How does the weigh-in work?
The weigh-in’s occur just before competitors step on the mat to compete. A competitors division will be called to ‘Mat 2’ for example and they will weigh in then.
Competitors will weigh on wearing their Gi (no rash guard underneath) and must be below the maximum weight for their nominated division.
There is 0.3 allowance for the difference between scales, however as a general rule, please try to be under the maximum weight.
Being over weight will forfeit entry into the division; we will not be moving people on the day.
Is there an entry fee for spectators?
There is a small fee for spectators.
Adults (16 yrs +) - $15
Children (6-15yrs) - $5
Children under 6 - Free
Family Pass (2 adults + 2 children) - $25
Please click here to buy tickets:
https://www.intix.com.au/event/will-machado-bjj-championships---the-gathe/general_admission?
How do I register for The Competition?
We are now using the SMOOTHCOMP platform to run our annual Will-Machado Gathering. Many of you will already have a smooth comp account - and so you’ll know how to register.
For the newbies - here is a step-by-step guide to opening a Smoothcomp account - choosing the competition to enter (the Will-Machado Gathering) - and registering for it. It’s easy.
CLICK HERE: https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/88-how-to-register-for-a-competition
If you already have a Smoothcomp account - just register here: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/11515
What about Seminars with Rigan Machado next day?
You do not need to register. And all payments must be cash - at the door.
Cost:
Competitors: $100
Non-competitors: $120
All coloured Belts: 10am
All White Belts: 12:30pm
Venue: Dominance MMA - 9 Harper St - Abbotsford
COMPETITION FOR WILL-MACHADO ASSOCIATES ONLY. THIS IS THE ANNUAL GET-TOGETHER FOR ALL WILL / MACHADO BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU MEMBERS; A SINGULAR OPPORTUNITY TO COMPETE, TRAIN TOGETHER AND SHARE THE MAT WITH PROFESSOR RIGAN MACHADO.
Early in 2020 Braden moved to Perth and continued his training under Leigh Burger as well as regularly seeking out and grappling with many of Perth brown and black belts.
As well as being a solid grappler with a well-rounded gi and no gi game he is an experienced coach with many years of assisting the planning and coaching in Geraldton as well as coaching in Perth.
Congratulations Braden
Oliver Murray - Will-Machado Geraldton
Picture from L to R
Michael Jones, Braden Sweeney, Oliver Murray & Jasmyn Fairclough
]]>Many of my international friends, including some of the most well respected coaches in BJJ, now find themselves in the unfamiliar situation of needing to temporarily close their academies for a few weeks (friends in the USA and in Europe). I doubt that Australia and New Zealand will be too far behind in the same response. We may be only days away from this happening. By the time you read this, I imagine your doors may be closed.
Of course, we are a special community, as you know – not only are we one of the leading BJJ organisations in the world, we are highly respected on the International landscape. I hope you are proud to share in the Will-Machado brand - as proud as I am of all our wonderful members.
As human beings and martial artists, we want to do the responsible thing. If the cost of doing the right thing is shared, then the chance of us all getting through this is intact, is much more likely. So now is not the time for any student to bail on their academy or gym - quite the opposite. Your coach needs your ongoing support through this crisis.
It may well be that most, if not all academies, will need to suspend classes for a couple of weeks; to let the worst of the crisis pass - a Corona Holiday of sorts. We want you to be safe. And if classes are suspended, I have no doubt that your instructors will find a myriad of ways to make it up to you over the next 12 months.
More than likely, this will only affect you for 4-8 training nights. Of course, this is all up in the air at the moment - but that is what the consensus seems to be.
So again, I ask that we all support one another through this. For many, BJJ is much more than just our weekly activity; we are a community - something that is unique and very, very special.
Be smart and be selfless as we push through this novel situation together.
Sincerely
John Will
Will-Machado BJJ Australasia
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Will-Machado academy Team Perosh Mixed Martial Arts won Best Academy overall scoring the most points and Will-Machado won Best Team overall scoring the most points.
It was a nogi event with divisions for kids, men, women and masters. They were then split up in to beginner, intermediate and professional divisions. Will-Machado won and meddled in all categories!
Well done to everyone who competed.
Anthony Perosh
Head Coach
Team Perosh Mixed Martial Arts
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