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GRANDMASTER BARRETO
BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU OPEN
June 7, 2009 - Toronto
Registration Deadline: WAS May 31 - No Walk-ins

 
THIS TOURNAMENT IS GOVERNED BY THE OFFICIAL RULES OF THE
INTERNATIONAL FEDERACAO DO JIU-JITSU DESPORTIVO DO BRAZIL
Note: Same rules as the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association
Weight categories have been modifed slightly to reflect the Ontario region.

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Tournament Advisor:
 
                                 
Master Sylvio Behring
Trainer/Cornerman for Anderson Silva

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Message from Tournament Director, Professor Shah Franco:
 
Welcome to the Grandmaster Barreto Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Open. 
 
I am truly honoured to be involved in the launch of the Grandmaster Barreto BJJ Open in Toronto. And what better location to showcase this event that at Mixed Martial Arts Expo IV, June 2009. 
 
The fact that the Brazilian Masters chose Toronto as the location to launch this prestigious tournament is testament to the fact that Canada has an outstanding network of BJJ practitioners.  It also clearly demonstrates a tremendous amount of support and respect for Canada's thriving Jiu Jitsu community -- a point of which we can all be proud.
 
In addition to individual division champions in the Adult and Youth categories, the Grandmaster Barreto Cup will be awarded to the school with the most points. This does not necessarily equate to the school with the most number of wins but rather the school that demonstrates the most talent and participation overall. Importantly, regardless of lineage, regardless of whether you train in BJJ specifically, we invite all Jiu Jitsu and grappling practitioners to participate in this Gi-only event.   
 
This tournament also represents the first time that a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Red Belt has visited Canada. And while here, 9th Degree Red Belt Grandmaster Barreto and 7th Degree Black Belt Master Behring will deliver a Referee Clinic. As part of this unique clinic held on Saturday, June 6, participants will also referee the tournament on Sunday, June 7. Upon a successful assessment by the Masters, referees will receive their Official Certificates of Completion from Grandmaster Barreto personally - a very unique opportunity.
 
The Grandmaster Barreto Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Open marks a significant milestone for the our Jiu Jitsu community and the Masters envision this as an annual Canadian event open to international competitors.
 
On behalf of Grandmaster Barreto and Master Behring we sincerely welcome everyone's participation. Please join us in making the Grandmaster Barreto International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Open a world-class tournament that will be talked about for some time to come.
 
 
 
Professor Shah Franco
Tournament Director 

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TOURNAMENT OVERVIEW
  • Rules:
    • Governed by international Brazilian federation rules
    • NAGA Ranked
  • Registration:
    • Online registration ONLY
    • Divisions for ages 7 and up, male and female
    • Deadline: May 31, 2009 - one week prior
    • NO WALK-INS ACCEPTED
  • Weigh-ins:
    • 8:30AM - 9:30AM, Sunday, June 7, 2009 at Mixed Martial Arts Expo, International Centre - Hall 5, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, Ontario
      • Tournament registration includes free admission to MMA Expo on Sunday
    • NOTE - International Weigh-in Rules Apply:
      • Weigh-in's are based on your weight in POUNDS wearing the Gi in which you will compete. Note: you must make weight for the division in which you register or you forfeit your match.
      • There are no reassignments. You forfeit your match and your opponent moves on to the next level.
  • Absolute Divisions: There will be two Absolute Divisions for Black Belts - FREE OF CHARGE FOR BJJ BLACK BELTS 
    • Absolute Division weight categories are:
      • Male - under 180 lbs.
      • Male -  180 lbs. and over
      • FREE OF CHARGE - In regognition of the work ethic and dedication required to achieve a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt registration in the Absolute Division is free of charge. Participants will only be required to pay the General Admisson fee to MMA Expo at time of online regsitration.
  • Fight with Honour:
    • In the spirit of friendly competition Grandmaster Barreto requests that all competitors show the utmost respect for their opponents.
    • Be mindful of safety and the well-being of your opponents
    • Fighting with honour by registering in the appropriate experience and belt categories.
      • Remember: A win is really a loss, if, in your heart, you know you really should be ranked in a higher category.
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