The path submission series Mens open #1

This will be a group stage round robin tournament .  Maximum of two groups of 4 per weight class.  The winner of each group will compete in the finals for first place. 

 The winner of each division Will win a custom Rashguard and medal.  

This is an open level tournament for all colored belts to guarantee mat time for all competitors.  Brackets will be mixed up to ensure even difficulties (as close as possible) for each qualifying bracket.

Matches will be 6 minutes in length and will be decided via points or submission.  Full scoring breakdown is as follows:

• 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.  Guard pull does not count as a takedown.  All guard pulls must be done with connection and lead directly to an attack.  No jumping Guard allowed.
• Passing to any variation of side control - 1 point. 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.  The only exception to this rule would be if a submission is locked in from top (armbar/ top triangle, and bottom is intentionally taken by attacking competitor to attempt a finish.
• Sweeping from bottom directly to mount - 2 points. 1 point for the sweep, 1 point for mount after a 3 second pin

• 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

All submissions except z lock are allowed. No slams. No jumping guard. Guard must be released if opponent is able to stand. Submissions must be defended without slams. No scissor takedowns. 

Winners of bracket will be determined based off of win loss record. In the event of  within each bracket in the event of an even win loss record, the winner of the match up between the top two will be declared the winner of the bracket .

Weigh ins open at 9am First match starts at 11 AM.

We will post start times for all divisions the week before the event.