The North American Grappling Association (NAGA) are the world’s largest mixed grappling tournaments with over 700,000 competitors worldwide. On Saturday, September 18, 2021, NAGA comes to the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA for the NAGA Springfield Grappling Championship. Come as an individual or as a team to compete. The Facebook tournament page can be found HERE. Make sure to check in to the tournament. Use hashtag #NAGASPRINGFIELD2021 so we can see your photos and videos.
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(Men's NO-GI & GI, White Belts & Blue Belts) Fly Weight(129.9 lbs. & Under), Bantam Weight(130 lbs. to 139.9 lbs.), Feather Weight(140 lbs. to 149.9 lbs.), Light Weight(150 lbs. to 159.9 lbs.), Welter Weight(160 lbs. to 169.9 lbs.), Middle Weight(170 lbs. to 179.9 lbs.), Light Heavy Weight(180 lbs. to 189.9 lbs.), Cruiser Weight(190 lbs. to 199.9 lbs.), Heavy Weight(200 lbs. to 224.9 lbs.), Super Heavy Weight(225 lbs. & Above) (Men'S GI Purple; Brown & Black Belt Divsions) Lightt Weight(154.9 lbs. & Under), Middle Weight(155 lbs. to 174.9 lbs.), Cruiser Weight(175 lbs. to 199.9lbs.), Super Heavy (200 lbs. & Above) Men's NO-GI Absolute Divisions (Open Weight) Men's Masters Divisions (Ages 30 yrs & above) Lt Wt. (154.9 lbs. & Under), Middle (155 to 174.9), Cruiser (175 to 199.9), Super HW (200 +) Men's Director's (40 yrs +) & Executive (50 yrs +) Grappling Divisions (Directors & Executives will be broken up into weight classes at the event to ensure fair competition.) Women's GI & NO-GI Grappling Divisions Fly Weight(119.9 lbs & Under), Light Weight(120 to 134.9 lbs.), Middle Weight(135 to 159.9 lbs.), Light Heavy Wt(160 lbs. & Above) Children's NO-GI & GI Grappling Divisions (13 years of age & under) 49.9 lbs. & Under, 50 lbs. to 59.9 lbs., 60 lbs. to 69.9 lbs., 70 lbs. to 79.9 lbs., 80 lbs. to 89.9 lbs., 90 lbs. to 99.9 lbs., 100 lbs. to 114.9 lbs., 115 lbs. to 129.9 lbs.,130 lbs. to 149.9 lbs., 150 lbs. to 179.9 lbs. Teen's NO-GI & GI Grappling Divisions (14 to 15) and (16 to 17) years of age Fly Weight(99.9 lb & Under), Bantam Weight(100 to 109.9 lbs.), Feather Weight(110 to 119.9 lbs.), Light Weight(120 to 129.9 lbs.), Welter Weight(130 to 139.9 lbs.), Middle Weight(140 to 149.9 lbs.), Light Heavy Wt.(150 to 159.9 lbs.), Cruiser Weight(160 to 179.9 lbs.), Heavy Weight(180 to 199.9 lbs.), Super Heavy Weight(200 lbs. +
NAGA Fighter Loses Grappling Match in Disgusting Fashion
One unlucky man’s run in the North American Grappling Association (NAGA) tournament came to a smelly end over the weekend, after his opponent allegedly farted in his face.
MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fans are familiar with the omoplata technique, a shoulder lock typically used for either submitting or improving position on an opponent.
But what about this one?
The above video showcases a grappling match at a recent NAGA tourney ending in the first known submission of its kind. After some minor guard play, the guy on bottom smoothly transitions to an omoplata before allegedly committing the dirty deed in the direction of his opponent’s face.
As if he were overcome by the stench of an Asgardian baby, the helpless victim’s immediate reaction is to vomit on the mat.
“He farted in my face, man,” the victim says with an incredulous look of disgust on his face.
NAGA has played host to some of the largest BJJ and submission grappling tournaments in the United States. With the ever-evolving climate in BJJ, competitors are always looking for new ways to find an edge and make opponents cry uncle.
There’s obviously no shame in the perpetrator’s game, as he stands up and never really argues against the accusations. It’s not his fault his opponent couldn’t handle it.
Perhaps more grapplers should consider scarfing down a bean burrito or two before competition after witnessing this early candidate for "Submission of the Year."
Don’t be surprised if this incident revamps the way the guard game is played.
Jordy McElroy is a featured columnist for Bleacher Report. He is also the MMA writer for Rocktagon.
