Saturday, March 10, 2007

ARIZONA BJJ 2007:


2nd Arizona Open of BJJ (Black Belt $$$ division) - 03/10
Submitted by: The Event Promoter

2nd Arizona Open of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Saturday, March 10th

PRO Black Belt Division (173 lbs and under) – Cash Prize $1500

Tournament location:
Broadway Recreation Center
59 E. Broadway Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85210


Rules and Regulation

¨ Any competitor who displays unsportsmanlike conduct before, during, or after the match, will be disqualified and forfeit the registration fee;

¨ No Stalling: Referee will issue one negative point for the 1st offense of stalling (i.e. backing out of the guard without engaging, no activity, and running out of the ring to avoid takedown or submission attempts). A 2nd offense will result in a 2 Points deduction. A 3rd offense will result in a disqualification.

¨ No bent knee locks, biceps locks, cervical, or heel hooks are permitted. Use of these techniques will cause disqualification. Rules will be explained right before the tournament.



Points

Throws, takedowns, knee on the belly and sweeps – 2 points
Passing the guard – 3 points
Mount/taking the back – 4 points

Schedule (Saturday, March 10th)

Kids & Juveniles – 10:00
White Belts – 12:00
Purple, Brown & Black – 2:30
Blue – 4:00

Weight Classes:
Adults: Master (White Belt only):

Super Feather: 134 lbs
Light: 160 lbs and under
Feather: 147 lbs
Middle: 161 to 187 lbs
Light: 160 lbs
Heavy: 188 lbs and over
Middle: 173lbs
Middle Heavy: 187 lbs
Heavy: 202 lbs
Super Heavy: Over 202 lbs

Kids (BJJ only):
All the matches will be the closest weight, age & belt



Miscellaneous Information

¨ All adult competitors will receive a Tournament T-Shirt.

¨ The top three schools BJJ receive awards;

¨ The top three schools kids division receive awards;

¨ Award for the fastest submission.

¨ One 32’ LCD TV will be raffled between all the adult winners.

¨ PRO Black Belt division for 173 lbs and under ($1500 for the winner)