Submission Challenge 2025

Round Robin

Submission Only

Adults 6 min roundsKids 5 minute rounds

+1 point for Win+/- 0 for Draw-1 for Loss

Winner will be determined at end of bracket. Most points wins. In the case of a tie, a 3 minute overtime takes place. Maximum 2 overtime. 3rd overtime is sudden death to dominant position (side, mount, back) 

Major infractions:No Slamming or Spiking.No gouging the eyes.No cuffing the ears.No striking of any kind.No pinching.No biting.No attacking/grabbing the groin.Keep hands and fingers out of orifices (nose , mouth, fishhooking, oil checks? ) Mufflers and nose pinches ARE legal.


*Submissions will be applied in a controlled manner that allows for the opponent to submit. No fast or intentional breaks.*

Minor infractions:Fleeing the mat in a submission. (Will be reset in the hold)Failure to engage/timidity.Stalling.No attacking individual fingers.*No gi: no grabbing opponents clothing. 

1 warning for infractions at refs discretion. All DQs are at the referee's discretion


White and Blue belts / Beginner and Intermediate: No heel hooks, Toe holds, neck cranks, or spinelocks.All others: Anything goes.

All Kids and teens: Ankle Locks Only, no spine locks, neck cranks, or wristlocks.

Throat posts are legal for all. Open Hand. NO CRUSHING WINDPIPE.Smothers are legal for all.

Referee decisions are final. Referees MAY stop matches where competitor verbalizes as a verbal tap. Referees MAY stop matches for the safety of the participant.

Wash your bum, trim your nails, wear clean gear.No body oils or lotions. No fresh hair dyes.Shirts are not required for No Gi.

Age Divisions: Kids (4-12)Teens (13-17)Adults (18-39)Masters (40+)

Skill Divisions (All Ages)Novice (Less than 1 year)Beginner (1-3 years)Intermediate (3-5 years)Advanced (5-7 years)Expert (7+ years) Absolute

Kids Belts: WhiteGreyYellowOrangeAdult Belts:White BluePurpleBrownBlack

Weight Classes Kids: Kids will be matched according to weight day-ofMens: 265+225-265205-225185-205170-185155-170125-155

Women's:105-125125-155155-185185-205205-245245+

* Participants may be moved around into different weight or skill divisions In order to fill brackets and create fair matches. **  We will try to avoid 2 person Divisions.  But if necessary these divisions will be best to out of 3.