is this the same as jiu jitsu? If so, I train in bjj.....and quite a few others here do as well.

I've fought at multiple naga events, it's kind of an intermediate level event somewhere between local events and ibjjf. the only reservation I have about Naga is the uncertainity of your specific match times, you could be there all day waiting around. Is this the info you're looking for? do you have other questions?

Love NAGA! I live in the Southeast, so most IBJJF events are too far except the Atlanta Open. My teammates and I compete mostly at NAGA and Newbreed events. There are a handful of local organizations as well, but do not actively run throughout the entire year. Between NAGA & Newbreed and sparse Local & IBJJF events, we have stayed pretty active in the tournament scene the last couple of years. I got Gold and Bronze at the last NAGA Atl in Feb. at white belt gi and beginner nogi. We have guys going to the one in Atl this weekend, and the rest of us will be doing Newbreed in July. I've been promoted, so I'm anxious to start racking up medals in blue belt gi and intermiedate nogi.

Many competitors in the Gi divisions have judo/jiu jitsu-centric training. Many competitors in the NoGi divisions have mma/wrestling/jiu jitsu-centric training. NAGA is known for being much more open (in regards to grappling style background), whereas IBJJF is obviously more focused on jiu jitsu.

Lots of children competitors. LOTS! A previous poster mentioned the wait times, which is true... because of the scores of kids brackets. It really is an all day affair, even though any given competitor will only be actively engaged for about an hour (usually less).

i have competed in Naga before. I'm currently trying to get back into shape so i can start competing again in jiu jitsu tournament.

2 years of training jiu jitsu and I'm in the Midwest!