Submission Grappling / Jiu-Jitsu Tournament

Next Event: Saturday, September 17th

Join us for a fun and exciting grappling tournament in the Lowcountry as we host a gi / no-gi tournament. Divisions are available for men, women, and children, so bring the whole family out to compete or spectate.

This jiu-jitsu tournament will be held in a hybrid style. All youth and teen divisions will follow an IBJJF style point based system while the adult divisions for men and women will follow the EBI submission-only model (with some slight changes).


Tournament Pricing

Early Registration (through August 15th):
$55 for all available divisions (other than absolute)

Standard Registration (Aug 15 – Sept 10):
$75 for all available divisions (other than absolute).

Late Registration (after September 10th):
$95 for all available divisions (other than absolute).

Absolute Division Registration:
$50 per division. Anyone that wins this division will receive 50% of the total entries as a cash bonus after the event.

Non-Competitors

Spectators (8yrs or older): $10 per person for pre-registrations or $15 per person at the door.
Spectators + Ninja Pass: $20 per person for pre-registrations or $25 per person at the door. This fee will allow for unlimited use of our ninja course throughout the day.

Tournament Rules

Time Limits for Matches

Youth Division Time Limits

  • 3 Minutes – Kids and Teens Beginner and Intermediate no-gi divisions AND White Belt, Grey Belt, and Yellow Belt gi divisions
  • 4 Minutes – Kids and Teens Advanced no-gi divisions AND Orange and Green Belt gi divisions

Adult Division Time Limits

  • 6 Minutes – Men and Womens Beginner no-gi divisions AND White Belt gi divisions
  • 8 Minutes – Men and Womens Intermediate no-gi divisions AND Blue Belt and Purple Belt gi divisions
  • 10 Minutes – Men and Womens Advanced and Absolute no-gi divisions AND Brown Belt and Black Belt and Absolute gi divisions

Weight Classes for Matches

Youth Weight Classes

  • -50 lbs
  • -60 lbs
  • -70 lbs
  • -80 lbs
  • -90 lbs
  • -100 lbs
  • -110 lbs
  • -120 lbs
  • +120 lbs

Teen Weight Classes

  • -90 lbs – Girls
  • -100 lbs – Girls
  • -110 lbs – Girls
  • -120 lbs – Girls
  • -125 lbs – Boys
  • -130 lbs – Girls
  • +130 lbs – Girls
  • -135 lbs – Boys
  • -145 lbs – Boys
  • -155 lbs – Boys
  • -165 lbs – Boys
  • -175 lbs – Boys
  • +175 lbs – Boys

Women’s Weight Classes

  • -115 lbs
  • -125 lbs
  • -135 lbs
  • -145 lbs
  • -155 lbs
  • +155 lbs

Men’s Weight Classes

  • -135 lbs
  • -143 lbs
  • -154 lbs
  • -167 lbs
  • -182 lbs
  • -200 lbs
  • -220 lbs
  • +220 lbs

As a small tournament, we understand that every competitor may not in fact have an opponent in his or her division. Our goal in hosting this tournament is to give all competitors a chance to compete against grapplers from other gyms with a unique atmosphere and rule set. As such, we emphasize the opportunity for all registered competitors to sign up for as many weight classes and experience levels as they feel comfortable competing in.

With that being said, you can only compete up in experience and weight class. A 8 year old girl weighing 27 kg (60lbs) may choose to sign up for the 9-11 year old class or with other 6-8 year olds in a higher weight class, but she will not be allowed to move down to a lower weight class to compete.

Masters competitors can choose to compete lower in the men’s open division to ensure matches, but men and women aged 18-34 are not allowed to move up to the higher age levels.

Teen boys and girls are permitted to compete in the adult open divisions and even the absolute divisions, but will need to be prepared for the different rule sets and time limits for those divisions. A parent MUST be present to allow a teen to compete in the adult division.

If no one shows up in your division, we will do our best to find you a match that you and your coaches agree to and you will be declared the winner of your division. This will ensure that your team gets awarded for the win and you can still get some experience while attending the event.

There will be no refunds for the event. We can provide you with a voucher for an upcoming event or you can exchange the dollar amount for credit towards equipment or merchandise while you are attending the event.

These rules are based on the rules used by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation ( IBJJF )

Youth Division Points are awarded for the following:

Takedowns: 2 Points
Sweeps: 2 Points
Knee on Stomach: 2 Points
Passing the Guard: 3 Points
Mount: 4 Points
Back w/ Hooks: 4 Points

Youth Division Advantages are awarded for techniques applied that almost achieve points or almost submit an opponent. Note: Advantages do not equal points. One point is worth more than an infinite number of Advantages.

Youth Division Legal / Illegal Techniques
Children (ages 12 & under) and Teen (ages 13 – 17) Gi Competitors:

No attacks below the waist are permitted (ankle locks, knee bars, toe holds, heel hooks etc.).

No wrist locks are permitted.
No neck cranks or cervical locks are permitted.
No scissors takedowns are permitted.
No bicep or calf crunches are permitted.
No slamming from the guard or to escape submission.
No squeezing the legs around an opponent’s torso (from guard) as a submission.
No “Boston Crab” techniques are permitted.

Note: Pulling the head down on triangle chokes and guillotines is permitted. Gi Ezekiel chokes are permitted in BJJ competition.

SUBMISSION ONLY RULES

For our Point Based matches we use a similar system to what you would see at an Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI) Tournament. Competitors in a submission only match will have one 10 minute round to grapple for submission. Takedowns and points are irrelevant in this rule system so emphasis is placed on the finish and matches are usually more dynamic and exciting to watch. If neither competitor taps out at the end of the regulation round, there will be 1 overtime round where each competitor will be given their choice of Quarter or Spider-Web (arm catch) position. The match will continue until an escape or a submission at which time the opponent will have the same opportunity. At the end of this round, whoever submits their opponent wins the match. If neither competitor submits their opponent, then whoever has the fastest escape from the position will win the match.

