BLACK BELTS FOR CHRIST
TOURNAMENT RULES
CODE OF
CONDUCT: COMPETITORS
All competitors will also be held to the
Highest Standard of Excellence. There will be Zero Tolerance for Unsafe or
Un-sportsmanlike Behavior. This includes any disrespectful gestures or behavior
while performing or attending.
CODE OF
CONDUCT: SPECTATOR/INSTRUCTOR/COACH/OTHER PARTICIPANT
Negative Coaching will not be allowed at
anytime
No person may step into a ring unless his or
her student or child is injured or invited by the Chief Referee.
No acts of vulgarity, profanity, violence or
extreme outward displays of anger will be tolerated.
Only authorized individuals may be in the
competition area.
Violators may be treated with
disqualification from the division in which the person is competing and/or
disqualification from the current and/or any future event. Violations may also
include expulsion from the event.
Our primary goal is to provide a Safe,
Fair and Motivating Environment in which a competitor can test their skills. It
is through our example of excellence that we can achieve our goal.
UNIFORM
Competitors are required to wear the
uniform/gi of their school or club while competing.
Competitors are also required to wear their appropriate belt to signify their
proper rank. Uniforms must be clean and un-torn.
AGE
Competitors must compete in divisions based
on the age they will be on June 1st of the competition year.
EXPERIENCE LEVELS
Since there are many differing ways of rank
promotion according to the style of martial arts, there are two factors used
when separating competitors into experience levels, years of training and belt
color. In the event of a rank question, to ensure the safety and fairness of
all competitors, the years of training takes preference over belt color.
Beginner & Intermediate athletes may compete in those specified divisions
for a maximum of one (1) calendar year each. Advanced
Students a maximum of two (2) years. Students must compete at the
Experience Level they will be on September 30. BLACK BELTS FOR CHRIST
reserves the right to move competitors into their
proper division at anytime.
Once a student competes at a new Experience
Level by their choosing or by the guidelines provided, they cannot compete
again at the lower level. Exception: If a student is asked to compete at a
higher level due to a shortage of competitors, the student is allowed to go
back to their original level. Points do not follow division changes.
Competitors with a Black Belt in any style are
required to compete in the Black Belt division even if they have started a new
style of martial arts. Black Belt takes precedent over any other rank in
competition.
BEGINNER: One (1) year or less continuous training (white,
yellow, orange, gold or equivalent belt or sash).
INTERMEDIATE: One (1) - two (2) years of continuous training
(green, blue, purple or equivalent belt or sash).
ADVANCED: Over two (2) year’s continuous training (red, brown
or equivalent belt or sash).
BLACK BELT: Determined solely on Belt Color.
FORMS COMPETITION
Defined as a performance
of a pre-arranged series/pattern of movements that demonstrate the
applicability of the movement, effective technique and poise.
FORMS:
DIVISIONS
Age -
Experience - Male/Female
6 & Under - Beginner, Intermediate,
Advanced & Black Belt - Male & Female Together
7 & 8 - Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
& Black Belt - Male & Female Together
9 & 10 - Beginner, Intermediate,
Advanced & Black Belt - Male & Female Together
11 & 12 - Beginner, Intermediate,
Advanced & Black Belt - Male & Female Together
13 & 14 - Beginner, Intermediate,
Advanced & Black Belt - Male & Female Together
15 & 16 - Beginner, Intermediate,
Advanced & Black Belt - Male & Female Together
17 & 18 - Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
& Black Belt - Male & Female Together
FORMS: RING
PROCEDURES
There will be one (1) Center Referee and two
(2) Side Judges in each ring.
Order of performance will be determined by
using a computer database random sort function, with the exception of the BBFC
Invitational, where the top three (3) competitors in each division, based on
total points, will compete last.
