Student of the Month: August 2012
Rules for Submission Only Tournament September 8th, 2012
Submission Only
Tournament Rules
Weight Classes:
Men
*155 and under
*155-170
*170-190
*190 and up
*Open Weight
Women
*115 and under
*116 -135
*136-155
*155 and up
*Open Weight
Divisions
Beginner: up to a year
Intermediate: 1 - 3 years (blue belts and wrestlers required to do intermediate)
Advanced 3 years +
Rules
ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES / SERIOUS
Serious violations are marked with an asterisk and are grounds for immediate disqualification without a second warning.
NO striking of any kind
NO pressure points or nerve centers
NO eye gouging, biting, hair-pulling, ear-pulling, pinching, etc. *NO neck cranks(twisting the neck( twisters OK )
NO slams
NO small joint manipulation (fingers or toes)
No Heelhooks(reaping knee OK)
Minor violations are violations nonetheless. Repeated warnings may result in disqualification.
NO covering of the opponent’s nose or mouth with your hands
NO wrestling shoes, no sambo shoes – Bare feet only
Stalling will result in a warning for the first offense. Possible disqualification if continues. The referee will use his judgement to determine if it warrants a standup or a DQ.
General
No time limits, no points. Win by submission only.
Competitors must be clean. Competitors with offensive odors will not be permitted to compete.
If you have Ringworm, Staff infections, Athletes Foot or any other contagious disease, you may not compete.
Fingernails & toenails must be clean & clipped.
Remove all jewelry.
Cover up all open wounds.
Leglocks, including knee bars, are legal at all levels. Heelhooks are illegal at all levels.
Twisters, compressions, muscle locks legal at all levels.
Both competitors must engage at all times. If one person butt scoots and other backs away, the person sitting will be forced to stand.