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Youth Friendship Tournament - Feb. 25, 2017

Kids Friendship Tournie


Special Details for the actual event:

  • Our goal is to have lots of fun, low-stress, educational matches for our young athletes so that they come away with a positive tournament experience. We are hoping to get each athlete at least 3 matches minimum. We'll do everything we can to make this happen. The tournament will run in a "pool" format (instead of a bracket format). Translation, if a child is in a pool of 6 athletes, she / he will face everyone in the pool - thus having five matches regardless of record.
  • We're hoping to have an athlete / family be "in and out" of the tournament in less than 2 hours.
  • Please arrive 20 minutes prior to your projected start time. We STRONGLY recommend that children come already wearing their gi uniform; locker room space is limited.
  • Athletes 80 pounds and heavier - your start time is 10 am | your matches will be 4 minutes long
  • Athletes weighing less than 80 pounds - your start time is 11:30 am | your matches will be 3 minutes long
  • We strive to be good neighbors, so please be sure you're parking in a non-designated parking spot - other tenants use our parking lot too. There will be extra parking behind our building and on the street. We ask that folks from visiting academies carpool as much as possible to help keep the number of vehicles down.
  • Coaches are responsible for communicating with their athletes about the rules and the details of the event. See linked document on IBJJF on "Technical Fouls & Illegal Moves" HERE - pay close attention to the first two columns (4 - 12 and 13 - 15).
  • We encourage all coaches and parents to use positive coaching when at ringside - negativity, hostility, or unsportsmanlike coaching are not condoned.

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What:         A youth friendship tournament in order to give kids more tournament exposure and mat time

When:        Saturday, February 25, 2017, from 10 am - 2 pm

Who:          Boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 15. All abilities welcome

Cost:          Free for athlete(s) | * each participating academy must furnish at least 2 adults to attend the referee clinic and by available to ref during the tournament

Format:      Gi Jiu Jitsu using the rules used at the Revolution and IBJJF tournaments

Goal:          To get children as many rounds as possible (4 to 5) in a friendly, non-threatening, fun environment

Hosts:        Five Rings & Universal Jiu Jitsu

Venue:       Five Rings Main Academy - 3104 SW 87th Ave., Portland, 97225

 

Head Coaches

Please email Coach Tom Oberhue at coach@5rjj.com to get a pre-registration form for your academy + athletes.

Pre-registrations cut-off is Thursday, February 23, by 6 pm. There will be no registration at the door. Brackets will be already established based on the pre-registration info.

Weight differential
• Do weights of all kids
• Try and keep within 8 to 15 pounds within the same level grouping depending on the total weight of the children.

 


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Shane

I have done nothing but lose since joining Five Rings- as in lost 6 inches off my waist and nearly 40 lbs off my gut. I started with Five Rings a year and a half ago as a 43 year old, out of shape, frustrated ex-athlete and it has been an incredible journey for me since. The Professors and coaches create a great atmosphere whether you are in it for fitness or "joy-jitsu" or looking to compete and excel. I cannot recommend Five Rings enough!

Pip S.

I once heard an analogy that if one inadvertently falls into water, their go-to would be to swim or to float to survive, if - they knew how. Likewise if someone takes you to the ground against your will, knowing BJJ is just what may save you. So with that, I like the thought of maybe one day that my daughters can get themselves out of a situation by having that skill. Whether 5 years from now or 20, because they were able to swim to safety or thwarted an attack by knowing how to defend themself that took just seconds to execute, all these hours driving them to swim & BJJ class will all be worth it. As for myself, I joined Five Rings when I enrolled my kiddo earlier this year.  It was a why-the-heck-not moment. :)  So here I am seven months into training at 48 years old, my only regret is why I didn't start sooner.  It's tough on the body, but I've never felt more fit in my life and is mad rewarding. Especially with seeing my progress from just a few months ago, it's exciting to know you only get better. I love the academy and the familial feel of the large group of regulars here who are loyal, train hard, and enjoy doing it. So on this Thanksgiving, a big thanks to all the 5RJJ professors & coaches & training partners!  You guys truly make me better after each class & open mat.

Danny S.

The environment at 5rings is one that promotes a positive learning culture. As an owner of another martial arts school in the area, I've seen a lot of different schools and methods for teaching - and by far, 5rings does an amazing job. I highly recommend for adults and children of all skill levels. Keep up the great work 5rings!

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