Early bird registrations
16 Aug - 25 Jan 11:59 pm
Normal registration
25 Jan - 02 Mar 11:59 pm
Event starts 04 Mar

PBJJF Pittsburgh Winter Open

PBJJF PITTSBURG WINTER OPEN. MARCH 4, 2023

Location: 482 Bessemer Rd, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666

Doors open at 8:00am
Event starts at 9:00am

FORMAT: Professional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation 

DOUBLE ELIMINATION FORMAT:

The basic concept of double elimination is similar to single elimination, in which there are rounds, and the winners advance in the brackets. The difference is that when the athlete loses a fight, he goes to another bracket which he will have the opportunity to keep competing for the 3rd place.

In this system, the athlete who wins all fights receives the gold medal, the competitor who loses in the final receives the silver and the winner of the bracket of the athletes who suffered a defeat receives the bronze medal.

THIS TOURNAMENT IS PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY!

We do not take late registrations or registrations at the event!

Early Registration - $99

--2nd division + $40

Normal Registration – $109

--2nd division + $40

Per Absolute Division – $20

Spectator fee -- $15

REFUNDS

-NO REFUNDS will be given at any time for any reason.

CREDITS

-You can receive a credit for a future PBJJF event.

-You need to contact the office by email before the registration deadline to receive or use your credit.

RULES:

RULES:

1. GI / UNIFORM

1.1 Only white, royal blue, and black Gis are allowed.

1.2 Gi with two colors will not be allowed. No Gi’s will be accepted with different colored jackets or pants, nor will we allow the use of Gis with different colored collars.

1.3 If necessary, your Gi will be checked, and you will be required to change it.

1.4  Use of any kind of shirt under the Gi jacket is prohibited, except for women. In the female divisions, it is mandatory for the use of a stretchy or elastic shirt that hugs the body beneath the GI; It can be short or long sleeved. It is also permitted for athlete’s to use sports bras. 

1.5  Athletes must use undergarments. The use of thong-type undergarments is not permitted; only briefs-type undergarments.

1.6  Gis may not exhibit mending or tears, be wet or dirty or emanate unpleasant odors.

2. NOGI / UNIFORM

2.1  For Adults NoGi  both genders must wear a shirt of elastic material (skin tight) long enough to cover the torso all the way to the waistband of the shorts, colored black, white, or black and white, and with at least 10% of the rank color(belt) to which the athlete belongs. Shirts 100% the color of the athlete’s rank (belt) are also permitted.

2.2 For Kids NoGi both genders must wear a shirt of elastic material (skin tight) long enough to cover the torso all the way to the waistband of the shorts, colored black, white, or black and white. 

Note: For black belts a small red area will be tolerated, but must not decharacterize the athlete’s rank color.

2.3 SHORTS FOR KIDS, MEN AND WOMEN: Board shorts colored black, white, black and white, without pockets or with the pockets stitched completely shut, without buttons, exposed drawstrings, zippers or any form of plastic or metal that could present a risk to the opponent, long enough to cover at least halfway down the thigh, and no longer than the knee.

Compression shorts  under the shorts made of elastic material (skin tight) worn beneath the shorts, in the colors black, white, black and white are permitted.

For more information about NoGi uniform check the following link:https://www.instagram.com/p/ClotKUoJAD4/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

Weigh in

1. Athletes will be allowed check their weight 1 hour before their first match. 

2. Athletes who are competing Gi and NoGi will weight twice, one with the Gi and another one with the NoGi.

3. The uniform will be inspected during in the weigh in. Athletes have to make sure their the uniform complies with the tournament policies. 

4. Before his/her first fight, the athlete will check his/her weight with the Gi. There is only one opportunity to check the weight. If the competitor does not make his/her weight, they will be immediately disqualified. Please make sure that you are in the correct weight division.

5. You can not change divisions, if you do not make your designated division. No changes will be accepted in the tournament day, no refund.

AGE DIVISION YOUTH  / YEAR OF BIRTH 

Mighty-Mite / 2017 and 2018 (White and Gray)

Pee-Wee / 2015 and 2016 (White, Gray and Yellow)

Pee-Wee II / 2013 and 2014 (White, Gray and Yellow)

Junior / 2011 and 2012 (White, Gray, Yellow and Orange)

Junior II / 2009 and 20010 (White, Gray, Yellow and Orange)

Teen  / 2007 and 2008 (White, Gray, Yellow, Orange and Green)

Juvenil / 2005 and 2006 (White and Blue))

AGE DIVISION ADULT  / YEAR OF BIRTH

Adult / 2004 and before (White, Blue, Purple, Brown and Black)

Master 1 / 1992 and before (White, Blue, Purple, Brown and Black)

Master 2 / 1986 and before (White, Blue, Purple, Brown and Black)

Master 3 / 1982 and before (White, Blue, Purple, Brown and Black)

• Athletes who place in 1st, 2nd and 3rd in their division will receive a medal at the event. All the medals should be picked up at the event's podium

• There will be one group trophy for first, second and third place teams.

