECUTIVES: ¾ Side Control / Knee on Belly 2 POINTS All forms of submission attempts are permitted in NAGA No Gi grappling for ¾ Sweep from the Guard 2 POINTS competitors ages 18 and older of all skill levels. Heel Hooks, Toe Holds, ¾ Forms of Back Grab 2 POINTS Neck Cranks, Body Compressions, Bicep and Calf Slicers are all allowed. ¾ Forms of Mount 2 POINTS All achievable points require two seconds of control. The back suplay is strictly prohibited. Positional points also require the ability to attack Attacking an opponent’s fingers or toes, slamming, and directly squeezing a submissions while achieving two seconds of control. competitor’s windpipe with the hand are NOT permitted.

GI RULES SUMMARY – Complete rules on NAGAFIGHTER.COM GI DIVISION POINTS ARE AWARDED FOR: ¾ Takedowns 2 POINTS ¾ Sweep from the Guard 2 POINTS ¾ Knee on Belly 2 POINTS ¾ Passing the Guard 3 POINTS ¾ Back Grab 4 POINTS ¾ Mount 4 POINTS All achievable points require three seconds of control. Lesser criteria and strong submission attempts often result in Advantages awarded.

CHILDREN & TEENS: NO ankle or leg locks are permitted in Gi competition. WHITE BELT ADULTS, MASTERS, DIRECTORS & EXECUTIVES: ¾ Straight Ankle locks are allowed, NO “reaping of the knee” is permitted. BLUE & PURPLE BELT ADULTS, MASTERS, DIRECTORS & EXECUTIVES: ¾ Wrist locks, Straight Ankle locks are allowed. ¾ Body compressions are permitted. BROWN & BLACK BELT ADULTS, MASTERS, DIRECTORS & EXECUTIVES: ¾ Wrist Locks, Straight Knee Bars, Straight Ankle Locks & Toe Holds allowed. ¾ Bicep & Calf Crushers are also permitted.

¾ Neck Cranks and Heel Hooks are NOT allowed in any Gi division: Scissors takedowns are NOT allowed in any Gi division. ¾ A full Gi must be worn, no cut off sleeves or traditional karate style tops are permitted: Rash guards, sports bra’s for women and groin protectors for men may be worn under your Gi, T-shirts are NOT permitted under the Gi top. ¾ No wrestling shoes or ear guards may be worn in Gi competition. You do NOT have to weigh in with your uniform / Gi.

