COMPETITION FORMAT: 

The Charles Gracie Invitational Jiu-Jitsu Tournament 2008 will use a single elimination system. After you pass the check-in table you will receive a Match Queuing Card with your name, mat number, and match number for your first fight. If you are the winner of your match the scoring table will issue you another card with NEW information for your next match.  Keep your card with you at all times as you will not be allowed in the competition area without it.

MATCH DURATIONS:

WEIGHT CLASSES:    (WITH GI ON)

Be aware that ALL COMPETITORS must show up at weigh-in with his/her GI ON. In the weight list the “GI” weight is already added, so make sure you are in the correct division. All competitors must wear a CLEAN and a SOLID colored Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu GI (Kimono), either ALL WHITE or ALL BLUE in color. NO OTHER COLORS OF ANY KIND! NO mixing of colors. Example; white pants and blue top or blue pants and white top, etc… will NOT be allowed.
All competitors MUST bring a valid form of identification at the time of weigh-in.

CHILDREN: Age 4 to 15 years old. ALL KIDS must WEIGH-IN.  We will have NEW weight divisions for all children. Children’s brackets are based on Weight Division, Age, and Belt Rank.

WOMEN: The weight divisions are divided into NINE (9) divisions.  

FOR THE WEIGHT LIST: In the weight list the “GI WEIGHT” is already added, so make sure you are in the correct division.

Weight Division for “CHILDREN” (Male and Female). Age Category “4 to 15 years old “

NOTE: Valid identification NOT needed for kids at the time of weigh-in.

Weight Division for “JUNIORS” (Male and Female). Age Category “16 and 17 years old “

NOTE: All competitors must present a valid identification at the time of weigh-in.

Weight Division for “WOMEN” (Adults). Age Category “18 years and older “

NOTE: All competitors must present a valid identification at the time of weigh-in.

Weight Division for “ADULTS” (Male Only!). Age Category “18 years and older “

NOTE: All competitors must present a valid identification at the time of weigh-in.

SCORING SYSTEM:

In order to receive the points the competitor must have control of your opponent for 3 seconds. Once you have the opponent controlled you will receive points.  It is very important that the competitors keep an eye on the score board and the time so that the competitors can keep track of the fight.

Sudden Death overtime is 2 minutes for White, Blue, and Purple Belts, and 3 minutes for Brown and Black Belts.
During the Sudden Death overtime, the fighter to score the FIRST POINT of any type is declared the immediate winner and the match is over. If no score is made by either fighter during the Sudden Death Overtime, then the referee will then determine and declare the winner of the match.

** This rule applies to all junior and adult male and female divisions, and belt ranks in the tournament.

MATCH QUEUING CARD SYSTEM:

After you pass the check-in table you will receive a Match Queuing Card with your name, mat number, and match number for your first fight. If you are the winner of your match the scoring table will issue you another card with NEW information for your next match.  Keep your card with you at all times as you will not be allowed in the competition area without it.

QUICK CHECK IN (Fast Way): Day before the tournament / Friday, April 25th

Competitors have the option of picking up the required “Competitor’s Package” (Event Entry Tickets, Queuing Card, Raffle Ticket, Waiver Liability, and Tournament T-Shirt) the day before the tournament if they wish. This will allow them to bypass the normal line for the competitors at the check-in table the day of the tournament and enter directly into the tournament site without waiting in line.
You can pick up the competitor’s package the day before the tournament at:

Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
344 West Grant Line Rd., Tracy, CA 95376
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00pm / 3:00pm to 8:00pm

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (209) 832-9996 or by email at invitational@charlesgracie.com