• Before his/her first fight, the athlete will check his/her weight with the Gi. There is only one opportunity to check the weight. If the competitor does not make his/her weight,they will be immediately disqualified. Please make sure that you are in the correct weight division

Weight

Kids

  • -14,7 kg
  • -18kg
  • -21kg
  • -25kg
  • -29kg
  • -33,2 kg
  • -37,2 kg
  • Above 37,2 kg
  • -42,3kg
  • -48,3 kg
  • Above 48,3 kg
  • -52,5 kg
  • -56,5 kg
  • -60,5 kg
  • Above 60,5 kg
  • -65 kg
  • -69 kg
  • Above 73 kg

Juvenile Boys

  • -53,5 kg (Rooster)
  • -58,5 kg (Light Feather) 
  • -64kg (Feather) 
  • -69kg (Light)
  • -74kg (Middle)
  • -79,3 kg (Medium Heavy)
  • -84,3 kg (Heavy) 
  • -89,3 kg (Super Heavy)
  • Above 89,3+ (Ultra Heavy)

Juvenile Girls

  • -44,3 kg (Rooster)
  • -48,3 kg (Light Feather)
  • -52,5 kg (Feather)
  • -56,5 kg (Light)
  • -60,5 kg (Middle)
  • -65 kg (Middle Heavy)
  • +65kg (Heavy)

Male (Adult, Master 1, Master 2, Master 3)

  • -57,5 kg (Rooster)
  • -64 kg (Light Feather)
  • -70 kg (Feather)
  • -76kg (Light)
  • -82,3 kg (Middle)
  • -88,3 kg (Medium Heavy)
  • -94,3 kg (Heavy)
  • -100,5 kg (Super Heavy)
  • +100,5 kg (Ultra Heavy)

Female (Adult, Master 1, Master 2, Master 3)

  • 48,5 kg (Rooster)
  • -53,5 kg (Light Feather)
  • -58,5 kg (Feather)
  • -64 kg (Light)
  • -69 kg (Middle)
  • -74 kg (Medium Heavy)
  • -79,3 kg (Heavy)
  • +79,3 kg (Super Heavy)

*  The weight division described above corresponds to the maximum weight allowed in each division.

* The weights are in Kilograms

Technical Fouls - Illegal Moves

Ages / Ranks:

 - 4 to 12 years old:

  1. Submission on techniques stretching legs apart
  2. Choke with spinal lock
  3. Straight foot lock
  4. Forearm choke using the sleeves (Ezequiel choke)
  5. Frontal guillotine choke 
  6. Omoplata
  7. Triangle (pulling head)
  8. Arm triangle 
  9. Lock inside the closed guard with legs compressing kidneys or ribs
  10. Wrist lock
  11. Single leg takedown while the attacking athlete has his head outside his opponent's body 
  12. Bicep slicer 
  13. Calf slicer
  14. Knee bar
  15. Toe hold
  16. Heel hook
  17. Locks twisting the knees 
  18. Knee Reaping
  19. In straight foot lock, turning in the direction of foot not under attack
  20. In toe hold, applying outward pressure on the foot
  21. Slam 
  22. Spinal lock without choke
  23. Scissor takedown
  24. Bending fingers backwards
  25. Grab the opponents belt and throws him to the floor on his head when defending a single leg situation while his opponents head in on the outside of his body
  26. Suplex takedown technique, landing with the opponent's head or neck on the ground

- 13 to 15 years old

  1. Choke with spinal lock
  2. Straight foot lock
  3. Forearm choke using the sleeves (Ezequiel choke)
  4. Frontal guillotine choke 
  5. Omoplata
  6. Triangle (pulling head)
  7. Arm triangle 
  8. Lock inside the closed guard with legs compressing kidneys or ribs
  9. Wrist lock
  10. Single leg takedown while the attacking athlete has his head outside his opponent's body 
  11. Bicep slicer 
  12. Calf slicer
  13. Knee bar
  14. Toe hold
  15. Heel hook
  16. Locks twisting the knees 
  17. Knee Reaping
  18. In straight foot lock, turning in the direction of foot not under attack
  19. In toe hold, applying outward pressure on the foot
  20. Slam 
  21. Spinal lock without choke
  22. Scissor takedown
  23. Bending fingers backwards
  24. Grab the opponents belt and throws him to the floor on his head when defending a single leg situation while his opponents head in on the outside of his body
  25. Suplex takedown technique, landing with the opponent's head or neck on the ground

- 16 & 17 years old (all ranks) and white belts (Adult to Master 7)

