On October 9, the second IGF World Grappling Championship will be held at the Cido Arena in Panevėžys, where 150 professionals from this sport will fight for the belts created especially for this celebration. The latter had to find out the best ones last year, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic the tournament was postponed to this year.
„The date of the World Championship has changed twice, but we are of the opinion that the more time we have, the better we can prepare for the tournament. We all know why the championship did not take place last year, and this year the date has shifted by two weeks due to the huge number of international events.
The legendary fighter and the founder of the International Grappling Federation Kęstutis Smirnovas was awarded the Fifth Dan black belt by the Dan-Kyu International Commission of the Grappling Federation. This is one of the highest achievements in martial arts.
“Every athlete has a goal to be valued, so I would be lying if I said that this award is not pleasant. All in all, it is an interesting year. In June, I became the winner at the Baltic Championship in both the discipline with and without the kimono, and now this title has been awarded”, said the holder of the Fifth Dan black belt.
Tomas Smirnovas, a fighter from the capital’s martial arts centre “Smauglys”, triumphed at the Baltic Grappling Open Championship. One of the best grappling wrestlers in the country defeated teammate Kasparas Strazdas in the final and donned a champion belt in the discipline of NoGi.
“In the absolute weight category, fighting is never easy. Plus, they always remind you not to stop. If you want to be the best, you must always move forward. I am currently working on the actions of my legs – clinching, spins to successfully prepare for the tournament in Poland in September and the IGF World Championship” – said the absolute champion Tomas Smirnovas after the Championship.
From 10/04/2021 to 01/06/2021 all coaches and athletes have opportunity to exceptionally get desired Kyu and Dan degrees skipping order. For coaches up to 1 dan (black belt). Athlete up to 1 Kyu (brown belt).
Requirements: to film the performed technique according to the requirements of the belt exams and to send it to the Dan-Kyu commission by e-mail. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and pay the fee.
Payment information:
International Grappling Federation
Bank: Luminor Bank AS
Bank account IBAN: LT464010051002235903
SWIFT: AGBLLT2X
It is recommended to get the same degree as in other related wrestling disciplines.
APPLICATION REGARDING HOLDING THE DAN-KYU QUALIFYING BELT
IGF QUALIFICATIONS – BELT EXAM PROGRAM
INTERNATIONAL GRAPPLING FEDERATION DAN-KYU AWARDING CRITERIA
Take this opportunity.