NAGA NO-GI POINT SCORING SYSTEM TAKEDOWNS (1 or 2 Points): In awarding 2 Points, the Referee is directed to look for the following: The competitor must initiate the Takedown or complete a strong counter Takedown; the competitor applying the takedown must exhibit control for two seconds or more in a top dominant position. If you snap the opponent down and he/she ends up on all fours, in order to receive 2 Points, you must immediately come around and control him/her from the back. If you take the opponent down by jumping on his/her back and end up in a Back Grab position facing up, you are awarded 2 Points for the Takedown. A Takedown where the competitor does not remain in some form of top Dominant Positional Control for two seconds will receive 1 Point. Pulling Guard without initial contact will result in a 1 Point Takedown assessed to the opponent. SUBMISSIONS (1 or 2 Points): 2 Points are awarded for a Full and Strong Submission Attempt. A submission attempt that is not potentially fight ending is typically awarded 1 Point. Example: An arm bar attempt in which the opponent is actively defending will result in a 1 Point submission attempt. The same attempt that breaks the grips of the defending competitor (putting them in danger of submission) will result in an additional 1 Point (2 Points total). Chaining full and strong Submission attempts will result in points being awarded for each different submission. For example, if a competitor applies a triangle choke in a full and strong manner, and then goes for an arm bar that is full and strong, a further 1 or 2 Points can be awarded for each additional submission attempt. DOMINANT POSITIONAL CONTROL (2 Points): Controlling your opponent is a crucial step to obtaining a Submission, thus 2 Points are awarded for aggressively obtaining Dominant Control. Dominant Positional Control is any secure form of control that lends itself to submission. The control has to be long enough to set up a submission attempt, which can be as short as two seconds. These forms of Dominant Positional Control include: Mount; any form of Side Control; Knee on Belly; Back Grab; North/South and top Turtle Position control. Among the most common ways to get Dominant Position Control: Ending a Takedown with a Dominant Position. In this situation, 2 Points are awarded for the Takedown, and 2 Points are awarded for obtaining the Dominant Position, for a total of 4 Points (Only 4 positional points in a row). SWEEPS (2 Points): When a competitor on the bottom of any Guard is able to reverse the position and end up on top of his/her opponent, 2 Points are awarded. A Sweep is by definition only applicable if started from any type of Guard position. A Reversal is executed from positions other than the Guard and receives NO points. However, if a Reversal ends up with the top competitor in some form of Side Control or Mount, then 2 Points are awarded. The 2 Points however are awarded for the Side Control or Mount, and not for the Reversal. Note: The NAGA Scoring System is designed to award each competitor according to the standards – Takedown, to Dominant Positional Control, to Submission. Playing for points is not rewarded. Thus, if a competitor simply transitions between Dominant Positions, he/she does not achieve additional points. For example, if you have Side Control, and you transition to Mount, and then back down to Knee on Stomach, no additional points are awarded for the Knee on Stomach. Further, in The NAGA Scoring System, NO points are awarded for Escapes. Thus, if you are Bottom Mount, and you bridge to In Guard, NO points are awarded.

NAGA NO-GI GRAPPLING RULES GENERAL RULES: At a minimum a groin protector, mouthpiece, and shorts with a drawstring must be worn (t-shirts/rash guards are optional). No pockets or zippers on the shorts. Wrestling/Martial Arts shoes and ear guards are allowed. No grabbing of clothing during a match. WAYS TO WIN: By submission, whether by tapping or verbally - Consciously Submitting - It is VERY important that all competitors understand how to "Tap-Out" when caught in a submission technique. Tapping out can be done either verbally or through a physical tap. A competitor can tap with their hands, feet or even a nod of their head. This "Tapping" is a conscious admittance of loss or surrender to an opponent. If a submission does not occur, a competitor can win by earning more points, referee decision, or disqualification. If the fight does not end by submission or by points, the referee will choose the winner based on the NAGA Decision Making Criteria (available on the NAGA website). If a match is considered a “Draw” by the referee, then there may be a 2-minute overtime (1 minute for Children & Teens). Referees are encouraged to choose a winner in every match should it not end by submission. LEGAL SUBMISSION TECHNIQUES FOR ADULTS: All Submissions are legal; including heel hooks, knee bars, neck cranks, guillotine chokes etc. (unless otherwise noted below). NO STRIKES OF ANY KIND: No strikes of any kind allowed to any part of the body or head are permitted. OTHER FOULS: Fighters are not allowed to grab and use their opponent’s clothing. Attacks to the front of the windpipe (i.e. Finger in throat), eyes (elbows, palms, fingers, etc.) or groin. No pushing palm or elbow directly into nose. No dropping or slamming of opponent on their head. No slamming from the Guard Position. Eye Gouging, fish hooking, biting, pulling hair, pinching, twisting of skin, sticking a finger into a cut of an opponent, small joint manipulation (finger or toe locks), and putting a finger into any orifice are all FOULS and grounds for disqualification. Interference by a corner with any official or fighter, attacking an opponent in any of these circumstances: Throwing an opponent off the mat, unsportsmanlike conduct. Any intentional use of an illegal technique or act of poor sportsmanship will result in the immediate ejection of those competitors/spectators. SCISSOR TAKEDOWN – When initiating a scissor takedown, at least one hand must be on the ground when applying the takedown. No slamming. SPECIAL RULES FOR CHILDREN & TEENS: No Heel hooks, toeholds, slamming, or neck cranks are allowed. No Straight Ankle locks where the leg crosses the body (reaping) for Teens. No Leg locks are permitted for children divisions.

