CombatStrips Becomes Official Sponsor of IBJJF Chicago Summer Open
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
San Diego, CA - November 10, 2023 - CombatStrips today announced its sponsorship of the 2024 IBJJF Chicago Summer Open, marking the company's first major tournament partnership.
Bringing Performance to the Mats
As an official sponsor, CombatStrips will:
- Provide trial packs to all registered competitors
- Staff a booth in the vendor area with product demonstrations
- Sponsor the absolute division for adult black belts
- Distribute educational materials about breathing performance
"This is our opportunity to introduce CombatStrips to the broader competitive community," said Mike Rodriguez, CEO. "We're confident that once athletes try our product in competition, they'll understand why we're the performance standard."
Tournament Partnership Strategy
The Chicago Summer Open attracts over 1,500 competitors from across North America, making it an ideal venue for product exposure among serious athletes.
"We're not targeting casual practitioners," Rodriguez explained. "We're targeting competitors who understand that every advantage matters. Tournament sponsorships put our product directly in the hands of our target market."
Expanding Competition Presence
CombatStrips plans to sponsor additional IBJJF tournaments in 2024, with announcements coming in early Q1.
The company is also in discussions with ADCC organizers and regional grappling promotions about similar partnerships.
About CombatStrips CombatStrips develops performance nose strips engineered specifically for combat athletes, with medical-grade adhesive and proven results in competition conditions.
About IBJJF The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation is the largest sport jiu-jitsu organization in the world, hosting tournaments globally.
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