3rd and FINAL Qualifer for the 2007 Ontario Grappling Grand Prix

The final qualifier for the 2007 Ontario Grappling Grand Prix will be held at Turner Fenton High School (7935 Kennedy Road South) in Brampton, Ontario on Saturday June 2nd, 2007, hosted by Kombat Arts (www.kombatarts.com).

This event represents the last opportunity for competitors to qualify as finalists (FINAL FOUR) in their respective divisions for the Grand Prix Finals to be held on June 23rd at Martingrove Collegiate in Etobicoke.

Saturday's event will be double-elimination for both GI and NO-GI. Please note that weigh-ins will be held between 7:45 and 8:45am on the day of the event (late arrivals will not be admitted). For complete details of this event, please visit Kombat Arts' website, or download the package here:

www.kombatarts.com/docs/GTA.pdf

Contact: Greg (416) 393-6904 / cappster12@hotmail.com


Good luck to all competitors and see you on Saturday!!!

Ontario Grappling Grand Prix - Scoring Leaders

Scoring Leaders by individual division can be found here:

http://www.salvosabjj.com/grand_prix_scores.html

Good luck to all competitors at this weekend's event!!!

Wrestlefest 2007

2nd Qualifier for the Ontario Grappling Grand Prix!!!

Saturday, March 31st, 2007 (hosted by Bravado Jiu-Jitsu Academy)

The second qualifier for the Ontario Grappling Grand Prix, hosted by Bravado Jiu-Jitsu Academy (www.bravadojj.com/wrestlefest.html), will be held at:

Martingrove Collegiate
50 Winterton Drive
Toronto, Ontario

In addition to holding both GI and NO-GI divisions for the Grand Prix, this tournament will also have an award for Team Champions and offers a half-price entry fee for women and teen competitors. For more information on WRESTLEFEST, please contact Tony at (416) 505-3165 or Dan at (905) 265-0950. You can also visit www.bravadojj.com for more details on this event.

Good luck to all competitors--see you there!!!


EVENT DIRECTIONS

West/Fort Erie: Take QEW East to HWY 427 northbound. Exit at Eglinton Avenue eastbound. Go east on Eglinton to Martingrove Road, turn right. The school is on the southeast corner.

West/Windsor: Take 401 East to Toronto. Exit at Eglinton Avenue eastbound to Martingrove Road, turn right. The school is on the southeast corner.

North/Barrie: Take HWY 400 South to Toronto (at 401). Take 401 West to Dixon/Martingrove exit. Go south on Martingrove Road to Eglinton Avenue. The school is on the southeast corner.

East/Ottawa: Take HWY 401 West to Toronto, exit at Dixon/Martingrove. Go south on Martingrove Road to Eglinton Avenue. The school is on the southeast corner.

2007 Ascension Jiu-Jitsu Open - Official Results

Here are the results for the 2007 Ascension Jiu-Jitsu Open, first qualifier for the Ontario Grappling Grand Prix. I am currently working on the standings for all competitors, which will be posted here shortly. Congratulations to all competitors and sincere thanks to everyone that showed their support for this event. As a whole, it was great to see the respect, professionalism and camraderie of our community on Saturday--and I hope we can continue to work together to bring our sport the recognition it deserves.

NO-GI DIVISIONS

Beginner Lightweight
1st - Frankie Talens, Salvosa BJJ Ascension
2nd - Minh Phung, Real Combat Fight Club
3rd - Shawn Collins, Salvosa BJJ Ascension
4th - Tony Nararra

Beginner Welterweight
1st - Lachlan Cheng, White Tiger BJJ
2nd - Mike Diggins, Dragan Alliance
3rd - Maithem Mahdi, Kombat Fitness

Beginner Middleweight
1st - Edwin Castro, WNY MMA
2nd - Hady Major, Toronto BJJ
3rd - Timur Urakov, U of T Wrestling

Beginner Light Heavyweight
1st - Julian Ganton, White Tiger BJJ
2nd - Ryan Smith, Warrior MMA
3rd - Nicholas Villote, Kombat Fitness
4th - Brendan Sacco, Dragan Alliance

Beginner Cruiserweight
1st - Derrick Edmiston, Dragons Den
2nd - David Beach, Dragan Alliance
3rd - Kevin Jones, Toronto BJJ
4th - Craig Forde, Kumo Jiu-Jitsu

Beginner Heavyweight
1st - Anthony Glaros, Salvosa BJJ Ascension
2nd - Steve Kwan, Salvosa BJJ Ascension
3rd - Coulton Maguire, Northern Black Dragon

