The Return of the largest tournament circuit ever held in Oklahoma will take place on July 12th. Please take note of the extra weight classes and skill divisions. There will also be a master's division for those over the age of 35. Also for the first time, there will be no registrations accepted on the day of the event. The Southwest BJJ & Submission Grappling tournaments have a history of being very punctual, with continuous action. With this change you can expect an even smoother event. Online registration will be available soon.

Rafael Lovato Jr. is one of the top American BJJ competitors. A favorite to medal in the black belt division, Rafael is unfortunately sidelined with illness this year. He's put his energies into this great preview for the Mundials.

Southwest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Submission Grappling Challenge

When: Saturday May 6th, 2006

Time: 8:00 am Late Registration
9:00 am Tournament Begins

Where: The Cube (Council Road Baptist Church Recreational Facility)
7903 NW 30th
Bethany, OK 73008

Events: Gi and No-Gi weight class divisions with Gi and No-Gi absolute divisions
Professional No-Gi 170lb division (competitors interested in this division should
e-mail resumes to rlninja17@aol.com)

Cost: $5.00 Spectators (children under 12 - free)

Thanks to everyone who made it out. Big thanks to Brian Cimins for his support and for giving away great prizes and for getting out there and refereeing. Also, to Gumby for coming and filming and giving away great dvd's. Thanks to Sprawl as well, for giving away shorts.

August 20th at The Cube (council road baptist church) 7903 NW 30th, Bethany, OK. This will be a rated event (www.grapplingratings.com)

This event will also be sponsored by OnTheMat and Sprawl Fight Shorts. There will be prizes awarded like OnTheMat videos and Sprawl merchandise. Also, the winner of the advanced absolute division will take home $300.

All the info and registration forms are available on the website www.lovatojiujitsu.com.

See everyone there.

Rafael Lovato Jr.

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