Match Time Durations for No Gi / Gi competition Kids / Teens Novice, Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Kids / Teens Expert - Adult Novice, Beginner - Adult White All Masters divisions - All Director & Executive divisions Adult Intermediate & Adult Blue divisions Adult Expert – Adult Purple, Brown & Black divisions

3 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 6 minutes

FIRST TIME COMPETING IN A NAGA EVENT? If this is your first time competing in a NAGA event, you are certain to have questions. We hope that by detailing what will happen during the day, your experience will be enhanced. If you have concerns not addressed below, please contact us at [email protected]. WHO CAN COMPETE? NAGA does not require you to be on a team in order to compete. In fact, about 25% of our fighters are unaffiliated. NAGA events are open to all styles: Wrestling, Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Japanese Jujitsu, Sambo, Jeet Kune Do, etc. There are no restrictions on what form of grappling you practice. We have divisions for children and adults of all ages and of all skill levels, in both gi and no-gi competition. WHAT TIME DO I ARRIVE? Doors typically open at 8:00 AM. Children & Teens need to be registered and weighed-in by 10:00 AM. Adults can register and weigh-in up until their division is called. WHEN IS MY FIRST MATCH? Children and Teens are bracketed at 10:00 AM. Once the brackets are completed, the ring they are competing in can give an estimate of when they will be competing. No-Gi divisions will go first, followed by the Gi divisions. Estimated Adult division start times are listed in this packet. The event website will be updated to reflect the latest estimated start times. REGISTRATION OPTIONS: There are two options available to register for a NAGA event. 1. You can pre-register online with a credit/debit card at nagafighter.com. To do this, go to the website, find the event you want to register for and click the Pre-Registration link for that event. Complete the registration process and you will receive an email confirmation within 5 business days confirming your registration. If you miss the pre-registration deadline, you can register at the event. The cost does go up $20 per competitor. REGISTRATION CARDS & WEIGH IN: When you register you will get a registration card for each division you are competing in that day. After registering you will take your cards and proceed to the weigh-in station to weigh-in. If you do not make your intended weight, you can enter a heavier division or you can cut weight and weigh-in again. The scales are open all day for adults. Children and Teens need to be registered and weighed in by 10:00 AM. Your cards will be kept by weigh-ins to prepare for bracketing. WHERE IS MY DIVISION? Children and Teens will be given a sheet indicating the ring in which they will compete. Adult rings are assigned at the Bracketing Table (though Women and Director/Executive divisions may have already been assigned, please consult the form provided at the event).

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN MY DIVISION IS CALLED? Children will need to be at their assigned ring at 10:00 AM. Adults, when your division is called over the sound system, you will need to proceed to the Bracketing Area. The NAGA staff member will notify you when your division is ready, check you in and let you know what ring your competition will take place. You will need to go to that ring immediately. At the assigned ring, the first two competitors will be called onto the mat, whereupon they will shake hands and the referee will start the match. At the end of the match, the referee will raise the winner’s hand (decided either by tap out, points, or referee’s decision). When you win, go to the Ring Coordinator to ensure that you are properly advanced to the next round. The winning competitor will take a seat and wait to be called back to fight again. IN CLOSING …Every one of the matches that will take place starts and ends with a handshake as everyone who competes commands respect. We hope you have a great time at the event and win every match! However, it is the mathematical nature of competition that half the athletes lose. That is why winning and losing is only a part of the reason people compete. You test yourself, both bringing out your best, and inspiring your training in the future. You will see the very best athletes in the sport in action, thus learning more. Grappling is a challenging sport. You are admired not just for taking first place, but for having the courage to compete in the first place. We hope to see you on the mats.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT NAGAFIGHTER.COM NAGA GERMANY GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP – 23 MAY 2015 36 Saner Rd. Marlborough, CT 06447