2005 CALIFORNIA PANKRATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
August 27, 2005
Camp Pendleton, California

ALL MARTIAL ARTS WELCOME
BODY STRIKES – TAKEDOWNS – SUBMISSIONS
**DOUBLE ELIMINATION TOURNAMENT**

DIVISIONS:
MENS BEGINER – 1 year or less total training
MENS OPEN – Over 1 year training - Amateur only
KIDS & TEENS – Divided by age groups
*Weight divisions to be determined day of competition*

*No knees or kicks to legs for kids and beginners divisions*

ENTRY:
$35 Military and Kids
$45 all other
Free T-Shirt for all who Pre-Register

EQUIPMENT: Shorts/ T-shirt or Traditional Martial Arts attire **Cup and Mouthpiece mandatory** Gloves will be provided or bring your own Wrestling or Martial Arts shoes optional Wrestling head gear, Knee/elbow pads & shin guards optional

Weigh in and last minute registration
Aug.27, 2005 @ 9:00 A.M.

52 Area Gymnasium (San Onofre) Bldg. 520415

Directions: I-5 Freeway to San Diego / Orange County line Exit Basilone Rd. - Enter Camp Pendleton/ San Onofre gate - Follow Basilone Rd. a few miles to School of Infantry - Gym is on left side of the road.

Here is a video clip with one Youth and One Adult Match:
http://video-of-the-week.socalpankration.com/vow.php?archive=06152005

Registration Forms:
http://www.socalpankration.com/Tournaments/Aug_27_2005/index.html

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RULES
PERMITTED TECHNIQUES

Legal weapons - Punches, hammer fists, palm heels and forearms. Kicks with the instep, bottom of foot, blade of foot, ball of foot, toes, shin and knee. Strikes with the Head, fingers and tip of elbow are prohibited. Beginner and Youth division competitors are prohibited from using knee strikes.

Legal targets - Chest, stomach, ribs, thighs and calf. Strikes to the face, head, joints, back, spine, groin or other vital points are prohibited. Beginner and Youth division competitors are prohibited from kicking to opponents legs.

Legal submission targets - Wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, straight knee, vascular neck and ankle. Pressure points are allowed as long as they are executed with applied pressure. Neck cranks or submissions which involve dynamic twisting or pressure against the neck joint or spine are prohibited. Heel hooks and submissions which involve a twisting pressure against the knee joint are prohibited.

Takedowns and throws - Takedowns and throws designed or intended to cause injury are prohibited. Unnecessary slamming or ****ing to the head is prohibited. Slamming to escape a submission is prohibited.

The following are strictly forbidden:

A. Evading or stalling

B. Executing any illegal strike, throw or submission.

C. Bending or twisting of fingers.

D. Biting, pulling hair or pinching / pulling of skin.

E. Speaking during bout.

F. Arguing with any official.

G. Refusing to obey the direction of any official.

H. Showing disregard for one's or opponent's safety.

I. Continuing the bout outside competition area.

J. Any other condition for which the referee believes a penalty should be imposed.

SCORING

The winner of the match will be determined by one of the following:

A. Competitor with the most recorded points. A 2 or less point advantage can be considered a tie if referees feel appropriate.

B. Competitor who causes opponent to submit by taping or by verbal announcement.

C. Disqualification

D. Referee stops bout.

Techniques will be scored either one (1), two (2), or three (3) points depending on Execution, effectiveness and difficulty.

Takedowns and throws:

3 points - Opponent is thrown with legs/feet elevated over shoulder executed with good form and technique.

2 points - Opponent is thrown with his legs/feet elevated over hips. A 3 point throw without proper form and technique.

1 Point -Any other throw, sweep, take down or tackle which results in top position. Any scramble which results in a top position of control. Pulling guard will result in 1 point for the opponent.

Stand-up striking techniques:

2 points - A kick which clearly lands on the chest, stomach or ribs with power, proper torque, distance and follow through. A combination of punches where two or more unanswered strikes clearly land on the chest, stomach or ribs with power, proper torque, distance and follow through. Consecutive strikes from the same clinch position is also considered a combination

1 point - A kick which clearly lands on opponent's chest, stomach or ribs but missing one or more elements making it a 2 point strike. A punch, hammer fist, palm heel, knee or forearm strike delivered with power, proper torque, distance and follow through to the chest, stomach or ribs.

0 points - A clash of strikes when both competitors land equal amount of strikes or when no advantage is observed.

Ground control striking techniques - Striker must be in mount, side mount, knee on belly, back mount or inside guard position to earn ground striking points.

1 point - A punch, hammer fist, palm heel, knee or forearm strike delivered with power, proper torque, distance and follow through to the chest, stomach or ribs.

2 points - Two or more "1 point strikes" which land on a downed opponent from the same positions of control. To earn additional points the striker must change positions of control after receiving 2 points.

0 points - Any strikes in excess of two to a downed opponent from the same position of control. Striking an opponent on the ground outside designated position of control. Strikes to the legal areas of the legs will earn 0 points.

Immobilization points:

1 points - Awarded to the competitor who immobilizes a downed opponent from a controlled position of advantage or an attempted submission hold for 10 to 19 seconds.

2 points - One additional Immobilization point will be awarded after an additional 10 seconds of control. 20 seconds = 2 points Positions of advantage are known as mount, side mount, knee on belly, back mount with hooks and headlock positions. Attempted submissions in which control is established can also be considered a position of advantage.

Sweeps and Reversals

1 point - Sweep or reversal from bottom position which results in a dominant top position. Note- Guard is not considered a dominant top position.

DURATION OF MATCH

Tournament is double elimination with a Consolation bracket to determine 3rd place. The two undefeated competitors will compete for 1st and 2nd place. In the event of a uneven bracket one or more competitors will receive a 1st round Bye.

Open Division = One 4 minute match

Beginner and Youth Division = One 3 minute match

Up to two - 1 minute overtime periods will be held in the event of a tie. If one competitor has a 2 point or less advantage, the referee's will consult and decide if a one minute overtime period is appropriate to determine the true winner of the bout

DIVISIONS

Divisions will be separated by age and weight. Adult divisions will be further separated by skill levels. Competitors 14 years and older will be further separated by gender. The tournament director reserves the right to modify divisions to ensure competition. All Competitors must be amateur.

Youth Division - Ages 6 to 12/13. Age divisions should be broken down to 2 to 3 yrs age groups.

Teen Division - Ages 13/14 to 17. Teens may compete with adults if parent consents and is present during competition.

Beginner Division - Adult competitors with 1 year or less Martial Arts Training.

Open Division - Adult competitors with over 1 year Martial Arts Training

Exact Weigh Classes will be determined the day of the tournament. (We should have Adult weight brackets from as low as 130's lbs. and as high as 230 lbs. plus.)


EQUIPMENT

All competitors must have a cup and mouthpiece. Grappling Style Gloves that cover the knuckles are required. Tournament promoter will have extra gloves for competitors without gloves. Competitors may compete in shorts and T-Shirt or Traditional Martial Arts Attire. Optional Recommended Gear - Wrestling/ Martial Arts shoes, Knee pads, Shin guards, Elbow pads, Wrestling Head Gear.


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