*Legal and Illegal submissions are listed below under the respective divisions (gi/no-gi & experience level)

White Belt Adult, Masters, Directors & Executive Gi Competitors

Straight ankle locks to the outside are permitted (cannot turn the ankle lock towards the other leg). The inside leg is permitted to cross over the opponents leg. Example – 50 / 50 guard is a legal position to execute a straight ankle lock. However, if the outside leg crosses over the opponent’s leg in any manner, the result will be an immediate Disqualification (even if the opponent does not “tap” due to the ankle lock).

No knee bars, toe holds, heel hooks, etc. are permitted.No wrist locks are permitted.No neck cranks or cervical locks are permitted.No scissors takedowns are permitted.No bicep or calf crunches are permitted.No slamming from the guard or to escape submission.

Blue & Purple Belt Adult, Masters, Directors & Executive Gi Competitors

The same rules apply to Blue & Purple Belts as the White Belts with one exception: Blue & Purple Belts are permitted to apply wrist locks.Purple Belts, please read Observation #1 under Brown & Black rules.

Brown & Black Belts Adult, Masters, Directors & Executive Gi Competitors (see Observation 1 below)

Straight ankle locks to the outside, toe holds and knee bars are permitted (No heel hooks are permitted).
Wrist locks are permitted.
Biceps and calf crunches are permitted.
No neck cranks or cervical locks are permitted.
No scissors takedowns are permitted.
No slamming from the guard or to escape submission.
Observation 1 – If an Adult, Masters, Directors or Executive Division consists of only Purple Belt competitors, the rules will be the same as Legal/Illegal Blue Belt Division rules. If an Adult, Masters, Directors or Executive Division has a Brown or Black Belt competing, the rules will adhere to that of the Brown and Black Belt (as stated above in the Purple, Brown & Black Belt Competitor Rules).

*In the event that a competitor intentionally slams another opponent with intent to maliciously hurt, the competitor will be DISQUALIFIED from the Division, any other entered Divisions and the entire event (without monetary reimbursement).

*There are No overtimes in any BJJ Gi match. In the event of a tie, the match will be decided by the Referee based on which competitor most aggressively attempted to win the match.

BJJ Gi rules that differ from that of the IBJJF

1. The Gi colors do not have to be solid. For instance, a black top can be worn with red bottoms (or any possible color combination desired).
2. You may weigh-in without wearing your Gi.
3. Rash guards and t-shirts are permitted under the Gi for all competitors.
4. Match duration and times are subject to change at our discretion.
5. Adult Purple belt rules are the same as Brown and Black belt rules (if a Brown or Black Belt competitor is present in the Division. If the Division consists of only Purple Belt competitors, the rules will be the same as Blue Belt Legal/Illegal Division Rules).
6. Groin protectors are permitted (and encouraged) for male competitors.

ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES

N0-Gi Division Illegal Techniques

All Adult Divisions (Male and Female, Adult, Masters, Executive, and Directors)

This tournament is open to athletes from all forms or grappling, and discriminates against none. All submission holds are legal. Neck cranks and all leg locks including inside heel hooks, outside heel hooks, and knee slices are permitted. Bicep slices and wrist locks are permitted.

No scissors takedowns are permitted, unless a hand is first placed on the mat.
No slamming from the guard or to escape submission.
No slamming is allowed in takedowns. In determining whether or not a takedown was a slam, referees will consider whether the intention was to hurt the opponent.
Submissions must be applied in order to get a submission, and not in order to injure the joint.
No strikes of any kind are allowed to any part of the body or head, by any part of the body or head.
No clutching of the windpipe is permitted
No pressure of any type is allowed to the eyes. Explicitly, no fingers, chin, palm heel, etc are allowed to press on the eye.
No pressure of any type is allowed to the groin, unless it is an inevitable and unintended result of a legitimate technique.
No pushing palm or elbow directly into nose.
No striking of any kind including: shoulder, headbutts, punches, elbows, knees, kicks etc.
No fish Hooking is permitted.
No biting is permitted. A player defending against a rear naked choke.
No spiking an opponent on his/her head.
No Small Joint Manipulation is permitted. No pulling a thumb or less than three fingers is permitted.
No pulling hair.
No pinching, twisting of skin.
No putting a finger into any orifice.
No Interference by a corner with any official or fighter.
No attacking an opponent in any of these circumstances:1. Before the fight has started2. After the fight has ended3. During a rest period between rounds4. When an opponent is being looked at by the medic or any other official
No spitting while on the mat is permitted.
No swearing is allowed by a player in the arena.
Throwing an opponent off the mat.
No unsportsmanlike conduct.
Hygiene Rule: All competitors must wear a clean competition uniform (gi, shorts, shirt, etc.). If a referee feels this criteria has not been met they will not allow the competitor to compete.
At a minimum a groin protector, mouthpiece, and shorts with a drawstring must be worn, no pockets on the shorts.
Wrestling/Martial Arts shoes are allowed.
Excessive taping of hands, wrists and feet are not allowed.
Knee braces cannot have a solid portion that could result in injury.
No stalling is permitted.
No going out of bounds to avoid a submission. It is not possible to restart players in a near submission position, so referees are directed to allow the contest to continue if the out of bounds was inadvertent. Purposefully exiting the ring to avoid a submission will results in disqualification.
No going out of bounds to avoid a takedown. Purposefully going out of bounds to avoid a takedown will result in the player initiating the takedown receiving two points.
In addition to all forbidden techniques above for adults, the further restrictions below also apply to children.

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