“The Beast of the East” Mar. 20 in NJ – benefits Autism
Posted on | March 16, 2010 | No Comments
WORLD’S BEST SUBMISSION FIGHTERS
BATTLE MARCH 20 in CALDWELL, NJ
Proceeds Benefit GrapplingAutism.org & AutismRadio.org
CALDWELL, N.J. (Mar. 16, 2010) – Grapplers Quest, “The World’s Largest Grappling Competition” is hosting the 5th Annual East Coast Submission Wrestling, Grappling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships, also known as “The Beast of the East,” Saturday, March 20 at Caldwell College (9 Ryerson Avenue) in Caldwell, New Jersey
Grappling is the ground fighting art of Mixed Martial Arts and combines the throws of Olympic Judo, takedowns of Wrestling, Leg Locks from Sambo, and other Submissions from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu like arm bars, shoulder locks and chokes. Competitors of all ages and skill levels participate in the event, which is open to all grappling styles in order to determine the best grapplers in the World. Grapplers Quest has produced events for The Ultimate Fighting Championship, Mr. Olympia, and Europa Supershows, from Las Vegas to Europe.
The event will crown 225 of the Best Submission Grapplers in the World. The 4-Man Pro Challenge, starting at 1:00 PM/ET, features four of the top-ranked mixed martial arts and submission fighting superstars, including Ultimate Fighter Season 7’s Dante Rivera (Ricardo Almeida Black Belt), World Champion Rafael Lovato, Jr., Brazilian National Champion and, All-Star Pro Finalist, Derek Pichinich (Silverfox/Renzo Gracie), and The Jungle Gym’s Nolan Dutcher. There will be 2000 more action-packed matches. Tickets, priced at $15 in advance and $20 at the door, will be available on site. For more information and to purchase discount tickets, go to GrapplersQuest.com
At each nationwide competition and AutismRadio.org, the online Autism Talk Radio Network hosting Hope Saves the Day, Grapplers Quest will be raising funds for GrapplingAutism.org, a fundraising organization benefiting Autism Awareness, Education and Treatment. One-dollar from each ticket sold is donated to help support Autism directly.
About Grapplers Quest: Grapplers Quest is the world’s largest submission grappling organization with 300,000+ competitors worldwide since 1999, owned by The Grapplers Company. Events feature various grappling styles with divisions for all ages and skill levels with events in major cities throughout North America and Europe. For more information on upcoming events, go to: GrapplersQuest.com. For event sponsor and exhibiting opportunities, visit: SponsorGrappling.com or call 877-ARMBAR-1.
About Autism: Autism is a complex brain disorder that inhibits a person’s ability to communicate and develop social relationships as well behavioral challenges. Autism spectrum disorders are diagnosed in one in 150 children in the United States. For more information on Autism, visit: GrapplingAutism.org