Groundfighting Championships (Gi)

Saturday 10 May 2008 (Seniors only)

Sunday 7 December 2008 (Juniors & Seniors)
Venue

Hereford Leisure Centre
Holmer Road Hereford HR4 9UD
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For further information please contact

Dave Coles

Mobile 07770 768625

e-mail info@thecombatacademy.com


Simon Small

Mobile: 07710 775416

e-mail: hckc@hotmail.com

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RULES

A rules meeting/demonstration will take place before the fighting starts.

Attire: Competitors must wear a Ju-Jutsu / Judo type jacket, belt, and trousers.

Contest time: Juniors 2 minutes Seniors 3 minutes

Method of Competition: Where ever possible pools/leagues or double elimination will be used to ensure all competitors have at least two fights.

Start: Fighters face each other in kneeling position.

In the event of a stalemate position, the fight will be re-started from the kneeling position.

Fighters may go as high as one foot up/one knee down

Any sign of rising higher than one foot up/one knee down the referee will call break and restart the fight.

Fighters may go higher than one foot up/one knee down when attempting to pass guard or attacking the back of a turtled opponent.

Points:
Side Control 3 points
Hooks/body scissors 4 points
Knee on Stomach 2 points
Mount 4 points
Sweeps 2 points
Submission ends the fight
1 minute overtime if required
Advantages will be awarded for near completion of techniques

Holds must be maintained for 15 seconds to score (knee on stomach 3 seconds).

Once the score is given the fighter must look to progress and/or make submission attempts.

Submissions: (seniors only)
Arm locks (elbow & shoulder joint)
Leg locks (straight knee bar only)
Achilles lock (no twisting)
Strangles & Chokes

Illegal techniques
Pressure points to the face
Locks applied in a jerking or wrenching manner.
Biting, eye gauging, fish hooking
Guard slams
Heel Hooks
Neck Cranks
Minor Joint locks
Any striking techniques
Hands or feet on the face
Poor sportsmanship
Stalling
Hyper-extension of the opponents back or the neck

Penalty Points:
Depending on the severity of the infringement (including stalling) the referee may give one free warning, after this points will be awarded to the opponent. Continued infringements will lead to disqualification. Serious infringements may lead to disqualification.

All locks and strangles must be squeezed on. Any technique executed in a manner which is capable of injuring the opponent can lead to instant disqualification.

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Our competitions are intended to be small and friendly events to give competitors as much fight experience as is possible.

In the past, for many of the competitors, our events have been their first or second competition. Please let us know if this is the case for you or any of your students and we will ensure you/they are looked after and have an enjoyable day.

All our events use the pool/leagues or double elimination systems, thus ensuring all competitors will get at least two fights. In the past some competitors have had up to 7 fights! Time permitting there will a senior open weight category. This will be run as a straight knock-out.
Weight Categories

Juniors (-16 years) Under 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, & over 50 kg.

Seniors

Males: Under 65, 71, 78, 86, 95 & over 95 kg

Females: Under 56 & over 56 kg

Masters category subject to sufficient entries

Open category Free entry, subject to sufficient time

Weight categories are intended as a guide only and may be combined and/or adjusted if necessary.


Weigh-in:

Juniors 09:15 – 09:45 / Seniors 11:30 – 11:45

Entry Fee:

Juniors £12     Seniors £15     Spectators £4