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The Artwork of AVA’s Season Awards

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AVA’s Season awards is a mark of recognition, distinguishing the top three athletes in each division. The artwork: The Phoenix, central to our Pro Division plaques, Pro Division award cheques and belt color Division certificates, is all about rebirth, the cycle of growth and renewal that our athletes experience in their journey for excellence and […]

All About the Ultra Belt

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Our latest offering, the Ultra Belt, is now part of the special awards lineup at our tournaments. This belt features the Ultra Crown emblem at its peak, identical to the crown actually awarded to our Pro Champions. The backdrop displays the black hole depicted in Christopher Nolan’s ‘Interstellar’, inspired by the first image of a […]

Welcoming New White Belts (<6MO) and Celebrating the Kids' Division (<6MO) Comeback!

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We’re excited to remind everyone about our white belt divisions for those with under six months of training — a fair place for newcomers to begin their grappling journey. Plus, we’re happy to announce the comeback of our Kids’ Division six months and under. We understand the importance of fair competition, especially for those just […]

Meaning Behind The Ultra Medal

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The Ultra Medal represents the gravitational force of a black hole— powerful, and central to the finale tournament’s prestige. The creative process for this medal was to have it stand out from the designs of our regional and Western series. We landed on the idea of cut-outs, giving the Ultra Medal a distinctive silhouette that […]

Season 2022-23 AVA Submission Grappling Highlights

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As the dust settles on the Season 2022-23, we take a moment to celebrate the excellence displayed across the board. Overall Team goes to Zuma Martial Arts of Victoria Vancouver Island, marking an impressive score that crowned them as the season’s champions, On Guard Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Maple Ridge in second place and Dallas O’Regan […]

AVA’s Unique Creation of their Round Robin Scoring System

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We are very proud to describe the AVA’s distinct Round Robin scoring system – a creation of our own that has taken shape through continuous refinement since the very inception of AVA. Our scoring model stands apart from the rest, featuring a set of unique, well-calibrated rules that have evolved through trial and error. With […]

Update: Weight Classes and Ranks

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We are pleased to announce modifications that we have implemented to enhance the experience for all our athletes. After careful consideration, we have updated our weight classes and ranks. This restructuring is designed to create larger divisions, ensuring more matches, and promoting a balanced, fair competition for all. The belt ranks for Gi Adult divisions […]

AVA Rising: Spotlight on the Pro Division

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Written by Ryan Plessl All VS All (AVA) grappling competition made their return to Port Coquitlam, British Columbia (B.C) on June 10th. The event was packed with competitors, spectators, and some of the lower mainlands top teams. Every single bracket was must-see, but as per usual the Pro Division stood out from the rest. The […]

AVA Western Grappling Championship: Anticipation for the Pro Division Title in Port Coquitlam

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Written by Ryan Plessl All VS All (AVA) grappling returns to Port Coquitlam, B.C this weekend! The question on everyone’s mind heading into this weekend is who will walk away with the title belt, and potentially the #1 ranking spot in the Pro Division. AVA is a submission only grappling tournament that has taken British […]

AVA Calgary’s Pro Division

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Written by Ryan Plessl All VS All (AVA) grappling competition made their debut in Cochrane, Alberta this past weekend. The event was packed with competitors and spectators eager to see what AVA is all about. I’ve personally witnessed how the AVA events are run multiple times, but I’ve never experienced what it’s like to be […]