March 21, 2026
Elkview, West Virginia, United States
$69.99
Competition
About This Event
Get ready for an action-packed day of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on Saturday, March 21st in Elkview, WV — where competitors of all ages and skill levels come together for an unforgettable tournament experience. Gi and No Gi battles Double elimination format Absolute divisions Minimum of SIX matches if you enter gi, no gi, and absolute
One low price = multiple divisions!
Whether you're a seasoned adult, a master competitor, or part of the next generation of youth champions, the WVGO is the place to test your skills, connect with the community, and leave it all on the mat.
The WVGO is set to return this March 21st in Elkview, WV.
***Due to the size of the tournament, we will require all youth competitors (5-17) to be registered by 3/18/26. Adult competitors can register online or at the door.
Cost: Only 69$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register. Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price. It is 89$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 3/18/26 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is March 18, 2026.
***All youth competitors (5-17) must pre-register before 3/18/26. There will be no registration for youth after this time. However, adults may pre-register or register at the door
As always, we want all of our competitors to have as much fun as possible, so we offer a well-organized tournament that is fair for all and offers a ton of matches at a low price. In fact, each competitor has the chance to compete a minimum of six times, if they compete in their respective divisions in both the gi and no gi tournaments as well as the absolute divisions. Keep an eye out for continued updates.
149.9 & Below 150 lbs. to 164.9 lbs. 165 lbs. to 179.9 lbs. 180 lbs. to 194.9 lbs. 195 lbs. to 209.9 lbs. 210 lbs. to 224.9 lbs. 225 lbs. & Above
135 & Under (Lightweight) 136 & Over (Middleweight)
13-15, 16-17
132 lbs. & Below, 132.1 lbs. to 143 lbs., 143.1 lbs. to 154 lbs., 154.1 lbs. to 167 lbs., 167.1 lbs. to 183 lbs., 183.1 lbs. to 200 lbs., 200.1 lbs. to 220 lbs., 220.1 lbs. & Above
5-7, 8-10, 11-12
53 lbs. & Below, 53.1 lbs. to 62 lbs., 62.1 lbs. to 70 lbs., 70.1 lbs. to 79 lbs., 79.1 lbs. to 88 lbs., 88.1 lbs. to 99 lbs., 99.1 lbs. to 110 lbs., 110.1 lbs. to 121 lbs., 121.1 lbs. and Above
– White, Blue, & Purple & Above
– White, Grey (all levels), Yellow (all levels), Orange (all levels), Green (all levels), Blue, Purple
– White, Grey (all levels), Yellow (all levels), Orange (all levels), Green (all levels)
*** Those who compete in the Blue Belt Gi Division must compete in the Intermediate or Advanced No-Gi Divisions
*** Those who compete in the Purple Belt & Above Gi Division must compete in the Advanced No-Gi Division
Masters Divisions follow all the same experience levels as the other adult categories
***Please note, children and teens often have greatly differing weights and skill levels. Whenever possible, they will be matched appropriately. However, there may be times when they may be asked to go in another age (plus or minus a year) or weight bracket. In these cases, a coach and/or parent will be asked permission first.
***Please note, children and teens often have greatly differing weights and skill levels. Whenever possible, they will be matched appropriately. However, there may be times when they may be asked to go in another age (plus or minus a year) or weight bracket. In these cases, a coach and/or parent will be asked permission first.
Please contact the event coordinator for additional details and/or questions: Butch Hiles 304-549-9370 info@wvgrapplingopen.com
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Friday
Time: 6:30pm-8pm
Location: Butch Hiles BJJ - 410 Summers St, Charleston, WV 25301
Saturday
Youth: 8-9:30a (Youth must be weighed in by 9:30a)
Adults 8-10:30a
Location: at the Tournament
***Competitors do NOT have to weigh-in with their gi on
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Youth: Kids/teens rules meeting at 9:30 and first match at 10am, so please be weighed in by 9:30AM
***Youth competitors will start in the gi and work from the highest level down
Adults: Adult rules meeting will be at 10:30AM and the first match will be at 11AM
***Gi Divisions will run first and we will run the highest belt levels first in all divisions
Saturday Match Schedule
10:00AM Kids/Teens Matches Begin
11:00AM Adult Matches Start
11:00AM - Superfights
11:30-12 Finish Bracketing
12:00PM - Black/Brown/Purple Belt Matches Begin
***These are estimated time and the first matches could be up by 11:45AM
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rules | No Gi Rules | Experience Levels
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The Tinney Law Firm, PLLC
Elk Family Dentistry - Joey Adkins DDS 4968 Elk River Road South, Elkview, WV 25071 (304) 965-6661
Charleston CVB
One low price = multiple divisions!
