Gerard Mendez here. i just want to let you guys know that Aggressive Combat Sports will be holding a grappling tournament either late may or early june. There will be Gi and No-Gi tournaments. Competitors can compete in gi and no-gi at no extra cost. Registration is $40, admission is $10 Open weight Division for Championship belts in gi and no-gi advanced division. 2nd place winner will recieve a medal. for more info, email: JerryMendez@acom-sports.com RULES
- Single-elimination tourney (1 loss, competitor is out of the competition with acception to 3rd place matches)
- No striking, biting, eye-gouging, pinching, hair pulling, or spitting
- Competitors are not allowed to stick fingers in opponent's mouth, ears, or nose
- No small joint manipulation
- No attacks to groin or front of throat (larynx)
- Heel hooks will NOT be allowed in the beginner's division
- Slams from the guard are not allowed
- Intentional stalling while standing, will result in:
- 1st time: Warning
- Each time thereafter: 2 points awarded to opponent
- Tapping the mat or your opponent with your hand indicates that you submit
- You may also submit verbally to the referee
- If you tap out/submit, you lose
- Any indication of submission by fighter must be made obvious to the referee
- All decisions by the referee are final
- Rule violations, intentional fouls, and unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated and may be grounds for disqualification and a loss
POINT SYSTEM
- Throw where opponent's feet pass his/her hips: 4 points
- Takedowns: 2 points
- Knee on stomach: 2 points
- Passing the guard: 3 points
- Sweeps from the guard: 2 points
- Full mount: 4 points
- I position: 3 points
- Cross side: 2 points
- Rear mount: 4 points
(both hooks must be in)
- Opponent stalling: 2 points
(See stalling rule)
TIME LIMITS
- Beginner: 5 minutes
- Intermediate: 6 minutes
- Advanced: 7 minutes
- Open: 10 minutes
DIVISIONS
- Men's and women's divisions
- Gi and no-gi divisions
- 3 weight classes
- Men's Lightweight (129lbs. & under.)
- Men's Lightweight (144lbs. To 130lbs.)
- Men's Welterweight (159lbs. To 145lbs.)
- Men's Welterweight (160 lbs. To 175 lbs.)
- Men's Middleweight (176 to 184 lbs.)
- Men's Light Heavyweight (185 to 199 lbs.)
- Men's Heavyweight (200 lbs. to 210lbs.)
- Men's Super Heavyweight (210lbs. To 249lbs.)
- Men's Absolute Division (250lbs. & over)
- Women's Lightweight (124 lbs. and under)
- Women's Middleweight (125 lbs. to 134lbs.)
- Women's Heavyweight (134lbs. to 144lbs.)
- Women's Lightweight (145 lbs. To 154lbs.)
- Women's Heavyweight (155lbs. And over)
- 3 experience levels
- Beginner (up to 1 year training)
- Intermediate (1 year to 3 years training)
- Advanced (Over 3 years training)