Oregon Open is a traditional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament where matches are decided by highest score, submission, or referee stoppage. Both the Gi and No-Gi events follow a single elimination format but with consolation matches. Every effort is made to provide at least two matches for all competitors.

In 2010, Oregon Open hosted 590 athletes. We expect to see the same this year. This means good size brackets, the opportunity for masters divisions, and a ton of great Jiu Jitsu. With more than seven years of tournaments held within the subleague.com family, Oregon Open is excited to once again put on a professional, smooth, timely, and fun event.

Registration closes on Monday, September 26. Complete details can be found at subleague.com.

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This classic submission event follows Sub League’s unique rules. Matches end in a win, lose, or draw, and there are no points, just submissions. A typical event draws more than 800 fans and competitors under one roof, while running six competition rings, and serving up around 1,000 matches throughout the day.

Athletes must qualify to compete for bragging rights in the June 11 Championship by placing first through fifth in one or both of the two Qualifier events.

Learn more and register at www.subleague.com

The team competition is fierce with 65 teams from Qualifier 1 already in the running. Coaches, rally your teams. Every first place, second place, and submission counts.

Don’t miss out on another chance to compete in this classic Northwest event and the last chance to qualify for the Championship.

Register for the May 7 Qualifier today. Note that registration closes at 11:55 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2011.

To learn more, visit subleague.com.

Learn more and register at www.subleague.com.

Impact JJ also had three fighters work their hearts out preparing for the United Combat Sports MMA fights, The Resolution 2, on Saturday night: Matt Hammon, Bryan Nuro and Lee Flores.

Unfortunately, Matt’s original opponent and his back up must have heard about Matt because they both fled and did not show to fight.

Bryan Nuro, representing us and our Eugene brothers (NWMA), had a perfect warm up led by coaches Jason Tubania and Armand Debruge. The fight started like an Olympic sprint with both fighters looking for the advantage. Bryan’s opponent, with an impressive display of high kicks and wild swings, gave Bryan a chance to work on his foot work and movement. Opponent tries for a spinning back fist and Bryan goes in for the body lock to take down. Bryan gives a jits clinic on top control then sinks a deep rear naked choke that would not let up until his opponent tapped out. Great Job Bryan – 2 and 0 now.

Lee came out next after an excellent warm up with Larry Munyon, James Marlier, Armand Debruge and Jason Tubania. Waiting back stage for the fight to start, Lee became a little settled, so we gave him a little spark up at the cage door and Lee’s fight face would have chased away a wolf.

Lee’s 6’2″ opponent came out with intent on controlling the range with kicks and punches. Lee chose to circle and move to set up a fantastically timed shot, throwing his opponent to the cage where he then set up a big lift and throw (thanks for the extra work coach Eric Jetton!). Lee passed guard and began looking for a top crucifix, but his opponent kept moving desperately for escape. When the opponent scrambled to get away, Lee pounced to a rear naked choke that would not be denied. Great win Lee.

Both fighters represented us well, we are very proud of you Bryan and Lee. And thank you to our warm up team coaches Armand Debruge, Jason Tubania and James Marlier. Also thank you Larry Munyon and Mike Moreno for offering your words of experience to our warriors.

You all make me proud!
- Coach Michael

The event will take place at the Oregon State Fairground Pavilion in Salem, during the United Combat Sports Second Annual Health, Fitness and MMA Expo, followed by cage fights in the evening. Full details are at www.subleague.com.

Impact Jiu Jitsu showed up in full force, with 85 total competitors wearing the blue (Gi and No-Gi combined). Team Impact brought home 14 first place wins, eight second place, and 25 third place medals. The event was a spectacle of talent and a testament to the size and scope of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the Northwest. Thank you to all the competitors who came out, gave it their all, and represented Impact Jiu Jitsu… many of whom spent the rest of the day helping out at the event and coaching their teammates.

We would also like to thank all the sponsors for supporting subleague.com’s events. Oregon Open’s presenting sponsors, CageCulture.com and the Oregon National Guard, play a huge part in promoting the sport with their continuous support of this event and the Spring Submission Wrestling League.

To learn more about the Oregon Open and Sub League, visit www.subleague.com.

Remember that the Championship is reserved for those athletes who qualified by placing first through fifth at one or both of the February 13 and April 3 Qualifier events.

The Sub League Open is for anyone who would like to compete but either did not attend the earlier events or did not qualify.

Visit subleague.com for more details, including a list of qualified competitors and registration information.