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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May 2010 Championships – Team Results

May 10, 2010 Team Results No Comments

Listed below, you will find a tabulation of the team results earned during our May 2010 championships.

Entity Total Points Gold Silver Bronze
Team Lloyd Irvin 72 16 10 4
Yamasaki 69 11 12 12
Independant 50 10 8 4
Vanguard 32 6 5 4
Beta Team Lloyd Irvin 27 7 2 2
Tony Passos 24 4 4 4
Capital Jiu-Jitsu 13 3 5 4
50/50 17 1 5 4
Leo Dalla 17 3 3 2
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Copa NOVA Referee Clinic

March 13, 2010 Blog 1 Comment

Saturday April 3, 2010: Referee clinic will be put on by Andrew Correa to sharpen your Understanding of the rules for when you compete or do some reffing at future events. Open to competitors and fans, instructors and coaches, assistant coaches, parents and future Copa Nova referees.

"Use the Rules to Your Advantage"

Also included will be a special session covering CBJJ and IBJJF rules. Don't train for months and then get DQ'd because of a rule violation. Make sure you know them before stepping onto the mat at a big tournament! Cost is $45.00 which includes handbook + your Copa certificate! Date: Saturday April 3, 2010 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00PM Location: FightWorks 201 Davis Drive, Suite JJ Sterling, VA  20170 www.fightworks.net Price:$ 45.00 (Includes Detailed Handbook & Copa NOVA Certificate) More Information: Go To Facebook Page

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Fall Championships

Time Until Copa NOVA Fall Championships: 1 month and 3 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?...