Arnold Martial Arts Festival

ON-LINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 9 A.M. ON SUNDAY, FEB. 24, 2013

ON-SITE REGISTRATION REMAINS OPEN THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. ON-SITE REGISISTRATION IS OPEN NOON-9 P.M. FRIDAY AT THE RED ROOF INN (111 E. NATIONWIDE BLVD.) AND 7-9 A.M. SATURDAY AT THE GREATER COLUMBUS CONVENTION CENTER (C120).

DON’T MISS the thrilling beginner to elite competitions of the 2013 Arnold Martial Arts Festival at The Greater Columbus Convention Center – Hall C.

See more than 18,000 athletes and 175,000 visitors during the four days of action packed competition and entertainment throughout the Arnold Sports Festival.

In honor of this year's 25th Anniversary we are taking the Arnold Martial Arts Festival to the next level. Prepare yourself for the largest field of competitors assembled within the last 10 years!

This year's new and exciting additions include an ADCC Abu Dhabi qualifier that boasts seven athletes who will qualify and compete for a $1 million prize purse to be held in Dubai in 2-13, $2,000 academic scholarships to be awarded to top competitors and an Armed Forces / Veterans Grappling Tournament on Friday in recognition of our soldiers.

The Arnold Martial Arts Festival is under the direction of Martial Arts Event Chair Terrance “Tokey” Hill.

Schedule of Events

Friday, March 1, 2013
Armed Forces / Veterans Submission Grappling Tournament
Workshops (At Red Roof Inn Downtown, 111 E. Nationwide Blvd.)

Saturday, March 2, 2013
ADCC Pro Qualifier
Capoeira
Chinese Martial Arts
Grappling/Jiu-JItsu (No Gi)
Karate Traditional
Kickboxing
Sanshou
Specially Challenged
Tae Kwon Do Olympic
Team Kata/Forms
Team Kumita 

Sunday, March 3, 2013
Creative Forms
Grappling/Jiu-JItsu (Gi)
Gumdo/Kendo
Judo
Kali
Karate Open
Kettlebells
Muay Thai
Padded Weapons
Pankration
Sombo
Tae Kwon Do Open
Weapons Forms Open
Kata Forms Open

Online Registration

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2013 Schedule

Friday, March 1

Red Roof Inn Downtown
111 E. Nationwide Blvd.
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-224-6539

Martial Arts Registration: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Boxing Registration: 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Grappling Registration: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Armed Forces / Veterans Submission Grappling Tournament
Competition begins at 3 p.m. at Greater Columbus Convention Center / Hall C

Saturday, March 2

Competition begins at 9 a.m. at Greater Columbus Convention Center / Hall C
Boxing and Martial Arts Registration: 7 a.m. at Convention Center Room C120
Boxing Weigh-Ins and Physicals: 7 a.m. at Convention Cetner Room C121
Events Start at 9 a.m., HALL-C
Grappling Registration: 7 a.m., ROOM C122
Rules Meeting: 9:30 a.m., HALL-C

Sunday, March 3

Competition begins at 9 a.m. at Greater Columbus Convention Center / Hall C
Martial Arts Registration: 7 a.m., ROOM C120
Boxing Weigh-Ins and Physicals: 7 a.m. at Convention Center Room C121
Grappling Registration: 7 a.m., ROOM C122
Rules Meeting: 9:30 a.m., HALL-C

Competition Floor

Hall C at The Greater Columbus Convention Center offers a spacious competition floor and a user friendly atmosphere for spectators as well as a highly organized environment for the competitors.

Competitor Fees

The Arnold Martial Arts Festival provides affordable competition and workshop entry fees.

Event Headquarters

Red Roof Inn Downtown
111 E. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus, OH 43215
Contact: 614-224-6539
(Ask for Arnold Martial Arts Festival Block)

Contact Information

Contact event chair: Tokey Hill
Media contact: Brent LaLonde

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