Beginner Super Heavyweight
1st - Dana Dickson, Toronto BJJ
2nd - Shaun Nickerson, Schilling BJJ
3rd Rich Davidson, Buckley Jiu-Jitsu

Intermediate Lightweight
1st - Ahmad Wali Kakar, Salvosa BJJ Ascension
2nd - Tom Musetti, Kombat Fitness

Intermediate Welterweight
1st - Steve Westner, Salvosa BJJ Ascension
2nd - Yi-Man Cheng, Toronto BJJ
3rd - Julio Passafume, B.D.S.F.T.
4th - Chris Gadreau, Schilling BJJ

Intermediate Middleweight
1st - Michael Phillips, Kombat Arts
2nd - Ray Gowlett, Ho-Shin School
3rd - Lee Kim, Kombat Arts
4th - Brian McIntyre, Franco Behring

Intermediate Light Heavyweight
1st - Luke Hatfield, Warrior MMA

Intermediate Cruiserweight
1st - Jason Chin-Leung, Salvosa BJJ Ascension
2nd - Bryan Fedynyszyn, Salvosa BJJ Ascension
3rd - Luke Hatfield, Warrior MMA*
* competitor fought in higher division

Intermediate Heavyweight
1st - Sam Osman, Schilling BJJ
2nd - Russel Desjardins, Mady's Dojo

Advanced Lightweight
1st - Richard Nancoo, Franco Behring

Advanced Welterweight
1st - Richard Nancoo, Franco Behring*
2nd - Jack Szatzko, Joslins
3rd - Wylie Ford, Warrior MMA
4th - Fadi Nadar, Kombat Arts
* competitor fought in higher division

Advanced Middleweight
1st - Matt Page, Therien Jiu-Jitsu
2nd - Jeff Muir, Franco Behring
3rd - Victor Kufat, Salvosa BJJ Ascension
4th - Jagmeet Dhaliwal, Salvosa BJJ Ascension

Advanced Cruiserweight
1st - Bob Geilen, London BJJ
2nd - James Arva, Warrior MMA
3rd - Wissan Aoun, Windsor MMA

Advanced Heavyweight
1st - Joe Cherkas, Warrior MMA
2nd - Paul Stark, Kumo Jiu-Jitsu
3rd - Gerald Burton-Batty, JB Will Machado

Womens Beginner Lightweight
1st - Susie Yakabuskie, Dragan Alliance
2nd - Lindsay Aqui, Warrior MMA

Juniors Beginner Lightweight
1st - Jonny Quan, Salvosa BJJ Ascension
2nd - Nicholas Constantini, Warrior MMA
3rd - Neil Jacobs, Toronto BJJ
4th - Maclean Shea, Therien Jiu-Jitsu

Juniors Heavyweight Beginner
1st - Michael Zaniewski, Toronto BJJ
2nd - Justin Roberts, Franco Behring
3rd - Eric Franke, Borelands
4th - Erando Zeneli, Salvosa BJJ Ascension

GI DIVISIONS

Beginner Lightweight
1st - Wayne Lainchburg, Salvosa BJJ Ascension
2nd - Eric Tores, White Tiger BJJ
3rd - Robin Black, Toronto BJJ
4th - Amr Ahmed, Joslins

Beginner Welterweight
1st - Kieron Goguen, Franco Behring
2nd - Mike Diggins, Dragan Alliance
3rd - Johnny Chaves, Real Combat Fight Club
4th - Coren Needham, Franco Behring

Beginner Middleweight
1st - Brian Martin, White Tiger BJJ
2nd - Hady Major, Toronto BJJ
3rd - Edwin Castro, WNY MMA
4th - Kevin Singh, Dragan Alliance

Beginner Light Heavyweight
1st - Julian Ganton, White Tiger BJJ
2nd - Rui Silva, Toronto BJJ
3rd - Tristan MacKay, White Tiger
4th - Blair Mantellow, Joslins

Beginner Cruiserweight
1st - Karl Borgmann, Dragan Alliance
2nd - David Beach, Dragan Alliance
3rd - Chris Gondos, Salvosa BJJ Ascension
4th - Derrick Edmiston, Dragons Den

Beginner Heavyweight
1st - Phil Grosbeck, Salvosa BJJ Ascension
2nd - Matt Skinner, Niagara BJJ
3rd - Nathan Recfor, Toronto BJJ
4th- Steve Kwan, Salvosa BJJ Ascension

Beginner Super Heavyweight
1st - Dana Dickson, Toronto BJJ
2nd - Angelo Harrison, Toronto BJJ
3rd - Shaun Nickerson, Schilling BJJ

