Exotic Jiu Jitsu Open
Riverside, CA, United States
Description
Whether you are stepping onto the mats for the first time or looking to level up your competition game, this event will deliver the perfect mix of support, challenge, and excitement. Come build confidence, sharpen your skills, and experience the energy of competition in a positive, team-focused environment!
Rules
1lb. weight allowance for all divisions
Match Length
Kids 3 Minutes
Teens 4 Minutes
Adults 5 Minutes
| Action | Points | Definition / Requirement |
| Takedown | 2 | An action that brings your opponent from their feet to the ground while you remain on top or in a dominant position. |
| Pass | 2 | Getting past an opponent’s legs and establishing a dominant top position such as side control, mount, or north–south. The pass must be held for a count of 3 before points are awarded. |
| Top Mount | 2 | Establishing top position with your hips over the opponent’s hips or chest and your knees pinning the sides of their body. The position must be held for a count of 3 before points are awarded. |
| Back Control | 2 | Attaching to your opponent’s back with chest-to-spine connection while controlling the upper body with a seatbelt grip and the lower body with hooks or a body triangle. The position must be held for a count of 3 before points are awarded. |
| Sweep | 2 | A guard-based reversal where the bottom player uses leverage, timing, hooks, grips, and hip movement to break the opponent’s base, reverse the position, and end on top. |
If the match is tied at the end of regulation a 1 minute sudden period victory will commence, the first person to score wins the match. If the match remains tied after the sudden victory periods, overtime periods will continue until a winner is determined.
Prohibited Techniques
Spinal locks—including full nelsons, twisting neck cranks, and any technique applying rotational force to the cervical spine—are prohibited in all divisions and experience levels without exception. Flying scissor takedowns, slams, spikes, jumping guard, small-joint manipulation, and any technique that deliberately targets the knee joint with rotational force beyond permitted parameters are also prohibited in all divisions and experience levels without exception.
Kids & Teens
Wrist Locks & All Leg Locks
Adults
Knee reaping and other rotational leg locks are not allowed (straight ankle locks are allowed).
Divisions
- Girls No-Gi$49
- Boys No-Gi$49
- Teen Girls No-Gi$49
- Teen Boys No-Gi$49
- Female Adult No-Gi$49
- Male Adult No-Gi$49
Organizer
T5 Management
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weight allowance for divisions?
There is a 1 lb. weight allowance for all divisions.
How long are matches?
Kids matches are 3 minutes, teens matches are 4 minutes, and adults matches are 5 minutes.
What happens if a match is tied at the end of regulation?
A 1 minute sudden victory period begins, and the first person to score wins. If the match remains tied, overtime periods continue until a winner is determined.
What scoring is used for takedowns, passes, mount, back control, and sweeps?
Takedowns, passes, top mount, back control, and sweeps are each worth 2 points. Passes, top mount, and back control must be held for a count of 3 before points are awarded.
What techniques are prohibited in all divisions?
Spinal locks, including full nelsons, twisting neck cranks, and techniques applying rotational force to the cervical spine, are prohibited in all divisions and experience levels. Flying scissor takedowns, slams, spikes, jumping guard, small-joint manipulation, and techniques deliberately targeting the knee joint with rotational force beyond permitted parameters are also prohibited.
What techniques are prohibited for kids and teens?
For kids and teens, wrist locks and all leg locks are prohibited.
What leg locks are allowed for adults?
For adults, straight ankle locks are allowed. Knee reaping and other rotational leg locks are not allowed.
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