ENTRY IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 80 COMPETITORS TO REGISTER
IF NOT ALREADY FULL, ENTRY WILL CLOSE ON
SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER @ 11:55PM
NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED
Introduction
The Combat Academy have for several years hosted some of the most well organised competitions in the UK. This is not our opinion, but that of our many 'customers' who return again and again to our events.
On Sunday 20th September 2009 we will be hosting another of our No Gi Ground-fighting Championships.
Following feedback received from competitors and spectators at our previous events, and taking into account feedback regarding other events, we are aiming to provide a service that is second to none.
Our Guarantee
All competitors will get a minimum of two fights
75% of competitors will get a minimum of three fights
The 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
The competitors list will be posted on this website at least 5 days before the event
Hard copies of the brackets will be displayed on the day of the event.
Results will be posted within 24 hours of the event.
Venue
Hereford Leisure Centre.
Holmer Road
Hereford
HR4 9UD
Nearest Accomodation
Premier Inn. 500m from
Rules
A rules meeting/demonstration will take place before the fighting starts.
Attire:
Competitors must wear shorts and rash guard or t-shirt.
Contest time:
3 minutes
Method of Competition:
Pools/Leagues or Double Elimination
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 turned opponent.
Methods of winning:
Making the opponent submit with one of the recognised techniques.
If the contest goes to time the referee will gave a decision based upon submission attempts. Points are not scored in this event. Extra time will be used if required.
Submissions:
Arm locks (elbow & shoulder joint)
Leg locks (straight knee bar only)
Straight Achilles / Calf & Biceps Crush
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
Wrist locks
Any striking techniques
Hands or feet on the face
Poor sportsmanship
Stalling
Hyper-extension of the opponents back or the neck
Any move that produces a rotational stress on the opponents knee
Penalty Points:
Depending on the severity of the infringement the referee may give one free warning, after this the equivalent of submission attempts will be awarded to the opponent. Continued infringements will lead to disqualification. Serious infringements may lead to instant disqualification.
All locks and strangles must be squeezed on. Any technique executed in a manner which is capable of injuring the other person can lead to instant disqualification.
Stalling:
Once position has been established fighters must look to advance their position or work for the submission. The referee will give one warning for stalling and will then award the equivalent of submission attempt to the opponent if the fighter remains inactive.
Categories:
Men: under 65, 71, 78, 86, 95 & +95 kg
Ladies: under 60 & + 60 kg
The brackets will be split +18 months and -18 months subject to sufficient entries
Masters (+35) Depending on sufficient entries.
Absolute: Depending on sufficient time.
Weight categories are intended as a guide only and may be combined and/or adjusted if necessary.
Weigh-in Time
11.30
Entry Fee:
£15
Adult Spectators £3 pay on the door
Accompanied -16 Free
Coaches please e-mail the organisers to arrange free entry
For futher information
Fighter/Coach Comments
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.'
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.'
Faixa Rua (Cagewarriors Forum) Man in Rio there is a say, "if Colesy do bracket you gonna be home for tea"
Leigh Remedios (VTJJ) "Another awesomely run comp. We got there around 11.30 and were done, picked up medals and were on the road before 2. Can't wait for next one."