Intermediate Lightweight
1st - Tom Musetti, Kombat Fitness

Intermediate Welterweight
1st - Steve Westner, Salvosa BJJ Ascension
2nd - Tom Musetti, Kombat Fitness*
3rd - Seiji Sugiman-Marongos, Franco Behring
4th - Stephane Marceau, Bravado Jiu-Jitsu
*competitor fought in higher division

Intermediate Middleweight
1st - Andrew MacDonald, Toronto BJJ
2nd - John Colley, Salvosa BJJ Ascension
3rd - Ryan O'Shea, Toronto BJJ
4th - Brian McIntyre, Franco Behring

Intermediate Cruiserweight
1st - Bryan Fedynyszyn, Salvosa BJJ Ascension
2nd - Jason Chin-Leung, Salvosa BJJ Ascension

Intermediate Heavyweight
1st - Sam Osman, Schilling BJJ

Advanced Lightweight
1st - Richard Nancoo, Franco Behring
2nd - Albert Fung, Toronto BJJ

Advanced Welterweight
1st - Jack Szatzko, Joslins

Advanced Middleweight
1st - Fernando Zulick, Franco Behring
2nd - Matt Page, Therien Jiu-Jitsu
3rd - Victor Kufat, Salvosa BJJ Ascension
4th - Jack Szatzko, Joslins

Advanced Cruiserweight
1st - Adrian Smithson, Franco Behring
2nd - Bob Geilen, London BJJ

Advanced Heavyweight
1st - Joe Cherkas, Warrior MMA
2nd - Sam Osman, Schilling BJJ*
3rd - Paul Stark, Kumo Jiu-Jitsu
4th - Gerald Burton-Batty, JB Will Machado
* competitor fought in higher division

Womens Beginner Lightweight
1st - Lindsay Aqui, Warrior MMA
2nd - Rebecca Morris, WNY MMA
3rd - Susie Yakabuskie, Dragan Alliance

Womens Beginner Welterweight
1st - Paulina Barahina, Bravado Jiu-Jitsu

Womens Beginner Middleweight
1st - Shawna Page, Therien Jiu-Jitsu
2nd - Paulina Barahina, Bravado Jiu-Jitsu*
* competitor fought in higher division

Juniors Beginner Lightweight
1st - Neil Jacobs, Toronto BJJ
2nd - Neil Kurtzen, Warrior MMA
3rd- Jonny Quan, Salvosa BJJ Ascension
4th - Daniel Baldessaro, Bravado Jiu-Jitsu

Juniors Beginner Heavyweight
1st - Matt Vandenploeg, Dragons Den
2nd - Matthew Patryluk, Toronto BJJ
3rd - Michael Zaniewski, Toronto BJJ

"TOP-10" OVERALL TEAM RESULTS (ADULTS)

1. Salvosa BJJ Ascension - 67 points
2. Toronto BJJ - 52 points
3. Franco Behring - 37 points
3. Warrior MMA - 37 points
4. White Tiger BJJ - 24 points
5. Dragan Alliance - 23 points
6. Kombat Arts/Fitness - 19 points
7. Dragon's Den - 19 points
8. Schilling BJJ - 17 points
9. WNY MMA - 9 points
10. Bravado Jiu-Jitsu - 8 points
10. Therien Jiu-Jitsu - 8 points

CHILDREN & YOUTH DIVISIONS

Childrens Division A
1st - Kristen Morton, Warrior MMA
2nd - Devin Unvin, Warrior MMA
3rd - Sarah Shields, Point Blank

Childrens Division B
1st - Cristofer Szabo, Warrior MMA
2nd - George Anastasiou, Salvosa BJJ Ascension
3rd - Matthew Naft, Warrior MMA

Childrens Division C
1st - Nicholas Sertage, Warrior MMA
2nd - Sam Weinberger, Northern Black Dragon

Childrens Division D
1st - Matthew Zhao, White Tiger BJJ
2nd - Dimitri Anastasiou, Salvosa BJJ Ascension
3rd - Daniel Grew, Warrior MMA

Childrens Division E
1st - Colin Rogers, Salvosa BJJ Ascension
2nd - Dean Choudhury, Warrior MMA
3rd - Jamal Mayali, Warrior MMA

Childrens Division F
1st - Michelle Sertage, Warrior MMA
2nd - Tyler Ward, Pro Spar
3rd - Morgan Carrol - Warrior MMA

