– Any kind of choke (except for using the hand to close the windpipe)
with or without the use of the uniform
Illegal Techniques:
The referee’s decision/judging can’t be overruled!
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, Referee will declare the winner
If a fighter breaks the rules twice he/she will be disqualified by the Referee
Weight classes for adults:
Men –65.9kg (144.9lbs), -76.9kg (169.1lbs), -87.9kg (193.4lbs), -98.9kg (217.6lbs), +99kg (218 and over) and open class.
Female –55kg (121lbs) and +55kg (122lbs and over) if more weight classes are need due to the amount of participants we will make adjustments.
Kids – will make announcement soon!
Fighter may use tights, shorts T-shirt, rashguard or Kimono
Mat escape, same position as the fighter were in when they crossed the mat line or referee say "stop"
At competition place no later than 10:30 no exceptions!!!!.
Information and rules meeting will start at 10:30 everyone must be there.
The Competition starts 11 a.m. sharp!!!