When: July 23rd
Where: Hampton, VA (Hampton University Convocation Center)
What: WKA North American Grappling Championships
Tons of BJJ and no-gi submission grappling divisions (see below).
Pre-registration has closed, but you can still register between 8 and 10 AM this Sunday. Try to get there earlier so you can go eat some breakfast or relax.
Approximate times:
Weigh ins are from 8 to 10 AM.
Kids MUST weigh in before 9:30. This will help us start on time, and will help get everyone out of there earlier.
Rules meeting: 10 AM.
Kids and masters will begin right after that.
BLACK BELT SUPERFIGHT DIVISION next....
followed by Advanced no-gi, then Intermediate no-gi, then novice no-gi.
Gi divisions will follow, starting with the brown belts and going through the ranks to white.
Some awesome things about this tournament:
-Women and children compete for half-price
-Good refs and staff
-KILLER venue:
The Hampton University Convocation Center:
NHBGear will sponsor a men's black belt 170-and-under division, featuring:
1. Wilson Reis (Team Lloyd Irvin)
2. Jared Weiner (Team Lloyd Irvin)
3. Nestor Bayot (Linxx/Pedro Sauer)
4. Carlos David (Alliance)
5. Jonathan Wertz (Gustavo Machado)
6.
(Send me a PM!)
WKA Grappling Championship Rules
***Note that Gi and No-gi weight categories are different!
No Gi Competition
DIVISIONS:
Skill Level Descriptions
Novice: Less than one year of training in any grappling art.
Intermediate: Less then two years training in any grappling art.
Advanced: Over two years training in any grappling art.
Children (4-17) will be divided by age and weight.
Masters (30 ) will be divided by weight.
**Anyone who is a blue belt MUST compete in intermediate or higher, and anyone who is a purple belt MUST compete in advanced or higher. There will be no exceptions to this rule.
Length of matches:
Children: 4 minutes
Novice: 4 minutes
Intermediate: 5 minutes
Advanced: 6 minutes
Masters: 5 minutes
Super Fight or Pro Division: 10 minutes
Men's Weight Divisions (Novice, Intermediate and Advanced)- DIFFERENT FOR GI DIVISIONS!:
Flyweight: Up to 139.9 pounds
Featherweight: 140 to 149.9 pounds
Lightweight: 150 to 159.9 pounds
Welterweight: 160 to 169.9 pounds
Middleweight: 170 to 179.9 pounds
Cruiserweight: 180 to 189.9 pounds
Light Heavyweight: 190 to 204.9 pounds
Heavyweight: 205 to 219.9 pounds
Super Heavyweight: 220 pounds & Over
Children Divisions (divided by age and weight):
Up to 49.9 pounds
50 to 59.9 pounds
60 to 69.9 pounds
70 to 79.9 pounds
80 to 89.9 pounds
90 to 99.9 pounds
100 to 114.9 pounds
115 to 129.9 pounds
130 to 144.9 pounds
145 to 159.9 pounds
160 to 174.9 pounds
175 pounds & Over
Master Divisions (30 years):
Lightweight: Up to 159.9 pounds
Middleweight: 160 to 179.9 pounds
Cruiserweight: 180 to 199.9 pounds
Heavyweight: 200 pounds & Over
Women's Divisions:
Featherweight: Up to 119.9 pounds
Lightweight: 120 to 134.9 pounds
Middleweight: 135 to 149.9 pounds
Heavyweight: 150 pounds & Over
* We reserve the right to expand or combine divisions to accommodate competitors.
RULES:
Scoring:
Takedown or Throw = 2 points
Takedown into side control = 3 points
Sweep = 2 points
Pass opponent's guard = 3 points
Mounted position = 4 points
Back Mount with Hooks in = 4 points
To gain points for position, the competitor must show clear control for 3 seconds.
* No Stalling: Referee will issue warnings for the 1st offense of stalling (i.e. backing out of the guard without engaging, no activity, fleeing the ring to avoid takedown or submission attempts). A 2nd offense will result in a 2 Point deduction. A 3rd offense will result in a disqualification. If a competitor flees the ring when a submission is locked in and the competitor is obviously fleeing to avoid submission, he or she will be automatically disqualified.
* There are no points for reversals. It is a person's obligation to escape a bad position (mount, rear mount, or side control). No points are awarded for these escapes.
* Referee has the discretion to call a match for use of excessive force (i.e. competitor refuses to release pressure after opponent submits or opponent refuses to submit and the referee believes that the submission will cause immediate damage or injury). The referees and judges will be shown maximum respect at all times. Their decisions are final and will not be disputed.
* No grabbing or use of any clothing, shorts, rash guards, t-shirts, etc.
* Heel Hooks, Twisting Knee Locks, Neck Cranks, and "flying scissors" takedowns are ILLEGAL in Children, Novice, Intermediate, and Masters Divisions. All submissions are allowed in Advanced divisions and in the Super Fights. Straight kneebars are ILLEGAL in all Children's divisions.
* If the competitors near the edge of the ring, they will be re-started from the same position, unless the referee is unable to duplicate the position for any reason, in which case the competitors will restart from a standing position.
