SUBMISSION ONLY EVENT !!!

POINTS

There are no points or advantage points calculated for any positions/moves.

MATCH LENGTH

All Matches - 15 min
Finals - no time limit

MATCH OUTCOME

SUBMISSION
An athlete must submit their opponent within the 15 minute time limit to win the match and advance in the bracket.

TIE
In case of a tie neither athlete will advance in the bracket. 

*Remember that the essence of Jiu-Jitsu is self defense. If one competitor attacks the whole time they are amazing for doing so. If the opponent defends the entire time and was never submitted, that makes them a great student for surviving and defending themselves well in the name of Jiu-Jitsu. Therefore in the case of a tie both competitors will be out of the event. They will both survive to live another day =)

ILLEGAL SUBMISSIONS

These submission attempts will result in IMMEDIATE disqualification.

(Just because I will not allow these techniques for the safety of our competitos I still highly recomend you learn how to defend them at your school =)

ADULTS
Ages 16 - and up 

White and blue belts 
Slam from the guard
Twisting leg locks of any kind (heel hooks, toe holds and Inverted heel hooks and inverted toe holds )
Straight ankle locks
Knee bars
Reaping knee 
Cervical lock of any kind (unless its a choke)
Neck cranks or neck locks of any kind
Calf lock of any kind
Wrist lock of any kind
Scissors takedown of any kind

Purple
Slam from the guard
Heel hooks
Reaping knee 
Cervical lock of any kind (unless its a choke)
Neck cranks or neck locks of any kind

Straight ankle locks are ok
Knee bars are ok
Twisters are ok

Brown
Slam from the guard
Cervical lock of any kind (unless its a choke)
Neck cranks or neck locks of any kind

Heel hooks are ok

Black Belts

No restrictions except the usual no hair pulling and eye poking etc...

* Black belts will compete with Brown belts on Sunday for adults no-gi advance category therefore Brown Belts restrictions will apply. 

2012 EVENT SCHEDULE

Adult GI Tournament
January 28th Sat 12:30pm - 6:30pm 

Adult NO-GI Tournament
January 29th Sun 12:30pm - 5pm

REGISTRATION

REGISTRATIONS will close on January 20th 2012 @ midnight

WEIGHT DIVISIONS

Women
Lightweight 135 lbs and below 
Welterweight 136 lbs-165 lbs 
Heavyweight 166 lbs and above

Men
Bantamweight 135 lbs and below 
Featherweight 136 lbs-145 lbs. 
Lightweight 146 lbs-155 lbs.
Welterweight 156 lbs-170 lbs. 
Middleweight 171 lbs-185 lbs. 
Lt Heavyweight 186 lbs-205 lbs. 
Heavyweight 206 lbs. and above

AGE DIVISIONS

Adult 16*-35 
Master** 36 and up

*16 year olds white and blue belts 

**Masters may be combined with adult divisions.

GI BELT DIVISIONS

White 
Blue 
Purple 
Brown 
Black

NO-GI SKILL LEVEL

Novice                              (White Belt) 

Beginner                           (Blue Belt)

Intermediate                      (Purple Belt)

Advanced                         (Brown + Black Belt)

WEIGH INS

No gi necessary for weigh in.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA 
January 27 Fri 7pm-9pm 

Javier Vazquez's  

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu  

9637 Arrow Rt #C

Rancho Cucamonga CA 91730

LOS ANGELES 
January 27 Fri 7pm-9pm
January 28 Sat 9am-11am
January 29 Sun 9am-11am

Los Angeles Convention Center*

1201 South Figueroa St

Los Angeles CA 90015

* $12 parking fee (no in/out)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Athletes may be randomly tested for any performance enhancing drugs.

The LA Convention Center parking - $12 a day (no in/out).

Food will be available from LA Convention Center vendors. We highly recommend bringing your own food and plenty of drinks.

Competitors will have free access to the LA Fitness Expo. Please check out TheFitExpo.com for spectator tickets for friends and family and general event info.

Everyone must have an ID at the time of weigh-ins.

All competitors must have the medical release form filled out.

Parents o guardians that are not going with their children to sign their waiver must send an competition autorization alongside a copy of id. 

Competitors may NOT fight in multiple age and weight group.

All competitors must wear gear that is both clean and in good condition. Nails must be trimmed and clean. 

Any competitors or coaches that show any kind of unsportsmanship like conduct will be disqualified.

All disqualified competitors forfeit their match and registration fee.

Any competitor that try to intentionally hurt their opponent including but not limited to slamming will be disqualified.

Registration fees are non-refundable.

The Gracie US Nationals, its staff, and associates are not responsible for any accident, injury or death tournament. 

OFFICIAL HOTEL SPONSOR

Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles
506 S. Grand Ave. 
Los Angeles, CA
USA 90071-2607
(213) 612-1575 
www.MillenniumHotels.com/Biltmore

Receive special rates during the event weekend. 
Call (213) 612-1575 to reserve your rooms or click here to reserve on-line.

Group code: 1201FITXPO/ Los Angeles Fitness Expo

Special room rate will be offered by the hotel until sold out. Pre/post group rate availability policy: *** 3-days pre- and 3-days post- (subject to availability) ***

20 minutes from LAX.
From LAX airport, past terminal 7, right lane to Sepulveda Blvd. to 105 East (Norwalk). Proceed to 110 North (Harbor Fwy). Exit 6th Street, 4 blocks to Olive Street, turn left. 1 block to 5th Street, turn left. 1 block to Grand Avenue, turn left and turn left (2nd driveway) into the hotel.

SPECTATOR TICKETS 

Competitors do not have to purchase spectator tickets for themselves. We encourage you to buy your spectators tickets in advance so you won’t be in line missing the show. 

We will also have a kids play area this year so bring the whole family !  =) 

http://www.thefitexpo.com/tickets.asp

Have any questions? info@gracietournaments.com or call 909.941.3861