Youth Division A
1st - Kaillum Fitzpatrick, Franco Behring
2nd - Mathew Stein, Franco Behring
3rd - Michael Weinberger, Northern Black Dragon

Youth Division B
1st - Russ Clark, Franco Behring
2nd - Frank Morris, Dayboll Jiu-Jitsu
3rd - Nicholas Kroetsch, Northern Black Dragon

Youth Division C
1st - Ryan Jameson, Kretan Denamo
2nd - Nelson Kyle, Muskoka Kickboxing

Youth Division D
1st - Cameron Killender, Borelands
2nd - Alan Ellingham, Northern Black Dragon
3rd - Nicholas Vella, Warrior MMA

Youth Division E
1st - Lucas Rocks, Salvosa BJJ Ascension
2nd - Ryan Kelly, Northern Black Dragon
3rd - Jeff Killender, Borelands

Youth Division F
1st - Christopher Hodgkinson, Reliance Jiu-Jitsu
2nd - Exavier Appalsamy, Salvosa BJJ Ascension
3rd - Alex Marche, Bravado Jiu-Jitsu

"TOP-5" OVERALL TEAM SCORES (CHILDREN & YOUTH)

Warrior MMA - 31 points
Salvosa BJJ Ascension - 19 points
Franco Behring - 13 points
Northern Black Dragon - 11 points
Borelands - 6 points

Directions to the EVENT!!!

We're just over a week away from the ASCENSION JIU-JITSU OPEN, first qualifying event of the 2007 Grand Prix. Here are the directions to both the pre-registration at Salvosa BJJ Ascension and the tournament at Pope John Paul II Catholic High School:

Friday, January 26th from 5:00pm-8:00pm
PRE-REGISTRATION at Salvosa BJJ Ascension
31 Progress Avenue, Unit# 19.

- Take HWY 401 east or west to the Kennedy Road exit (three exits east of the DVP/404).
- Drive south on Kennedy to the first main street (Progress Ave.) and turn left.
- 31 Progress is the 3rd driveway on the right (south) side of the street (three buildings for 11, 21 and 31 Progress).
- Salvosa BJJ Ascension is at Unit# 19 of the building on the left.
- Weigh-ins for pre-registration commence at 5:00pm. You can also pay for the annual CJA membership here ($25 adults & juniors; $15 children & youth 15 yrs and under).

Saturday, January 27th (opening at 8:00am)
TOURNAMENT at Pope John Paul II Catholic High School
685 Military Trail.

- Take HWY 401 east or west to the Morningside Avenue exit (eight exits east of the DVP/404).
- Drive south on Morningside to Military Trail and turn right (west).
- Follow Military Trail to #685 on the left (south) side of the street.

Good luck everyone! We look forward to sharing a memorable event with you.

ASCENSION JIU-JITSU OPEN 2007

As the official host of the first qualifier for the upcoming Grand Prix, we are happy to invite you to our tournament, ASCENSION JIU-JITSU OPEN 2007 on January 27th at Pope John Paul II Catholic High School in Scarborough, Ontario (685 Military Trail--off Mornigside Avenue, south of HWY 401).

Here are some features to take note of this year:

- EXPRESS CHECK-IN for all pre-registrants! Optional pre-registration on the night before the event will allow adult competitors the benefit of checking in up to four (4) pounds above their weight limit on the day of the event. In addition, competitors that pre-register will bypass the usually congested registration line-ups, proceeding directly to the weight scales.

- No-Gi divisions commence at 10:30am; Gi divisions commence at 2:00pm. Note: weigh-ins for Gi divisions close at 12:00pm.

- 2007 Grand Prix divisions are SINGLE-ELIMINATION (with the exception of divisions with 5 competitors or less) to help facilitate timely events.

- SUPERFIGHTS!!! TBA

- Last year, we had a great showing in our children's divisions--we will hold Gi divisions for children (7-11 years) and youth (12-15 years).

- A New JUNIORS Division (16-17 years) will be included in this year's Grand Prix!

- There will be FOOD at this event--concessions open at 11:30am.

EVENT SPONSORED BY FIGHT PLANET www.fightplanet.ca (905) 385-7111

Here are some key details of the tournament:

PRE-REGISTRATION (at Salvosa BJJ Ascension, January 26th)

Pre-registration at Salvosa BJJ Ascension Martial Arts Academy: 31 Progress Avenue (Unit 19), Scarborough, Ontario (401 & Kennedy Road) on Friday, January 26th from 5:00-8:00pm. On tournament day, pre-registrants will proceed directly to the weight scales for EXPRESS CHECK-IN, bypassing both registration lineups (CJA & competition).

