I got this email from Grappler’s Quest
"Robert O’brien, Did you know Submissions were illegal in Pennsylvania?
Unfortunately, we didn’t either, but with the pressure of the
pending approval of Mixed Martial Arts in the State of
Pennsylvania, the Athletic Commission, most likely, doesn’t want to
risk any injuries in any type of event involving submissions and
unfortunately, Submission Grappling (and our event) gets the bad
end of the stick.
Hopefully, once the official legislation of MMA comes through for
PA, Submission Grappling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu events will be
allowed in their State once again, because it would be a shame to
never be able to host a grappling event in PA. The Pennsylvania
State Athletic Commissioner, Greg Sirb is a good guy and he is
working hard to get our Combat Sports approved with his State, so
I’m sure one day, we’ll be back. "
Huh? Since when? Ther are Judo tournaments in Pennsylvania all the time, most notably the liberty bell. So how is Judo okay but not BJJ, I am not understanding.
I could take the time to look this up but I am in between classes right now and would like to know if anyone has heard of this by the time I get home. You guys have till 5:30.