Adults – Men, Women, and Seniors
1. RANKINGS (BELT LEVELS)
White – Beginner
Blue – Intermediate
Purple – Intermediate
Brown – Advanced
Black – Advanced
2. AGE GROUPS
Adults: 18+
Masters: 35+
Seniors: 50+
Notes:
Masters and Seniors can compete in Adult divisions.
Men and Women will not compete against each other.
Absolute Divisions are open to all ages, ranks, and weights in both Gi and No-Gi.
3. WEIGHT DIVISIONS
General Divisions (Men & Women)
-50 kg (women only)
-55 kg (women only)
-60 kg
-65 kg
-70 kg
-75 kg
-80 kg
-85 kg
-90 kg
-95 kg
-100 kg
100 kg+
Notes:
All divisions available in Gi and No-Gi
Gi divisions will take place first
High-demand brackets may switch to knockout format
Weight allowance: 0.5 kg
Missed weight: competitor moves up automatically
Brackets may include teammates due to randomization
We may also need to merge you if the brackets are quiet so please be open minded to this so we can accommodate you and others.
4. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Gi (for Gi divisions)
Rash Guard (short sleeve only; any colour)
Mouthguard – optional
Groin protector – optional
Footwear on mats – strictly prohibited (DQ)
Hair – long hair must be tied back
Nails – fingernails and toenails must be trimmed and clean
Weigh-ins: on-site only (no video weigh-ins accepted)
5. MATCH FORMAT & DURATION
White belt matches: 5 minutes
Masters matches: 5 minutes
Blue and purple belt matches 6 minutes
Black Belt match ups 8 minutes
6. SUBMISSION-ONLY RULESET & SCORING
This is a submission-only round-robin format, judged by a mat referee and a judging panel.
Scoring Criteria
Effective submission attempts (volume, control, and threat level)
Takedowns and throws
Mat control and positional dominance
Clean execution of legal techniques
7. LEGAL TECHNIQUES (Unless Otherwise Noted)
Straight armbar
Americana
Kimura
Rear naked choke
Triangle choke (only 14+ can pull the head down)
Anaconda choke
D’Arce choke
Ezekiel choke
Omoplata
Bow and arrow choke
Guillotines (all allowed on the ground) blue belts and above for standing
Front headlocks
Knee bars (only from blue belts and above)
Straight foot locks (14+) both grapplers must be the same age
Reaping (knee pressure) only allowed in brown and black belt matches
Wrist locks (blue belts and above)
Bicep and calf slicers (only allowed in brown and black belts)
Twisters (only allowed in brown and black belt matches)
Neck cranks & can openers (only allowed in brown and black belt matches)
Groin stretch (blue and above allowed)
Smoothers
Half Nelson
Throws (including Judo throws)
Double/single leg takedowns
Body locks
Jumping guard (allowed from 14+)
Flying submissions
Double guard pull
Toe holds (allowed from blue belt and above)
If a technique is not listed here, please contact us for clarification.
8. ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES (Straight DQ)
Slams (DQ)
Scissor takedowns (allowed only for brown and black belts) not allowed in the masters
Heel hocks (not allowed in the gi) only allowed for brown and black belts
9. UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT & WARNINGS
Stalls (warnings before DQ)
Illegal grips or techniques
Penalty points then DQ.
Throwing/pushing opponent off the mats
Edging off the mat to avoid a submission
Offensive or strong language on the mats (DQ)
Arguing with referees during or after matches
Racist or sexist behaviour = immediate DQ and removal
Sandbagging (hiding prior experience)
No talking on the mats
All complaints must be made to the judging panel, not the mat referee
10. MATCH OUTCOMES
Submission (tap-out)
Referee stoppage
Disqualification
Medical stoppage
Team forfeit
11. BRACKET FORMATS
Round Robin
2 competitors: best of 3 fights
3–5 competitors: Full round robin (all fight all)
6–10 competitors: Two groups; top fighter from each advances to the final
Absolute Divisions
Single elimination format
Tiebreakers (in round robin):
Head-to-head result
Most submissions
Quickest submission
12. TEAM POINT SYSTEM
Gold: 10 points
Silver: 7 points
Bronze: 3 points
Submission victory bonus: +5 points
All points contribute toward the Grapplix League Championship standings. We will be offering awards for best fighter, club and giving out free stuff!