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North American Grappling Association
Grappling association
"NAGA" redirects here. For other uses, see naga (disambiguation).
The North American Grappling Association (NAGA) is an organization started in 1995 that holds Submission Grappling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments throughout North America and Europe. NAGA is the largest submission grappling association in the world with over 200,000 participants world-wide, including some of the top submission grapplers and MMA fighters in the world.[1] NAGA grappling tournaments consist of gi and no-gi divisions. No-Gi competitors compete under rules drafted by NAGA. Gi competitors compete under standardized Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu rules. NAGA also promotes MMA events which they term Reality Fighting. Current champion is Marko Ančić from Croatia
Skill Levels[edit]
Competitors in NAGA competitions are broken into weight divisions and skill levels. Skill levels are further divided into a two categories, Adults/Masters/Directors/Executives, and Children/Teens.
Beginner (6 months to 2 years total grappling experience)
Intermediate (2 years to 5 years total grappling experience. BJJ blue belts are Intermediate)
Expert (5 years + total grappling experience. BJJ purple, brown, black belts are Expert)
Children & Teens[edit]
Novice (6 months & under total grappling experience. Children are not allowed to do submissions)
Beginner (6 months to 1 year total grappling experience)
Intermediate (1 year to 2 years total grappling experience)
Advance (2 years to 3 years total grappling experience)
Expert (3 years + total grappling experience)
Total grappling experience includes but is not limited to; wrestling experience, BJJ experience, judo experience, sambo experience, JKD experience, etc. Any training that consists of grappling is counted towards your total experience.
Weight Divisions[edit]
Men's & Master's No-Gi & Gi, White Belts & Blue Belt Divisions[edit]
Weight class name
Upper limit
in pounds (lb)
in kilograms (kg)
Flyweight
129.9
58.9
Bantamweight
139.9
63.5
Featherweight
149.9
68.0
Lightweight
159.9
72.5
Welterweight
169.9
77.06
Middleweight
179.9
81.6
Light Heavyweight
189.9
86.1
Cruiserweight
199.9
90.7
Heavyweight
224.9
102.
Super Heavyweight
No weight limit
Men's Gi Purple; Brown & Black Belt Divisions[edit]
These divisions are created at the event based on the skill levels and weights of those registered for that tournament.
Women's Gi & No-Gi Grappling Divisions[edit]
Weight class name
Upper limit
in pounds (lb)
in kilograms (kg)
Flyweight
119.9
54.4
Lightweight
134.9
61.2
Middleweight
159.9
72.5
Light Heavyweight
No weight limit
Children's No-Gi & Gi Grappling Divisions (13 years of age & under)[edit]
Weight class name
Upper limit
in pounds (lb)
in kilograms (kg)
Flyweight
49.9
22.6
Bantamweight
59.9
27.2
Featherweight
69.9
31.7
Lightweight
79.9
36.2
Welterweight
89.9
40.8
Middleweight
99.9
45.3
Light Heavyweight
114.9
52.1
Cruiserweight
129.9
58.9
Heavyweight
149.9
68.0
Super Heavyweight
179.9
81.6
Teen's NO-GI & GI Grappling Divisions (14 to 15) and (16 to 17) years of age[edit]
Weight class name
Upper limit
in pounds (lb)
in kilograms (kg)
Flyweight
99.9
45.3
Bantamweight
109.9
49.8
Featherweight
119.9
54.4
Lightweight
129.9
58.9
Welterweight
139.9
63.5
Middleweight
149.9
68.0
Light Heavyweight
159.9
72.5
Cruiserweight
179.9
81.6
Heavyweight
199.9
90.7
Super Heavyweight
No weight limit
Reality Fighting[edit]
NAGA's MMA division, Reality Fighting, holds mixed martial arts events in New Jersey and Massachusetts.[2] The rules that govern each match are set by each state's athletic commission.[3][4] Reality Fighting previous champions include BJJ Black Belt and UFC veteran Gabriel Gonzaga,[5] and current Reality Fighting Light-Heavyweight Champion and The Ultimate Fighter television show The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir veteran Mike Stewart and UFC Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov [6] Notable fighters who fought in Reality Fighting: Frankie Edgar, Joe Lauzon, Kenny Florian, Tim Sylvia, Jorge Rivera, Kurt Pellegrino, Jim Miller, Dan Miller, Rob Font, Joe Proctor, Matt Bessette, Josh Diekman, Josh Grispi. Notable grappling champions Anthony Porcelli, Joe Forentino and Angelo Riveria Sr.
