THIS IS AN OPEN EVENT. ALL ATHLETES OF ANY
CITIZENSHIP ARE WELCOME TO COMPETE. TRIALS NOT REQUIRED.
The athletes must be at the warm up area,
according to their fighting schedulle.
The athlete only can enter in the fighing area when
is called by the official.
In case of victory the athlete must return to the warm
up area, and remain there till the next fight.
No coaching is alowed in the fighting area.
The athletes from the following countries Brazil, France, Portugal, Japan and Canada must be affiliated with their countries national Brazilian jiu jitsu federation, and must bring federation ID at the event before their fights, otherwise you will not be able to compete.
Tickets
will be available for sale on the box office at the
event.
Prices:
Thursday - $10
Friday - $10
Saturday - $10
Sunday - $15
The fee for early registration, i.e., received by 11:59 Thursday, May 1, 2008 is $92.00. The fee for registration (received May 2, 2008 through 11:59pm, May 18, 2008) will be $107.00. The fee for registration (received May 19, 2008 through 11:59pm, May 29, 2008) will be $122.00 ABSOLUTELY NO REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER MIDNIGHT 11:59PM Thursday, May 29, 2008. Please note that all times are GMT - 7 (Greenwich Mean Time). and that the registration fee is non-refundable.
THE
FEDERATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THE REGISTRATION
when we reach full capacity, or May 29, wichever comes
first.
Make sure to register early to save a spot
The IBJJF/CBJJ/USJJF/USBJJF (hereinafter 'Organizer') hereby expressly reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, with or without cause to deny a potential athlete/competitor’s registration/application for permission to compete in the event. The terms athlete and/or competitor may be used interchangeably.
Black
belt division registration for athletes that don't carry
any Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation Ids, are under IBJJF
aproval.
REGISTRATION
CHECK DAY - JUNE 3rd
ALL
ATHLETES MUST CHECK THEIR REGISTRATION INFORMATION ON
THE REGISTRATION CHECK DAY - JUNE 3rd ON OUR WEBSITE
WWW.IBJJF.ORG
Corrections
by e-mail:
The athletes can send one e-mail with changes on the
registration at no charge, by sending a email to ibjjf@ibjjf.org
with the subject 'MUNDIALS CORRECTION'. The deadline
is June 1st 5PM Pacific Time.
Registration
Check day:
The athletes must make sure that their information is
correct by checking the website on the registration
list for their weight, belt, academy, age division,
and name information. If there are any mistakes on the
information (ei. typing mistakes by IBJJF) please
send an email to ibjjf@ibjjf.org. (deadline June 3rd,
5PM Pacific Time) .
The brackets will be released before the tournament
. On Wednesday , June 4th, the brackets will be available
online at our website.
After the registration check day, no changes will be
made and no refunds will be given.
During the tournament, any mistakes on the brackets
that were not correct previous to sign-in check day
will lead to immediate disqualification .
REFEREE
COURSE
On
Wednesday, June 4, prior to the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship,
the IBJJF will be giving a Referee course.
Time:
11AM - 1PM
(lunch break)
14PM - 5PM
Fee
- 60 dollars
Jiu-Jitsu
Progear
4646 Manhattan Beach Blvd
Lawndale, CA 90260-2581, US
> Only bluebelts
> Men and Women
> 16 and 17 year-olds will compete in the same division
> Athletes born on 1991 and 1992 are eligible to
compete
> Fight time: 5 minutes
> Open class available for middle weight or above
> Check the weight list
INTERNATIONAL
OPEN JIU-JITSU NOVICE CHAMPIONSHIP 2008
The
International Open Jiu-Jitsu novice championship 2008
will be held on Thursday, June 5th, prior to the
main event. On This event the points will be tallied
separately from the main tournament. The points breakdown
is as follows: First place- 9 points, Second place-
3 points, and Third place - 1 point. The event is for
white belts only, MALE: ADULT or MASTER,
and FEMALE: ADULT,
and is intended to give budding competitors experience
in the largest World tournament alongside many of the
great athletes in sport jiu-jitsu.
Fight
time: 5 minutes
There
is no open class.
WEIGH
INS
Before his/her first fight, the athlete will check
his/her weight with the Gi. There is only one opportunity
to check the weight. If the competitor does not make
his/her weight,they will be immediately disqualified.
Please make sure that you are in the correct weight
division. You can not change divisions ,if you do not
make your designated division. No changes
will be accepted in the tournament day, no refund.
All athletes should fight and weigh-in with tradicional
weave fabric gi only (single, double or golden). All
blue, all white or all black. No other kind of gi is
allowed.
STAFF
Score
keepers and Ring Coordinators are needed for the 2008
World championships.
Would
you like a front row seat to see the world championships?
Help our sport grow and be an active part of the development
of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ?
We are currently filling staff positions for the 2008
World Championships in Long Beach, CA. We are in need
of time keepers and ring coordinators. You do not have
to have any experience to be a time keeper or ring coordinator,
just the willingness to hang in there for a long fun
filled day. We will offer online tutorials and have
a staff meeting at the start of each day to answer any
questions that you might have.
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OTHER
INFO
Each academy can only have two athletes in the same
division (of age/weight/belt). If your academy has problems
regarding the number of athletes in each division, please
send an e-mail to IBJJF ibjjf@ibjjf.org.
Before each fight, athletes will be asked to show their
Ids to the officials. Make sure you have it at hand.
Depending
on the number of athletes in the tournament, some classes
may not have an absolute division.