Each competitor will be expected to perform
with competence and demonstrate a clear understanding of the principals his/her
form contains. The first three (3) competitors will all perform before any
scores are given. The Center Referee will call them back up for their
scores. Afterward, the Center Referee will call for each competitor’s score
following each competitor’s performance. For scoring, the Center Referee will
call “JUDGES, SCORE!” The Center Referee and
the Side Judges will then all present their scores at the same time. The three
(3) Officials’ scores will be added together for the competitors
total score. The division will proceed in this manner until all competitors
have performed and been given scores. The competitor having the highest score
will be declared the winner.
FORMS: CRITERIA FOR DECISIONS – HARD
STYLES
Basics – Speed, power, focus, balance, kia, breathing – 25% of score
Perfection of Techniques – Stances, kicks, hand techniques – 25% of score
Degree of Difficulty – Stances, kicks, hand techniques, pattern of form –
25% of score
Spirit – Attitude, poise, conveyance of application (bunkai)
– 25% of score
FORMS: CRITERIA FOR DECISIONS – SOFT
STYLES
Basics – Speed, power, fluidity, focus, balance, breathing
– 25% of score
Perfection of Techniques – Kicks, hand techniques, stances – 25% of score
Degree of Difficulty – Kicks, hand techniques, stances, pattern of form –
25% of score
Spirit – Attitude, poise, conveyance of application (bunkai)
– 25% of score
FORMS:
DISALLOWED TECHNIQUES
No Acrobatic movements will be allowed. Forms should uniformly demonstrate unwavering
concentration, understanding of the techniques and present a realistic, rather
than theatrical demonstration of movements.
FORMS:
SCORING
Beginner/Intermediate
– 7.50 - 8.00
Advanced – 8.50 - 9.00
Black Belt – 9.50 - 10.00
FORMS:
MANDATORY DEDUCTIONS FROM THE POINT TOTAL
Acrobatic or
theatrical movements – 1.00 point
Restart Form – Every competitor is entitled to one “restart” of
their form upon request. Unless the restart is no fault of the competitor,
(i.e. a slip, an interruption in the ring, etc.), a mandatory penalty of a half point will
be deducted from the competitors final score. This allowance is for all ranks
with the exception of Black Belt.
FORMS: TIES
First Tie – In the case of a tie for 1st through 5th places,
all tying competitors must perform again with the same or different form. The
highest score will place ahead of the other(s), etc.
Second Tie – A second tie between two (2) or more of the same
competitors will be broken by the officials pointing to his/her choice
(“show-of-hands”) at one call. If three (3) or more competitors are tied and the
show-of-hands does not provide a clear winner (i.e. each official points to a
different competitor), then competitors may be called up two at a time for a
show-of-hands, eliminating one competitor each time, until there is a clear
winner for the highest contested place, and so on for each contested place.
NOTE: The scores given for tie-breaking
performances are relative only to break ties and will have no effect upon
over-all placement.
WEAPONS COMPETITION
The Divisions and Rules for Weapons
Competition are the same as for Forms Competition with the following
modifications/additions:
The control and manipulation of the
weapon is the primary goal of Weapons Competition. More dynamic movement is
allowed in Weapons Competition.
WEAPONS:
ACCEPTABLE WEAPONS
Bo Staff – Bo can be made of wood or fiberglass (depending on
the type of bo used within
the competitors given style). Length must be no shorter than one (1) fist width
from the top of the competitor’s head when measured from the floor.
Bokken –
Bokken must obviously be made of wood
with the optional use of the tsuba. Smaller children
may use the child’s size of the standard bokken.
Eku – Must be made of wood and have a length no shorter
than one (1) fist width from the top of the
competitor’s head when measured from the floor.
Escrima/Kali –
Sticks must be made of wood. Length is variable. Two (2) may be used.
Naginata –
Must be made of wood with a non-sharp metallic blade. Total
length must be no shorter than the top of the competitor’s head when measured
from the floor.
Nunchaku – One pair consists of two (2) wood handles
connected by a cord, suggested length 12”. Two pairs may be used.
