Rules
THIS TOURNAMENT IS SANCTIONNED BY THE ONTARIO JIU JITSU ASSOCIATION
Let's begin with some general rules for Jiu Jitsu tournaments. Firstly, tournaments are open for everyone to sign up. Once you do, you’ll have to know your division. That means you’ll need to provide information on your age, belt level, and weight. It is this last one that’s the most important, as the Budo Open Staff will weigh you in right before your first match. There is no weight allowance, therfore, If you’re even slightly over the weight limit, you’re immediately disqualified.
OFFICIAL RULES.
- In all categories the central referee has the authority to stop a match when either of the competitors is in danger of serious bodily harm as a result of a submission and award the victory to competitor applying the submission.
- Cervical locks or neck cranks are not allowed in any category.
- Athletes under 18 (Juveniles) and white belts are not allowed to compete in the open class.
- Wrestling shoes or any type of shoes, head gear, shirts under the gi (except for girls) and any kind of protectors that can alter the outcome of the match in any way are not allowed in competition.
You cannot compete in a lower belt division than your previous Jiu Jitsu tournament. (ie. If you competed in purple, you cannot go back down as a blue)
MATCH LENGHTS
The matches themselves have different lengths, according to belt level and age.
ADULTS
White belts - 5 minutes
Blue blets - 6 minutes
Purple belts - 7 Minutes
Brown / Black Belts - 10-minutes
GI REGULATIONS
Your Gi needs to be white, black or blue, and it needs to be in good condition. The length and width of sleeves and pants are often subject of measurements. Also, the belt has to be of the right length and not torn or ragged. You won’t get DQ-ed for this, but you’ll probably be asked to find a different Gi/belt and given 5-10 minutes to do so.
Kids Rules / Submission List
Adult Rules / Submissions List