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Tournament Rules |
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HOLDS |
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POINTS |
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GLOSSARY |
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Takedown: Knocking down of the opponent or being taken down to on his back or side and controlled for 3 seconds. A) If not taken down to back or side then the top athlete must pass the shoulder and control for 3 seconds to be awarded points. B) Takedowns from the knees will be scored the same as takedowns from standing as long as the top athlete ends in side control. C) It is the athletes’ responsibility to return his opponent safely to the mat. Sweep: When the bottom athlete has his opponent in his guard and is able to get on top of his opponent by inverting his position and controlling for 3 seconds. Side Control Reversal: THIS WILL ONLY BE AWARDED POINTS IN THE NOGI MATCHES. When the bottom athlete is being controlled by side control and reverses the position and becomes the top athlete in side control, and controls the position for 3 seconds. Can-opener to Open CLOSED Guard: THIS WILL ONLY BE ALLOWED IN THE NOGI MATCHES. When the top athlete uses the can-opener, if the bottom athlete cannot free his head, IT IS THE BOTTOM ATHLETES RESPONSIBILITY TO OPEN HIS GUARD. IT IS THE TOP ATHLETES RESPONSIBILITY TO RELEASE THE CANOPENER WHEN THE BOTTOM ATHLETE OPENS THE GUARD. If the bottom athlete taps before opening their guard they will receive 1 warning and then on the second occurrence will result in DISQUALIFICATION. If the top athlete does not release the can-opener when the bottom athlete opens the guard and the bottom athlete taps the TOP ATHLETE WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. Knee on Belly: When the top athlete puts his knee onto the bottom athletes’ stomach, while facing the bottom athletes head, and maintains the position for 3 seconds. The top athlete may not have a knee on the ground and be awarded points. Out of Bounds: When both athletes are completely out of the circle they will be considered out of bounds. Pass The Guard: When the top athlete is above his opponent or between his opponents’ legs and moves to a perpendicular or longitudinal position over the torso leaving no room to escape and maintains control for 3 seconds. A) If the bottom athlete is on his side or back the top athlete will still be awarded points. B) If the bottom athlete gets to his knees or feet before the 3 seconds control are established the top athlete will not be awarded points. Mount: When the top athlete is on the opponents’ torso with both knees or 1 knee and 1 foot on the mat, whether the bottom athlete is on his back, side, or stomach, and establishes the position for 3 seconds. The bottom athlete may have 1 arm under the leg and it will still be counted as mount but if both arms are under it will NOT be scored as mount. Back Mount: The athlete controls his opponent by wrapping his legs around his opponents’ waist with both heels properly on the inner thighs and maintains the position for 3 seconds. The controlling athlete may have his leg over 1 arm but points will not be awarded if his legs are over both arms. Body Triangle: THIS POSITON WILL ONLY BE AWARDED POINTS IN THE NOGI MATCHES. The athlete is behind his opponent and controls his opponent by triangling his legs around his opponents’ waist and maintains control for 3 seconds. Fleeing Locked Submission: If the athlete is in a locked submission and purposely leaves the combat area. Stalling/Passivity: The athlete seeks to avoid engaging or holds the opponent without seeking to finalize the match or improve his position. The time period for stalling is marked in 15 second increments. Improper Grip: Grasping inside the cuff of the sleeve or pants in Gi divisions. Grasping any part of the clothes in NoGi. Fingers on Face: The athlete attempts to disrupt his opponents breathing by placing his hand on the opponents face. Unsportsmanlike conduct: Any conduct that is disrespectful to any athlete, coach, official, volunteer, or spectator. This can result in disqualification and removal from the facility. Slamming: Lifting the opponent with the intent of returning them to the mat with excessive force. Kneeling/Buttscoot before contact: The athlete kneels or sits down before making contact with his opponent. |
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WEIGHT CLASSES |
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TEAM POINTS PROGRAM (Adults only) |
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Submission or Takedown |
Kids 11&Under |
Teens 12 to 14 |
Teens 15 to 17 |
White |
Blue |
Purple |
Brown |
Black |
Beginner |
Intermediate |
Advanced |
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Elite |
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Match Duration in Minutes |
3 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
10 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
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10 |
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Neck Crank |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
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Y |
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Can-opener to Submit |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
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Y |
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Can-opener to open Closed Guard |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
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Y |
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Rear Naked Choke |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Y |
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Triangle Pulling The Head |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Y |
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Triangle |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Y |
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Spinal or Cervical Lock |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
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Y |
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Straight Knee Bar |
N |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
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Y |
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Straight Ankle Lock |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Y |
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Figure 4 Toe Hold |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
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Y |
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Heel Hook |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
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Y |
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Bicep Cutter |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
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Y |
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Calf Cutter |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
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Y |
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Armbars |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Y |
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Wrist Locks |
N |
N |
N |