ADCC Great Northern Challenge

*Registration note*

When registering on behalf of a competitor younger than 18 years please register the competitor's name, age etc and not your own as this will limit the entry options available to you.

Competition payment

Competition fee is R350 for adults 18+; R300 for under 18 year olds. Payment has to be paid before the last registration date to bank account in order to complete registration.

Payment options

Note: Reference message in the payment has to contain the competitor's name

Pay directly into the following bank account:

Bank Account:

Account number: 4086444161

Beneficiary: Gi plus gear

Beneficiary Bank: ABSA

Branch Code: 632005

Swift Address: ABSA ZA JJ

Weigh in

Weigh in day before and day of the competition just before the first fight

Public

The doors of the mall open at 8am

Entrance is free

Registration

The deadline of registration is 30 August 2019, 23:59pm

Click "Register to event" button on this page in order to register

Event information: E-mail [email protected]

REFEREES SEMINAR 

Referee seminar with Kurdt George will be held on the 30th of August 2019 at the Mall of Africa  (Time of the seminar to be announced ) 

Great opportunity to better understand the ADCC rules & get a Level C Qualification

Seminar fee - R600 (includes official ADCC Level C course certificate) 

Legal Techniques

- Any kind of choke (except for using the hand to close the wind pipe)

- with or without the use of the uniform

- Any armbar, shoulder lock, or wrist lock

- Any Leg Lock or Ankle Lock

Illegal Techniques

- No "Full Nelson" or "Crucifix"

- No striking / kicking of any kind

- No eye gouging or fish hooking

- No grabbing the ears

- No hair pulling, biting

- No finger or toe holds

- No thumbing

- No scratching and pinching

- No touching groin area

- No hands, knees or elbows on face

- No slippery substances allowed on body or clothing

Points

2 - Mount position

2 - Knee on stomach

2 - Sweeps (ends Guard or Half Guard)

2 - Takedown (ends Guard or Half Guard)

3 - Back mount with hooks

3 - Passing the guard

4 - Clean sweep (ends passed the guard)

4 - Clean takedown (ends passed the guard)

Lost points

-1 - Go to your back

-1 - Running away

The referee’s decision/judging can’t be overruled!

The winner will be decided according to:

If one competitor gives up or submits by tapping the leg, arm or verbally

If Referee feels one competitor is unable to defend himself or feels his life is in danger,

Referee will declare the winner

If a fighter breaks the rules twice he will be disqualified by the Referee

Ways to win

Submission

Points

Referee’s decision

Fighting Time

6 minutes in ordinary fights (first 3 min without points)

8 minutes in the finales (first 4 min without points)

One Extra round’s are added if fights are even

Weight classes

Adults:

Men (Including Masters Division): -60kg, -65kg, -70kg, -76kg, -83kg, -91kg, -100kg and +100kg

Female (Beginner/Intermediate): -50kg, -55kg, -60kg, -65kg, -70kg and +70kg

Female (Pro): -60kg and +60kg

Kids:

Boys: 7yrs - 10yrs: -24kg, -28kg, -32kg, -36kg, -40kg and +40kg

Boys: 11yrs - 14yrs: -36kg, -40kg, -45kg, -50kg, -55kg and +55kg

Boys: 15yrs - 17yrs: -50kg, -55kg, -60kg, -65kg, -70kg, -75kg, -80kg and +80kg

Girls: 7yrs - 10yrs: 24kg, -28kg, -32kg, -36kg, -40kg and +40kg

Girls: 11yrs - 14yrs: -36kg, -40kg, -45kg, -50kg, -55kg and +55kg

Girls: 15yrs - 17yrs: -40kg, -45kg, -50kg, -55kg, -60kg and +60kg

http://adcombat.com/adcc-rules-and-regulations

Equipment

Fighter may use tights, shorts, T-shirt, rash guard or Kimono

Mats

9 x 9 meters, (8x8m, 1m safety area)

Mat escape, same position as the fighter were in when they crossed the mat line or referee say “stop”

REFEREES

E-mail: [email protected]

Prizes

Every weight classes’ three best fighters will receive medals. Pro divisions receive cash prizes.

Points: 1st place 5 points; 2nd place 3 points; 3rd place 1 point

Regards,

BJJ Events SA Management