Because this is the first time the WPC / AWPC Raw Worlds has come to the USA, the federation(s) involved want everyone to get a chance

In 1996 the AAU began hosting raw events which eventually led to the ADAU being formed by Al Siegal. Many other federations sprung up with their own brand of raw meets. %100 Raw being one of the most successful.

Because this is the first time the WPC / AWPC Raw Worlds has come to the USA, the federation(s) involved want everyone to get a chance

Weigh ins begin at 8 am. Rules meeting begins at 10am with kids divisions beginning immediately after.

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It has been brought to the attention of Powerlifting Watch that some powerlifting federation or federations have been giving a certain amount of variance to competitors when they officially weigh in. While the matter is currently under investigation, we would like to get your input.

What does the readership think? It is my understanding that most (if not all) federation's rule books have specifically defined ranges for a particular weight class. If a person is .1 kilos over, then they are over.

In addition, how much responsibility falls on US- the competitors? Could you, as a competitor compete in a weight class if the official weighing you in "gives you" some variance?

Finally, if this can be proven-what are we to do about the lifts that are done in those federations? Are they null and void?

Michael Langhi (Alliance) defeats Phillip della Monica (Gracie Barra) at the 2009 World Championship.

Remember the word back in 2008 about the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation ramping up its push for membership? This year the IBJJF is taking some very concrete steps in that direction which affect the way the 2010 BJJ World Championships will be carried out. I’ll post them below but as you read them, if you have any questions about them, please email them to me by Monday! I will be interviewing an IBJJF representative this coming week on the matter!

Starting at the worlds 2010, at any IBJJF event. It is mandatory for all the black belts to carry their federation membership id cards. Its required to present the I.D card to the event official prior to the match.

IBJJF Membership ids and affiliated federation ids accepted for this event; IBJJF (for non US, Brazil, Japan, France and Portugal residents the IBJJF id is applicable), USBJJF for US residents, CBJJ for Brazil Residents, Japan federation for Japan residents, France Federation for France residentes Portugal federation for Portugal residents, Australia Federation for Australia residents.
For the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2010, IBJJF will release complimentary membership ids for the black belts registered in the world jiu-jitsu championship 2010. This includes the coaches with athletes registered in the event.

If you do not follow the guidelines, IBJJF reserves the right to deny participation of any athlete in this division. All registers in the Black Belt division are under IBJJF approval.

On Sunday during the black belt finals, coaches will be allowed next to the mat for the first time. Here are the rules about coaching that are new.

In any event, when coaches are allowed to be inside the competition area, the coach must wear the vest supplied by the event. The coach must present his/her black belt membership id from the authorized entities, valid for the current year. The coach must return the vest once he leaves the competition area, after the athletes match is over.

There will be 2 chairs located by the score keepers table per ring area, behind the publicity panels, where the coach will be seated.

The coach is responsible for the athletes conduct from the moment you enter and exit the event.

The coach’s action inside the competition area is limited to the communication to the athlete. Tactics and strategies advises, motivating, instructions to umpredictable situations, injuries.
The coach must remain seated during he whole match.

More details about the coaching situation can be found here, and full details about black belt registration requirements are here.

Like I said, if you have any comments about these changes, please email them to me as soon as possible so I can get those questions answered for you.

Ongoing concerns with alleged drug usage in the Russian WDFPF affiliate, RDFPF, and complaints that the federation and its parent, the WDFPF, will not address the situation has lead to a meeting of representatives from Russia, the Ukraine, Armenia, Moldova and other parties yesterday at the WDFPF Single Lift World Championships in Ognikovo, Russia. Talks included the possibility of leaving the federation.

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The athletes must be at the warm up area, according to their fighting schedule.

The athlete only can enter in the fighting area when is called by the official.

In case of victory the athlete must return to the warm up area, and remain there till the next fight.

No coaching is allowed in the fighting area.

The athletes from the following countries Brazil, France, Portugal, Canada and Japan must be affiliated with their country’s national Brazilian jiu jitsu federation, and must bring federation ID at the event before their fights, otherwise you will not be able to compete.

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In an impassioned statement at his forum, federation member and loyalist Brad Madvig lays out his views on the state of the USAPL. In it, he wonders if the federation is becoming obsolete.

Reportedly, the PRIDE powerlifting federation has closed its doors. PRIDE was run by Judy Sverchek and Wes Kampen out of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Ryan Kennelly helped put the federation on the map, posting the biggest bench press in powerlifting history in a PRIDE meet.