Whether you're a seasoned adult, a master competitor, or part of the next generation of youth champions, the WVGO is the place to test your skills, connect with the community, and leave it all on the mat.
The WVGO is set to return this March 21st in Elkview, WV.
***Due to the size of the tournament, we will require all youth competitors (5-17) to be registered by 3/18/26. Adult competitors can register online or at the door.
Cost: Only 69$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register. Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price. It is 89$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 3/18/26 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is March 18, 2026.
***All youth competitors (5-17) must pre-register before 3/18/26. There will be no registration for youth after this time. However, adults may pre-register or register at the door
As always, we want all of our competitors to have as much fun as possible, so we offer a well-organized tournament that is fair for all and offers a ton of matches at a low price. In fact, each competitor has the chance to compete a minimum of six times, if they compete in their respective divisions in both the gi and no gi tournaments as well as the absolute divisions. Keep an eye out for continued updates.
149.9 & Below 150 lbs. to 164.9 lbs. 165 lbs. to 179.9 lbs. 180 lbs. to 194.9 lbs. 195 lbs. to 209.9 lbs. 210 lbs. to 224.9 lbs. 225 lbs. & Above
135 & Under (Lightweight) 136 & Over (Middleweight)
13-15, 16-17
132 lbs. & Below, 132.1 lbs. to 143 lbs., 143.1 lbs. to 154 lbs., 154.1 lbs. to 167 lbs., 167.1 lbs. to 183 lbs., 183.1 lbs. to 200 lbs., 200.1 lbs. to 220 lbs., 220.1 lbs. & Above
5-7, 8-10, 11-12
53 lbs. & Below, 53.1 lbs. to 62 lbs., 62.1 lbs. to 70 lbs., 70.1 lbs. to 79 lbs., 79.1 lbs. to 88 lbs., 88.1 lbs. to 99 lbs., 99.1 lbs. to 110 lbs., 110.1 lbs. to 121 lbs., 121.1 lbs. and Above
– White, Blue, & Purple & Above
– White, Grey (all levels), Yellow (all levels), Orange (all levels), Green (all levels), Blue, Purple
– White, Grey (all levels), Yellow (all levels), Orange (all levels), Green (all levels)
*** Those who compete in the Blue Belt Gi Division must compete in the Intermediate or Advanced No-Gi Divisions
*** Those who compete in the Purple Belt & Above Gi Division must compete in the Advanced No-Gi Division
Masters Divisions follow all the same experience levels as the other adult categories
***Please note, children and teens often have greatly differing weights and skill levels. Whenever possible, they will be matched appropriately. However, there may be times when they may be asked to go in another age (plus or minus a year) or weight bracket. In these cases, a coach and/or parent will be asked permission first.
***Please note, children and teens often have greatly differing weights and skill levels. Whenever possible, they will be matched appropriately. However, there may be times when they may be asked to go in another age (plus or minus a year) or weight bracket. In these cases, a coach and/or parent will be asked permission first.
Please contact the event coordinator for additional details and/or questions: Butch Hiles 304-549-9370 info@wvgrapplingopen.com
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Friday
Time: 6:30pm-8pm
Location: Butch Hiles BJJ - 410 Summers St, Charleston, WV 25301
Saturday
Youth: 8-9:30a (Youth must be weighed in by 9:30a)
Adults 8-10:30a
Location: at the Tournament
***Competitors do NOT have to weigh-in with their gi on
——————————————————————————–
Youth: Kids/teens rules meeting at 9:30 and first match at 10am, so please be weighed in by 9:30AM
***Youth competitors will start in the gi and work from the highest level down
Adults: Adult rules meeting will be at 10:30AM and the first match will be at 11AM
***Gi Divisions will run first and we will run the highest belt levels first in all divisions
Saturday Match Schedule
10:00AM Kids/Teens Matches Begin
11:00AM Adult Matches Start
11:00AM - Superfights
11:30-12 Finish Bracketing
12:00PM - Black/Brown/Purple Belt Matches Begin
***These are estimated time and the first matches could be up by 11:45AM
——————————————————————————–
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rules | No Gi Rules | Experience Levels
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The Tinney Law Firm, PLLC
Elk Family Dentistry - Joey Adkins DDS 4968 Elk River Road South, Elkview, WV 25071 (304) 965-6661
Charleston CVB
Registration
Registration Deadline
March 18, 2026 — 1 day
Cancellation Deadline
March 18, 2026 — 1 day
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