Time Limits

Beginner Level will have three 2 min rounds. Intermediate and Advanced Level matches will consist of three 3 min. rounds. The round time will begin once the match has gone to the ground.

Referees

The referee will serve as the rule enforcer and will have discretion over issued warnings, yellow cards, and disqualifications. In case of stalled action the referee will determine when to stand up competitors.

Judges

There will be 3 judges for all Levels. Each judge will be strategically placed in the best vantage point to oversee the action.

Competitor Apparel and Hygiene

T-Shirts, Rash guards, singlets, and competition shorts are allowed. No footwear or wrestling shoes of any kind will permitted. No earrings or jewelry. Nails should be short. Hair should be short or tied. All competitors will be expected to be clean and presentable.

All matches will be judged according to our criteria. The philosophy of our judging system is to encourage the competitors to finish the match. We believe this creates the most exciting match for the fans and rewards the competitor for their effort and technical prowess.

Our criteria is as follows

Effective Aggressiveness: Competitors who are setting the tempo, seeking dominant position on the ground, and working to finish the match will score here. Near submissions as well as multiple attempts will score in this category.

Takedown and Defense: A skillfully executed takedown or repeatedly stopping your opponent's takedown will score in this category. Multiple takedowns, even if not skillfully executed, will also be scored. Pulling Guard will not count.

Ground Control: Ground control is awarded by achieving and taking advantage of dominant positions. Dominant positions are side control, mount, back mount with hooks, knee ride, and north-south. The guard will be considered a neutral position. Competitors are encouraged to strive for dominant position throughout the match.

When Standing

The competitors will be encouraged to engage and attempt takedowns. Competitors who dont adhere to this standard will receive a warning for the 1st infraction and a yellow card for a 2nd infraction. A 3rd infraction will result in a disqualification (D.Q.) and purse will be forfeited.

When on the ground

The competitors will be encouraged to seek dominant positions and force reversals. When in a dominant position, the competitor is encouraged to finish via submission. If either competitor does not follow the outlined criteria or the referees commands, he will receive a warning for the 1st infraction and a yellow card for a 2nd infraction. A 3rd infraction will result in a disqualification (D.Q.) and purse will be forfeited.

Yellow Cards

When competing as outlined by the criteria there is no need for interference from referees or judges. However, when a competitor does not adhere to the criteria, he may receive a yellow card penalty, which may result in the loss of the round. If both opponents receive yellow cards, penalties offset.

Illegal Techniques

Disqualification (D.Q.) and Purse Forfeiture: Deliberate striking of any kind, slamming opponent to counter submission, hair pulling, biting, pressure points, eye gouging, fish hooking, or groin shots. Disrespect towards a referee, competitor or spectator through verbal or animated gestures will also result in disqualification.