I like the physical badges idea. I'm picturing a tennis challenge ladder match in order to get one. for example, if there were regional "gym leaders" i could post somewhere, probably the boards/maybe on Facebook if its agreed upon, and challange a regional leader; let's say Hax cuz im on the east coast. After I challenge him, he can either accept or decline. If he accepts he could say "let's play at TournyX" , or he could be like "monday at my place" or something, as long as its agreed upon. if I beat him, i get a badge. If i don't, I can challenge him again in like 2 weeks or something. designated tournaments could determine who holds these badges, and has the authority to give them out. I dunno, i like the idea and it could motivate people for sure.