Atlantic Pit Grappling

Our no-gi matches are contested under ADCC rules found at: https://adcombat.com/adcc-rules-regulations/

The following rules modifications are applicable for all age groups:

- No slams

- No heel hooks

- No wrestling shoes

- No referee decision

Points:

- Takedown (2 points) Clean takedown passed guard (4 points)

- Sweep (2 points) Clean sweep passed guard (4 points)

- Knee on belly (2 points)

- Guard pass (3 points)

- Mount (2 points)

- Back control (3 points)

 In the event that a match ends in a tie, the match will be declared a draw.

Registration is open to adults and children. 

Match length: 

- Kids (4 minutes)

- Youth (5 minutes)

-Adults (7 minutes)

Penalties (negative points)

• When a fighter voluntarily jumps in the guard or goes from standing position to a non- standing position by any means and remains down for 3 seconds or more, he will be punished by a minus point.
• When a fighter disengages from contact, starts backing up and avoids engaging again, he will be punished by minus point.
• A passive fighter will be warned twice and then will be punished by minus point. The referee will warn the passive player by the words "WARNING PASSIVITY" – after the first minus given there are not going to be any more warnings and the minus points will be given right-away if the fighter continues to be passive.
• If a minus is given, the referee will halt the action to inform the athlete and their coach that they received a penalty.
• If two fighters (team-mates) make a fixed fight, they will both be disqualified from the event.
• If a fighter disengages from the fight by constantly fleeing the mat, he will be given a minus point.
• If a fighter tries to escape a submission by fleeing the mat more than once, he will be punished by minus point.
• Minus points can be given for bad language or bad behavior from a fighter or his coach.
• Minus points can be given for not obeying the referees’ commands during the fight.
• If a fighter intentionally hits or kicks his opponent, he will be disqualified right away.

Weigh ins will occur day of competition. There is a two pound weight allowance for all ages. Please arrive before show time for weigh in and your warm up. 

Capacity: our event is a theatre show and capacity is limited.