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BATTLE
RULES
We've explored rulesets like submission only, EBI, and quintet. By blending their best elements, we've created fair and exciting ruleset for our participants. Take a look at our specific ruleset, if you have any questions, drop us a message! We break up our competition levels by beginner, intermediate and advanced rules.
OUR DIFFERENT TYPES OF MATCHES:
Adult Beginner (White Belt) Matches:
Match Length: 6 minutes
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Legal Submissions: All upper body submissions are legal, with only the straight achilles lock to the legs. No spinal locks, neck cranks, or slamming. It is expected that if a competitor lifts their opponent off of their feet during a takedown they will attempt to turn them shoulder/back down to the mat. No spiking or throwing a competitor on their head.
Adult Intermediate (Blue Belt) Matches:
Match Length: 8 minutes
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Legal Submissions: All upper body submissions are legal. Knee bars, toe holds, and hip stretches (electric chair/banana split) are legal. No spinal locks, heel hooks, neck cranks, or slamming.
It is expected that if a competitor lifts their opponent off of their feet during a takedown they will attempt to turn them shoulder/back down to the mat. No spiking or throwing a competitor on their head.
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Adult Advanced (Purple/Brown/Black):
Match Length: 10 minutes
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Legal Submissions: All submissions are legal. No slamming.
It is expected that if a competitor lifts their opponent off of their feet during a takedown they will attempt to turn them shoulder/back down to the mat. No spiking or throwing a competitor on their head.
We don't do points, we hand out penalties:
If there is no submission during regulation time the competitor with the fewest penalties is the winner. If both competitors have the same number of penalties the winner will be determined by judges decision.
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Stalling – playing for a draw – not advancing position. The only exception is in the case of a 4 minute match.
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Intentionally forcing the opponent off the mat.
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Intentional escape from the mat to evade bad positioning.
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Biting, grabbing hair, body hair, nose, or ears.
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Attacking or pushing the groin or eyes.
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Grabbing three or less fingers at one time.
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Any competitor receiving 3 penalties in one match will lose the match by disqualification.
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If the referee determines that an illegal act causes serious damage to the opponent, the competitor who committed the foul may be eliminated.
No penalties given during the match?
If no penalties are given during the match, the outcome of the match is decided by two referees, if they are divided in their decision, a third judgement tie breaker will be made by one of Battle Grappling crew.