  1. Lock inside the closed guard with legs compressing kidneys or ribs
  2. Wrist lock
  3. Single leg takedown while the attacking athlete has his head outside his opponent's body 
  4. Bicep slicer 
  5. Calf slicer
  6. Knee bar
  7. Toe hold
  8. Heel hook
  9. Locks twisting the knees 
  10. Knee Reaping
  11. In straight foot lock, turning in the direction of foot not under attack
  12. In toe hold, applying outward pressure on the foot
  13. Slam 
  14. Spinal lock without choke
  15. Scissor takedown
  16. Bending fingers backwards
  17. Grab the opponents belt and throws him to the floor on his head when defending a single leg situation while his opponents head in on the outside of his body
  18. Suplex takedown technique, landing with the opponent's head or neck on the ground

- Adult to Master 7 (blue & purple belts)

  1. Bicep slicer
  2. Calf slicer
  3. Knee bar
  4. Toe hold
  5. Heel hook
  6. Locks twisting the knees 
  7. Knee Reaping
  8. In straight foot lock, turning in the direction of foot not under attack
  9. In toe hold, applying outward pressure on the foot
  10. Slam 
  11. Spinal lock without choke
  12. Scissor takedown
  13. Bending fingers backwards
  14. Grab the opponents belt and throws him to the floor on his head when defending a single leg situation while his opponents head in on the outside of his body
  15. Suplex takedown technique, landing with the opponent's head or neck on the ground

- Adult to Master 7 (brown & black belts) exept Adult No Gi

  1. Heel hook
  2. Locks twisting the knees
  3. Knee Reaping
  4. In straight foot lock, turning in the direction of foot not under attack.
  5. In toe hold, applying outward pressure on the foot
  6. Slam
  7. Spinal lock without choke
  8. Scissor Takedown
  9. Bending fingers backwards
  10. Grab the opponents belt and throws him to the floor on his head when defending a single leg situation while his opponents head
  11. Suplex takedown technique, landing with the opponent's head or neck on the ground.

- Adult (brown & black belts) No Gi

  1. Slam
  2. Spinal lock without choke
  3. Scissor Takedown
  4. Bending fingers backwards
  5. Grab the opponents belt and throws him to the floor on his head when defending a single leg situation while his opponents head
  6. Suplex takedown technique, landing with the opponent's head or neck on the ground.

* The list of the illegal moves are examples of prohibited techniques and do not represent the full array of prohibited situations and variations.

Weight Division / Match Time Period

Mighty Mite I (Current Year - Birth Year = 4) - 2 minutes

Mighty Mite II (Current Year - Birth Year = 5) - 2 minutes

Mighty Mite II (Current Year - Birth Year = 6) - 2 minutes

Pee Wee I  (Current Year - Birth Year = 7) - 3 minutes

Pee Wee II (Current Year - Birth Year = 8) - 3 minutes

Pee Wee III (Current Year - Birth Year = 9) - 3 minutes

Junior I (Current Year - Birth Year = 10) - 4 minutes

Junior II (Current Year - Birth Year = 11) - 4 minutes

Junior III (Current Year - Birth Year = 12) - 4 minutes

Teen I (Current Year - Birth Year = 13) - 4 minutes

Teen II (Current Year - Birth Year = 14) - 4 minutes

Teen III (Current Year - Birth Year = 15) - 4 minutes

Juvenile I (Current Year - Birth Year = 16) - 5 minutes

Juvenile II (Current Year - Birth Year = 17) - 5 minutes

Adult (Current Year - Birth Year ≥ 18)

  • 5 minutes (White)
  • 6 minutes (Blue)
  • 7 minutes (Purple)
  • 8 minutes (Brown)
  • 10 minutes (Black)

Master 1 (Current Year - Birth Year ≥ 30) 

  • 5 minutes (White and Blue)
  • 6 minutes (Purple, Brown and Black)

Master 2 (Current Year - Birth Year ≥ 36) - 5 minutes

Master 3 (Current Year - Birth Year ≥ 41) - 5 minutes

Master 4 (Current Year - Birth Year ≥ 46) - 5 minutes

Master 5 (Current Year - Birth Year ≥ 51) - 5 minutes

Master 6 (Current Year - Birth Year ≥ 56) - 5 minutes

Master 7 (Current Year - Birth Year ≥ 61) - 5 minutes

Contact

Entries

  • Kids Gi 109 USD
  • Kids NoGi 109 USD
  • Juvenile Boys Gi 109 USD
    16-17 years
  • Juvenile Boys NoGi 109 USD
    16-17 years
  • Juvenile Girls Gi 109 USD
    16-17 years
  • Juvenile Girls NoGi 109 USD
    16-17 years
  • Male Gi 109 USD
    18 years and above
  • Male NoGi 109 USD
    18 years and above
  • Female Gi 109 USD
    18 years and above
  • Female NoGi 109 USD
    18 years and above
  • Male Absolute Gi 20 USD
  • Male Absolute NoGi 20 USD
  • Female Absolute Gi 20 USD
  • Female Absolute NoGi 20 USD

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