Sai – Must be made of steel or other heavy metal. When
grasped, the tip should reach the tip of the competitor’s elbow.
Spear – Must be made of wood with a metallic tip. Spear may be flexible.
Total length must be no shorter than the top of the competitor’s head when
measured from the floor.
Sword – Blade must be made of non-sharpenable
metallic alloy. Blade length may vary from 18” to 29”.
Tonfa – Must be made of wood and have a length, when
grasped by the handle, to reach the competitor’s elbow. Two (2) Tonfa are to be used.
Training Weapons made of Foam – are allowed, but result in a deduction. (See Mandatory Deductions.)
The Center Referee should examine each
weapon prior to the competition to ensure safety, authenticity, construction
& materials. Any weapon which is deemed unsafe or unfair may be excluded.
Competitors will be given 5 Minutes to present a different weapon if their
weapon is excluded.
WEAPONS:
CRITERIA FOR DECISION
Basics – Speed, power, focus, balance, kia, breathing as applied to use of the weapon – 25%
of score
Perfection of Techniques – Weapons, stances, kicks, hand techniques – 25% of
score
Degree of Difficulty – Weapons, stances, kicks, hand techniques, pattern
of form – 25% of score
Spirit – Attitude, poise, conveyance of application (bunkai) – 25% of score
WEAPONS:
DISALLOWED TECHNIQUES
Any technique that endangers another
competitor, a spectator or an official will result in disqualification, at the
discretion of the Center Referee.
WEAPONS:
MANDATORY DEDUCTIONS FROM THE POINT TOTAL
Loss of
Control of the Weapon(s) – .50 point
Touching of the Floor with the Weapon(s) – .50 point
Dropping of the Weapons(s) – 1.00 point
Use of Training Weapons made of Foam – 1.00 point deduction
SPARRING COMPETITION
Point Sparring is defined as an event
involving two (2) individuals engaged in a simulated fighting match. The object
of which is to score a specified number of points on your opponent first to win
the match -OR- to have scored more points than your opponent by the end of the
match. The match is stopped every time an opponent scores and is restarted
after each call. The time runs continuously unless the Center Referee calls for
time to be stopped to resolve situations that might become time consuming
(adjustment of a competitor’s safety equipment, injury to a competitor,
clarification of judges calls, etc.)
Competitors are to wear specified gear (i.e.
head, hands, feet, mouth guard), and are to kick or punch towards Legal Target
Areas of their opponent. Points are scored when a Legal Target Area is hit with
a Legal Technique. Techniques must have room for extension and must be
retracted a minimum of 3 inches from the target. No contact is allowed to
certain areas, but may be scored upon in specified cases (i.e. the face), if a
technique is within 2-3 inches, with the same parameters of extension &
retraction.
SPARRING: DIVISIONS
Age - Experience Level - Male/Female
6 & Under - Beginner, Intermediate,
Advanced & Black Belt - Male & Female separate
7 & 8 - Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
& Black Belt - Male & Female Separate
9 & 10 - Beginner, Intermediate,
Advanced & Black Belt - Male & Female Separate
11 & 12 - Beginner, Intermediate,
Advanced & Black Belt - Male & Female Separate
13 & 14 - Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
& Black Belt - Male & Female Separate
15 & 16 - Beginner, Intermediate,
Advanced & Black Belt - Male & Female Separate
17 & 18 - Beginner, Intermediate,
Advanced & Black Belt - Male & Female Separate
SPARRING: SAFETY EQUIPMENT
MALES – All male competitors
must wear groin protection and a mouth guard, in addition to hand, feet, and
head gear. A chest/rib protector is recommended but not required.
FEMALES – All female competitors must use a
mouth guard in addition to hand, feet, and head gear. A chest/rib protector is
recommended but not required.
