GRAPPLE for GOOD
ABSOLUTE OPEN
Grapple for Good is a non-traditional, fun (“not-so-serious”) Jiu-Jitsu tournament to benefit Homeward Bound of Western North Carolina. While the tournament itself follows a more traditional rule-set, competitors are encouraged to get creative with their attire and have fun while competing in a friendly manner to help better serve less fortunate members of our community.
Date: October 29, 2022
Location: Open Source Jiu-Jitsu • 357 Gorman Bridge Rd, Asheville NC
Registration Deadline: In-person registration ok!
Benefitting Homeward Bound WNC
"We’re a nonprofit organization ending homelessness in Buncombe and Henderson Counties of North Carolina. More than that, we’re non-judgmental staff, volunteers, board members, and people knowledgeable in social work disciplines who believe in the “Housing First” national best practice for ending homelessness. Mostly, we’re people who care about the most vulnerable among us enough to do something about it."
100% of proceeds from Grapple for Good go to Homeward Bound
REGISTRATION INFO
WHO
Anyone from any school and any level is invited to participate and have fun all while helping community members in need. This is an "absolute" only competition which means there are no weight/age/level divisions - just ONE division. Kids are welcome to sign up if their parents sign off, however they will be competing against adults.
Spectators are encouraged to come and support their friends, support Homeward Bound and simply have a good time supporting the Asheville BJJ community.
WHAT
While the ruleset will closely resemble that of the EBI submission-only rule set, competitors are encouraged to get creative with their attire: tuxedos, prom dresses, Halloween costumes… it’s all good! During the competition, fighters are allowed to grab, pull and twist on anything attached to their opponents’ bodies (with the exception of rash guards and other undergarments) so please avoid wearing anything sharp or otherwise hazardous to grapplers. Furthermore, Open Source Jiu-Jitsu will provide backup attire should you not have an outfit or if your clothes get torn badly during competition.
WHEN
Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 1:00 PM. Competitors must arrive between 1:00-1:20 PM to go over the rules, warm up, ask questions and meet-and-greet. We'll probably wrap up by 4:00 PM-ish.
WHERE
Open Source Jiu-Jitsu • 357 Gorman Bridge Rd, Asheville NC 28806
COST
Participants are asked to make a minimum donation of $30 to pre-register. Spectators are free but are encouraged to donate a small admission fee. 100% of registration fees and donations will go to Homeward Bound WNC and their programs assisting community members who are homeless in Buncombe and Henderson Counties.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
We offer pre-registration for $30 (until Friday, Oct. 28th) and same-day registration for $35, but would highly appreciate folks registering before the event. Filling out the registration form below helps us better prepare. Donations can be made online or in person.
REGISTER HERE
Two easy steps and you'll be set to compete!
1. Fill out your registration form
2. Submit your payment with the PayPal "Donate" button
100% donated to Homeward Bound
Questions? Shoot us an email at amanda@opensourcebjj.net.