Kiru Grappling Team Tournament 03.12.2011
:DKiru Grappling Team Tournament:D
Rules & Regulations
The Tournament is a single-elimination team tournament in 6 weight classes.
Gi, Kimono & Wrestling Shoes are optional.
No slippery substances allowed on body or clothing.
The mat area is 8 x 8 meters, no cage or fence.
If the fighters go out of this area the referee will restart the fight in the centre of the mat, in the same position they were when they left the mat. If the fighters were standing, they will start again facing each other.
How You Can Win:
The winner will be decided according to:
* If one competitor gives up or submits by tapping the leg, arm or verbally
* If Referee feels one competitor is unable to defend himself or feels his life is in danger, the Referee will declare the winner
* If a fighter breaks the rules twice he will be disqualified by the Referee!
Winning By:
* Submission
* Points
* Referee Decision
Time Limits:
Qualifying Rounds:
* 6 minutes
Finals:
* 12 minutes
- 3 Minutes overtime if there is a draw
- The maximum of two overtimes will be given and then the referees will decide the winner.
Legal Techniques:
* Any kind of choke (except for using the hand to close the wind pipe).
* No use of T-Shirt and no holding the shorts is allowed.
* Any arm bar, shoulder lock, or wrist lock.
* Any Leg Lock or Ankle Lock.
Slamming can be used only in order to prevent a submission. Otherwise is considered as illegal.
Illegal Techniques:
* "Full Nelson" and "Crucifix"
* No striking of any kind
* No eye gouging or fish hooking
* No grabbing the ears
* No hair pulling
* No finger or toe holds
* No thumbing
* No scratching and pinching
* No kicking
* No biting
* No touching groin area
* No hands, knees or elbows on face
* No slippery substances allowed on body or clothing
Securing Points (Positive Points):
Each position must be established for 3 seconds or more being out of any danger of submission in order for points to be awarded.
* Mount position = 2 points
* Back mount with hooks = 3 points
* Passing the guard = 3 points
* Knee on stomach = 2 points
* Clean Take down (Ends passed the guard) = 4 points
* Take down (Ends Guard or Half Guard) = 2 points
* Clean Sweep (Ends passed the guard) = 4 points
* Sweep (Ends Guard or Half Guard) = 2 Points
- Reversals are considered Sweeps as well.
- When changing multiple positions points will be awarded only for the position that has been established for 3 seconds or more.
- When passing the guard going straight to mount or knee on the stomach in less than 3 seconds points will be given only for passing the guard.
- The sweeps must be done in one continuous motion to be awarded with points.
Penalties (Negative Points):
* When a fighter voluntarily jumps in the guard or goes from standing position to a non-standing position by any means and remains down for 3 seconds or more, he will be punished by a minus point.
* When a fighter disengages from contact and starts backing up and avoids engaging again he will be punished by minus point.
* A passive fighter will be warned twice and then will be punished by minus point. The referee will warn the passive player by the wards "WARNING PASSIVITY" – after the first minus given there are not going to be any more warnings and the minus points will be given right away if the fighter continues to be passive.
Weight Categories:
Weight Classes
-65 kg
-70 Kg
-75 Kg
-80 Kg
-90 kg
+90 Kg
