Norcal Legacy Grappling Tournament

Registration

Tournament is open to the public for competition in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and No Gi Submission Grappling. Pricing is as follows:

Fee Description

Early Registration
(Ends 11:59pm April 27th)


Late Registration
(Ends 11:59pm April 30th)
GI - Adult and Juvenile

$60


$75
GI - Kids ages 4-15

$40


$55
NO GI - Adult and Juvenile

$60


$75
NO GI - Kids ages 12-15

$40


$55
GI and NO GI - Adult and Juvenile

$75


$95
GI and NO GI - Kids ages 12-15

$55


$75

IMPORTANT Weigh ins start at 8:30am for all competitors and closes at 11:am (1 hour before projected start of Gi competition). No gi weigh in cut off will be 9:30 for the teens (12-17) and 10:30 for adults. NO EXCEPTIONS, PLEASE BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING SCHEDULED WEIGH IN TIMES AND MAKE SURE YOU MAKE WEIGHT OR YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. Format will be single elimination. If there is only one person in a division, competitor will be given the option to receive first place award, or credit towards the next tournament. For questions, please call 1-510-846-7078.


NO GI SUBMISSION GRAPPLING DIVISIONS

The competition is open to the following divisions:

* Kids (12-15 years) < 18 months, 18+ training
* Juvenile (16-17 years) < 18 months training, 18+ training
* Adult Male (18 years and up) < 12 months, < 24 months, < 36 months 36+ training
* Master Male (30 years and up) < 18 months, 18+ training
* Women (18 years and up) < 18 months, 18+ training





Weight value in each weight division is the maximum weight. Competitor is disqualified if he or she does not make weight. No refunds.

JUVENILES, ADULT, MASTERS, WOMEN
Weight Division Juvenile (16-17 yrs) Adult (18 yrs up) Masters (30 yrs up) Women (18 yrs up)
Rooster 122.5 lbs
Light Feather 124.5 lbs 135.5 lbs 113.5 lbs
Feather 147 lbs 149 lbs 135.5 lbs 124.5 lbs
Light 158 lbs 162 lbs 162 lbs 135.5 lbs
Middle 180 lbs 175.5 lbs 188.5 lbs 147 lbs
Medium Heavy 188.5 lbs 158 lbs
Heavy Over 180 lbs 202 lbs 202 lbs Over 158 lbs
Super Heavy 215 lbs Over 202 lbs
Ultra Heavy Over 215 lbs

KIDS 12-15 YEARS

Weight Division 12-13 yrs 14-15 yrs
Rooster 76 lbs 94 lbs
Light Feather 85 lbs 102 lbs
Feather 94 lbs 112 lbs
Light 102 lbs 121 lbs
Middle 112 lbs 128 lbs
Medium Heavy 121 lbs 138 lbs
Heavy 128 lbs 147 lbs
Super Heavy 138 lbs 156 lbs
Ultra Heavy 138+ lbs 156+ lbs

RULES AND COMPETITION FORMAT

This is a single elimination system, which adheres to the official International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation rules. Please visit the following websites for information on the complete rules.[http://ibjjf.org/rules.htm (English)] A competitor can win a match by submission, points, advantage or referee's decision.

Event organizers will not tolerate any unsportsman-like conduct. Any disrespectful behavior will result in immediate disqualification and removal from the premises of the athlete, with no refund of the registration fee.

No Stalling: Referee will issue one negative point for the 1st offense of stalling (i.e. backing out of the guard without engaging, no activity, and running out of the ring to avoid takedown or submission attempts). A 2nd offense will result in a 2 Points deduction. A 3rd offense will result in a disqualification.

Hygiene: All competitors will be checked for communicable disease, not limited but including ring-worm, staph and herpes.

