Skill Level Descriptions:
Children (9-14) will be divided by age and weight.
Teen (15-17) will be divided by age and weight.
Men Beginner (18 and up): Less than one year of training in any grappling art.
Men Intermediate (18 and up): Less than two years training in any grappling art.
Men Advanced (18 and up): Over two years training in any grappling art.
Men Masters (30+) will be divided by weight and experience.
Women will be divided by weight and experience.
Absolute is open to everyone registered to the tournament.
Length Of Matches:
Children: 4 minutes
Teen: 5 minutes
Men Beginner: 5 minutes
Men Intermediate: 6 minutes
Men Advanced: 7 minutes
Men Masters: 5 minutes
Women: 5 minutes
Absolute: 10 minutes (no points scored in first 5 minutes; points and submission in second 5 minutes)Children & Teen Divisions (divided by age and weight):
Up to 49.9 pounds
50 to 59.9 pounds
60 to 69.9 pounds
70 to 79.9 pounds
80 to 89.9 pounds
90 to 99.9 pounds
100 to 114.9 pounds
115 to 129.9 pounds
130 to 144.9 pounds
145 to 159.9 pounds
160 to 174.9 pounds
175 pounds & Over
Men’s Weight Divisions (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced):
Up to 144.9 pounds
145 to 159.9 pounds
160 to 174.9 pounds
175 to 189.9 pounds
190 to 209.9 pounds
210 pounds & Over
Men’s Masters Divisions (30+ years of age with Less than 3 years & Over 3 years experience):
Up to 174.9 pounds
175 to 199.9 pounds
200 pounds & Over
Women’s Divisions (Less than 1 year & Over 1 year experience):
Up to 134.9 pounds
135 pounds & OverWe reserve the right to expand or combine divisions to accommodate competitors.
