Rules:
Adult Beginner (White Belt) Matches:
Match Length: 6 minutes
Legal Submissions: All upper body submissions are legal, with only the straight achilles lock to the legs. No spinal locks, neck cranks, or slamming. No Kani Basami (scissors) takedowns or jumping guard. 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 Gi/No Gi:
Match Length: 8 minutes
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. No Kani Basami (scissors) takedowns or jumping guard. 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 Advanced (Purple/Brown/Black) No Gi:
Match Length: 10 minutes
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. Kani Basami (scissors) takedowns and jumping guard are legal.
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.
Stalling – playing for a draw – not advancing position.
Intentionally forcing the opponent off the mat.
Intentional escape from the mat to evade bad positioning.
Biting, grabbing hair, body hair, nose, or ears.
Attacking or pushing the groin or eyes.
Grabbing three or less fingers at one time.
Any competitor receiving 3 penalties in one match will lose the match by disqualification.
If the referee determines that an illegal act causes serious damage to the opponent, the competitor who committed the foul may be eliminated.
Pankration
Rounds and Equipment
All matches will consist of three, three-minute rounds with one minute of rest between rounds. Shin guards and pankration gloves will be provided for all competitors. Competitors are required to supply shorts, rash guard or sports bra, mouth guards and groin protectors (for men).
Legal Strikes:
All punches and kicks are allowed to the head, body, and legs while both competitors are standing. No striking of a downed opponent (three points of contact including a knee). No strikes are allowed on the ground, just grappling.
Legal Submissions:
Submissions rules follow those by experience level in the Combat Grappling rules listed above: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced.
Clinch:
Clinching is allowed for an unlimited duration, provided there is action (strikes, takedown attempts, etc).
Illegal Techniques/Fouls:
No oblique kicks to the side of the knee are allowed. Back fist techniques must land with the gloves. No elbows are allowed. No striking of a downed opponent (three points of contact including a knee). No blows to the groin, back of the opponent’s head, or spine are allowed. No spiking or slamming your opponent.
Combat Grappling
Submissions ruleset will follow the experience level for the match (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced). Open handed strikes are allowed to the head, body, and legs once a competitor is in a down position (three points of contact including a knee). Competitors may win by submission, knock out, or referee stoppage.
If there is no submission or other stoppage 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.
Adult Beginner (White Belt) Matches:
Match Length: 6 minutes
Legal Submissions: All upper body submissions are legal, with only the straight achilles lock to the legs. No spinal locks, neck cranks, or slamming. No Kani Basami (scissors) takedowns or jumping guard.
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
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. No Kani Basami (scissors) takedowns or jumping guard.
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 Advanced (Purple/Brown/Black):
Match Length: 10 minutes
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. Kani Basami (scissors) takedowns and jumping guard are legal.
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.
Stalling – playing for a draw – not advancing position.
Intentionally forcing the opponent off the mat.
Intentional escape from the mat to evade bad positioning.
Biting, grabbing hair, body hair, nose, or ears.
Attacking or pushing the groin or eyes.
Grabbing three or less fingers at one time.
Any competitor receiving 3 penalties in one match will lose the match by disqualification.
If the referee determines that an illegal act causes serious damage to the opponent, the competitor who committed the foul may be eliminated.
Muay Thai
Rounds and Equipment:
All matches will consist of three, three-minute rounds with one minute of rest between rounds. Shin guards and 12 oz boxing gloves will be provided for all competitors. Competitors are required to supply shorts, rash guard or sports bra, mouth guards and groin protectors (for men).
Legal Strikes:
All punches and kicks are allowed to the head, body, and legs. Knees are legal to the body (below the collar bone) and legs. No elbows are allowed. No striking of a downed opponent (three points of contact including a knee).
Clinch:
Clinching is allowed for an unlimited duration, provided there is action (strikes, sweep/trip attempts, etc).
Illegal Techniques/Fouls:
No oblique kicks to the side of the knee are allowed. Back fist techniques must land with the gloves. No elbows are allowed. No striking of a downed opponent (three points of contact including a knee). No blows to the groin, back of the opponent’s head, or spine are allowed. No spiking or slamming your opponent.
Kickboxing:
Rounds and Equipment:
All matches will consist of three two-minute rounds with one minute of rest between rounds. Shin guards and boxing gloves will be provided for all competitors. Competitors are required to supply shorts, rash guard or sports bra, mouth guards and groin protectors (for men).
Legal Strikes:
All punches and kicks are allowed to the head, body, and legs.
Clinch:
No clinching will be allowed.
Illegal Techniques/Fouls:
No oblique kicks to the side of the knee are allowed. Back fist techniques must land with the gloves. No elbows are allowed. No knee strikes are allowed. No striking of a downed opponent (three points of contact including a knee). No blows to the groin, back of the opponent’s head, or spine are allowed.
Boxing:
Rounds and Equipment:
All matches will consist of three two-minute rounds with one minute of rest between rounds. Boxing gloves will be provided for all competitors. Competitors are required to supply shorts, rash guard or sports bra, mouth guards and groin protectors (for men).
Legal Strikes:
All punches and kicks are allowed to the head and body.
Clinch:
No clinching will be allowed.
Illegal Techniques/Fouls:
No kicks are allowed. No elbows are allowed. No knee strikes are allowed. No striking of a downed opponent (three points of contact including a knee). No blows to the groin, back of the opponent’s head, or spine are allowed.
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