The OTM NorCal Hero's Tournament
Saturday, May 26 in Union City
Brought to you by OntheMat.com in association with One World Martial Arts
A No Gi Tournament for the Bay Area!
I have literally traveled around the globe to cover submission grappling and as a lifelong resident of the Bay Area I'm proud to say that some of the top talent in the world resides right here at home. Most often to prove it athletes have had to hit the road to compete, when there is an incredible potential for competition right here at home. That's why we're bringing you the first NorCal Hero's Tournament to the Bay Area. We've partnered with our friends at One World Martial Arts to bring to you the first local, affordable Submission Grappling Tournament in the the greater Bay Area. –Gumby OTM Founder
The NorCal Hero's Tournament will feature children's divisions, men and women of all skill levels.
Children 16 and under are welcome to participate, we'll have two skill levels. Children will be bracketed according to size and every child will have at least two matches.
Adults will have three skill levels (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced)
Men's weight classes will work on the basis of MMA bracketing 145, 155, 170, 185, 205, 225 and Over
Women will have two weight divisions Above and Below 135
Weigh Ins will take place at the event all day, or the day before at the OTM Fight Shop or OneWorld Martial Arts.
Tentative Schedule
9:00 AM-11:00 AM Kids
11:00 AM- 1:00 PM Beginners
1:00 PM- 3:00 PM Intermediate
3:00 Advanced
And we'll turn you out in time to watch the UFC!
For more information, e-mail Gumby@onthemat.com or drop by the OTM Fightshop in San Jose. Pre-registration is just $25! Or $40 day at the door.
Spectators free with canned good donation.
One World Martial Arts features a state of the art facility and 1900 square feet of mat space!
33415 Western Ave, Union City CA
http://oneworldmartialarts.com/
The OTM Fight Shop in San Jose is your one stop shop in the Bay Area for all of your Fighting, Competition and Fashion Needs
1020 The Alameda San Jose, CA
408-280-0200
http://www.otmfightshop.com/sj.html
Rules:
Illegal Techniques (All divisions)
Referee may warn, deduct a point, or outright disqualify at his or her discretion
No slamming (all takedowns except those that impact directly on head ok)
No intentional grabbing of clothes
No small joint manipulation
No Fish hooking
No eye gouging
No neck cranks
No striking of any kind
No heel hooks or twisting knee locks of any kind
Scoring (Control must be established for 3 seconds)
Mount, Back: 4 points
Pass Guard: 3 points
Takedowns, Sweeps (NOT Reversals) 2 Points
Kids:
4 minute time limits
Only straight ankle locks permitted
No wrist locks
No smother type chokes
No attacking the knee
Referee may stop match on a "catch"
Beginner:
Recommended for 18 months or less of training (white, new blue belts)
5 minute time limits
Only straight ankle locks permitted
No wrist locks
No smother type chokes
No attacking the knee
Intermediate
Recommended for under four years (Blue, new purple belts)
6 minute time limits
Straight Ankle locks, inside toe hold permitted
Wrist locks allowed
No attacking the knee
Smother chokes okay
Advanced
Recommended for four years and above (purple, aspriring cage fighters)
7 minute time limits
Straight Ankle locks, inside toe hold permitted
Wrist locks allowed
Straight knee bars allowed
Smother chokes okay
All Advanced Finals will take place on center mat with referee and judge and will be included on DVD.
Tap Rule:
If you give any indication to the referee you have submitted including yelling out something unintelligible or in pain, the match will be halted and your opponent will be awarded a submission victory. Moral of the story, don't get caught in a bad situation, and if you do, practice your poker face!