The Path KIDS open

Saturday, December 19, 2026 doylestown, United States

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi Kids

Description

Checkin/ weight ins will be 9-10:30AM day of the event.

This is a GI event. Gi must be worn to compete. As long as the gi fits we dont care about the colors. We have a small inventory of gis on hand that can be purchased for $25 in case of an emergency.

Brackets will be Madison weight and will be divided by age and experience. Custom path kids rashguards will be awarded to each group winner and a Custom rash guard for the overall winner.

Matches will be 3 minutes in length for ages 10 and under and 4 minutes in length for ages 11-13. We will be looking to do a few teen showcase matches as well for ages 14-15 years old.

Spectators are $10.

Scoring

Take down - 1 point. A take down will be given to the person who is in top position and in control after going from standing position to the ground. If you are taken down and get back to your feet, 1 point will be awarded once grips are broken and neutral position is achieved.
Passing to any variation of side control - 2 points. Side control includes north south. Requires 3 second pin to score.
Mount - 1 point. Requires 3 second pin to score

Reversal from bottom - 1 point. Any change in position from bottom to top will result in one point to the competitor who ends up on top after 3 seconds of control time
Sweeping from bottom directly to mount - 2 points. 1 point for the sweep, 1 point for mount after 3 seconds of control.

3 seconds control from the back - 1 point. This includes if the bottom player turtles to avoid a pin or if the top person spins behind (i.e. snap down or a defended take down attempt). Hooks are not needed to score from the back
Back with hooks - 1 additional point. A fully locked body triangle will be counted as a score-able control position
There are no advantages

No leg locks allowed. No Slams, No jumping guard, no scissor takedowns.

Event Details

Weigh-In

Check-in/weight-ins 9:00–10:30 AM on day of event.

Spectator Fee

$10

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Divisions

Organizer

The Path submission grappling series

Frequently Asked Questions

When are check-in and weigh-ins?

Check-in and weigh-ins are 9:00–10:30 AM on the day of the event.

Is a gi required to compete and are there restrictions on gi color?

This is a GI event and a gi must be worn to compete; gi colors are not restricted as long as the gi fits.

Can I buy a gi at the event if I need one?

A small inventory of gis will be available for purchase at the event for $25.

How are brackets organized and divided?

Brackets will be Madison weight and will be divided by age and experience.

What are the match lengths for each age group?

Matches are 3 minutes for ages 10 and under and 4 minutes for ages 11–13; there will also be a few teen showcase matches for ages 14–15.

How does scoring work?

Takedown is 1 point; passing to any variation of side control (including north-south) is 2 points and requires a 3‑second pin; mount is 1 point with a 3‑second pin; reversal to top is 1 point after 3 seconds of control; sweeping directly to mount is 2 points (1 for sweep, 1 for mount after 3 seconds); 3 seconds control from the back is 1 point and back with hooks is an additional 1 point, with a fully locked body triangle counting as scoreable control; there are no advantages.

Which techniques are prohibited?

No leg locks, no slams, no jumping guard, and no scissor takedowns are allowed.

How much do spectator tickets cost?

Spectators are $10.