Grapplethon Star Blog: 2015

EGreeting everyone and welcome to the second installment of Quick Stop Grapplethon. It has been a

while since we have had a Quick Stop Grapplethon and we are really looking forward to putting on another great event. Since 2013 the Grapplethon events here in Southern California seemed to be getting bigger and bigger which makes this upcoming charity event one that me and everyone is looking forward too. This event will take place at a new location.

Global Jiu Jitsu Academy

16540 Harbor Blvd

Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Date: November 14 2015

Time: 1:30 pm- until everyone leaves

What is a Grapplethon: A GrappleThon is a Brazilian Jiu jitsu event for charity, where the BJJ community gets together to roll for a predetermined period, fundraising for a worthy cause. In the case of the way I do them we pick an individual who seriously needs the help ex: someone stuck in a serious life crisis such as death in the family, cancer, or other life stricken issues. Grapplethon is NOT A TOURNAMENT however it is a gathering of another kind where different grappling practitioners drop there academy flags and come together for a just cause training and learning from one another. Grapplethon is an open mat 180 minute rolling session, which usually goes longer than that. The rolls will be 6 minutes each (timer style) so at the end of the day you will get 30 rolls of great training while also hopefully meeting new friends in the process while supporting a great cause.

Format: Our last Grapplethon which featured gi and no-gi was a great success and fun experience for everyone. To keep with the flow of things this version of Grapplethon will be Gi & No-Gi training.

RULE: if you choose to do no-gi please no neck cranks, heel hook, twisters, or any crazy submissions that may injure your training partner. Remember we are here to Train Safe and Have Fun !!! (I will explain more on this rule in future wall post)

Also if you choose to do no-gi PLEASE bring rash guard or shirt. No rolling bare chest for hygiene and possible ringworm hazards.

What is the Cause: Ian Matuszak, a 20-year-old BJJ Blue belt from Westbury, has cerebral palsy. It is a debilitating disease that impacts the lives of millions of people. He was also recently diagnosed with stage three esophageal cancer.

Price: The cost to attend will be $ 10 nothing less. However if you choose to donate more that is totally fine.

Raffle Prizes: Raffles Gifts will not be a major focus but there will be prizes given away for this event. Raffle prizes will be raffled after every 12 minutes (2 rolls) so everyone will get to get there prize during the event!!!

In-Door entry Gift: First 25 people to show up to the event will receive an exclusive Grapplethon patch !!

For more updates on the event please visit the Grapplethon: Standing With Ian Facebook Page

If you are unable to attend please make all donations to " I Stand With Ian Go Fund Me Page"

Greeting everyone and welcome to the second installment of Quick Stop Grapplethon. It has been a while since we have had a Quick Stop Grapplethon and we are really looking forward to putting on another great event. Since 2013 the Grapplethon events here in Southern California seemed to be getting bigger and bigger which makes this upcoming charity event one that me and everyone is looking forward too. This event will take place at a new location.

Subfighter MMA

23272 Vista Grande Dr Suite A

Laguna Hills, Ca 92653

Date: April 18 2015

Time: 2:00 pm- until everyone leaves

What is a Grapplethon: A GrappleThon is a Brazilian Jiu jitsu event for charity, where the BJJ community gets together to roll for a predetermined period, fundraising for a worthy cause. In the case of the way I do them we pick an individual who seriously needs the help ex: someone stuck in a serious life crisis such as death in the family, cancer, or other life stricken issues. Grapplethon is NOT A TOURNAMENT however it is a gathering of another kind where different grappling practitioners drop there academy flags and come together for a just cause training and learning from one another. Grapplethon is an open mat 180 minute rolling session, which usually goes longer than that. The rolls will be 6 minutes each (timer style) so at the end of the day you will get 30 rolls of great training while also hopefully meeting new friends in the process while supporting a great cause.

What is a Quick-Stop Grapplethon: Our past Grapplethons have been organized in an event format filled with challenges, prizes, training and charity. A quick stop Grapplethon event is focused on the core of the purpose which centers of Charity and unity with the community.

Quick Stop Grapplethon 2 Format: At this Quick-Grapplethon event since we will be holding the event at an MMA academy in an effort to not only introduce the fight community to what grapplethon is all about and offer a new experience to the participants this version of Grapplethon will be Primarily No-Gi w/ Gi training as an option.

What is the Cause: This Quick Stop Grapplethon Star is 1 year Old Victoria Crihfield who has been diagnosed with brain cancer. . Listen to her story.

Victoria Ann Crihfield was born on June 17th, 2014. She suprised everyone by showing up 8 weeks early. Born at LB memorial hospital, Tori spent the first couple months of her life in the NICU. Mom and Dad practically lived at the hospital as they waited for Tori to gain enough weight so they could take her home. Tori finally made it home and life was perfect for about 6 weeks. Then on October 3rd, mom took Tori in for a routine check up, during this check up the doctor noticed fluid build up on the top of Toris head. She was rushed in for immediate surgery to relieve the pressure. After the MRI cam back, we found an obstruction, which was blocking her natural draining pathway for her brain fluid. Last friday, we had a 6 hour brain surgery and we were lucky enough to get 100% of the tumor out. So close to being in the clear, the labs came back and our world came tumbling down. She was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer. ATRT is a brain cancer that only has 30 cases per year and happens in only 3/1,000,000. It is a very agreesive cancer and our only hope to beat it is a very intensive chemo therapy & radiation regiment. These treatments on a 3 month old baby could have long lasting effects developmentally, The scope of the deficits are impossible to predict. However, my wife and I know that we must do everything we can, utilize the tools available, and stay positive and strong through out the process. We start chemo mid October, 2014 and the road ahead is a long one, that is why we will need all the love, and support we can get. We appreciate you all so much and i know with your help we will beat this, and we will have Victory For Victoria.

Price: The cost to attend will be $ 10 nothing less. However if you choose to donate more that is totally fine.

In-Door entry Gift: First 25 people to show up to the event will receive an exclusive Grapplethon patch !!

For more information and updates on this great charity event please visit

Quick-Stop Grapplethon 2 Event Page

If you have any questions contact Monta Wiley at monta2damax@gmail.com