SPARRING: RING PROCEDURES
There will be one (1) Center Referee and two
(2) Corner Judges in each ring. The Center Referee will position
himself/herself in the center of the ring and the Corner Judges will line up on
the ring corners, diagonally opposite each other.
Matches shall proceed in following manner
until first through fourth place is determined:
Once competitors have entered the ring and
positioned on the Ready Lines, the Center Referee will check to determine that
both competitors have the proper safety equipment and it is in proper
condition. The Center Referee will also insert a red ribbon in the belt of the
competitor on their right and indicate to the scorekeeper the name of the red
competitor. The Center Referee will then call “BOW” and use the proper
hand signal for the competitors to bow to each other.
The Center Referee then calls “READY”. Finally
the Center Referee calls “FIGHT!” to begin the match.
The competitors will then attempt to score points
on their opponent’s Legal Target Areas, without causing harm to their opponent
and while defending their own.
The Center Referee and the Corner Judges may
move around the ring to get properly positioned to see the match. When a Corner
Referee sees a point or penalty they yell “CALL!”. When a point or penalty is to be
called, The Center Referee yells, “STOP!” to stop the action. The Center
Referee and the Corner Judges will then all stand at attention with hands at
their sides
The match will continue in this manner until
2 minutes are clocked or a 5 point spread has been achieved by one of the
competitors or a disqualification occurs. If the Center Referee has a concern,
he/she may call for a conference with the Corner Judges. If a Corner Judge has
a concern during the match, he/she may request a conference with the Center
Referee. The division will continue in this manner until all places have been
determined.
BYES
Byes will be determined at the beginning of
the sparring event by comparing the competitor’s weight, size, and height. The
bye should be awarded to the competitor who is at a disadvantage according to
these parameters.
All matches are single disqualification with
the use of byes to determine order of competition. The only exception to this
rule regards an event where only 3 competitors are sparring in one age/rank
division. In this case, the 2nd and 3rd place fighters
will spar each other to determine 2nd place.
BBFC SPARRING: RULES
Legal
Techniques
– Allowable techniques include all Kicks, Punches,
Back-fists, Knife-hands, and Ridge-hands. All other techniques are illegal. Eye
contact with (focus to) the target area must be made along with the actual
technique contact.
Illegal Techniques – All techniques that are not Legal Techniques. Includes, but is not limited to, head butts, hair
pulls, biting, scratching, spear hands, palm heel strikes, all open hand
techniques (other than knife hands and ridge hands), blind techniques, elbow
strikes, knee strikes, throws, takedowns, sweeps and jumping-on, punching or
kicking a downed opponent.
Legal Target Areas
NO CONTACT AREAS – The Face (not covered by
head gear). defined as the area from the top of the
eyebrows to the chin. Face shields are an exception to this rule.
LIGHT CONTACT AREAS – The Forehead, Sides
and Back of the Head (on the areas protected by the competitors head gear.) A
controlled technique that is stopped 2 - 3 inches from the target area, with
the ability to have made unchallenged contact, may be scored
MODERATE CONTACT AREAS – The Front Upper
Body and Side Body (torso - above the belt)
No Target, No Contact Areas:
THE CROWN (top of head)
– Defined as the area at the top of the headgear. (No “pawing” is allowed or valid for a point.)
THE BACK – No contact is
allowed to the back, nor is the back valid for points. The back is defined as
the area above the belt to the top of the neck (bottom of the back, of the head
gear.)
AREAS BELOW THE BELT – No contact
with the groin or knees are allowed. No area below the belt is valid for
points. All techniques to the body must be made above the belt.
SPARRING: VERBAL
INSTRUCTIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Center Referee
STARTING A MATCH / STOPPING A MATCH: “BOW,
READY FIGHT!” / “STOP! BOW”
UPON SEEING A POINT/INFRACTION: “STOP!”
Corner Judge
UPON SEEING A POINT/INFRACTION: “CALL!”
