"Cold Steel" Submission Only Grappling Tournament
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January 15th, 2011
Greensburg, Pa.
"The PACS Grappling Series debuted its first Submission Only Tournament on September 18th, 2010. This was an extremely successful event, bringing in grapplers from Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Viriginia, and all parts of the Keystone State. The second installment is expected to bring in even more competitors from some of the best teams on the East Coast and Mid West."
Format: Submission Only to Win. No Time Limit Matches. No Points
Entry Fee: $40 One Division or $50 for both BJJ and No-Gi Divisions
To commemorate the warrior spirit and to honor the "purity" of Submission Only Competition...1st Place Finishers in EVERY DIVISION will be awarded a Samurai Sword.
Awards presented for 2nd and 3rd Place Finishers along with Fastest Submission and Longest Match.
Team Awards for the schools that take 1st in the BJJ and No-Gi divisional rankings.
Divisions:
Mens
Mens 30+
Womens
Teens (Parent must sign waiver to allow entry into Adult division)
NO KIDS DIVISIONS
NO-GI Skill Divisions:
Beginner: 1 year and below (No wrestlers are permitted in this division, you must enter Intermediate)
Intermediate: 1-3 years
Advanced: 3-5 years
Expert: 5 years and above
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU Skill Divisions:
White
Blue
Purple (EXPERT Rules Apply)
Brown (EXPERT Rules Apply)
Black (EXPERT Rules Apply)
Weight Classes:
139.9 and below
140-154.9
155-169.9
170-184.9
185-199.9
200-214.9
215-249.9
250 and above
Weigh-ins will be held on Friday 2-8pm at PACS and from 8-10am on Saturday prior to the event.
Divisions may be consolidated and or created as necessary to accommodate competitor bracketing.
RULES:
1)No grabbing of any clothing, including your own, is permitted in No-Gi Divisions.
2) The only leglocks legal for beginner, intermediate, advanced and 30+ divisions are straight ankle locks (AKA. straight footlock) and kneebars. ALL leglocks are legal in EXPERT Division.
3) Bicep/calf slicers (crushers) are not legal for beginner, intermediate, advanced or 30+ divisions. These are permitted in the EXPERT Division.
4)Any spine locks, twisting submissions, or neck cranks will not be allowed unless you are in the EXPERT Division.
5)The use of a slam to counter or avoid submissions, will result in disqualification. No warnings will be given. Elevated takedowns or throws must be executed with control.
6)Referees will have the final say on the mat. Arguing or disrespectful behavior towards a Referee will not be tolerated whatsoever.
A complete rules meeting will be conducted prior to kicking off the event. After which we will have the opportunity to address any questions from the competitors.
CLOTHING:
Gis are optional for submission grappling divisions. Mouthpiece and groin protection are optional, but strongly recommended. Form fitting T-shirts or rashguards are recommended.
All clothing worn by competitors, must be clean and freshly laundered.
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