Double Elimination

We use the double elimination format to give each competitor multiple opportunities to compete. This means if you lose your first match you will be put into a “losers bracket” and you will have the opportunity to compete again. However, someone who has lost cannot win the championship. The exception to the rule is if there happens to be a division with only two people. In the case, we will do a best 2 out of 3

Length of Matches

All WHITE BELT matches to be FIVE minutes in length

All BLUE BELT, PURPLE BELT, BROWN BELT, and BLACK BELT matches to be SEVEN minutes in length

SITUATIONS NOT COVERED BY THE RULES

These situations which are not covered should be dealt with by the referees of the contest in question. The same type of situation may occur in another ring or at a different time, and may be handled differently. Each situation is unique and will be dealt with in all possible fairness. These situations should be put in writing to be later considered amendments for the rule book. The final judgment made by the referee is not contestable. ALL situation will be handled as fairly as possible.

Simplified Breakdown of Scoring

Mount Front/Back 4 points

Pass the Guard 3 points

Take Down 2 points

Knee on Stomach 2 points

Sweeps from a guard position 2 points

ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES

· NO heel locks

· NO small joint manipulation

· NO striking, of any kind

· NO biting, eye gouging, or fish hooking

LEGAL TECHNIQUES

· Any official Olympic Judo/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu technique or submission or takedown not listed as illegal in the previous section

PENALTIES

The following penalties are one (1) point against the offender for each infraction:

Punches/strikes or kicks

To go outside the contest area with the whole body or both feet.

A. Out of bounds to avoid point: 1st time – warning, 2nd time – opponent gets point, 3rd time – end of match.

To purposely throw and/or push competitor out of bounds.

To disregard the chief referee’s instruction.

To show un-sportsman like conduct.

To apply any action which may injure the opponent.

Person can not make or take one penalty point in any fraction to avoid 3 points against them such as chokes, locks, or submission holds (1st time – warning, 2nd time – 3 points, 3rd time – end of match).

INJURY TIME OR ILLNESS

If a competitor cannot continue, it is considered a withdrawal. The other person will continue on. If the injury was committed with intent, the person that caused the injury will be judged a loss.