Event Info

SAVE THE DATE! 4th Annual Freestyle Grappling Open Returns, October 10, 2010!

Venue: Portland Expo Center

Home to over 185 events per year, the Portland Exposition Building hosts trade shows, concerts, sporting events, conferences, civic meetings, and special events.  Nearly 600,000 patrons pass through the Expo's turnstile each year.  Bordered by the Portland Ice Arena on the right and Hadlock Field on its left, the Portland Exposition Building is the original centerpiece of the modern sports complex on Park Avenue.

Format & Rules:
The FGO will have both Gi and No-Gi Divisions. Competition scoring and rules are based on the fundamentals of BJJ. The competition will follow a modified double elimination format. Divisions include Men’s Adult, Masters and Women’s Adult. Our rules have been developed with safety and sportsmanship as our highest priority to ensure a fun and safe experience for all skill levels. Please click here for a full breakdown on the rules and format >>

Prizing:

Competitors in the Absolute division will compete for $3,000 in prize money.

Schedule:

8am-9am: Weigh-in and registration for all competitors (2nd weigh-in and registration for Gi only at 11am-12noon)

9:30am: Rules Meeting 1

10:00am: No-Gi matches begin

Women Adult - No-Gi

Masters - No-Gi

Men Adult - No-Gi

Women Adult - No-Gi Absolute

Men Adult - No-Gi Absolute

11am-12noon: Late weigh-in and registration for Gi competitors (all No-Gi competitors must weigh-in and register between 8am-9am)

12:30pm: Rules Meeting 2

1:00pm: Gi matches begin

Women Adult - Gi

Masters - Gi

Men Adult - Gi

Women Absolute - Gi

Men Absolute - Gi

Spectators:

Price of tickets will be $10 at the door.

Check back for updates and details.