What is NAGA grappling tournament?

The North American Grappling Association (NAGA) are the world’s largest mixed grappling tournaments with over 700,000 competitors worldwide. Come as an individual or as a team to compete. Tournament results will be found HERE post event. The Facebook tournament page can be found HERE.

What are the rules of grappling?

General Rules

• No unsportsmanlike conduct will be allowed.
• No striking, biting, eye gouging (includes chin to eye), head butting, small joint manipulation (finger or toe locks), hair pulling, grabbing the windpipe, or ear pulling will be permitted.
• No slamming allowed.

Is Naga gi or no-gi?

NAGA RULES OVERVIEW NAGA tournaments uses our own unique ruleset for no-gi matches. For gi matches, we follow the standard BJJ rules (IBJJF).

What are the weight classes in Naga?

Men’s & Master’s No-Gi & Gi, White Belts & Blue Belt Divisions

What are the rules for the Naga grappling tournament?

NAGA grappling tournaments consist of gi and no-gi divisions. No-Gi competitors compete under rules drafted by NAGA. Gi competitors compete under standardized Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu rules.

What are the rules for grappling on the mat?

5) Competitors will be allowed to continue grappling anywhere on the matted area, provided they don’t interfere with another match. If the competitors near the edge of the mat, they will be restarted from the same position, unless the referee is unable to duplicate the position for any reason.

Which is the largest submission grappling association in the world?

NAGA is the largest submission grappling association in the world with over 200,000 participants world-wide, including some of the top submission grapplers and MMA fighters in the world. NAGA grappling tournaments consist of gi and no-gi divisions. No-Gi competitors compete under rules drafted by NAGA.

How old do you have to be to compete in Naga?

Competitors in NAGA competitions are broken into weight divisions and skill levels. Skill levels are further divided into a two categories, Adults/Masters/Directors/Executives, and Children/Teens. Intermediate (2 years to 5 years total grappling experience. BJJ blue belts are Intermediate) Expert (5 years + total grappling experience.

Can you slam in Naga?

NAGA NO-GI POINT SCORING: Two points are awarded for a full Takedown, Sweep, Side Control, Mount/Back Mount, and Submission Attempt. You are not allowed to slam an opponent from a takedown (i.e. Superman takedown, slam with the intention to cause injury).

Are heel hooks legal in no-gi?

The IBJJF has released its updated rules, legalizing the application of heel hooks and leg reaping techniques for brown and black belts in no-gi. This year, brown and black belt adult competitors will be allowed to apply heel hooks and reaping techniques in no-gi divisions.

What are the weight classes for Naga?

Men’s & Master’s No-Gi & Gi, White Belts & Blue Belt Divisions

How do you win a Naga belt?

One belt can be won per tournament unless you win the absolute(s). If you win your adult no-gi expert division, purple belt, and absolute expert you would be awarded two belts. If you won expert no-gi and purple belt, you would be awarded one belt and a gold medal for the other win.

NAGA has had Expert level 6 years old compete and Novice level 50 year olds compete. We have a division for everyone.

Why are heel hooks not allowed in GI?

Heel hooks do impose a danger. And this is one reason IBJJF has not allowed them. When a grappler doesn’t respond properly when trying to escape, they can cause damage to the knee. However, proponents of heel hooks argue that so do other submissions which involve a rotation of the joint, like kimuras.

Why are heel hooks bad?

The heel hook, for those who are unaware, is a leg lock which involves trapping the foot at an angle and applying a twisting motion to the knee joint. The primary reason people seem to get injured from the heel hook is that many academies don’t teach proper use or defense of this submission.

Are Naga swords real?

The dao broadsword can be found in the northeastern region of Assam and Nagaland in India where the Naga people lives. The blade of the Dao is almost straight, with a very minimal curve that can only be discerned upon close examination. The blade is heavy and chisel-edged.

What do you get for winning Naga?

Non-expert children winners receive a sword (one per event). A gold medal will be awarded for any additional division wins. Adult non-expert, white belt, blue belts, novice/beginner absolute, and white belt absolute winners receive a gold medal. All athletes that place 2nd receive a silver medal.

Are heel hooks allowed in UFC?

The heel hook is a tremendous weapon, both in grappling and in MMA. While we see heel hooks more often in Grappling, they are if applied properly and keeping you far away from strikes, very effective in MMA. The UFC has just released a very interesting video of all the heel hook finishes in the UFC from 1993 to 2020.

How old do you have to be to grappling at Naga?

NAGA offers No-Gi grappling divisions that use rules specific to NAGA. NAGA uses the Smoothcomp tournament management system. NAGA offers Gi grappling divisions that follow standard BJJ rules. NAGA has a division for you whether you are 3 years old or 63 years old. Awesome Awards!

What are the rules for submission in grappling?

Note: U.S. Grappling reserves the right to expand or combine divisions to accommodate competitors. 1) The only submission below the waist that is legal for white, blue, and purple belts are straight ankle locks (AKA straight footlock).

Who are the best grappling referees in the world?

NAGA awards championship belts, samurai swords, and medals at our events. NAGA has the best referee team in grappling. NAGA uses the Smoothcomp tournament management system. NAGA has a division for you whether you are 3 years old or 63 years old.