Do you ever feel like you are evading "the test"?

"The Test" is actually the many different opportunities in our lives that are collectively part of the character defining experiences that answer the big question of who we are.

This is one of those tests!

There is a part of you that wants to know how you would measure up. However, the test here is not whether you would win or lose but whether or not you would even try.

What would this experience be like?

How would I handle the nerves?

Could I even perform under pressure?

These are the questions you are curious about. These are good questions and ones you want to answer. They are questions concerning the search, the quest, the test.

Not...

Am I going to win or lose?

Or

What will people think of me if I mess up?

These questions are the questions trying to convince you that you don't measure up!

These are "fear" questions!

So you have a choice...

Do you respond to the call of fear that wants to keep you restrained, or do you respond to the call of curiosity, the call of the test?

5 reasons to compete…

1. Competition reveals to us what level our skills are at & ALWAYS speeds up the learning curve.
2. Competition challenges you and provides opportunity for personal growth.
3. Other than an actual fight, Competition is the closest thing to experiencing self-defense. It prepares us.
4. Competition naturally makes us nervous. It is important to learn to deal with those nerves and to be able to perform under pressure. This opportunity is a way to actively participate in "the test".
5. This type of competition encourages camaraderie, not the other way around! Nobody will ever think less of you for stepping up an competing. It builds camaraderie, not division.

3 reasons to compete in an in-house competition

1. Doing an In-House competition is the safest way to EXPERIENCE it.
2. You are competing with your friends. Not strangers!
3. It prepares you for outside competitions.

This is an incredible opportunity for you or your child to experience the excitement of competition and to learn and grow as a martial artist!

Get signed up ASAP so we can start making brackets!

1 Competitor = $40

2 Competitors = $70

3 Competitors = $100

4 Competitors = $120

Payment will not be collected until tournament is confirmed. Please complete official registration below.

Clinch Academy In-House

Tournament Rules

Schedule:

Our next Tournament is Saturday, October 2nd!

Doors open @ 9:30am

Youth Rules Review Begins @ 10am

Youth Matches Begin by 10:30am

Adult Rules Review Begins @ 12:30pm

Adult Matches Begin by 1pm

Youth Rules:

This grappling tournament promotes the concept of the submission only victory. There will be no points scored as in traditional BJJ Federation tournaments unless the kids are NOT doing submissions.

There are only 3 ways to win: (Unless white or white stripe belts. Read below for more info)

You get the submission within the time limit.
You get the takedown in the overtime takedown challenge.

Youth Matches will be 5 minutes long. The first competitor to get a submission before the 5 minute mark wins! If no one wins by submission before the time limit is over they will finish with the take down challenge. In the takedown challenge, whoever gets the first takedown wins the match and will advance to the next round!

Legal Submissions During the 5 min match: (All other submissions are illegal)

*We base these rules on the submissions we know we are teaching the kids in class at each level. Sometimes we allow more when we know kids may have both learned other moves in Saturday training sessions.

Lil Warriors = (No Submissions. Read below for Rules. We only let Lil’ Warriors compete at age 5.)

White Belts - White Black Stripe = Rear Naked Choke/Key Lock/Armbar

Grey-White & Solid Grey Belts = Rear Naked Choke/Key Lock/Armbar/Kimura/Rear Lapel Chokes

Grey-Black Belts = All the above + Triangle

Yellow-White Belts = All the above + Front Lapel Chokes

Solid Yellow Belts = All the above + Guillotine

BJJ Yellow-Black Belts = All the above + Head-Arm Chokes

Orange-White Belts = All the Above

Lil’ Warriors Age 5 (No-Submissions, 3 minute matches)

Lil Warriors will not be doing submissions. Instead of winning by submission, Lil Warriors will win by:

Points
Take down in over time take down challenge

Points are scored as such:

2 pts = Takedown, guard sweep, knee on belly position

3 pts = Guard pass

4 pts = Mount or back mount

In order to achieve the above points the competitor must achieve the desired technique or position and hold it for a 3 count. Once the referee achieves the 3 count he/she will award the points. If the technique or position is not held for 3 seconds no point will be awarded.

Ex: Competitor A passes competitor B’s guard and secures a cross body position for 3 seconds…. 3 points will be awarded.

Ex#2: Competitor A passes competitors B’s guard and secures a cross body but competitor B recovers half guard on the 2 count… 0 points will be awarded because competitor A did not stay pass the guard for 3 seconds.

In the event that there are no points scored by the end of the 3 minute time limit or that the points are tied, there will be an overtime take down challenge. Whoever gets the first takedown wins the match.

There will be a 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winner for all youth divisions

As long as a competitor wins their match they will continue advancing into the finals. Whether we do a single or double elimination bracket will depend on how many competitors we get.

All Legal submissions are as printed above. Any other submissions are illegal!

Other illegal techniques for all divisions are:

Slamming either from standing or with someone in your guard.
Finger or toe grabbing (You must grab the hand or foot as a whole)
Hair pulling
Fish hooking
Striking of any kind
Biting

Adult Rules:

This grappling tournament promotes the concept of the submission only victory. There will be no points scored as in traditional BJJ Federation tournaments.

There are only 2 ways to win:

You get the submission within the time limit.
You get the takedown in the overtime takedown challenge.

Adult Matches will be 10 minutes long. The first one to get a submission before the 10 minute mark wins! If there is no submission before the 10 minute mark, competitors will move into the overtime takedown challenge. In the takedown challenge, whoever gets the first takedown wins the match and will advance to the next round! In order to get the takedown the competitor must land in top position and maintain top control for 3 seconds.

During the 10 minute match all submissions are legal for white & blue belts except:

Heel Hooks
Knee Bars
Calf Slicer
Bicep Slicer
Neck Cranks
Toe Hold

Other Illegal techniques are:

Slamming either from standing or with someone in your guard.
Finger or toe grabbing (You must grab the hand or foot as a whole)
Hair pulling
Fish hooking
Striking of any kind
Biting

*For any matches that are Purple or Higher, we will sort out any leg lock submissions you are comfortable with adding in.

There will be a 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winner for all Adult divisions!

On Sportsmanship for all competitors and parents:

One of the main benefits of competition is the opportunity to practice good sportsmanship. No matter the situation, no matter the conflict, a good sportsman will always conduct themselves as such…a good sportsman. A good sportsman will always maintain self-control, respect, humility, safety, courtesy and professionalism at all times.

Clinch Academy In-house Tournament Bracketing

*Brackets will be posted here the week of the tournament

Doors Open @ 9:30am / Youth Rules Meeting to begin at 10am / Matches Begin by 10:30am / Adult Rules Meeting to begin at 12:30pm / Matches begin by 1pm / Should run until 3pm at the latest.

Brackets are made the best we can according to age, weight and belt based on who we have registered. We take in account our knowledge of who performs well against who regardless of weight or belt. I like these brackets a lot. We have a pretty solid set up for tomorrow! Everyone is guaranteed at least 2 matches!

*Brackets are always subject to change.

Youth & Teen Divisions

(Rules Start at 10 am)

Division 1

Division 2

Division 3

Division 4

Division 5

Division 6

Division 7

Adult Divisions

Rules start at 12:30pm