SPARRING: HAND SIGNALS CENTER REFEREE AND
CORNER JUDGES
NO CALL: Both hands cross in front in
a downward position.
POINT CALL: Hand held up on the side of the
person scoring the point.
INFRACTION (Illegal Technique/Excessive
Contact/Dropping to the Floor to Avoid Contact): Hand pointed in the
ring down towards the foot of the offender.
BOUNDARY INFRACTION: Hand pointed
outside the ring on the side of the offender.
DISQUALIFICATION: Hand pointed in the ring
down towards the foot of the offender in a circling motion.
SPARRING: COACHING
A coach includes but is not limited to:
Ø
a recognized
instructor or assistant instructor from a participating school
Ø
a parent
Ø
a guardians
Ø
other relatives of a competitor.
All Coaches must adhere to The BLACK
BELTS FOR CHRIST Code of Conduct.
No Negative Coaching is allowed. Rule
infractions will result in the coach’s competing athlete being penalized to and
including revocation of the coach’s Coaching Credential and possible expulsion
from the event.
COACHING
ZONES
Coaches are allowed in the competition area,
a minimum of two (2) ft from the ring. When their competing athlete is in the
ring, one (1) coach will be allowed to sit on the side of the ring in a
designated seat and must conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner in
accordance with rules and regulations.
SPARRING: INFRACTIONS – WARNINGS AND
PENALTIES
1st time – Verbal Warning
2nd - 4th time – (1) Point will be awarded
to the opponent each time.
Illegal Technique/Contact Infraction – This category encompasses the following
infractions: Face Contact; Excessive contact to any Legal Target Areas;
Contact to any NO Contact Areas; Blind Techniques; Illegal Techniques.
(1) Point will be awarded to the opponent
Un-sportsmanlike Behavior – Defined as any act considered to be a physical
display of disrespect to an official, other competitor or spectator. This
includes, but is not limited to, Profanity; Vulgarity; Obscene gestures,
Throwing of equipment; Speaking in a loud or disrespectful manner. This results
in one or all of the following:
Warning to the competitor;
(1) Point awarded to the opponent; Disqualification of the competitor from the
match; and/or Disqualification from the tournament.
Negative Coaching – Defined as using any overaggressive or foul
language, and/or vulgar gestures
committed by an instructor, coach, parent, friend or other interested party of
a competitor. This includes any one stepping inside the Coaching Zone without
authorization from the Center Referee or other BLACK BELTS FOR CHRIST Official.
This results in one or all of the following:
Warning to the competitor; Point awarded to
the opponent; Disqualification of the competitor; and/or Expulsion of the
interested party from the event.
AWARD PRESENTATION
All awards shall be presented in the rings
immediately following the end of the division.
For Forms and Weapons Divisions, all 5th
place trophies will be awarded first. Competitors will be called from 4th up
through 1st place after all 5th place have
been awarded.
When the awards have been given out, they
will be asked by the Center Referee to line up. The Center Referee will then
yell “Bow!” The competitors will then be asked to turn and face the
spectators. The Center Referee will then yell “Bow!”. The Score-sheets are then
immediately turned in to the Head Table.
BBFC BOARD BREAKING RULES
TECHNIQUES:
Competitors will perform breaks in 3 rounds.
Each round will use specific techniques.
Single disqualification; a
competitor proceeds to next round with each successive break.
One strike per target!
ROUND 1 Techniques; Strikes = Palm
Strike, Hammer Fist, Knife Hand (Karate Chop)
ROUND 2 Techniques; Kicks = Front.
Side, Back (Mule Kick)
ROUND 3 Techniques; Creative = Kicks Only
(Black Belts may add elbow/forearm strikes
STATIONS:
The competitor will be required to set up 3
stations.
A station may be free standing, set on
stands, or held by assistants. Competitor will be responsible for all materials
required to set up their stations.
TIME LIMITS:
Competitor will have a maximum of 3 minutes
to set-up, break, and clean up the area.