13. REGISTRATION & ADMIN
All entries via Smoothcomp
Use legal names only (no nicknames)
Date of birth and ID required at check-in
Health waivers must be completed before the event
Mat areas will be clearly labelled
Coach Passes:
1 free pass per 5 fighters
2 free passes per 10+ fighters
No club grapplers can be in the coaching area, just the head coaches. The fight cannot start and this may lead to a DQ if you do nor follow the rules displayed by the ref on the mat
Kids and minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian or registered coach at all times (this must be carried out or it will result in a straight DQ)
For more information or clarification on rules, registration, or competition structure, please contact us directly.
Gi Competition Rule Set
1. Match Duration
• Beginner (White Belt Adult) 5 minutes
• Intermediate (Blue and Purple Belt Adult) 6 minutes
• Expert (Brown and Black Belt Adult): 8 minutes
2. Divisions & Legal Techniques
Beginner Division (White Belt Adults)
• Legal Submissions:
o Straight ankle lock
o Americana, kimura, armbar
o Triangle choke, guillotine, cross choke
o Omoplata
• Illegal Techniques:
o Wrist locks
o Toe holds, heel hooks, kneebars
o Knee reaping
o Bicep slicer, calf slicer, spinal locks
o Jumping guard pulls
o Any submissions applying pressure to the spine or twisting the knee
Intermediate Division (Blue and Purple Belt Adults)
• Legal Submissions:
o All Beginner techniques
o Wrist locks
o Omoplata sweeps and submissions
o More advanced choke setups (bow and arrow, loop choke, etc
Illegal Techniques:
o Heel hooks, kneebars, toe holds
o Knee reaping
o Bicep slicer, calf slicer, spinal locks
o Scissor takedown
Expert Division (Brown and Black Belt Adults – 8 min)
Legal Submissions:
o All Advanced techniques
o Toe hold
o Kneebar
o Bicep slicer
o Calf slicer
Wrist locks
Illegal Techniques:
o Heel hooks (in Gi competitions only)
o Knee reaping
o Spinal locks without choke
o Small joint manipulation (fingers/toes)
Penalties awarded for:
• Stalling
• Illegal grips or techniques
Three penalties = disqualification.
Uniform & Hygiene (Gi Standards)
Gi can be any colour, in good condition (no tears, or excessive wear)
• Belt must match competitor’s division level.
• No pockets, zippers, or unauthorized patches.
• Fingernails & toenails trimmed, competitors must be clean.
