Sen- shu- ken Tai- kai

USA-IFKKSaturday October 9, 2010

20th Annual American International
Karate Championships

Grappling Rules

All questions regarding Grappling should be directed to Sensei John Farrar of Bedroc Judo at (585) 755-5204.

Uniform

  • Gi Divisions:  Judo Gi or Brazilian Jujitsu Kimono.
  • Non-Gi Divisions:  Draw-string shorts with T-shirt, rash guard or no shirt.

Note:  The only clothing allowed to be grabbed is a Gi (top or pants).

Rounds (3, 2, 1 System)

  • One 3-minute Round:  Win by submission only, no points awarded.
  • One 2-minute Round, if needed:  Win by submission or points.
  • One 1-minute Round, if needed:  First takedown wins.

Competition Style

  • Modified Double Elimination for brackets with more than 5 competitors:
    If you win through the bracket and meet someone who you have defeated before, you do not have to defeat him again.
  • True Double Elimination for brackets with 5 or fewer competitors:
    Every competitor must be defeated twice in a match to be eliminated from competition, without exception.  In this case, you may have to face the same competitor a second time, even if you have previously defeated him once.  Also, if you are defeated by someone and meet him again, you may have to defeat him in two separate matches to eliminate him from competition.

2nd Round Scoring

  • 1 Point for a Takedown from standing to a neutral position.
  • 2 Points for a Takedown from standing to a position of advantage on the ground.
  • 1 Point for Gaining a Position of Advantage:  Top Mount, Side Mount or Back Control with Hooks In.
  • 1 Point for Escaping a Position of Advantage:  Going from a disadvantaged to a neutral position.
  • 2 Points for Reversal of Position:  Going directly from a disadvantaged to an advantaged position.

Note:  Neutral is considered either person standing or in the guard position.

Legal Techniques

All finishing techniques must be applied in a gradual and safe manner or will result in immediate disqualification!!!  Safety first!!  This means gradually instead of jerking or jolting.

  • Chokes, Neck Cranks, Jaw and Chin Cranks.
  • Arm Bars, Key Locks, Shoulder Locks (straight and twisting arm bars, shoulder locks, and wrist locks).
  • Arm, Knee, Foot, Compression and Straight Elbow Locks.  Heel Hooks and Knee Bars in advanced divisions only.

Illegal Techniques

Punishment is 1 foul or disqualification, at the Referee's discretion.

  • Heel Hooks or Knee Bars in Kid's Divisions.
  • Strikes of any kind.
  • Applying a submission in any manner that is not slow and gradual.
  • Hair pulling.
  • Body slams from guard above waist high.
  • Making your opponent land on his or her head.
  • Intentionally attempting to injury your opponent with a throw or takedown.
  • Touching of the eyes or groin.
  • Biting, fish-hooking, small-joint manipulation (grapping individual fingers or toes, or wrenching the ears or nose, etc.)
  • Thumbing, scratching, pinching, or pulling skin.
  • Applying any slippery substance on the body, hair, or uniform.
  • Cursing, arguing with the Referee, or general bad attitude.
  • Unsportsmanlike conduct (Referee's discretion).