Copa NOVA Event Information

The next Copa NOVA tournament is scheduled for October 9th 2010.  Make sure and sign up early to secure your spot!  We currently have 3 options for registering: On-line pre-registration: This is the most effective and economical way of registering for Copa NOVA.  From this website, you can go the the [ Register [...]

Weighing in for Copa NOVA

Copa NOVA Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships include both gi and no gi divisions.   Within these major divisions, we offer competition for children (up to 12 years old), teens (13 -16 years old) and adults (both male and female).  Beginner, intermediate, advanced and pro divisions are available for you to test your skills. Weighing in is convenient.  [...]

Copa NOVA – Rules and Regulations

In general, Copa NOVA Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships closely follow the rules governed by the IBJJF. There may be subtle differences between the two, so please refer to the rules section of the Pre-Registration Kit for an accurate description of Copa NOVA’s rules and regulations.
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Copa NOVA Schedule of Events

We strive to maintain an accurate and tight schedule of events.  To help us out, please register early so we can add you to the appropriate divisions and setup the brackets with minimal problems.  Typically, we will have weigh-ins, meet with all competitors for a referee meeting, then start divisions as soon as possible.  The [...]

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Copa Nova Upcoming Events

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** October 9th 2010 ** – Copa NOVA Fall Grappling Championships

October 9th 2010 marks the final Copa Nova BJJ tournament for the 2010 season!  Record numbers competed at the Spring championships, and we expect no different with this one. 

Once again, with Copa NoVA, expect some new and exciting things at our event!

Upcoming Events Currently Scheduled for the 2011 Season:

January 8th 2011 -  Copa NOVA Winter Grappling Championships
May 14th 2011 -  Copa NOVA Spring Grappling Championships

Match Lengths

May 11, 2010 Event Information, Match Lengths No Comments
Division Match Length
Children (up to 12 Yrs. Old) 4 Minutes
Teen (13 – 16 Yrs. Old) 4 Minutes
ADULT
 
White Belt 4 Minutes
Blue Belt 5 Minutes
Purple Belt 6 Minutes
Brown Belt 8 Minutes
Black Belt 10 Minutes
MASTERS (30 +)
  
White Belt 4 Minutes
Blue Belt 5 Minutes
Purple Belt 6 Minutes
Brown Belt 6 Minutes
Black Belt 6 Minutes

May 2010 Championships – Individual Results

May 10, 2010 Individual Results No Comments

CHILD NO GI MALE BEGINNER FLY WEIGHT, 59.9 LBS

Place Last Name First Name Team
1st Jensen Conar Trident
2nd Miller David Yamasaki
3rd      

CHILD NO GI MALE BEG LIGHT WEIGHT, 79.9 LBS

Place
 Last Name
 First Name
 Team
1st
 Wilson Chase Lloyd Irvin
2nd
 Lunsford Chase BJJ Conquest
3rd
 Anderson Hunter Calvert

CHILD NO GI MALE BEGINNER WELTER WEIGHT, 94.9 LBS

Place
 Last Name
 First Name
 Team
1st
 Bringham Jacob Trident
2nd
 Tran Khoi Lloyd Irvin
3rd
 Winsett Jael Yamasaki

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Fall Championships

Time Until Copa NOVA Fall Championships: 1 month and 6 days

Recent Comments

  • copanovabjj: Match Lengths: Please refer to this section of the web site....
  • copanovabjj: No. This is likely the last time we have a formal rules meeting. All competitors are required to study and understand ...
  • Greg: Is the 9:30 meeting mandatory for all competitors?...
  • john: what are the lenght of the matches for advanced masters 30+ No Gi?...
  • tim: what is the time period of the 30+?...
  • copanovabjj: Please refer to page 8 of the pre-registration kit. There are white, blue, purple, & brown + divisions. These divi...
  • copanovabjj: Please follow this link to the direct page for weigh-ins. ...
  • copanovabjj: There are 30 + Divisions, which may include 40 somethings. We currently do not provide the age of specific competitors ...
  • dk: Any 40 year olds competing?...
  • ser: when do weigh ins start?...