(Kids & Teens Divisions)
1. RANKINGS (BELT LEVELS)
White
Grey/White, Solid Grey, Grey/Black
Yellow/White, Solid Yellow, Yellow/Black
Orange/White, Solid Orange, Orange/Black
Green/White, Solid Green, Green/Black
2. AGE GROUPS
Age groups will be separated into the following divisions. Fighters may be asked (or may request) to compete up in age if needed to fill brackets:
4–5 years old
6–7 years old
8–9 years old
10–11 years old
12–13 years old
14–15 years old
Teens: 16–17 years old
Note:
Boys and girls will compete in separate divisions
Teen blue belts (16–17) may face green/orange belts or be moved to the adult division if necessary
Competitors may not be merged down in weight or age so please be open minded so we can accommodate everyone
3. WEIGHT DIVISIONS
General Weight Divisions (Kids & Teens)
-20 kg
-25 kg
-30 kg
-35 kg
-40 kg
-45 kg
-50 kg
-55 kg
-60 kg
-65 kg
-70 kg
-75 kg
-80 kg
-85 kg
90 kg+
Teen-Specific Divisions (16–17 Years)
-45 kg
-50 kg
-55 kg
-60 kg
-65 kg
-70 kg
-75 kg
-80 kg
-85 kg
90 kg+
Notes:
All divisions are available in Gi and No-Gi formats
Gi divisions will run first
In high-demand divisions, we may use a knockout format
Weight allowance: 0.5 kg max – all weigh-ins without the gi on
Missed weight = automatic move up in division
Absolutes available for kids & teens; 14+ may request to enter adult absolutes
Brackets may include teammates due to randomized groupings
4. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Gi (uniform) – required for Gi divisions
Rash Guard (short sleeve only) – any colour permitted
Mouthguard – optional
Groin Protector – optional
Footwear on mats – strictly prohibited (DQ)
Weigh-ins – venue only (no video weigh-ins accepted)
Hair – long hair must be tied back
Fingernails & toenails – must be clean and trimmed
5. MATCH FORMATS & DURATION
Match Times
Kids (12 & under): 4 minutes
Teens (13–17): 5 minutes
Overtime (all ages): 2 minutes
6. SUBMISSION-ONLY RULESET & SCORING
This is a submission-only round-robin format judged by a mat referee and a judging panel.
Scoring Criteria
Effective submission attempts (volume and clean execution) this is the main scoring system
Mat control and positional dominance (things the judges will consider)
Clean execution of legal techniques (covered in the first point)
7. LEGAL TECHNIQUES (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)
Straight armbar
Americana
Kimura
Rear naked choke
Triangle choke (can pull down on the head at 14+)
Anaconda choke
D’Arce choke
Ezekiel choke
Straight foot locks (allowed for 14+ only and both grapplers must be the same age)
If a technique is not listed, contact us for clarification.
8. ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES (Straight DQ unless otherwise noted)
Slams
Knee bars
Heel hooks and toe holds
Twisters
Neck cranks and can openers
Bicep and calf slicers
Scissor takedowns
Reaping (pressure across knee)
Half Nelson
Standing guillotine choke (only permitted on the ground)
Jumping guard (allowed for 14+)
Flying submissions
Wrist locks
Omoplata
Groin stretch
Smoothers
9. UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT & WARNINGS
Throwing or pushing opponents off the mats
Intentionally edging off the mat to avoid submissions
Strong or offensive language (DQ)
Arguing with referees on the mat
Racist or sexist behaviour (immediate DQ and removal)
Sandbagging (hiding past experience) – may result in DQ
Complaints must be taken to the judging panel, not mat officials
10. MATCH OUTCOMES
Submission (tap-out)
Referee stoppage
Disqualification
Medical stoppage
Team forfeit
11. BRACKET FORMATS
Round Robin
2 competitors: Best of 3 matches
3–5 competitors: Full round robin (everyone fights all)
6–10 competitors: Split into 2 groups; group winners face off in a final
Absolute Divisions:
Single elimination format
Tiebreakers (in round robin):
Head-to-head result
Most submissions
Quickest submission
12. TEAM POINT SYSTEM
Gold: 10 points
Silver: 7 points
Bronze: 3 points
Submission victory bonus: +5 points
All points contribute toward the Grapplix League Championship standings. We will be offering awards for best fighter, club and giving out free stuff!
13. REGISTRATION & ADMIN
All entries must go through Smoothcomp
Legal names only – no nicknames
Date of birth and ID required on the day
Health waivers must be completed prior to competition
Kids must be supervised by a parent or legal coach at all times
Mat areas will be clearly numbered
Free Coach Passes:
1 pass per 5 fighters
2 passes per 10+ fighters
No fights can go ahead if team mates are in the coaching area, only access to the head coaches
For more information or clarification on any rules or divisions, please contact us directly.
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