| Midwest Grappling Open February 1st, 2003 Presented by Grappling Concepts Wright City Middle School 402 North Service Road Wright City, MO 63390 · Absolute Open Class $ 250.00 prize to Winner · Fighterzone Gear awarded to Most Technical Fighter and Fastest Submission · Medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each weight class · Gi and No Gi Divisions · 2-Skill levels Under 1 year and Over 1 year Time: Weigh in at 9:30 am Tournament starts at 11:00 am Mail payments to: J.W. Wright 159 Royallmanor Ln O'Fallon , Mo 63366 Cost: $25 early registration $35 at the door ($10.00 per additional event) For Tournament Info contact: J.W. Wright at (314) 581-0532 grapplingcncpts@aol.com UNIFORM: Gi with pants in Gi division In No-Gi Division: any type shorts with drawstring, shirt and shoes optional Note- Opponents cannot grab clothes unless you are wearing a GI (top or bottom). ROUNDS: Under 1year- One, 5 minute round with points Over 1 year -one 6minute round If tied on points winner by advantage STYLE: Double elimination WIN BY: Submission Points (advantage if points are tied at end of time) POINTS: 2-Take down into a dominant position (Side Mount , Mount ,etc.) 1-Take down into neutral position (Guard) 1-Holding position (Side Mount, North south) 2-Holding mount or back position All positions must be held to a 5 count Advantages are giving for Submission attempts only LEGAL TECHNIQUE: All finishing techniques must be applied in a gradual and safe manner or will result in disqualification. -Chokes and neck cranks -Arm bars, shoulder, wrist, and hip locks -Leg and ankle locks (No heel hooks in under 1 year Div.) -Key locks ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES: Punishment is 1 foul or disqualification; at referee's discretion; will discuss before tournament begins. WEIGHT CLASSES: Men's Division Women's Division -Under 150 - 115 and under -165 - 140 -180 - over 141 -195 -215 -216 and over Women may compete with the men in 1 weight class lower than they actually are. Presented by Grappling Concepts, a Brazilian Ju-jitsu and Sambo School |