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"US Grappling is proud to assist with the George Pendergrass Classic No Gi Tournament on March 15, 2008! The event will be held at the MVP Sports Center, in Wake Forest, NC. The proceeds of this event benefit the Leukemia Society, a very worthy cause! "

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"Event Rules & Scoring We reserve the right to expand or combine divisions to accommodate competitors. 1. No Stalling. The referee will issue warnings for the 1st offense of stalling (i.e. backing out of the guard without engaging, butt scooting, fleeing the ring to avoid takedown/submission attempts). The 2nd offense will result in a 2 points deduction. A 3rd offense will result in a disqualification. 2. No striking, eye gouging (includes chin to eye), head butting, biting, small joint manipulation (finger or toe locks), or hair and ear pulling. 3. If the competitors are near the edge of the ring, the ref will move them back to the center of the ring. From there the competitors will be restarted from the same position. If the referee is unable to duplicate the original position, the competitors will restart from a standing position. 4. No slamming at all. - Slamming to escape the guard and various submissions from the guard will result in immediate disqualifications. 5. There are no points for reversals. It is a person's obligation to escape a bad position (mount, rear mount, or side control). No points are awarded for these escapes. 6. Referee has the discretion to call a match for use of excessive force (i.e. competitor refuses to release pressure after opponent submits or opponent refuses to submit and the referee believes that the submission will cause immediate damage or injury). The referees will be shown maximum respect at all times. Their decisions are final and will not be disputed. 7. No unsportsmanlike conduct allowed as observed by referee (includes spitting, use of foul language, obscene gestures, etc.). Warnings will be given for unsportsmanlike conduct. Repeat offenders will be disqualified. 8. Advantages are submission attempts that posed a real threat to the other fighter, near takedowns, near sweep, near passes etc. Advantages will only be used in the case of a tie with points. 9. No lubricants, oils, or lotions of any kind permitted of any part of the body or clothing. Additional No-Gi Rules 1. No Advantages will be used in regulation time, will be used in over time. Overtime matches will last for three minutes. 2. Cannot grab opponents shirt or shorts. 3. Uniforms, Gis, or Kimonos are optional for submission grappling divisions; Mouthpiece and groin protection are recommended. 4. Can opener technique will be allowed as long as the individual releases the head as soon as the guard opens. The can opener technique can not be used as a method to submit the opponent except for in the advance divisions. Illegal No-Gi Techniques Advanced —All submissions are Legal Intermediate —No Heel Hooks, twisting leg locks, flying scissor takedown, or Neck Cranks Beginner — No Heel Hooks, twisting leg locks, Kneebars, flying scissor takedown, or Neck Cranks Teen, Kids Divisions—No Leg Locks, flying scissor takedown, No Neck Cranks Point scoring 2 Points for a Takedown or Throw 4 Points for Mount Position 4 Points for Back Mount with Hooks 4 Points for Back Mount knees on ground, opponent flat on stomach (Additional 4 points are scored by putting the hooks in from this position - Gi ONLY) 3 Points for Passing the Guard 2 Points for a Sweep from Guard 2 Points for Knee on stomach Competitors must maintain position for a minimum of three seconds to be awarded points. Weight Classes Men's Weight Classes FeatherWeight 149.9 and Under LightWeight 150-159.9 lbs WelterWeight 160-169.9 lbs MiddleWeight 170-179.9 lbs CruiserWeight 180-189.9 lbs Light HeavyWeight 190-204.9 lbs HeavyWeight 205-219.9 lbs Super HeavyWeight 220 and up Senior Divisions Ages 30 and up Lightweight 159.9 and under WelterWeight 160-184.9 lbs MiddleWeight 185- 199.9 lbs HeavyWeight 200 and over Women's Divisions Featherweight 119.9 and under Lightweight 120 - 134.9 lbs Middleweight 135 - 149.9 lbs Heavyweight 150 - 169.9 lbs. Super Heavyweight 170 lbs and over Kids/Teens Division (Divided by age and weight) Up to 49.9 pounds 50 to 59.9 pounds 60 to 69.9 pounds 70 to 79.9 pounds 80 to 89.9 pounds 90 to 99.9 pounds 100 to 114.9 pounds 115 to 129.9 pounds 130 to 144.9 pounds 145 to 159.9 pounds 160 to 174.9 pounds 175 pounds and over Skill Levels - Adult Divisions Beginner (1 year and under) Intermediate (1-3 years) Advanced (3 years and over) Match Times Mens/Womens Divisions Beginner 5 minutes Intermediate 6 minutes Advanced 7 minutes Absolute 5 minutes Seniors 5 minutes Kids/Teens 4 minutes Prices Pre-Registration (available until 3/13/2008 at 5 PM) Adults : $40.00 Kids: $35.00 $10 for each additional division (includes absolute) Registration (3/14/2008 or 3/15/2008 at weigh ins) Adults : $50.00 Kids: $45.00 $10 for each additional division (includes absolute) Spectators: $5 Free tournament t-shirt for all pre-registered competitors!! Absolute Cash Prizes (minimum 4 competitors per division) Beginner Men - $50 Intermediate Men - $75 Advanced Men - $100 Women (all skills)- $100 "

i cant wait, all my homies wich me luck this saturday ill be in the intermediate superheavyweight division

[Edited on March 9, 2008 at 3:03 PM. Reason : x]

3/9/2008 3:01:48 PM

if anyone else wants to get in on this pm me! registration is up to the day of

3/9/2008 3:04:15 PM

hippie


can i watch though?

3/9/2008 3:37:32 PM

its 5 bucks to be a spectator


i wouldnt even want to be a spectator at a grappling tournament though, i dont even know when id be competing

3/9/2008 4:21:04 PM