Scottish Grappling Challenge 4, 3rd September.

[staffie]

Scottish Grappling Challenge 4, 3rd September


Saturday the 3rd of September at the Cluarankwai Judo Hall in Kilmarnock.

Scot Elis Playing Fields, 21 New Mill Road, Kilmarnock, KA1 3JB.

The Cluarankwai Judo Hall is a purpose built venue that is used as a training venue for the National Judo team and has bleacher seating as well as seperate changing and warm up areas.

Also loads of free parking.



Weight Classes;
U57kg
U62Kg
U67kg
U73kg
U79kg
U85kg
U91kg
U97kg
+97kg

Beginner (under 1 year exp) Advanced (1 year + exp)

6 min rounds, first 3 mins-no points (win by sub only) Final 3 mins-points scored.
In the event of a draw the referee will decide the winner, finals will have 2 mins overtime. If still a draw, first person to score wins.

Points are awarded as follows;
2 - Takedown
2 - Passing the Guard
2 - Sweep
4 - Mount
4 - Back Take (2 hooks in)
1 - Advantage point for close sweeps, passes and sub attempts.

All positions must be established for a minimum of 3 seconds for points to be awarded.

When Changing positions points will be given in accending order.
ie, no points will be given if moving to side control from mount.

Reversals are NOT considered sweeps. Sweeps must start from a guard position.

"All fighters will get 2 fights minimum"
If you lose your first fight you will get to fight somebody who also lost their first fight.

Cost will be £20 per person, payable on the day. If you could email me names with division and weight so I can get an idea of numbers and division sizes.

r.mccrum@sky.com or PM me.

WEIGH INS WILL BE FROM 8.30

FIRST FIGHT 10.30

RULES;

LEGAL TECHNIQUES

All chokes (except using the hand to close the windpipe)

All armbars, shoulder locks, wrist locks

Straight leg and Ankle locks (no twisting)

ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES

All neck cranks.

No bending of fingers or toes or small joint manipulation.

No Heel Hooks or Toe Holds.

No Striking, biting,pulling hair, grabbing ears or scratching.

No touching the groin area.

No holding of opponents clothing or using t-shirt to choke opponent.

No slamming of opponent (elevated takedowns are allowed)

CLOTHING

Shorts or leggings and t-shirt, rashguard or bare topped. No GI's or loose fitting trousers allowed. NO WRESTLING BOOTS (sorry)

If a fighter breaks the rules he will normally be given a warning, if he breaks them again he will be disqualified.

Serious fouls, ie striking, or dangerous techniques will result in immediate disqualification.

Winner will be decided by;

Sumission

Points

Refs decision

Fighter must engage before pulling guard. (no just sitting and butt scooting)

After a take down or guard pull, fighters are allowed to stay on the floor if they wish.




Rob

[shaiz]

Sweet, saves me pulling a sickie. Looking forward to this.

[Jgaldo]

Same day as BITG3 so can't take part You planning another one this year?

[UrbanDisturbance]

What he said ^^^^^^^^

[staffie]

The date change couldn't be helped, sorry. I try not to clash but it's quite hard.
Yeah there is another planned, possibly 2, more to follow..............

[staffie]

Details now on first post.

[staffie]

Any females wanting to compete please let me know.

[james macalister]

ive never competed in a bbj comp. can 2 people from the same team end up in the finalagainst eachother??

[staffie]

Yes, don't have to fight though. Team mates are kept at separate ends of the brackets as much as possible so they can only meet in the final.

[staffie]

Not long now. 3 fights guaranteed.