Samurai Showdown Rules

The Samurai Showdown operates on a double elimination system. Any rule that is not explicitly mentioned on this document will be covered before scheduled bracket begins. Medals will be awarded to athletes achieving first, second, and third place in each division.

Scoring System                               POINTS

Throws and/or takedowns                                          2

Knee on stomach                                                         2

Sweep (Guard or Half-Guard to top)                          2

Passing the guard                                                        3

Top mount position                                                      4

Control from the back (Back mount)                          4

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

Juveniles Including White and Blue belts (ages 16 to 17) and adults through White Belts.

Straight Ankle Locks are Permitted 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 Permitted for Adult Blue Belt and Up Only.

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 & Black Belts

Knee Locks, Biceps Locks, Calf Locks, and Knee Bars Permitted

NO slamming from the guard NO cervical neck cranks

NO scissor takedowns NO heel hooks