* No strikes, biting, eye gouging (includes chin to eye), head butting, small joint manipulation (finger or toe locks), hair pulling, or ear pulling.
* No unsportsmanlike conduct allowed as observed by referee (includes spitting, use of foul language, obscene gestures, etc.). Warnings will be given for unsportsmanlike conduct. Repeat offenders will be disqualified.
* Uniforms, Gis, or Kimonos are optional for submission grappling divisions; Mouthpiece and groin protection are recommended.
* No lubricants, oils, or lotions of any kind permitted of any part of the body or clothing.
* No Slamming allowed. Illegal slamming will be defined as slamming your opponent to escape submissions and/or to pass the guard; or standing from the guard and/or jumping from a standing position to slam your opponent. Takedowns are NOT considered slams, but you must deliver your opponent safely to the mat.
* Advantages: (submission attempts that posed a real threat to the other fighter, near takedowns, near sweep, near passes etc.). Advantages will only be used in the case of a tie with points.
Gi Division
Belt Rankings:
White Belt
Blue Belt
Purple Belt
Brown Belt
Black Belt
Length of matches:
Children: 4 minutes
Masters: 5 minutes
White Belt: 5 minutes
Blue Belt: 6 minutes
Purple Belt: 7 minutes
Brown Belt: 8 minutes
Black Belt: 10 minutes
Super Fight: 10 minutes
Men's Weight Divisions (White, Blue, Purple, Brown, Black)- Note that Gi weight categories are different than no-gi weights!:
Flyweight: Up to 135.9 pounds
Featherweight: 136 to 148.9 lbs
Lightweight: 149 to 160.9 pounds
Welterweight: 161 to 174.9 pounds
Middleweight: 175 to 187.9 pounds
Cruiserweight: 188 to 201.9 pounds
Heavyweight: 202 to 213.9 pounds
Super Heavyweight: 214 pounds & Over
Children Divisions (divided by age and weight):
Up to 49.9 pounds
50 to 59.9 pounds
60 to 69.9 pounds
70 to 79.9 pounds
80 to 89.9 pounds
90 to 99.9 pounds
100 to 114.9 pounds
115 to 129.9 pounds
130 to 144.9 pounds
145 to 159.9 pounds
160 to 174.9 pounds
175 pounds & Over
Master Divisions (30 years):
Lightweight: Up to 159.9 pounds
Middleweight: 160 to 179.9 pounds
Cruiserweight: 180 to 199.9 pounds
Heavyweight: 200 pounds & Over
Women's Divisions:
Featherweight: Up to 119.9 pounds
Lightweight: 120 to 134.9 pounds
Middleweight: 135 to 149.9 pounds
Heavyweight: 150 pounds & Over
* We reserve the right to expand or combine divisions to accommodate competitors.
RULES:
Scoring:
Takedown & Throw = 2 points
Sweep = 2 points
Pass opponents guard = 3 points
Mounted position = 4 points
Back Mount with Hooks in = 4 points
Knee on belly = 2 points in Gi brackets ONLY
To gain points for position, the competitor must show clear control for 3 seconds.
* Advantages: (submission attempts that posed a real threat to the other fighter, near takedowns, near sweep, near passes etc.). Advantages will only be used in the case of a tie with points.
* No Stalling: Referee will issue warnings for the 1st offense of stalling (i.e. backing out of the guard without engaging, no activity, fleeing the ring to avoid takedown or submission attempts). A 2nd offense will result in a 2 Point deduction. A 3rd offense will result in a disqualification. If a competitor flees the ring when a submission is locked in and the competitor is obviously fleeing to avoid submission, he or she will be automatically disqualified.
* Referee has the discretion to call a match for use of excessive force (i.e. competitor refuses to release pressure after opponent submits or opponent refuses to submit and the referee believes that the submission will cause immediate damage or injury). The referees and judges will be shown maximum respect at all times. Their decisions are final and will not be disputed.
* There are no points for reversals. It is a person's obligation to escape a bad position (mount, rear mount, or side control). No points are awarded for these escapes.
* Heel Hooks, Twisting Knee Locks, "flying scissors" takedowns, and Neck Cranks are NEVER LEGAL in Gi matches.
* If the competitors near the edge of the ring, they will be restarted from the same position, unless the referee is unable to duplicate the position for any reason, in which case the competitors will restart from a standing position.
* No strikes, biting, eye gouging (includes chin to eye), head butting, small joint manipulation (finger or toe locks), hair pulling, or ear pulling.
* No unsportsmanlike conduct allowed as observed by referee (includes spitting, use of foul language, obscene gestures, etc.). Warnings will be given for unsportsmanlike conduct. Repeat offenders will be disqualified.
* Gi divisions require the Kimono. Mouthpiece and groin protection are recommended.
* Wrestling shoes are not allowed.
* No lubricants, oils, or lotions of any kind permitted of any part of the body or clothing.
No Slamming allowed. Illegal slamming will be defined as slamming your opponent to escape submissions and/or to pass the guard; or standing from the guard and/or jumping from a standing position to slam your opponent. Takedowns are NOT considered slams, but you must deliver your opponent safely to the mat.
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