United Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Tournament 2005!Saturday, May 14th, 2005!San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California – USAThe last chance to sign-up is today Monday, May 9th by MidnightREGISTER NOW! http://register.unitedgracie.com ?with no late fee?.The 4th edition of the United Gracie Tournament is just around the corner. On Saturday, May 14th, 2005 in the Main Gym of San Francisco State University located at 1600 Holloway Ave. in San Francisco, California. Today is your last chance to sign-up for one of the major tournaments in the United States.We want to make it clear that the changes we are making in the United Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Tournament are JUST A TESTS of the ?new rules?. All the NEW PROCEDURAL changes that are being made are for all instructors, athletes, coaches, and spectators to evaluate. We believe that everyone would be able to evaluate it better if we put these changes to practice and NOT to a theory. We would also like to state the fact that the changes being made were not only decided by my self and my brother Ralph, they were also decided by many other Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts instructors in the United States and some Black Belt instructors from Brazil. All the individuals have a large amount of knowledge and experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments. Our intentions for these changes are to bring back the realistic aspect of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and to keep it as close to the philosophy as possible. The purpose of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is to submit or completely dominate your opponent.These changes also have the potential to increase the action of the matches, as well as, enjoyment of spectators.Black Belts interested in competing in the Men?s Black Belt Pro Divisions $2,000 Cash Prize (Light Weight Division 181lbs. & under $1,000, and a Heavy Weight Division 181.1lbs. & Over $1,000) should contact us no later them Thursday, May 12th 8:00pm. Black Belts will not be allowed to sign up the day of the tournament. NO EXCEPTIONS!Organizer Charles Gracie wants to remind everyone that today Monday, May 9th, is the last day to register to compete in the 4th United Gracie Tournament! Charles wants everyone to register and not miss out. They will NOT ACCEPT anyone after today by Midnight!REGISTER NOW! http://register.unitedgracie.com ?with no late fee?.Co-Organizer Ralph Gracie wants to invite all the instructors, competitors and all students of Jiu-Jitsu to participate at the Referee Meeting on Friday, May 13th from; 6:00pm- 8:00pm at the Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy located at 7340 Mission St., Daly City, CA. 94014.If you interested in participating, please contact us as soon as possible at (650) 756-7579, or by email at [email protected]* Remember that the Champion of the Champions will be for the Adults Male Competitors Only!Amateur Champion of the Champions Division $2,000 Cash PrizeInstead of the regular ‘OPEN DIVISION’ for each belt, we will have the ‘CHAMPION OF THE CHAMPIONS DIVISION’. This will be a championship within each adult male (18 years and older) belt division. To qualify for the Champion of the Champions a competitor MUST take 1st or 2nd place in their regular weight division. The Champion of the Champions division will have two weight classes, (181.0 lbs and under) / (181.1 lbs and over). White Belts will compete against other White Belts; Blue Belts compete against Blue Belts, etc…White Belt Amateur Light Weight (181lbs. & under). $100 Prize, plus a Championship Belt and a New GI.White Belt Amateur Heavy Weight (181.1lbs. & over). $100 Prize, plus a Championship Belt and a New GI.Blue Belt Amateur Light Weight (181lbs. & under). $200 Prize, plus a Championship Belt and a New GI.Blue Belt Amateur Heavy Weight (181.1lbs. & over). $200 Prize, plus a Championship Belt and a New GI.Purple Belt Amateur Light Weight (181lbs. & under). $300 Prize, plus a Championship Belt and a New GI.Purple Belt Amateur Heavy Weight (181.1lbs. & over). $300 Prize, plus a Championship Belt and a New GI.Brown Belt Amateur Light Weight (181lbs. & under). $400 Prize, plus a Championship Belt and a New GI.Brown Belt Amateur Heavy Weight (181.1lbs. & over). $400 Prize, plus a Championship Belt and a New GI.Black Belt Professional Division $2,000 Cash PrizeBlack Belts interested in competing in the Men?s Black Belt Pro Divisions should contact us no later them Thursday, May 12th 8:00pm. Black Belts will not be allowed to sign up the day of the tournament. NO EXCEPTIONS!Men?s Black Belt Pro Division will feature a Light Weight Division (181lbs. & under), and a Heavy Weight Division (181.1lbs. & Over), with a $1,000 cash prize for each division, plus a Championship Belt, and a New GI, for the winner of each division.Black Belt Pro Light Weight (181lbs. & under) $1,000 CashBlack Belt Pro Heavy Weight (181.1lbs. & over) $1,000 CashLet?s play fair, safe and good luck for all of you.Charles and Ralph Gracie United Gracie Team* The MATS and the TIMERS that we are going to use at the Tournament will be available FOR SALE with special price at the end of day of Tournament. If you are interested in buying, Please feel free to contact Zebra Mats and Chronomix Timers for more information.For more info: Phone: (650) 756-7579 Fax: (650) 756-1260[email protected] / www.unitedgracie.com
