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Time & Location
Jul 27, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lakeland, 5285 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33813, USA
Guests
About the event
Carlson Gracie Polk County Summer Superfight Showdown:
Official Rules 3 Man Team Ruleset General Rules
- Event Type: This is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) GI event.
- Team Composition:Each gym is required to submit two teams. Each team must consist of white and blue belts only. Each team must include at least one white belt.
- Match Duration: Matches are 4 minutes long.
- Match Format: Submission only.If a submission occurs, the winner is declared for that match. If no submission occurs by the end of the 4-minute match, both competitors are disqualified for that round.
- Final Competitors:If the match is between the last remaining competitor from each team, a 1-minute takedown challenge will determine the winner. The first competitor to achieve a takedown wins the match.
Competition Structure
- Team Matches: Each round will feature matches between team members from opposing gyms.
- Round Disqualification: Failure to submit within the allotted 4 minutes results in the disqualification of both competitors from that round.
- Advancing: Teams advance based on the performance of their members, with the objective of securing the most individual match victories.
Conduct and Compliance
- Uniform: All competitors must wear a traditional BJJ GI.
- Respect and Sportsmanship: Competitors must display respect and sportsmanship at all times. Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in disqualification.
- Safety: Referees have the authority to stop a match if they believe a competitor is in danger or unable to continue safely.
Match Rules
- Submission Only:Submissions can be achieved through any legal BJJ techniques. Illegal techniques (e.g., heel hooks, cervical locks) are prohibited and will result in immediate disqualification.
- Takedown Challenge:If no submission occurs and it is the final competitor for each team, a 1-minute takedown challenge will commence. The first competitor to achieve a takedown wins the match.
Judging and Scoring
- Referee Decisions: All matches are overseen by a qualified referee whose decisions are final.
- Scoring: Victory is determined by submission or, in the case of the final competitors, by the first takedown.
Superfights at the Carlson Gracie Polk County Summer Superfight Showdown Superfight Rules
- Event Type: Each superfight is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu GI or No GI match. Selected by competitors.
- Match Duration: Each superfight consists of a single 5-minute round.
- Match Format: Submission only. Victory is achieved through a successful submission. If no submission occurs by the end of the 5-minute round, the match is declared a draw.
Superfight Structure
- Competitor Selection: Competitors for the superfights are selected based on skill level and competitive history to ensure exciting and challenging matches.
- No Points, No Judges: There are no points awarded, and no judges’ decisions. The only way to win is by submitting the opponent.
Conduct and Compliance
- Uniform: All competitors must wear a traditional BJJ GI.
- Respect and Sportsmanship: Competitors must display respect and sportsmanship at all times. Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in disqualification.
- Safety: Referees have the authority to stop a match if they believe a competitor is in danger or unable to continue safely.
Additional Rules
- Health and Safety Checks: All competitors must pass a health and safety check prior to competing.
- Weight Classes: Competitors should be matched within similar weight classes to ensure fair competition.
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