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (at Pope John Paul II Catholic High School, January 27th)

Final weigh-ins for Children & Youth: 8:00-9:00am
Final weigh-ins for Junior/Adult No-Gi divisions: 8:00-9:30am
Final weigh-ins for Junior/Adult Gi divisions: 8:00am-12:00pm
Rules Clinic: 10:00am
Children and Youth divisions commence at 9:30am
Junior/Adult No-Gi divisions commence at 10:30am
Junior/Adult Gi divisions commence at 2:00pm

FEES

An annual Canadian Jiu-Jitsu Association (CJA) membership is mandatory for all competitors participating in CJA-sanctioned events. The membership is valid for one year and is paid ONE-TIME only for all sancitioned events occurring throughout the year (from the date of purchase).

Annual CJA membership is $25 for adults (16 years and over) and $15 for children/youth.

Pre-registration on January 26th:
Children & Youth: $35
Juniors/Adults: $40 for one event and $55 for both (Gi/No-Gi) events

Tournament Day (January 27th):
Children & Youth: $40
Juniors/Adults: $45 for one event and $60 for both (Gi/No-Gi) events
Spectators: $10 for general admission; $5 for children 12 years and under

RULES

CJA Official Rules and Scoring: http://www.canadianjiujitsu.com/competition_rules.htm

Children’s Divisions (7 to 11 years): No submissions, control point scoring.
Children’s divisions will be organized by age and weight on the day of the event, Gi only.

Youth Divisions (12 to 15 years): Limited submissions, control point scoring.
Youth divisions will be organized by weight on the day of the event and will allow limited submissions, Gi only.
Submissions NOT permitted: Leg locks (straight or twisting), wrist locks, pressure points, neck cranks.

Junior Divisions (16 to 17 years): Limited submissions, control point scoring (Gi and No-Gi).
Submissions NOT permitted: Leg locks (straight or twisting), wrist locks, pressure points, neck cranks.

Athletes under the age of 18 years must have parent of guardian complete waiver.

ADULT DIVISIONS

Skill levels for both women and men:
Beginner: 0 to 1.5 years experience
Intermediate: 1.5 to 3 years experience
Advanced: 3 years experience and over

Divisions for both Gi and No-Gi:
Women’s Divisions: 124.9 pounds and under; 125.0 pounds and over
Men’s Divisions:
Lightweight 139.9 pounds and under
Welterweight 140.0 to 154.9 pounds
Middleweight 155.0 to 169.9 pounds
Light Heavyweight 170.0 to 184.9 pounds
Cruiserweight 185.0 to 204.9 pounds
Heavyweight 205.0 to 224.9 pounds
Super Heavyweight 225.0 pounds and over

All athletes must complete event waiver before competing.

All athletes must provide proof of age at the event.

We look forward to a memorable time at this year's event. Good luck to all competitors!!! Train hard and be safe during the HOLIDAY SEASON.

All the best,


Omar Salvosa
Host, Ascension Jiu-Jitsu Open 2007
SALVOSA BJJ ASCENSION
www.salvosabjj.com

EVENT SPONSORED BY FIGHT PLANET www.fightplanet.ca (905) 385-7111

New Tournament Season Begins in January 2007

Welcome to the home page of the Ontario Grappling Grand Prix. We are pleased to announce that this year's Grand Prix will be commencing in January 2007 with three qualifiers:

Qualifier#1:

Hosted By: SALVOSA BJJ ASCENSION (www.salvosabjj.com)
Date: Saturday, January 27th, 2007
Contact: Omar Salvosa, phone# (416) 677-2722
e-mail: omar@salvosabjj.com

Qualifier#2:

Hosted By: BRAVADO JIU-JITSU (www.bravadojj.com)
Date: Saturday, March 31st, 2007
Contact: Tony Isaacs, phone# (416) 505-3165
e-mail: bjjfighter@rogers.com

Qualifier#3:

Hosted By: KOMBAT ARTS (www.kombatarts.com)
Date: Saturday, May 26th, 2007
Contact: Greg Cappuccitti, phone# (416) 393-6904
e-mail: cappster12@hotmail.com


WHAT IS THE ONTARIO GRAPPLING GRAND PRIX?


The Grand Prix is a series of three qualifying events sanctioned by the Canadian Jiu-Jitsu Association in which competitors accumulate points (in each individual competition) towards an overall score. The top four competitors in each weight division (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced) with the most points will be invited to a final competition where a GRAND CHAMPION will be determined. In addition, there will be a special invitational event held in conjunction with the finals (June 2007).