Jiu-Jitsu Tournament Categories

COMPETITION FORMAT:

The Charles Gracie Invitational Jiu-Jitsu Tournament 2013 will use a single elimination system. After you pass the check-in table you will receive a Match Queuing Card with your name, mat number, and match number for your first fight. If you are the winner of your match the scoring table will issue you another card with NEW information for your next match. Keep your card with you at all times as you will not be allowed in the competition area without it.

The Charles Gracie Invitational will NOT feature a team competition. All schools will be awarded with team trophies.

MATCH DURATIONS:

Children
• 4 to 9 years old - All Belts - 3 minutes
• 10 to 15 years old - All Belts - 4 minutes

Junior – Male & Female (16 & 17 years old)
• White & Blue Belt.....5 minutes 
  
Adult – Male & Female (18 to 29 years old)
• White Belt.................5 minutes
• Blue Belt...................6 minutes
• Purple Belt................7 minutes
• Brown Belt................8 minutes
• Black Belt................10minutes 
 
  Master – Male & Female (30 to 39 years old)
• White Belt..................5 minutes
• Blue Belt.....................5 minutes
• Purple Belt..................6 minutes
• Brown Belt..................6 minutes
• Black Belt....................6 minutes
 
  Senior 1 – Male & Female (40 to 49 years old)
Senior 2 – Male & Female (50 years & older)
• White Belt....................5 minutes
• Blue Belt......................5 minutes
• Purple Belt...................5 minutes
• Brown Belt...................5 minutes
• Black Belt.....................5 minutes


WEIGHT CLASSES: (WITH GI ON)

Be aware that ALL COMPETITORS must show up at weigh-in with his/her GI ON. In the weight list the “GI” weight is already added, so make sure you are in the correct division. All competitors must wear a CLEAN and a SOLID colored Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu GI (Kimono), either ALL WHITE or ALL BLUE in color. NO OTHER COLORS OF ANY KIND! NO mixing of colors. Example; white pants and blue top or blue pants and white top, etc… will NOT be allowed.

All competitors MUST bring a valid form of identification at the time of weigh-in.

CHILDREN: Age 4 to 15 years old. ALL KIDS must WEIGH-IN. Children’s brackets are based on Weight Division, Age, and Belt Rank.

FOR THE WEIGHT LIST: In the weight list the “GI WEIGHT” is already added, so make sure you are in the correct division. 
 
Weight Division for “CHILDREN” (Male and Female). Age Category “4 to 15 years old “

Up to 37lbs.               92.1lbs. – 100lbs.
37.1lbs. – 44lbs.       100.1lbs. – 108lbs.
44.1lbs. – 50lbs.       108.1lbs. – 116lbs.
50.1lbs. – 56lbs.       116.1lbs. – 127lbs.
56.1lbs. – 63lbs.       127.1lbs. – 141lbs.
63.1lbs. – 70lbs.       141.1lbs. – 154lbs.
70.1lbs. – 77lbs.       154.1lbs. – 167lbs.
77.1lbs. – 85lbs.       167.1lbs. – 181lbs.
85.1lbs. – 92lbs.       181.1lbs. & Over
* THIS IS YOUR WEIGHT WITH THE “GI” ON

NOTE: Valid identification “NOT” needed for kids at the time of weigh-in.
 
Weight Division for “JUNIORS” (Male and Female). Age Category “16 and 17 years old “

Rooster Up to 116lbs.
Super Feather 116.1lbs. – 127lbs.
Feather 127.1lbs. – 141lbs.
Light 141.1lbs. – 154lbs.
Middle 154.1lbs. – 167lbs.
Light Heavy 167.1lbs. – 181lbs.
Heavy 181.1lbs. – 194lbs.
Super Heavy 194.1lbs. – 208lbs.
Unlimited 208.1lbs. & Over
* THIS IS YOUR WEIGHT WITH THE “GI” ON
NOTE: All competitors must present a valid identification at the time of weigh-in.
 
 Weight Division for “WOMEN” (Adults). Age Category “18 years and older “

Rooster Up to 127lbs.
Super Feather 127.1lbs. – 141lbs.
Feather 141.1lbs. – 154lbs.
Light 154.1lbs. – 167lbs.
Middle 167.1lbs. – 181lbs.
Light Heavy 181.1lbs. – 194lbs.
Heavy 194.1lbs. – 208lbs.
Super Heavy 208.1lbs. – 221lbs.
Unlimited 221.1lbs. & Over
* THIS IS YOUR WEIGHT WITH THE “GI” ON
NOTE: All competitors must present a valid identification at the time of weigh-in.

  

Weight Division for “ADULTS” (Male Only!). Age Category “18 years and older “

Rooster Up to 127lbs.
Super Feather 127.1lbs. – 141lbs.
Feather 141.1lbs. – 154lbs.
Light 154.1lbs. – 167lbs.
Middle 167.1lbs. – 181lbs.
Light Heavy 181.1lbs. – 194lbs.
Heavy 194.1lbs. – 208lbs.
Super Heavy 208.1lbs. – 221lbs.
Unlimited 221.1lbs. & Over
* THIS IS YOUR WEIGHT WITH THE “GI” ON
NOTE: All competitors must present a valid identification at the time of weigh-in.

 
SCORING SYSTEM:

In order to receive the points the competitor must have control of your opponent for 3 seconds. Once you have the opponent controlled you will receive points. It is very important that the competitors keep an eye on the score board and the time so that the competitors can keep track of the fight.

Sudden Death overtime is 2 minutes for White, Blue, and Purple Belts, and 3 minutes for Brown and Black Belts.
During the Sudden Death overtime, the fighter to score the FIRST POINT of any type is declared the immediate winner and the match is over. If no score is made by either fighter during the Sudden Death Overtime, then the referee will then determine and declare the winner of the match.

• THROWS AND TAKEDOWNS ---------------------- 2 points
• KNEE ON THE STOMACH -------------------------- 2 points
• SWEEP & REVERSE FROM THE GUARD ----------- 2 points
• PASSING THE GUARD ----------------------------- 3 points
• FRONT MOUNT POSITION ------------------------- 4 points
• BACK MOUNT POSITION -------------------------- 4 points
• TAP-OUT – END OF MATCH. The competitor is declared the immediate winner.
• ** SUDDEN DEATH applies if score is tied at the end of match (see above for Sudden Death definition)

** This rule applies to all junior and adult male and female divisions, and belt ranks in the tournament.


MATCH QUEUING CARD SYSTEM:

After you pass the check-in table you will receive a Match Queuing Card with your name, mat number, and match number for your first fight. If you are the winner of your match the scoring table will issue you another card with NEW information for your next match. Keep your card with you at all times as you will not be allowed in the competition area without it.
  
CHECK-IN:
Day of the Tournament / Saturday, October 26th. Doors open at 7:30am.
 
All Competitors must check-in ONE HOUR PRIOR to the start of their schedule at the CHECK IN TABLE. The competitors have to pick up the required “Competitor’s Package” (Event Entry Tickets, Queuing Card, Raffle Ticket, Waiver Liability, and Tournament T-Shirt) the day of the tournament at the check in table.
 
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (209) 832-9996 or by email at cginvitational@charlesgracie.com

 

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CHARLES GRACIE INVITATIONAL JIU-JITSU TOURNAMENT 2013