Guardians On The Mat - BJJ Tournament in Mint Hill 2026

Guardians On The Mat

Saturday, November 14, 2026 Mint Hill, United States

At a Glance

Divisions
Gi No-Gi Absolute Kids
Entry
$10 - $20

Description

Guardians On The Mat

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COMPETITION RULES

Guardians On The Mat uses a simplified Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ruleset based on commonly recognized competition standards. Our priority is fair competition, sportsmanship, and athlete safety.

SCORING

  • Takedown: 2 points
  • Sweep: 2 points
  • Knee-on-Belly: 2 points
  • Guard Pass: 3 points
  • Mount: 4 points
  • Back Control with hooks/body triangle: 4 points

Competitors must establish clear control before points are awarded.

WAYS TO WIN

A match may be won by:

  • Submission
  • Points
  • Referee Decision
  • Disqualification
  • Injury or Withdrawal

If a match ends tied, the referee will determine the winner based on submission attempts, aggression, positional control, and attempts to advance position.

MATCH TIMES

  • Kids: 3 minutes
  • Teens: 4 minutes
  • Adults: 5 minutes
  • Masters: 5 minutes

SUBMISSIONS & SAFETY

Submissions must be applied with control. Referees have the authority to stop a match at any time when they believe a competitor is in danger.

Youth divisions will use age-appropriate submission rules with athlete safety taking priority.

The following are prohibited:

  • Slamming
  • Heel hooks in youth or beginner divisions
  • Knee reaping in youth or beginner divisions
  • Neck or spinal cranks
  • Striking
  • Biting
  • Eye gouging
  • Hair pulling
  • Small-joint/finger manipulation
  • Intentional groin attacks
  • Scissor takedowns
  • Any technique applied recklessly or with intent to injure

OUT OF BOUNDS

If competitors leave the competition area, the referee may stop the match and restart competitors in the center.

Intentionally leaving the mat to avoid a submission or scoring action may result in a penalty or disqualification.

STALLING

Competitors are expected to actively pursue takedowns, sweeps, passes, positional advancement, and submissions.

Repeated stalling or intentionally avoiding engagement may result in warnings, penalties, or disqualification.

COACH & COMPETITOR CONDUCT

Good sportsmanship is required at all times.

Abusive behavior toward competitors, coaches, referees, volunteers, or event staff will not be tolerated.

Coaches may verbally instruct their athlete but may not enter the competition area or interfere with officials.

UNIFORM & HYGIENE

Competitors must wear appropriate BJJ

Divisions

  • Boys Gi$10
  • Boys No-Gi$10
  • Girls Gi$10
  • Girls No-Gi$10
  • Juvenile Boys No-Gi$10
    16-17 years
  • Juvenile Boys Gi$10
    16-17 years
  • Juvenile Girls No-Gi$10
    16-17 years
  • Juvenile Girls Gi$10
    16-17 years
  • Male No-Gi$20
    18 years and above
  • Male Gi$20
    18 years and above
  • Female No-Gi$20
    18 years and above
  • Female Gi$20
    18 years and above
  • Male Absolute No-Gi$10
  • Male Absolute Gi$10
  • Female Absolute No-Gi$10
  • Female Absolute Gi$10

Organizer

Mint Hill Police Department

Frequently Asked Questions

What scoring values are used?
Takedown 2 points, Sweep 2 points, Knee-on-Belly 2 points, Guard Pass 3 points, Mount 4 points, and Back Control with hooks/body triangle 4 points; competitors must establish clear control before points are awarded.
How can a match be won?
A match may be won by Submission, Points, Referee Decision, Disqualification, or Injury or Withdrawal.
What happens if a match ends in a tie?
The referee will determine the winner based on submission attempts, aggression, positional control, and attempts to advance position.
How long are matches for each category?
Kids: 3 minutes; Teens: 4 minutes; Adults: 5 minutes; Masters: 5 minutes.
What submission and safety rules apply?
Submissions must be applied with control and referees may stop a match at any time if they believe a competitor is in danger; youth divisions use age-appropriate submission rules with athlete safety taking priority.
Which techniques are prohibited?
Prohibited techniques include slamming; heel hooks in youth or beginner divisions; knee reaping in youth or beginner divisions; neck or spinal cranks; striking; biting; eye gouging; hair pulling; small-joint/finger manipulation; intentional groin attacks; scissor takedowns; and any technique applied recklessly or with intent to injure.
What happens if competitors leave the competition area?
The referee may stop the match and restart competitors in the center, and intentionally leaving the mat to avoid a submission or scoring action may result in a penalty or disqualification.
What are the rules regarding stalling?
Competitors are expected to actively pursue takedowns, sweeps, passes, positional advancement, and submissions, and repeated stalling or intentionally avoiding engagement may result in warnings, penalties, or disqualification.
What conduct is required from coaches and competitors?
Good sportsmanship is required, abusive behavior toward competitors, coaches, referees, volunteers, or event staff will not be tolerated, and coaches may verbally instruct their athlete but may not enter the competition area or interfere with officials.

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