Grappling EVERYONE: ● 2 min. time limit + 30-second overtime for tie breaker, Double Elimination ● Full Gi ● No small joint manipulation, finger gouging, or dangerous uncontrolled movement ● Read rules thoroughly Weight classes: Rank Groups: ● Crane weight: 50 lbs. & under ● Leopard weight: 51-70 lbs. ● Snake weight: 71 - 90 lbs. ● Dragon weight: 91-120 lbs. ● Tiger weight: 121-150 lbs. ● Apex weight: 151 lbs. & up ● Beginner: White, Yellow, Orange ● Intermediate: Purple, Blue, Blue/Green stripe ● Advanced: Green, Green/Brown Stripe, Brown ● Black Belt: 1st thru 4th Dan Kids Beginner: Teen/Adult Beginner: Kids Intermediate & Advanced: Teen/Adult Intermediate: Teen/Adult (91 lbs. +up) Advanced & Black Belts: No Takedowns No Submissions Win by maintaining dominant position, immobilizationor tapout No Takedowns No Submissions Win by maintaining dominant position, immobilizationor tapout No Takedowns Submissions Allowed Win by maintaining dominant position, immobilizationor tapout No Takedowns Submissions Allowed Win by maintaining dominant position, immobilizationor tapout Takedowns Allowed Submissions Allowed Win by maintaining dominant position, immobilizationor tapout Competition Guidelines: ● Participants will compete against others of similar rank and weight. (See divinsions for specifics) ● All competitors in the lower 3 weight classes (90 lbs. or under) regardless of rank, will begin from their choice of a kneeling or seated position. These competitors will not be allowed to assume a fully standing position at any time during the course of the match. ● All Beginner and Intermediate competitors, (White thru Blue/stripe Belt) regardless of weight class will begin from their choice of a kneeling or seated position. Beginner/Intermediate competitors will not be allowed to assume a fully standing position at any time during the course of the match. ● Competitors in the top 3 weight classes (91 lbs. or more) who are Advanced rank (Green Belt or higher) or Black Belt will begin from a standing position, out of reach from one another. When the match begins, they may execute controlled felling techniques (sweeps, reaps, trips, hockdowns, shoulder throws, hips throws, etc.) and continue the match on the ground, or submit the opponent from a standing position. These competitors may switch between standing positions and ground positions throughout the course of the match. ● Safety gear such as mouth guards, ear protection and groin protection are encouraged at the competitor's discretion ● All competitors’ fingernails and toenails must be trimmed short in order to compete. ● Jewelry of any kind (including earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets, etc.) must be removed before competing. ● Full Gi must be worn for all competitors, including t-shirt or rashguard worn underneath ● Each competitor should be prepared and experienced in rank-appropriate grappling drills before arriving at competition. ● All Advanced and Black Belt competitors are expected to display competence in breakfall techniques such as slap-downs, side-slaps, shoulder rolls, etc. ● Permitted moves for all Beginner competitors (White-Yellow-Orange Belts) include but are not limited to the controlled application of: wrestling, pushing, pulling, pinning, side control, mounted position, back control, north-south control, sprawls, guard positions, guard passing ● Permitted moves for all Intermediate competitors (Purple thru Blue/Stripe Belts) include but are not limited to the controlled application of: wrestling, pushing, pulling, pinning, side control, mounted position, back control, north-south control, guard positions, sprawls, guard passing, arm chokes, triangle chokes, collar chokes, head locks, joint manipulation of neck, shoulders, elbows, and hips ● Permitted moves for Advanced and Black Belt competitors (Green Belts and above) include but are not limited to the controlled application of: felling, wrestling, pushing, pulling, pinning, side control, mounted position, back control, north-south control, guard positions, sprawls, guard passing, arm chokes, triangle chokes, collar chokes, head locks, joint manipulation of neck, shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees ● If at any time the judge determines that a competitor is not in control of their body or techniques, and is risking the safety of themselves or their opponent, that competitor may be penalized or disqualified at any time at the judge's discretion. Objectives: All matches will be judged on a win/lose basis. There is no point system for the grappling division. A grappling match can be won in one of two ways: ● One competitor holds or locks their opponent in a legal position which results in their submission, indicated by the submitted opponent tapping out. -or- ● One opponent maintains a legal dominant position, pinning and sufficiently immobilizing the torso and limbs of the competitor for 10 consecutive seconds, as counted out loud by the judge. Tapping Out: ● When a competitor is in a position where they are immobilized, and/or compromised by pain, or would risk injury, that competitor is required to tap out, rather than sustain injury. The competitor may tap repeatedly on the mat, their own body, or the opponent’s body, with their hand or foot, or they may verbally tap by audibly saying “tap” repeatedly. If a competitor cries out, this will be considered a verbal tap out. When one competitor taps out, the judge will immediately stop the match and the two opponents will separate. This indicates that the opposing competitor has successfully executed a submission or sufficient immobilization (provided all rules were followed) and signifies the end of the match. ● If a competitor ends up in a position where they are facing a serious risk of injury, and that competitor does not tap out, the judge will stop the match rather than allow an injury to occur. In this case, the competitor who was in the dominant position at the time the match was stopped will be declared the winner (provided all rules were followed). A judge's stoppage will be indicated by the words, "up" "stop" or "freeze", and/or by a judge physically separating the two opponents. Illegal Moves: The following movements are prohibited and will result in the match being stopped, the offending competitor being issued a warning, or the offending competitor being disqualified. The consequence for use of an illegal move is at the judges' discretion, depending on the severity and intentionality of the infraction: ● Hitting (open or closed-hand strikes, slaps, forearm or elbow strikes) ● Kicking (striking with feet or knees) ● Finger gouging to any part of the body, including fingernail scratching or pinching ● Hand chokes (involving hands, palms, or fingers on the throat) ● Wrist locks and wrist throws ● Ankle locks and heel hooks ● Manipulation of fingers or toes ● Kneeling on the neck or groin of the opponent ● Leg locks of any kinds are prohibited for Beginner and Intermediate competitors ● For divisions where felling/takedowns are allowed, dangerous or uncontrolled takedowns or 'head-first' throws are not permitted. ex: 'suplexes' 'body-slams' etc. and will result in a penalty or disqualification. If a match is stopped due to use of an illegal move, the timer will be paused until the judge makes a determination. If there is no disqualification or injury, the match will continue from the neutral starting position, and from the time where it was stopped. Grappling Time Limits: In a double-elimination tournament, there is a 2-minute time limit for each match. If no clear winner is declared by the end of the 2 minutes the match will be stopped. The judges will make a determination based on (1) which competitor held dominant positions for longer time periods and (2) which competitor executed more maneuvers which would give them an advantage from a self-defense standpoint. If time runs out while the judge is in the process of a 10-count for immobilization, the 10-count is allowed to continue uninterrupted for the chance to determine a clear winner. In the event that the judges are unable to determine a clear winner after the 2 minutes has expired, a 30-second overtime round will be conducted under the same rules
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