Grand Martial Championship Association

Grand Martial Championship Association (also known as GMCA) is an international organization that focuses on creating, managing and overseeing martial competition among its member nations.

GMCA was founded in 1966 by the collaboration of Renesia, Ventora and Ecoralia, making up the core members that participate in the GMCA assembly. Over time, GMCA members grew and encompasses up to 11 members. GMCA profits come mainly from selling tickets and their online subscription service, but also receives profit from sponsorships, loans, and helping run other private or international organizations events unrelated to GMCA. GMCA assembly sets the rules of the competition while GMCA enforces these rules and laws.

History
The martial decline in the nobility became apparent in the 20th century. Prince [NAME] sought closer ties with Venora and Ecoralia as Renesia's relationship with these two countries deteriorated after the Second World War. After much deliberation, the three countries agreed on having collaborating martial tournaments and creating a special body to organize and coordinate between the three nations bringing GMCA into existence.

Soon GMCA attracts enough attention for nations such as Gladomyr to join. Although, Renesia were at first opposed to countries outside of Alutra to partake in GMCA, under Ecoralia's pressure, agreed to open up GMCA to non-Alutran nations.

Structure
All GMCA Assembly members are permeant members since GMCA inception on 1966. GMCA assembly are able to invite nations through a unanimous vote or kick members through a majority vote. Besides membership assignments, GMCA assembly is run independently.

Sports
At the first GMCA tournament, four sports were contested. Since then, the number of sports contested at the GMCA tournaments has gradually risen to eighteen. In order for a sport to be considered for inclusion in the GMCA tournaments sports, it must be proposed and made a case for its inclusion before GMCA which must focus on one of the following categories; martial, stamina or equestrian supremacy.

Recognitions and awards
GMCA rewards the tournament's victor with the title of 'Champion' to be used before their name, a luxurious weapon and a trophy. Meanwhile, the top three participants share the money prize pool and a medal based on their position. However, the Grand tournament is unique since it has a bigger cash prize pool and is shared among the top 10 participants. The second place is named the 'Co-Champion', receiving rewards similar to the 'Champion'.

GMCA competitions
The Championships use a round-robin tournament at the beginning to determine the finalist, and use double-elimination tournament rule for the finalist to determine the champion. Round-robin tournament is divided into groups based on nationality, the group size and number is based on the number of participants. After the Round-robin tournaments, the first, second and sometimes the third place get into the double-elimination tournament, the placement of the participants is weighted random wherein GMCA tries to pit people from different nationalities if possible, but randomly.

To become a participant one must apply through GMCA representative in their country which, if accepted, would grant the participant a special type of Visa and ID card to facilitate the travelling process and acts as a verification when needed. Any issue arise from GMCA Visa and ID card between the individual and the hosting government will be handled by GMCA representative in that country.

The GMCA offer subsidised or loan equipment to participants who cannot afford to procure their own, especially to commoners. Sometimes Nobles may sponsor commoners (in commoner tournaments) or let a commoner fight on their behalf (in the Grand tournaments) for a share of the prize.

Noble tournament
The Noble tournament takes place on years ending with an even number. Only nobles who are recognized by their own government may partake in the tournament. Even though the number of participants are usually on the low side the rewards are more luxurious than the Open tournament and the competitors display equal skills. The hosting nation is determined by rotation system based on population size.

Open tournament
The Open tournament takes place on years ending in an odd number. Only non-nobles are allowed to participate in the tournament. Even though the Open tournament gather many participants the skill difference between them are vast. The hosting nation is determined by a monitored random rotation system as not to create a hosting conflict with Noble tournament.

Grand tournament
The Grand tournament takes place every three years from 1966. All may partake in the tournament and, as such, gather the most participants. The hosting nation is usually determined by a rotation wherein the hosting country did not host the most recent Noble or Open tournaments, but this rule is not always enforced.