Our 2013 Fall In-House tournament is being held next Saturday, at Paramount BJJ right in Downingtown PA- just a few minutes from West Chester and Exton. For many, the In-House tournament will be their introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition, so below are some important rules for our tournament.
Match Lengths
- Children: 3 minutes
- Teens and White belts: 5 minutes
- Blue belts: 6 minutes
Illegal Techniques
- No wristlocks for children’s and teens divisions
- No submissions below the waist for all divisions except straight footlocks.
- No slamming from the guard – Slamming is an automatic DQ
- No unsportsmanlike conduct or disrespect whatsoever.
- No striking of any kind is permitted.
Scoring
- Takedown or throw: 2 points
- Knee on Stomach: 2 points
- Guard pass: 3 points
- Mount position: 4 points
- Back position: 4 points
- In order to score points, one must show clear control for 3 seconds
- “Advantages” are scored for an almost score, or almost submission
- If the match ends in a tie of both points and advantages, the referee will decide the winner based on aggression. There will be no arguing or questioning the referees decision
Important Details
- Divisions and weight classes will be decided based on the competitors
- We will do our very best to match up competitors according to belt, experience and weight.
- Every child and teen will have at least two matches, regardless of the outcome of the first.
- White and Blue belt adults will be automatically entered into the Open weight division.
For more information on the tournament, call 610-269-1127 or email info@paramountbjj.com. To learn more about Paramount and our BJJ, Muay Thai, Boxing, and Kids programs click HERE.