Capital Jiu-Jitsu In-House Tournament on December 2nd
November 14, 2006
The Capital Jiu-Jitsu In-House Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, December 2nd, 2006. Adult and Children's divisions are open ONLY to current members of Capital Jiu-Jitsu. Preregistration forms are available; sign up now and compete. For detailed info click here or see the extended entry.
This time we're having 3 kids' divisions and 7 adults' divisions, as well as a superfight between verteran Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts competitor Lamonte "Big Monte" Tyler and Capital Jiu-Jitsu's own Michael "Big Mike" Sanders. As the nicknames make clear, these are two big boys from middle Virginia and Washington DC, respectively. Both are experienced martial artists and their match will be fun to watch.
The tournament will be small and you'll be among friends, so it will be a fun way to spend a Saturday doing Jiu-Jitsu in Alexandria getting your feet wet in competition.
Complete Rules and Info
Capital Jiu-Jitsu In-House Tournament
Saturday, December 2nd, 2006
Registration Fee: $30
Weigh-ins 1.15pm
Kids 1.30 pm
Adults, 3-Stripe White Belts and Below, 2.15pm
Adults, 4-Stripe White Belts and Above, 3.00pm
Superfight
Michael "Big Mike" Sanders vs. Lamonte "Big Monte" Tyler
Kids' Divisions
Kids are divided by age group. Changes may be made on the day of the tournament to ensure even numbers of competitors are in each bracket.
5 – 6 years old
7 – 8 years old
9 and up
Adults' Divisions
Adults are divided by rank and weight with the exception of the Absolute Division which is open to all competitors, regardless of size or rank. There will be three weight divisions for each rank, and the cut-off for each division will be determined after the weigh-ins to ensure competitors will be equally distributed in each bracket. Remember, competitors weigh-in wearing a gi.
3-Stripe White Belts and Below (divided into three weight categories)
4-Stripe White Belts and Above (divided into three weight categories)
Absolute (open to all ranks and weights)
Rules
Time Limit
Adults: 30 minutes
Kids: 4 minutes
Matches will end with a tap out, when 12 points are accumulated or by referee disqualification. If the score is even after the time limit elapses, sudden death will apply (first points wins).
Points
Mount – 4 points
Both knees and feet must be on the ground for 3 seconds.
Back Mount – 4 points
Both knees and feet must be on the ground for 3 seconds, or both feet must be hooking inside the legs for 3 seconds.
Sweep from the Guard – 2 points
Must have control of the top position for 3 seconds.
Guard Pass – 3 points
Must have control of a dominate position for 3 seconds.
Stalling – 1 point
The stalling competitor forfeits 1 point.
Take Down – 1 point
Stalling
If a competitor is in the cross mount position and stops attacking for more than 30 seconds, the referee may give up to two warnings for stalling. After the second warning, the competitor will forfeit 1 point, and must choose to either pass or defend the guard.
If a compeitor is in the mount or the back mount and stops attacking for more than 30 seconds, the referee may give up to two warnings for stalling. After the second warning, the competitor will forfeit 1 point, and must choose to either pass or defend the guard.
If a competitor is inside the guard and backs away to flee from the match and does not attempt to pass the guard, the referee may give up to two warnings for stalling. After the second warning, the competitor will forfeit 1 point.
Coin Toss
If the competitors are standing and neither of them is taking the initiative to go the ground, the referee may choose to flip a coin and the winner of the toss will choose to defend or attack from the guard.
Leg Locks
Straight Achilles locks are permitted. Straight knee locks (i.e. kneebars) are only permitted in the Four-Stripe White Belts and Above Division. Twisting ankle locks – such as, but not limited to, toe holds and heel hooks – are illegal for all levels. Knee compression locks are illegal for all levels.
Illegal Techniques
No strikes, biting, eye gouging (including chin to eye), head butting, small joint manipulation, hair pulling or ear pulling.
Slamming is not permitted and is grounds for disqulification.
Neck Cranks
Neck Cranks are only allowed in the 4-stripe white belt and up division.
Screaming
If caught in a joint lock and a competitor screams, he or she forfeits the match.
Immediate Disqualification
The referee(s) has discretion to disqualify a competitor in extreme circumstances, which include, deliberate bending of the fingers or toes, hair pulling, striking, biting, pressure points, eye gouging, or groin shots, any attempt to avoid combat by going out of the mat or excessive stalling, and disrespect toward a referee. This is only a partial list; arguing with referees and unsportsmanlike behavior from competitors or spectators will not be tolerated.
Attire/Hygiene
All competitors must weigh in with a traditional weave fabric gi only (single, double or gold weave). Torn gis are not allowed.
No t-shirts are allowed under the gi, except for females. Rash guards under the gi are allowed, but must be tight fitting.
Fingernails and toeanails must be clipped, long hair must be tied back and gis must be freshly laundered.