Greetings,
The International GrappleFest 2005 is a month
away. Everything is set for martial artists from across the US and abroad will be attending this year.
Wanted to get some feedback from you about whether
or not:
*you will be attending,
*if your school will be entering a 5-member team for
the Martial Arts Olympics
*if you will be staying overnight at the venue's
lodging, Fri, Sat, Sun
*if you will be attending the Champion's Banquet.
Thank you for your time and please reply if this
interests you.
Regards,
Anthony Huss
President of GrappleFest for 2005
2xAll Japan MMA Tournament Champion
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International GrappleFest 2005
(See attachments for flyer, map, and PDF file)
ATTENTION!! FREE ENTRY AND ACCOMMODATIONS FOR
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITORS WHILE OPENINGS LAST!!
Sept 17-18th, 2005 is the date for the annual
GrappleFest competition. This year's event will be an
OUTDOOR martial arts festival that will blow your
mind! A completely original concept. All levels and
ages are welcome. A festival themed around intense
Grappling competition and other martial arts, with
something for everyone.
Make sure this is on your "TO DO LIST"!
This year's GrappleFest will feature a wide
variety of martial arts competitions for ALL
conceivable forms of Grappling: Submission Grappling,
Jiu-Jitsu, Folkstyle Wrestling, Judo, Scottish
Highland Wrestling, Sambo, Cuff'N'Stuff (MAYBE Sumo,
Backhold Wrestling too), etc. There will also be
something for those who prefer striking!
International GrappleFest 2005 will host:
"TAP FACTOR" 1st Annual Championship Tournament:
"The GAUNTLET": Martial Artist Team Olympics
"CHAMPION'S BANQUET"
PLUS MUCH, MUCH MORE,......
Cabins and accommodations onsight and very inexpensive
for +500!
Weigh-ins:
Sept 16th, Fri:7-9pm
Sept 17th, Sat:8-9:30am
(note, once you weigh-in you are set for the whole
weekend, i.e. come early, pass, and then rest up)
2005 Schedule
Weigh-ins:
Sept 16th, Fri:7-9pm
Sept 17th, Sat:8-9:30am
(note, once you weigh-in you are set for the whole
weekend, i.e. come early, pass, and then rest up)
Event times by date:
Sept 17th, Opening ceremony 10am, followed by
"TAP FACTOR" 1st Annual Championship Tournament.
9pm "CHAMPION'S BANQUET", after which there will be
more live performances until late
Sept 18th, Opening ceremony 10am, followed by
"TAP FACTOR" 1st Annual Championship
Tournament(cont.)
and "The GAUNTLET": Martial Artist Team Olympics
Sponsored by:
SOBE beverage company
MMA.TV
Onthemat.com
Huss Hybrid Combat College
Trophies Forever
Combat College
House of Pain
C.A.D.R.E.
C&S Rapid Copies
Carolina Cup
Attention potential vendors: Booths are 10'x10'. For
booths or sponsorship opportunities contact us at
704-300-6253.
Directions To GrappleFest 2005:
In 2005 the venue will be located at a private
campground outside of Richmond
From Richmond:
From Richmond, take I-64 to Exit 136 at Zion
Crossroads. Follow US Highway 15 south for 6.6 miles
toward Palmyra. GrappleFest 2005 will be on your
right.
Washington, DC:
From Washington (Northwestern areas), Take I -66 West
past Manassas. Exit on to Route 29 South toward
Gainesville. Follow 29 south to Culpeper, where it
combines with US Highway 15. Take 15 South for
approximately 34.5 miles towards Palmyra.
GrappleFest 2005 will be on your right.
From Charlottesville:
GrappleFest 2005 is about 15 miles east of
Charlottesville. Take I-64 to exit 136 at Zion
Crossroads.
Follow US Highway 15 south for 7 miles towards
Palmyra.
GrappleFest 2005 will be on your right.
From Charlotte:
Take I-85 North till it merges with I-95 North,
continue north till you hit Richmond.
From Richmond, take I-64 to Exit 136 at Zion
Crossroads. Follow US Highway 15 south for 6.6 miles
toward Palmyra. GrappleFest 2005 will be on your
right.
Attention Pilots:
For those of you who would like to use the Airfield
available at GrappleFest, we are listed in the
Washington and Cincinnati Sectional Aeronautical
Charts. If you wish further information about the
airfield, please contact us.
Regards,
Anthony Huss
704-300-6253
wayne_anthonyhuss@yahoo.com
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