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LEGAL TECHNIQUES:
* Any techniques not mentioned in the ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES section are allowed for all ages and belt levels in competition.
ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES:
The following technical fouls result in a major penalty and a DQ:
Technical Fouls – Illegal Techniques: | Ages 4 – 9 All Belts | Ages 10 – 15 All Belts | Ages 16 – 17 All Belts | White Belt | Blue Belt | Purple Belt | Brown Belt | Black Belt |
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1 – Straight foot lock. | ||||||||
2 – Submission techniques stretching legs apart. | ||||||||
3 – Forearm choke / Ezequiel choke – Attacking the windpipe. (Unsupported forearm across the neck) | ||||||||
4 – Wrist lock. | ||||||||
5 – Compressing the torso from closed guard. | ||||||||
6 – Knee bars. | ||||||||
7 – Bicep slicer. | ||||||||
8 – Calf slicer. | ||||||||
9 – Toe hold. | ||||||||
10 – Choke with spinal lock – Frontal Lion Killer / Mata Leao. | ||||||||
11 – Grab the windpipe. | ||||||||
12 – Hands, knees or elbows in the face. | ||||||||
13 – Heel hook. | ||||||||
14 – Knee reaping / Placing the foot across the body. | ||||||||
15 – Locks that twist the knee. | ||||||||
16 – Locks twisting or stretching the spine without choke. | ||||||||
17 – Neck cranks. | ||||||||
18 – Pressure points. | ||||||||
19 – Scissor takedowns (kani basami). | ||||||||
20 – Slams. | ||||||||
21 – Small joint manipulation – bending the fingers / toes. | ||||||||
22 – Smothering the mouth/nose with the hands. | ||||||||
23 – Spiking the head. | ||||||||
24 – Striking, biting, head butting, hair/ear pulling, fish hooking, eye gouging. | ||||||||
25 – Toe holds applying outward pressure. | ||||||||
26 – With the foot trapped, turning towards the leg not under attack. |
SCORING SYSTEM
In order to receive the points, the competitor must have control of their opponent for 3 seconds. Once the athlete has the opponent controlled the athlete 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.
- *ADVANTAGE POINTS ARE NOT AWARDED AT THIS COMPETITION
- ** SUDDEN DEATH applies if score is tied at the end of match (see below for Sudden Death definition).
**Sudden Death rule applies to all juvenile and adult male and female divisions, and belt ranks in the tournament.
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 determine and declare the winner of the match.
MATCH DURATIONS:
Youth – Male & Female | ||
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4 to 6 years old – All Belts – 2 min | 7 to 9 years old – All Belts – 3 min | 10 to 15 years old – All Belts – 4 min |
Juvenile – Male & Female (16 & 17 years old) |
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White & Blue Belt……5 min |
Adult – Male & Female (18 to 29 years old) | |||||
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White Belt…5 min | Blue Belt…6 min | Purple Belt…7 min | Brown Belt…8 min | Black Belt…10min |
Master 1 – Male & Female (30 to 39 years old) Master 2 – Male & Female (40 to 47 years old) | |||||
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White Belt…5 min | Blue Belt…5 min | Purple Belt…6 min | Brown Belt…6 min | Black Belt…6 min |
Master 3 – Male & Female (48 to 55 years old) Master 4 – Male & Female (56 to 61 years old) | |||||
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White Belt…5 min | Blue Belt…5 min | Purple Belt…5 min | Brown Belt…5 min | Black Belt…5 min |
Master 5 – Male & Female (62 years & older) | ||||
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White Belt…5 min | Blue Belt…5 min | Purple Belt…5 min | Brown Belt…5 min | Black Belt…5 min |
COACHING CORNER:
ATTENTION: The academy owner is responsible for registering their coaches. Each Academy can have up to 6 (six) coaches depending on how many students enroll in the tournament from that Academy. The academy owner must submit an” Individual Coach Registration Form” in order to receive a coaching pass and qualify for free admission into the tournament venue. We WILL NOT have registration after Friday, March 29, 2024, by 11:59 pm PST or during the tournament.
Only Coach’s will be allowed in the coaching corner and they must show a coaching pass to access this area. A chair will be placed on two corners of the mat for coaches – one for each competitor’s coach. The coach must remain seated, and moving the chair from its predetermined location is NOT allowed. Coaches must obey the referee’s commands at all times. Failure to follow these rules may result in PENALTY of the ATHLETE being coached!
Just to remind all coaches, 3 penalties will result in an ejection from the tournament. Any complaints regarding referees should be directed to the “Chief Referee” AFTER THE MATCH.
The following activities from a coach and or instructors may result in an ejection from the tournament:
* Arguing with the referee.
* Failure to remain seated on chair at all the time.
* Moving of Coach’s chair.
* Unsportsmanlike-like conduct by coaches may result in competitor disqualification.
Competition Area Access to non-competitors will be restricted to Promoters, Volunteers, Coaches and Referees with the proper identification pass.
If you have any questions or concerns about the rules above, please feel free to contact us via email at cgtournaments@charlesgracie.com
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO CONTACT US?
– For general questions regarding the tournament. Email to cgtournaments@charlesgracie.com
Please make sure to include the competitor’s first and last name on the email.
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