Scoring System

Throws and/or Takedowns 2 points
Knee on stomach 2 points
Top mount position 4 points
Changing position (Guard or Half-Guard to top) 2 points
Passing the guard 3 points
Control from the back (Back Mount and/or Back Grab) 4 points
Advantage is determined by aggressiveness, submission attempts, takedown attempts and superior positioning.

Match Durations

Rank Adult Division Junior/Master/Senior Divisions
White Belt 5 minutes 4 minutes
Blue Belt 6 minutes 5 minutes
Purple-Belt 7 minutes 6 minutes
Brown-Belt 8 minutes 6 minutes
Black-Belt 10 minutes 6 minutes
Medals will be awarded to athletes achieving first, second, and third place in each division.

Illegal Techniques in all divisions

· NO heel hooks or twisting knee locks of any kind
· NO striking of any kind
· NO biting, hair pulling or eye-gauging
· NO slamming of any kind
· NO cervical neck cranks of any kind

Comprehensive List of Legal and Illegal Techniques by Age and Belt Level

JUNIORS, INCLUDING WHITE AND BLUE BELTS (AGES 16 TO 17) AND ADULT THROUGH SENIOR WHITE BELTS

Straight Ankle Locks are legal in these divisions
· NO SLAMMING FROM THE GUARD
· NO CERVICAL NECK CRANKS
· NO SCISSOR TAKEDOWNS
· NO HEEL HOOKS OR OTHER TWISTING KNEE LOCKS
· NO BICEPS LOCKS (i.e., BICEP SLICERS)
· NO CALF LOCKS (i.e., KNEE SPREADERS)
· NO KNEE BARS
· NO MATA LEAO WITH FOOT (i.e., FIGURE-FOUR TOE-HOLDS)
· NO WRIST LOCKS

ADULT THROUGH SENIOR BLUE & PURPLE BELTS

Wrist locks are legal in these divisions
· NO SLAMMING FROM THE GUARD
· NO CERVICAL NECK CRANKS
· NO SCISSOR TAKEDOWNS
· NO HEEL HOOKS OR OTHER TWISTING KNEE LOCKS
· NO BICEPS LOCKS (i.e., BICEP SLICERS)
· NO CALF LOCKS (i.e., KNEE SPREADERS)
· NO KNEE BARS
· NO MATA LEAO WITH FOOT (i.e., FIGURE-FOUR TOE-HOLDS)

ADULT THROUGH SENIOR BROWN AND BLACK BELTS

Knee locks, Biceps Locks, Calf Locks, Knee Bars, and Mata Leao with the Foot are legal in these divisions · NO SLAMMING FROM THE GUARD
· NO CERVICAL NECK CRANKS
· NO SCISSOR TAKEDOWNS
· NO HEEL HOOKS

Please Note

· Weigh-ins will take place on the day of competition between 8:30 am and 11:00 am. Consult the agenda for specific cut off times for your division. Each competitor gets only one opportunity to weigh-in, so please make sure you have signed up for the right division, or risk disqualification.
· Any athlete who fails to appear when called to compete will forfeit the match
· Any competitor running from a fight will be docked one point. If the behavior continues, he or she may be disqualified.
· Any competitor attempting to escape a submission by going out-of-bounds will be disqualified.
· The event organizers will not tolerate any unsportsman-like conduct. Any disrespectful behavior will result in immediate disqualification and removal from the premise

SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY MAY 2ND

Weigh Ins

8:30 am to 11:00 am - FOR ALL COMPETITORS (Please note cut off times for some divisions below)

9:30 am is Cut off time for No Gi Submission Grappling Kids and Juveniles 12-17 years

10:30 am is Cut off time for No Gi Adult, Masters, Women

11:00 am is Absolute Cut off time

Competition

09:30 am - Competition for No Gi Kids and Juveniles begins

10:30 am - Competition for No Gi Adults, Masters, Women begins

12:00 pm - Competition for BJJ Kids begins

2:00 pm - Competition for BJJ Teens begins

3:00 pm - Competition for BJJ Adult begins