It’s official – we’re going back to Orlando for a Submission Only tournament on September 3rd, 2011. No points… No Time Limits… No Excuses.

We’re gearing up for the Diamond State Games on Saturday, June 11, 2011, and you’ll notice a few changes to the event this year. First, we’re changing venues. This year the Diamond State Games will take place at United Sports in Downingtown, PA. Yes, we’re aware that’s in the Keystone State! There are a lot of challenges finding a venue to host a grappling tournament. We think you’ll like this venue because the space it provides us, the relatively central location, and the onsite restaurant, among other things.

Next, we’re bringing Juvenile divisions (ages 4-17) back to the Diamond State Games for the first time since 2008. As with our other events, brackets for competitors aged 4-17 will be made using the Madison Bracketing System.

Family members, coaches, and injured teammates will be happy to know this is also our first event with no spectator fees!

And lastly we’ve simplified pricing for competitors entering more than 4 divisions (only applies to men over 30).

Preregistration Fees (through 8PM EDT 6/9/2011) are as follows:

One Division – $65
2-4 Divisions – $90
5-8 Divisions – $115

Day of Registration Fees: (including Friday night):

One Division – $80
2-4 Divisions – $105
5-8 Divisions – $130

For more information and to register online visit the Diamond State Games page.

Beginning with the Diamond State Games on Saturday, June 11, 2011 US Grappling will no longer charge a spectator fee at most of our events. The exceptions are the Pendergrass events, which raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and the Converse Girls in Sports event in Hampton, VA.

Congratulation to the Carlson Gracie team for leading the field  in the Adult division team points and Team Corral for winning the Juvenile division team points at US Grappling Chicago on Saturday, April 9, 2011.

Adult Team Points
1st – Carlson Gracie
2nd – Alliance
3rd – BJJ Revolution

Adult School points
1st – Revolution Defense & Fitness
2nd – Carlson Gracie HQ
3rd – New Breed

Juvenile Team Points
1st – Team Corral
2nd – Team Curran
3rd – Carlson Gracie

Juvenile School Points
1st – Team Corral
2nd – Team Curran
3rd – Power Source