2010 NAGA CHICAGO GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP On Saturday, April 24, 2010, NAGA brings the world’s largest grappling tournaments back to the Midwest for its NAGA Chicago Grappling Championship.  This tournament is open to all grappling styles, you do not need to be on a team or be a member of any organization to compete.  The event will take place in the Oak Lawn Pavilion’s spectacular indoor soccer stadium.  14 competition rings will be running at once.  This event is nationally RANKED! DOWNLOAD EVENT FLYER/REGISTRATION FORM Pre-registration is now closed. You can still register/weigh-in on Friday (4/23) from 5-8PM (at the venue), or on Saturday beginning at 8AM (at the venue). $80 - 1 Division, $100 - 2 Divisions, $15 - Spectator Pass. If you have any questions please check the NAGA FAQ page as many can be answered there.

100 CHAMPIONSHIP BELTS AWARDED
NAGA will be awarding 100 CHAMPIONSHIP BELTS to all Children, Teen, Adult, Masters, Directors and Executive Expert Division Winners.     

SAMURAI SWORDS TO CHILDREN & TEEN WINNERS
NAGA will be awarding custom engraved SAMURAI SWORDS to all non-expert Kids & Teens 1st place winners!  Octagon medals will be awarded to all non-expert Adult divisions winners.   Adult competitors who place 1st and win gold medals will have the opportunity to obtain samurai swords at the NAGA Merchandise Booth for a nominal fee. 

OTHER INDIVIDUAL & TEAM AWARDS
All children/teens that do not place (1st through 3rd) will receive a medal just for having the courage to compete!  All 6 of our top teams (Adult Gi, No-Gi, and Children 17 yrs. & under) will receive a huge Championship Cup for their team.

DOUBLE THE TEEN DIVISIONS - NEW AGE GROUPS
With the huge number of teenagers competing at NAGA events we have decided to double the number of teen divisions.  We will now have separate age group divisions for teens 14 & 15 year olds, and 16 & 17 year olds.  We will be using the same weight classes as in the past.  Children 13 years and under will also be broken down by weight and age.

SAVE MONEY - GET YOUR GRAPPLING GEAR AT THE EVENT
NAGA is bringing a truckload of grappling gear (board shorts, rash guards, t-shirts, hats, hoodies, etc.) in children and adults sizes.  We have gear and apparel for men and women. Check out the huge selection at NAGA Chicago.

WEIGH-IN ON FRIDAY OR SATURDAY
NAGA will be offering all competitors the option of registering and weighing-in the night BEFORE the tournament from 5 PM to 8 PM. The weigh-in will take place at the venue. If you cannot make it on Friday, all competitors can register/weigh-in all day on Saturday beginning at 8 AM. You can weigh-in up till your divisions begins. You do not have to weigh-in with your gi on.

NATIONALLY RANKED EVENT
All NAGA events are part of the nationwide ranking system entitled RANKED. Our goal is to determine who the best grapplers in the country are for various age, gender, and skill levels. This tournament will be nationally ranked so do not miss your opportunity to gain points towards a true national title. More details can be found at www.nationallyranked.com.

SANDBAGGERS BEWARE
NAGA works diligently to prevent "sandbagging", or the practice of fighting down skill levels to ensure one takes home an award. NAGA has been working with RANKED to track all fighters and ranked grappling events to produce true "national standings." A by-product of these standings is our knowledge of who has competed and at which level. Front door personnel will use RANKED data to determine whether or not individuals who have fought in past events belong in a higher skill level (i.e. placed 1st at a prior NAGA event).