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Weight Divisions are the same
for Gi and No-Gi brackets.
Men's Adult
150 & Under (Flyweight)
151-170.9 (Lightweight)
171-190.9 (Middleweight)
191-210 (Light Heavyweight)
211 & Above (Heavyweight)
Women's Adult
135 & Under (Lightweight)
136 & Over (Middleweight)
Teens Male and Female
Weight to divided at tournament (these are usually smaller
divisions with less competitors)
*We reserve the
right to expand or combine divisions to accommodate competitors.
Men's Skill Level
One Division (NO advanced, intermediate, or beginner)
Women's Skill Level
One Division (NO advanced, intermediate, of beginner)
Teens Male and Female Skill Level
One Division (NO advanced, intermediate, or beginner)
Rules
All adult matches will be SIX minutes in length
All teen matches will be FIVE minutes in length
SITUATIONS
NOT COVERED BY THE RULES: These situations which are not
covered should be dealt with by the referees of the contest in
question. The same type of situation may occur in another ring or at a
different time, and may be handled differently. Each situation is
unique and will be dealt with in all possible fairness. These
situations should be put in writing to be later considered amendments
for the rule book. The final judgment made by the referee is not
contestable. ALL situation will be handled as fairly as
possible.
Simplified Breakdown
of Scoring:
Take Down 2 points
Dominant position (side mount, north south, mount, back mount, knee
on belly) 2 points
Sweeps/Reversals to dominant position (awarded only is the person
doing the reversal land in dominant position, not guard) 2 points
ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES
· NO heel locks
· NO twisting knee locks
· NO small joint manipulation
· NO striking, of any kind
· NO biting, eye gouging, or fish hooking
· NO neck cranks (include standing crucifix for adults and all
neck cranks for teens)
LEGAL TECHNIQUES
· All types of choke holds (except finger to the throat)
· All types of arm bars, shoulder or wrist locks
· Straight foot locks (Achilles lock)
· Knee bars
· Figure fore "toe hold" - obviously, this does not mean
small joint manipulation or hold on the toes
· Fighters are allowed to grab and use their
opponents clothing applying submission techniques; T-shirts are
optional in the No-Gi Div.
PENALTIES
The following penalties are one (1) point against the offender
for each infraction:
Punches/strikes or kicks
To go outside the contest area with the whole body or both feet.
A. Out of bounds to avoid point: 1st time - warning, 2nd time -
opponent gets point, 3rd time - end of match.
To purposely throw and/or push competitor out of bounds.
To disregard the chief referee's instruction.
To show un-sportsman like conduct.
To apply any action which may injure the opponent.
Person can not make or take one penalty point in any fraction to
avoid 3 points against them such as chokes, locks, or submission holds
(1st time - warning, 2nd time - 3 points, 3rd time - end of match).
INJURY TIME OR ILLNESS
If a competitor cannot continue, it is considered a withdrawal.
The other person will continue on. If the injury was committed with
intent, the person that caused the injury will be judged a loss.
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