2012 WESTERN CANADIAN MARTIAL ARTS CHAMPIONSHIP.
This year's event will run over two days. Saturday October 13th will include Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Submission Grappling and SKIL rules Sport Karate forms and fighting. Modified Muay Thai action will occur on Sunday October 14th starting at 10:00am. As always, this tournament will continue its long-standing tradition of efficiency and punctuality. Our goal is to be finished by 6:00pm on Saturday and by 3:00pm on Sunday. Don't risk the disappointment of missing your division. Please arrive on time.
Other features of this year's WCMAC event are:
• New Master's 35+ divisions for BJJ and Submission Grappling
• Highly qualified paid referees and judges
• SKIL "A" Rated
• Forms Grand Championship Trophies
Our tournament philosophy, as always, is "Safe, Fair, Fun and On Time". We look forward to seeing you there.
Weigh In
All competitors requiring a weigh in must do so a minimum of one hour before the start of their division. Competitors in BJJ and Freestyle Grappling will be weighed in at ring side prior to their first match.
Grappling Weight Categories
Male Novice- White belt up to 2 stripes or up to one year experience
Male Intermediate- White belt up to 4 stripes or up to two years experience
Male Advanced: Blue belt and higher or more than two years experience
Appropriate Divisions
All players must enter their appropriate age, style and rank divisions. Junior divisions may be adjusted, at the discretion of the director, to accommodate weight and size differences in the interest of safety and fairness. We reserve the right to refuse any entry.
Parent’s Pass
Parents, receive one free spectator pass when you register your child (12 and under) to participate in the WCMAC, to be picked up at the door. This is in addition to the free spectator pass you receive when pre-registering.
Saturday Schedule
Registration: 8:30am to 1:00pm
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: 9:30am Mats 7 - 11
Freestyle Grappling: Mats 7 - 11 Following completion of BJJ divisions
Open Forms: 9:30am Rings 1/2
Hard Style Forms: 9:30am Rings 3/4
Soft Style Forms: 9:30am Rings 5/6
SKIL Point Fighting: following completion of forms divisions Rings 2-6
SKIL Continuous Fighting: following completion of forms divisons Ring 1
Sunday Schedule
Registration: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Modified Muay Thai: 10:00am, Mats 1 - 5
This year's event will run over two days. Saturday October 13th will include Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Submission Grappling and SKIL rules Sport Karate forms and fighting. Modified Muay Thai action will occur on Sunday October 14th starting at 10:00am. As always, this tournament will continue its long-standing tradition of efficiency and punctuality. Our goal is to be finished by 6:00pm on Saturday and by 3:00pm on Sunday. Don't risk the disappointment of missing your division. Please arrive on time.
Other features of this year's WCMAC event are:• New Master's 35+ divisions for BJJ and Submission Grappling
• Highly qualified paid referees and judges
• SKIL "A" Rated
• Forms Grand Championship Trophies
Our tournament philosophy, as always, is "Safe, Fair, Fun and On Time". We look forward to seeing you there.
Weigh In
All competitors requiring a weigh in must do so a minimum of one hour before the start of their division. Competitors in BJJ and Freestyle Grappling will be weighed in at ring side prior to their first match.
Grappling Weight Categories
Male Novice- White belt up to 2 stripes or up to one year experience
Male Intermediate- White belt up to 4 stripes or up to two years experience
Male Advanced: Blue belt and higher or more than two years experience
Appropriate Divisions
All players must enter their appropriate age, style and rank divisions. Junior divisions may be adjusted, at the discretion of the director, to accommodate weight and size differences in the interest of safety and fairness. We reserve the right to refuse any entry.
Parent’s PassParents, receive one free spectator pass when you register your child (12 and under) to participate in the WCMAC, to be picked up at the door. This is in addition to the free spectator pass you receive when pre-registering.
Saturday Schedule
Registration: 8:30am to 1:00pm
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: 9:30am Mats 7 - 11
Freestyle Grappling: Mats 7 - 11 Following completion of BJJ divisions
Open Forms: 9:30am Rings 1/2
Hard Style Forms: 9:30am Rings 3/4
Soft Style Forms: 9:30am Rings 5/6
SKIL Point Fighting: following completion of forms divisions Rings 2-6
SKIL Continuous Fighting: following completion of forms divisons Ring 1
Sunday Schedule
Registration: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Modified Muay Thai: 10:00am, Mats 1 - 5
Tournament Officials
SKIL Arbitrator: Neil Chan
Grappling Director: Don Whitefield
Modified Muay Thai Director: Joel Wasel
Modified Muay Thai Arbitrator: Adam Ryan
Events like the WCMAC would not be possible without many other hardworking officials. Their time and expertise is invaluable to us and we greatly appreciate their contributions.
Event Address:
BCIT Main Gym
3700 Willingdon Ave
Burnaby, BC