The Charles Gracie Invitational Jiu-Jitsu Tournament 2015 will use a single elimination system for the adults and for the kids we guarantee at least two fights. 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:

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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.

Children: Age 4 to 15 years old. ALL KIDS must WEIGH-IN with their GI ON. Children’s brackets are based on Weight Division, Age, and Belt Rank.

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

NOVICE DIVISION:

We have a “NOVICE DIVISION” available for kids and adults. To qualify for the “Novice Division” the competitor MUST have no more than SIX MONTHS of Jiu-Jitsu training, and the cutoff date for having started at their academy will be 05/14/2015. NO EXCEPTIONS! Also, all students’ brackets are based on Weight Division, Age, and Belt Rank.

We want to give beginners a chance to compete and enjoy the atmosphere as a competitor and not just a spectator. This will be specifically for those students who have just begun to study the Art of Jiu-Jitsu.

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

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

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

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

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

NOTE: All juniors and adults competitors MUST bring a valid form of 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.

• THROWS AND TAKEDOWNS ———————- 2 points
• KNEE ON THE STOMACH ————————— 2 points
• SWEEP & REVERSE FROM THE GUARD ——– 2 points
• PASSING THE GUARD ——————————– 3 points
• FRONT MOUNT POSITION ————————– 4 points
• BACK MOUNT POSITION —————————- 4 points
• TAP-OUT – END OF MATCH. The competitor is declared the immediate winner.
• ** SUDDEN DEATH applies if score is tied at the end of match (see above for Sudden Death definition)

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:

After you pass the check-in table you will receive a Match Queuing Card with your name, mat number to report to, 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, November 6th, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Competitors have the option of picking up the required “Competitor’s Package” (Event Entry Tickets, Queuing Card, 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: 5:00pm to 8:00pm

VOLUNTEERS:

In order to run a smooth and organized tournament, the tournament organizers reserve the right to choose volunteers and reassignment. If you like to volunteer to help at the tournament, please feel free to contact us at (209) 832-9996 or by email at cginvitational@charlesgracie.com

If you have any questions or concerns about the information above, please feel free to contact us at (209) 832-9996 or by email at cginvitational@charlesgracie.com

CHARLES GRACIE INVITATIONAL JIU-JITSU TOURNAMENT 2015