I heard a while back about some amature mma fighting between cops, miltary, and firefighters at Camp Pendelton. I wanted to know if anyone knows the website to get info on it.
NOVEMBER 20, 2004 - Warrior Challenge
The Warrior Challenge Pankration tournament will be held Saturday November 20, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
The tournament is open to Military ( active, reserve, IRR), Law Enforcement, Fire Dept./ EMT and their civilian sponsored guests. ( Civilian adult competitors need to be accompanied/ sponsored by someone from the Military, Law Enforcement or Fire Dept. to compete). We will add a teenage (14 to 17 yrs.) division, open to all teens, with or without a sponsor.
All Competitors need a cup and mouthpiece. Grappling/ MMA style gloves will be on hand if you don't have your own. Wrestling shoes and other protective gear is optional. Competitors may wear traditional Martial Arts attire or T-Shirt and shorts. No open pockets or zippers allowed.
Entry fee is $30 if pre-registered or $45 at the door. There will be a $5 spectators fee but all are welcome to watch. You need a U.S. Drivers license, proof of registration and insurance to drive on base and your vehicle may be searched.
Pankration Competition is geared toward those who want to compete in MMA but in a safer format. Rules allow strikes to the body , takedowns and submissions. The tournament is double elimination with a consultation bracket for third place. Each Match is 3 minutes long. This is the 4th tournament by So Cal Pankration and the first MMA style tournament on Camp Pendleton.
Weigh in and last minute registration will be from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and we will shoot for a 10:00 a.m. start time. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER, it will save you time and money. Breakdown of Weight classes will be determined the day of the tournament. We want to fill as many 8 man brackets as possible.
The San Onofre Community Center Gym is located just South of the Basilone Rd. exit of I-5 at the San Diego - Orange County Line. (Very easy to find)
Registration and detailed rules are available at
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Here are the rules and scoring for the Nov. 20 Warrior Challenge Pankration Championships
The rules and regs are also on our web site: www.socalpankration.com
We will also have a Teen division ages 14 to 17 - Weigh divisions will be determined the day of the tournament.
The adult division is open to all Military ( active, reserve, IRR, delayed entry...) Law Enforcement and Fire. If you do not meet the requirments you can still compete if you have one of the above bring you in. We want to fill 8 man brackets for 6 to 7 weigh classes.
All spectators are welcome, you need a U.S. drivers license, registration and proff of insurance to get on base.
Competitors need a cup and mouthpiece, we have gloves if you need.
Tournament will be at the San Onofre Community Center Gym located off the Basilone Rd. exit on I-5 . ( Just inside of Camp Pendleton )
ARTICLE I: PERMITTED TECHNIQUES
Section 1: Legal weapons - Punches, hammer fists, palm heels and forearms. Kicks with the instep, bottom of foot, blade of foot, ball of foot, toes, shin and knee. Strikes with the Head, fingers and tip of elbow are prohibited.
Section 2: Legal targets - Chest, stomach, ribs, thighs and calf. Strikes to the face, head, joints, back, spine, groin or other vital points are prohibited.
Section 3: Legal submission targets - Wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, straight knee, vascular neck and ankle. Pressure points are allowed as long as they are executed with applied pressure. Neck cranks or submissions which involve dynamic twisting or pressure against the neck joint or spine are prohibited. Heel hooks and submissions which involve a twisting pressure against the knee joint are prohibited.
Section 4: Takedowns and throws - Takedowns and throws designed or intended to cause injury are prohibited. Unnecessary slamming or spiking to the head is prohibited. Slamming to escape a submission is prohibited.
Section 5: The following are strictly forbidden:
A. Evading or stalling
B. Executing any illegal strike, throw or submission.
C. Bending or twisting of fingers.
D. Biting, pulling hair or pinching / pulling of skin.
E. Speaking during bout.
F. Arguing with any official.
G. Refusing to obey the direction of any official.
H. Showing disregard for one's or opponent's safety.
I. Continuing the bout outside competition area.
J. Any other condition for which the referee believes a penalty should be imposed.
ARTICLE II: SCORING
Section 1: The winner of the match will be determined by one of the following:
A. Competitor with the most recorded points. A 2 or less point advantage can be considered a tie if referees feel appropriate.
B. Competitor who causes opponent to submit by taping or by verbal announcement.
C. Disqualification
D. Referee stops bout.
Section 2: Techniques will be scored either one (1), two (2), or three (3) points depending on Execution, effectiveness and difficulty.
Section 3: Takedowns and throws:
3 points - Opponent is thrown with legs/feet elevated over shoulder executed with good form and technique.
2 points - Opponent is thrown with his legs/feet elevated over hips. A 3 point throw without proper form and technique.
1 Point -Any other throw, sweep, take down or tackle which results in top position. Any scramble which results in a top position of control. Pulling guard will result in 1 point for the opponent.
Section 4: Stand-up striking techniques:
2 points - A kick which clearly lands on the chest, stomach or ribs with power, proper torque, distance and follow through. A combination of punches where two or more unanswered strikes clearly land on the chest, stomach or ribs with power, proper torque, distance and follow through.
1 point - A kick which clearly lands on opponent's chest, stomach or ribs but missing one or more elements making it a 2 point strike. A punch, hammer fist, palm heel, knee or forearm strike delivered with power, proper torque, distance and follow through to the chest, stomach or ribs.
0 points - Any striking technique in which the striker falls to the mat. A clash of strikes when both competitors land equal amount of strikes or when no advantage is observed.
Section 5: Ground control striking techniques - Striker must be in mount, side mount, knee on belly, back mount or inside guard position to earn ground striking points.
1 point - A punch, hammer fist, palm heel, knee or forearm strike delivered with power, proper torque, distance and follow through to the chest, stomach or ribs.
2 points - Two or more "1 point strikes" which land on a downed opponent from the same positions of control. To earn additional points the striker must change positions of control after receiving 2 points.
0 points - Any strikes in excess of two to a downed opponent from the same position of control. Striking an opponent on the ground outside designated position of control. Strikes to the legal areas of the legs will earn 0 points.
Section 6: Immobilization points:
1 points - Awarded to the competitor who immobilizes a downed opponent from a controlled position of advantage or an attempted submission hold for 10 to 19 seconds.
2 points - One additional Immobilization point will be awarded after an additional 10 seconds of control. 20 seconds = 2 points Positions of advantage are known as mount, side mount, knee on belly, back mount with hooks and headlock positions. Attempted submissions in which control is established can also be considered a position of advantage.
Section 7: A one minute overtime period will be held in the event of a tie. if one competitor has a 2 point or less advantage, the referee's will consult and decide if a one minute overtime period is appropriate to determine the true winner of the bout.
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I'm sure the Firefighters would rack in the most wins..