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Five Grappling Announces 10 Trials & 1 Grand Final For 2014

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The fast rising FIVE Gi and NO Gi Grappling organization is thinking big in 2014. 

They will have 10 trial competition throughout North America culminating a invitation only championship at the end of the year. To qualify, you need to place on the podium at any the 10 trials of the year.

 The first qualifier first will be held on February 22nd at Cal State Dominguez Hills in Carson, CA followed by the second qualifier in Las Vegas on March 29th. All future qualifiers will be announced soon.

Rumor is that Clark Gracie, Mackenzie Dern, Keenan Cornelius and other competitors associated with the FIVE brand will be competing throughout the year in these events.

 Dayan Henson, CEO or FIVE GI.NOGI GRAPPLING:

 “As part of our ongoing efforts to raise the profile of our athletes we felt there needed to be a platform that allowed only the very best competitors to compete on a national stage. We believe that there needs to be something special waiting for the top athletes who give so much to the sport they love ”.

 The grand final is scheduled for Miami, Florida in late November. Competitors who qualify and choose to compete will fight for the title of FIVE GI.NOGI GRAPPLING NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPION. The event will be streamed LIVE in its entirety with commentary from some of the top personalities in the sport today. The event will also feature a number of surprises for both competitors and spectators as part of FIVE’s commitment to make this event the biggest and best of the year.

 “A North American Championship with a true qualifying system is long overdue. By competing at the FIVE NAIC you are among the top athletes who competed at a FIVE event in 2014. Now is everyone’s chance to lay it on the line and establish who is the best of the best”.

said Riccardo Ammendolia, Marketing Manager for FIVE.

 More details to help aid in registration, travel and accommodations will be provided soon.