For all Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Submission Grappling competitors, The WV Games is now a “Ranked” event.
 
http://www.nationallyranked.com/index.cfm?ac=WhatIsRANKED
 
Mission Statement
The intent of Ranked is to stimulate greater interest in Grappling at all levels, to recognize each of those athletes who achieve success, and to hasten the recognition of our sport as one of the world’s greatest.

What is Grappling?
Wrestling is the world’s oldest, greatest sport. The heart of wrestling, in each of its hundreds of forms, is efficient control of the opponent. Historically, this control has been recognized in one of three distinct forms – pinning, throwing/lifting, and submission. Across continents and through time, matches have variously ended when there is a pin, when one player is down, or when a player submits. The greatest exhibition of control not just in wrestling, but in all of sports, is forcing your opponent to submit. While there is a long tradition in various cultures of jacket wrestling until one player quits, organized matches to submission without a gi or equivalent have only recently gained widespread recognition. This sport is called Grappling.

Benefits of Ranked
While there are now over a hundred grappling events in the US each year, many thousands of grapplers, and several premiere events, there is no nationally recognized ratings system. Until now.

There is no credible sport in the USA without a national and regional ratings system. A ratings system is not just a helpful addition, it HAS to happen. The benefits are countless, but include:
A ranking system brings credibility with the media, potential sponsors, arena managers, and virtually everyone else that is not already inside the sport.
Athletes will compete more often, to earn more ratings points.
Winners will get their due recognition.
A national database of grapplers will end ‘sandbagging’ and bring fairness to the sport in a number of other ways.
A national pool of athletes can pool resources for lower prices on products, insurance, and a host of other resources.
Tournament coordinators nationwide will be more able to associate and share successful steps they have taken.

How does it work?
When competitors enter an event, he or she characteristically fills out a form with name, age, sex, experience, and contact information. The event coordinator will register each new competitor into the online Ranked Grappler Database.

The event coordinator then enters the winners, using either pre set divisions, or completely customisable categories. Athletes who have competed before are already entered.

Contact information about the competitor can be edited by that player. In addition, players can check that they have been accurately credited for wins.

Points are tabulated for each place, and the score is weighted by the number of entrants at that event. A larger event is worth more ranking points.

The resulting scores can be displayed by the various combinations of age, sex, skill level, state, region, and nationally. There will be separate rankings for grappling (no gi) and BJJ (gi) rules.

Rankings are available online 24/7/365. In addition, Grappling magazine runs a monthly RANKED article with top fighters and a year end issue with all the top national fighters.

Event Info
 
Remember, this event is on September 4th and more information can be found at www.theWVgames.com or by contacting Butch Hiles 304-549-9370 or advancedbkj@gmail.com

Congrats to everyone in Bluefield, WV who got promoted by Butch Hiles last weekend.  You are all very deserving.

Also, a big thank you goes out to Jason Wingate, BJJ brown belt, who attended the seminar and consistantly helps the guys in Bluefield get better and better.

I hope to see you all soon,

Butch Hiles

www.advancedbkj.com

Guys,
 
For a long time now, everyone has been wanting the rashguards.  Sorry it took so long but my minimum orders are so high that it takes awhile for these custom products to come in.
 
In any event, I have limited amount of rashguards in each size.  We still have some tied up with a printer and I am not sure when I will finally have those in my possession, so if you want one please get as soon as you can.
 
There are pictures below but better ones on the website:
http://www.advancedbkj.com/jiu-jitsu-merchandise
 
Also, not we have a few Heavy Leather rashguards as well.  Please check those out.
 
Here is the product info:
BH Signature Series Rash Guard – Black/Red Short or Long Sleeve
One of the most durable and versatile rash guards on the market. This high-quality rash guard features:
• Super-stretch 80% nylon, 20% lycra blend
• Extra length to prevent ride up on taller athletes
• Front: Our gym and team logo signature graphic print
• Anti-bacterial, moisture wicking technology
• 4X4 nylon flat stitch for comfort & durability
• Triple stitch side and bottom seams with web backing for extra durability
• Flex-fight fit
• Proudly manufactured and printed in the USA
 
Price 40.00$

Short & Long Sleeve Rashguards

I just want to give a big congrats to the guys who went down to Morgantown last weekend!
 
We only had to guys competing – Jason Cable and Bobby from Logan.  However, they both won their divisions and looked really good.
 
Cable not only won his no gi division but was also the first featured Superfight, which was also a victory.  He won all of his matches by submission and represented everyone tremendously!
 
Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication.

I just want to welcome:
 
Wagner’s Martial Arts Academy
19025 St Rt 339
Waterford, Ohio 45786
740-512-293
 
to the Butch Hiles Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA, LLC network.  If you are in the area, please stop by and train with them.  We also look forward to working with them on many future projects and training opportunities.
 
Train Hard!
Butch Hiles
www.advancedbkj.com

Contact Information: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Butch Hiles              April 21, 2010
Coordinator for the “West Virginia Games”.
http://www.advancedbkj.com/wv-games-2010
304-549-9370
advancedbkj@gmail.com

The 2nd Annual WEST VIRGINIA GAMES To Be Held Labor Day Weekend in Charleston, WV

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The city of Charleston will host the 2nd annual West Virginia Games Labor Day weekend, September 3-4, 2010.  The WV Games is the largest collection of sanctioned sports and sporting events in the entire state, and it has replaced the Regatta as the new featured event for the community and out of state visitors on Labor Day weekend.
 
The majority of the sporting events will take place on Magic Island, which is located on the Kanawha river in downtown Charleston.  However, many other near-by locations will be hosting events and the full schedule, with locations, will be released soon. 
 
Confirmed and featured events will include: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submission wrestling, volleyball, USA Boxing, the Charleston Distance Run, 5K, gymnastics, and much more.  There are also on going talks with many more event promoters and some other possible events include a fishing tournament, power lifting, Crossfit and many more.  In fact, all event promoters are welcome to contact Butch Hiles if they are interested in possibly hosting their event during this time, because The WV Games is looking to feature a wide variety of events that would draw interest from all walks of life.

“The WV Games is a fun filled weekend of strength and athletic competition and it is a family friendly event that people will enjoy from all over.  It’s a lot of exposure for the event promoters and it’s a great way for people to see events and sports that they may have not been exposed to or would have ever thought about attending before,” States Butch Hiles, the WV Games event coordinator.
 
The WV Games is an important event for the state of West Virginia, because many competitors from both in and out of the state compete and participate.  Because of this large influx of out of state participants and spectators, there is a very large and positive economic impact for our state and city.  Last years event brought many more people to the surrounding hotels and establishments that would not have otherwise been there.
 
“We attracted thousands of athletes and spectators at last years event and obviously we hope to continue to exceed that number each and every year.  I can only see this event getting bigger and bigger as word of mouth gets out and it’s an absolute pleasure to see people from our state, as well as all of the surrounding states, coming together to participate in something so positive and important as physical fitness and friendly competition,” exclaimed Hiles. 

 
The Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau is assisting with services on this event and for an up-to-date calendar of upcoming events in the city of Charleston, as well as the WV Games, please look at www.charlestonwv.com
For more information on the WV Games, including sponsorship, or hosting an additional event, please contact:
Butch Hiles at 304-549-9370 or via email at advancedbkj@gmail.com. 

Guys

We now have our team shirts available to raise more money for the “Race for the cure.”  All the money raised will ho directly to this cause.

Here is some more information as well as the shirts and how you can get them:
http://www.advancedbkj.com/race-for-the-cure-shirts

Please pass this on and help support a good cause.

Butch Hiles
www.advancedbkj.com