MATERIALS:
Purchase of Materials: Competitors must
provide their own materials. 10X8 Wood boards only!
Inspection of Materials: Judges/BBFC reserve the right to inspect any materials that are to be
used for breaking.
Removal of Materials: All breaking
materials must be removed from the competition area by competitors and put into
the dumpsters provided by BBFC after completion of each performance.
Competitors must provide
their own materials. Judges/BBFC reserve the right to
inspect any materials that are to be used for breaking. All breaking materials
must be removed from the competition area by competitors and put into the
dumpsters provided by BBFC after completion of each performance.
DIVISIONS:
The board breaking divisions will follow the
format of other BBFC events and will be broken down by age.
All competitors must be 9 years or
older
COMPETITOR READINESS
A competitor must be ready to compete,
as determined by the judges, as soon as that competitor’s name is called in the
ring.
SAFETY:
The safety of the competitor and the
audience comes first, NO EXCEPTIONS!
The safety of the competitor is very
important and we request that the instructor of the competitor approve all
breaks. If the break is deemed to be unsafe by the Judges/BBFC, we reserve the
right to restrict the break. No material may leave the ring as a result of
breaking unless planned for beforehand, to ensure that no other competitor,
spectator, or Judge will be struck or put in danger by material as a result of
a break. If this occurs, the Judges have the right to disqualify the competitor
if they feel that the safety of others was compromised. Also, the break cannot
cause damage to the facility or surrounding fixtures.
WEIGHT CATEGORIES HAVE NOT BEEN INTRODUCED FOR COMPETITORS
OVER 11YRS OLD
Starting 2006 there will be 3 weight classes: David
(Lightweight), Samson (Middleweight), Goliath (Heavy)
for all competitors over the age of 11 yrs old.
GENERAL BBFC GRAPPLING RULES
|
|
DAVID |
SAMSON
|
GOLIATH
|
|
AGE |
(Light) |
(Middle) |
(Heavyweight) |
|
6 & Under |
35 lbs & Under |
35 -45 lbs |
46 lbs + |
|
7 – 8 |
45 lbs & Under |
46 -60 lbs |
61 lbs + |
|
9 - 10 |
55 lbs & Under |
56 -70 lbs |
71 lbs + |
|
11 - 12 |
75 lbs & Under |
76 - 90 lbs |
91 lbs + |
|
13 - 14 |
100 lbs & Under |
101 - 120 lbs |
121 lbs + |
|
15 - 16 |
135 lbs & Under |
136 -- 155 lbs |
156 lbs + |
|
17 - 18 |
170lbs & Under |
171 - 185 lbs |
186 lbs + |
The
main referee has final authority over all conditions and persons within the
ring.
The
main referee will be assisted by two corner judges; each with a red/white flag
for determining points when witnessed.
The
main referee will determine the order of competition and call up the
competitors by match. After the referee as positioned them and verified that
everything is in order, he will signal the bout to begin by raising his right
arm and saying "fight".
The
scoring moves will be marked by the scorekeeper upon the main referees call. If
there is a tie the main referee will call “Next Point Wins” and allow the match
to go on for one more point, the winner wins the match There
is to be no tying in any situation or condition. It is up to the main referee
to determine the winner of the fight, his decision being final.
The
central referee is the unquestionable final authority inside the ring; it is up
to him to control the bout and determine the possibility of disqualification of
the athletes. No-one will be given the authority to change his decision.
The
scorekeeper is responsible for keeping the score. No one else but the referee
can influence or change his notes.
During
the fight the scorekeeper is strictly forbidden to talk to or be talked to by
any one, who ever it may be, except for the main referee.
During
the bout the central referee will be constantly directing the fighters to the
center of the ring. If he notices that the fighters are getting too close to
the edge of the mat, he will conduct the fight to the center, putting one hand
on either fighter and saying "STOP!". The
fighters will not be allowed to move until the continuation of the fight. The
same will happen when the fighters have up to 2/3 of their bodies out of the
fighting area, the referee will pull them to the middle, holding the same
position they were in.
