Vision NoGi, 1st September. Kelvin Hall.

[staffie]

Vision Grappling will be holding a NoGI comp during the day at the Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena in association with the Vision FC "Evolution" MMA event.

www.visionfighting.com


The Show will be in the evening at the same venue so will be a great day of combat sports. Prizes from our sponsors will be provided for most divisons and goody bag for ever person signing up.

£25 entry in advance online.
£30 on the day.


Vision NoGi Grappling 1st September

Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena

Glasgow


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

Beginner (under 1 year exp) Intermediate (1-3 years exp) Advanced (3 years + exp)

5 min rounds, points scored the whole match

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.



07792046231 if you have any questions. Please sign up online.

WEIGH INS WILL BE FROM 8.00

FIRST FIGHT 10.00ish

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;

Submission

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.

[Rich_C]

Tickets for the NO-GI Comp are available here:
http://vision-no-gi.eventbrite.co.uk/

[THE EQUALIZER]

Any chance we can have a Sandbagging division?

[thaison]

I might do this, just to squeeze more stuff into a certain to be hectic weekend. Joanne weighing in for ISKA world title fight that day, Turner headlining Vision at night, i may as well get some me time and enter.


Intermediate under 73 here i come

[hurricane]

under 57 beginner please Rob

[KeiranMc]

I might do this, just to squeeze more stuff into a certain to be hectic weekend. Joanne weighing in for ISKA world title fight that day, Turner headlining Vision at night, i may as well get some me time and enter.


Intermediate under 73 here i come

Who is Joanne's opponent James?

[thaison]

Jenny Krigsman from Sweden.

[staffie]

We will be having www.funkygums.com at the event doing fittings for custom gumshields most of the day. Almost any design you want.

They will also be at the evening show.

[ninjawarrior]

Good shout on the gum shields Rob.

Is there an old geezers division?

[staffie]

Actually John, thats a good shout, I'll add a vets (over 35) u76kg & +76kg, mixed experience for now.
You can do both the adult and vet if your over 35.