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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 members since 1966

There would be sword fighting, polearms fighting, jousting, group fighting and Saber duels. Also non-combat ones such as archery, marksmanship, javelin throwing, axe throwing, horse archery/marksmanship and horse riding/racing.

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

Championships use a double-elimination tournament rule for the finalist while using a round-robin tournament at the start. Round-robin tournament is divided into groups based on nationality, the group size and number is based on participants (e.g. 2 Renesian groups, 4 Ventoran groups and 4 Ecoralian groups). After the Round-robin tournaments, the first and second (and maybe third) place get into the double-elimination tournament (e.g. 4 Renesians, 8 Ventorans and 8 Ecoralians), the placement is weighted random(?) wherein GMCA tries to pit people from different nationalities if possible, but randomly.

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'.