When
one of the fighters or both fall completely out of the
ring, the referee will restart the bout at center of the fighting area, raising
his right arm and energetically saying "fight!"
The
referee will not permit the interference of coaches, teachers, directors, or
parents inside the ring. Coaching is allowed from outside the ring, however BBFC rules against negative coaching will be
adhered to. It is the center referees discretion to determine if a competitor
is disqualified because of these persons actions.
Locks
and chokes are not allowed (immediate disqualification). BBFC BJJ events are
positional grappling events.
Slamming
(take your adversary into the air and dropping him onto the ground when in the
guard will not be allowed (immediate disqualification.).
IMPORTANT:
Any situation that might occur that is not specified in these rules will be
decided by the main referee.
UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT
A
standard martial arts gi is allowed but a Judo or Jiu-jitsu gi is
preferred. The uniform must be a full sleeve uniform.
It is
forbidden to begin the bout with a ripped, torn, unsown
or a dirty uniform.
All
competitors must use a mouth guard.
The
use of shoes, ear protectors or other protectors that might get in the way of
the proper functioning of the fight will not be allowed.
LEGAL TECHNIQUES
The
valid moves are those which seek to neutralize, immobilize, as well as knocking
down one’s opponent by take-down.
ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES
BBFC
Grappling events are positional only (not submission), the application of
chokes, ankle/knee locks, arm bars, etc is not allowed.
Illegal
moves also include: biting, hair pulling, sticking fingers in the eyes or nose
of one’s opponent, striking the opponents genitalia, finger twisting, and any
other move that gains unfair advantage with use of one’s fists, feet, elbows or
head. Victory will not be granted at any cost; adherence to the BBFC code of conduct
will be maintained at all times.
AREA OF COMPETITION
The
grappling ring will be a padded area consisting of Judo or Jiujitsu
quality mats. The ring will be manned by a mat referee and 2 corner judges,
each with point scoring flags used to signal a point earned. Additional
personnel will include a timekeeper and a scorekeeper. The center judge has the
authority to admonish any unethical conduct on behalf of the coaches, teachers,
referees, or other assistants that might interfere in the progress of the
event.
MATCH CONCLUSIONS
There
is never a draw. Bouts will be decided by:
POINTS
GIVING
UP (SUBMISSION)
DISQUALIFICATION
POSITIONING
Positions
are achieved through proper technique.
An
athlete gains victory by scoring more position points than his opponent.
3 Techniques for which an
athlete will be awarded points:
1. CLEAN TAKE DOWN (1 point)
Any
kind of controlled knocking down of the opponent or being taken down on his
back side is allowed. If the athlete is thrown to the ground and does not land
on his back, the thrower must pin him to the ground in the same position for at
least 3 seconds to gain the points of the take down.
Note:
The take down that lands out side of the fighting area
and on to the security area will be valid as long as the athlete starts the
movement with both feet in the fighting area while making the take down.
2. SIDE CONTROLS (2 points)
SIDE
MOUNT: Is when the athlete that is above his adversary or in between his legs,
moves to his opponent’s side, establishing a perpendicular position over his
adversary’s trunk, dominating him and leaving him no space to move or to escape
the position—if even he is on his side, back, or facing down.
REVERSE
GUARD: Is when the athlete grabs his adversary’s back, taking hold of his neck
and rapping his legs around his opponent’s waist, with his heels leaning on the
inner side of his opponent’s thighs, not allowing him to leave the position.4
POINTS. NOTE; the points will not be awarded if both heels are not properly
positioned on the inner part of the adversary’s thighs.
