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
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 / North South / Scarf Hold etc 3 points
Hooks 4 points
Knee on Stomach 2 points
Mount 4 points
Sweeps 2 points
Reversals 2 points
Submission ends the fight
Overtime if required
Advantages will be awarded for near completion of techniques
Holds must be maintained for 10 seconds to score (knee on stomach and hooks 2 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
Bicep / Calf Crush
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.
Our competitions are intended to be small and friendly events to give competitors as much fight experience as is possible.
Our Guarantee
All competitors will get a minimum of two fights
75% of competitors will get a minimum of three fights
The junior categories will be completed and the medals presented by 1.00pm
The senior categories will be completed and the medals presented by 5.30pm
We will provide bleacher seating for 200 spectators
A warm-up area will be provided for the competitors
Categories
Junior Boys (under 16) Under 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, & +50 kg.
Junior Girls (under 16) Under 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, & +50 kg.
Seniors (BJJ White Belts)
Men: under 65, 71, 78, 86, 95 & +95 kg
Ladies: under 60 & +60 kg
Masters (+35) Absolute (BJJ White and Blue Belts)
White Belt Absolute (subject to time)
Blue Belt Absolute.
Purple Belt Category: Free entry. Subject to sufficient entries.
Weight categories are intended as a guide only and may
be combined and/or adjusted if necessary.
Weigh-in:
Juniors 09:15 / Seniors 11:30
Entry Fee:
Juniors £12 Seniors £15 Spectators £3
Fighter/Coach Comments
Chris Rees (Gracie Barra Swansea) 'would DEFINATELY recommend this comp to anyone. Especially with the new rules regarding white belts only it is the perfect opportunity to get some cmpetition experience.'
Serina Remedios (VT Jiu Jitsu) 'I would recommend them to anyone. Very well run and friendly.'
The Fighting Doc (Pedro Bessa Wales) 'Want to know how to run a comp, see Dave Coles and Simon Small at The Combat Academy.'
Scuba (Gracie Barra Swansea) 'The Hereford comp is a brilliant comp for beginners, you start off the knees so dont have to worry about takedowns etc, only 3min fights (or possible 4min not sure) and your guaranteed at least 2 fights even if you lose so you get some experience as well. Also if we have had any people from our club enter after a short period of training Dave and the guys have done their best to pair them with people of a similar experience.'
Rob (Gracie Barra Birmingham) 'The comps that Dave & Simon run in Hereford would be an ideal starter.'
Rob T (Gracie Barra Swansea) 'The Combat Academy run the only tournaments I know which have started and ended on time, every single event.'
Richard 'Shakey' Shore (Tillery MMA) 'I would recommend this to anyone, really good atmosphere with no attitudes, guarenteed several fights which cant be bad.'
Mr Thomas (parent Gracie Barra Swansea) 'I brought my son up from Gracie Barra Swansea on sunday to compete in your comp. just a short note to say how well the comp was organised, friendly welcome and impartial judging. excellent day and would recommend the comp to anyone.'
Kelly Griffiths (Swansea Ju Jitsu Association) 'We had a brilliant time on Sunday, the kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves and I think it's one of the best competitions for clubs like mine where the focus is on children's learning and development.'
