Tournament Rules and Information
MATCH POINTS |
TAKE DOWNS – 2 POINTS |
SWEEPS – 2 POINTS |
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KNEE RIDE – 2 POINTS |
GUARD PASS – 3 POINTS |
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MOUNT – 4 POINTS |
BACK HOOKS – 4 POINTS |
TIME LIMITS – GI |
KIDS |
ADULT |
WHITE/YELLOW/ORANGE |
3 MINUTES |
5 MINUTES |
BLUE |
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6 MINUTES |
PURPLE |
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7 MINUTES |
BROWN |
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8 MINUTES |
BLACK |
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10 MINUTES |
TIME LIMITS – NO GI |
KIDS |
ADULT |
NOVICE |
3 MINUTES |
5 MINUTES |
INTERMEDIATE |
3 MINUTES |
5 MINUTES |
ADVANCED |
3 MINUTES |
7 MINUTES |
These are the weight classes for the upcoming Triple Crown Tournament to be held on |
September 12 , 2009. Each competitor must not exceed the maximum weight limit for each class. |
When registering, check the appropriate weight class. |
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If the competitor does not make his/her weight,they will be charged $20 to be added to the appropriate weight class. |
Please make sure that you are in the correct weight division. |
No refunds will be given for those competitors that do not make weight. |
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JUNIOR GI CATEGORY JUNIOR NO GI CATEGORY
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BELT |
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NO GI EXPERIENCE LEVEL |
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6 & under |
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White |
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Novice = Less than 1 year |
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7-8 |
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Yellow |
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Intermediate = 1-3 years |
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9-10 |
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Orange |
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Advanced = Over 3 years |
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11-12 |
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Green |
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13-14 |
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15-17 |
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If the contest does not end by submission, the match will be decided via the above point system. If the score is tied at the end of the official match time, there will be a 2 minute overtime, with the “first to score” being appointed the winner. If no points are scored in overtime, referee will determine the winner based on aggressiveness or advantageous positioning.
GENERAL RULES/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Illegal Techniques – All Belts and all Levels
No Neck Cranks (Cervical without chokes)
No Leg Locks or Toe Holds (Exception: Purple Belt and above/Advanced No-Gi) Straight Ankle allowed for all Belts & Levels.
No Heel Hooks
No Wrist, Bicep, or Calf Locks (Exception: Purple Belt and above/Advanced No-Gi)
No Attacks to Windpipe, Eyes, Small joints or Groin. No Fish Hooks, Hair Pulling, or Biting.
No Hands, Elbows, Knees on Face
No Scissors Takedown
No Striking of any kind
No Slamming your opponent to the mat
Any intentional use of an illegal technique, abuse of an official or show of poor sportsmanship will result in immediate disqualification or ejection of the competitor, coach, or spectator.
Refereeing is a subjective task, and as such, is prone to personal interpretation, judgment, and human error. Any dispute of match or calls must be made before the next match commences. In the name of fairness, Referee will make all attempts to resolve disputes and disagreements, but REFEREES possess the FINAL authority on all decisions and designations of winners.
All Competitors are required to attend their designated rules clinic. Competitors will be allowed to address questions and concerns surrounding competition rules and match point scoring system during the rules clinic.
The Kimono must be washed and dried with no unpleasant odors. The kimono must be free of tears and of proper length. The jacket is to be of sufficient length down to the thighs, sleeves must reach the wrist with arms extended in front of the body.
Competitors who fail to appear when their name is called will forfeit their match.
In case of victory the athlete must remain at the designated mat until the next match.