REVERSAL/ESCAPES
-Reversals and escapes include the application of techniques that reverse, counter,
or escape an opponents technique. These include
sweeps. A sweep is when the athlete that is underneath has his opponent in his
guard (in between his leg) or the half guard (having one of his adversary’s
legs between his) and is able to get on top of his adversary by inverting his
position
3. THE MOUNT (4 points)
The
mount is when the athlete sits on his opponent’s torso; the opponent can be
lying on his stomach, side or back. The one mounted can be on top of one of his
opponent’s arms but never on both. It will also be considered a mount if he has
one knee and one foot on the ground.
NOTE;
no points will be awarded if his feet or knees are on his opponent’s leg. Also
if an athlete applies a triangle while in the guard and in so doing lands
mounted on his opponent, it will be considered a sweep not a mount.
Note:
If the athlete scores points for a position, abandons his position, then
voluntarily returns to it soon after, he will not score again for the same
position.
SUBMISSION (GIVING UP)
Submission
occurs when a technique forces an opponent into admitting defeat.
Any
competitor can tap out at any time for any reason.
A
competitor signals a tap out by:
1) tapping with the palm against his opponent or the floor in a
visible manner
2) tapping with his feet on the ground (if he is unable to use
his hands)
3) requesting verbally to the referee that the fight be stopped
(if he can neither tap with his hands or his feet)
4) requesting that the fight be ended if the athlete gets
injured or feel physically incapable or unprepared
Also:
5-)a coach of one of the athlete may request that the fight be ended either
by directing himself to the referee or by throwing the towel into the ring for
any reason
6-)the referee may end the fight when one of the athletes is or incapable to
continue. If this occurs, the victory will be given to the opponent as long as
the injury was not caused intentionally by conduct worthy of disqualification.
DISQUALIFICATION
THE
FOLLOWING(DISCIPLINARY)
FOULS WILL LEAD TO IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION BY THE REFEREE.
A) the use of foul language, cursing, or other immoral acts of
disrespect towards the referee or any of the assisting public.
B)
biting, hair pulling, putting fingers into the eyes or nose of one’s opponent,
intentionally seeking to injure genitalia or the use of fists, feet, knees,
elbows, or heads with the intention to hurt or gain unfair advantage.
C) apply any kind of ankle lock or knee lock that might twist
the knee or ankle joint.
D)
Slamming (take your adversary into the air and dropping him onto the ground
when in the guard will not be allowed (immediate disqualification).
PENALTIES
THE FOLLOWING (TECHNICAL) FOULS
WILL LEAD TO PENALTIES BY THE REFEREE.
A-) The athlete will only be allowed to kneel after having taken
hold of his opponents uniform.
B-)
When either of the athletes run to one of the extremities of the ring to avoid
combat, or while ground fighting flee by crawling or rolling out of the ring or
by standing up avoiding engaging or purposely stepping out of the ring to gain
time.
C-)
When the athlete avoids engaging by taking off his uniform or by allowing it to
be taken off with the intention of stopping the fight to allow himself rest or
to avoid the attacks of his opponent.
D-) When the athlete inserts his fingers inside the sleeves or
pants, or with both his hands on his opponent’s belt.
E-) When the athlete stalls the fight, holding his adversary,
not seeking to engage or gain submissions when in the guard, on top, or on the
bottom. Holding the opponent, standing up, or any position where designed to
stall. Noticing this the referee will request that 30
seconds be marked. At the end of the 30 seconds the athlete not having changed
his position or shown visible signs of engagement, the same will lose 2 points
and both athletes will return to their feet at neutral positions. The same will
happen on the 2nd offence, with the possibility of disqualification
on the 3rd offence
F-) A
penalty with immediate loss of 2 points occurs when an athlete runs from the
ring in order to avoid a sweep that the referee considers would be completed,
or when the athlete flees the ring in order to avoid a lock that has not yet
been completed.
On the
first offence the offender will be given a verbal warning.
On the
second offence the offender’s opponent will be given two points.
On the
third offence the referee may disqualify the athlete for any further fouls.