General Rules:

1.) This is a SUBMISSIONS ONLY event. There will be no points awarded to advance. There is no time limit. Referees will deem non-advancing competitors as a no-contest in the event both fail to continue in progressing in their match.

2.) Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated and violators will receive immediate disqualification followed by removal from the premises. All violations will be reported to associations and sanctioning bodies’ thru-out the region. Referees decisions are final and will not be overturned, nor will violators be refunded.

3.) NO slamming allowed. Illegal slamming is defined as slamming your opponents to escape submission and/or pass the guard; or standing from the guard and/or jumping from a standing position to slam your opponent. SLAMMING WILL RESULT IN AN AUTOMATIC DQ (NO EXCEPTIONS). Takedowns are not considered slams, but must be done in a safer manner.

4.) No striking, biting, eye gouging (includes chin to eyes), head butting, small joint manipulation (fingers and toe locks), hair pulling, grabbing the trachea (windpipe), or ear pulling is allowed.

5.) No infectious skin diseases (ringworm, staph, and MRSA) or opened wounds will be permitted.

6.) No lubricants, oils, or lotions of any kind will be permitted on any body part or clothing.

7.) Competitors will be allowed to continue grappling anywhere on the matted area, provided they do not interfere with any another match. If competitors get near the edge of a mat, they will be restarted form the same position by the referee. In case the referee is unable to duplicate the position, competitors will restart from a standing position.

8.) If a competitor flees the ring when a submission is locked in and the competitor is obviously fleeing to avoid submission, he or she will automatically be disqualified.

9.) Women will not be allowed to compete in the Men’s divisions; Men will not be allowed to compete in the Women’s divisions. Men 30 yrs of age and older may compete in the Adult or Elite division.

10.) In Teens matches, the referee has the discretion to call a match if the referee believes that a submission will cause immediate damage or injury, especially in the beginners division.

 

 

Grappling w/ Gi Rules

1.) Heel Hooks, reaping knee, twisting knee locks, “flying scissors” takedowns, and neck cranks are NEVER legal. Straight ankle locks are ILLEGAL for all Teen divisions, but are LEGAL in all other divisions.

 

2.) Knee bar, figure four toeholds, and compression lock (AKA “Slicers, Crushers”) are legal in Purple, Brown, and Black Belt divisions only.

3.) Wristlocks and any submission below the waist are illegal for Teen divisions.

4.) BJJ divisions require a clean, properly fitted Jiu-jitsu or Judo Gi. Mouthpieces and groin protection are required for Teens, Optional for Adults.

5.) All competitors must compete in the rank awarded to them by their grappling Instructor.

 

 

Grappling No-Gi Rules

 

 

 

1.) No grabbing of any clothing, including your own, will be permitted.

2.) The only submissions below the waist in Beginner, and intermediate are straight ankle locks and straight knee bars.

3.) All submissions are allowed in adult Men’s and Women’s advance divisions.

4.) Neck Cranks, wristlocks, and any submission below the waist are Illegal in the Teen division.

5.) Clean Grappling Shorts and Rashguard are required. Shorts must not contain any pockets, metal or plastic on the outside. Mouthpieces and groin protection are required for Teens, Optional for Adults.

6.) Anyone with a Rank of Blue belt MUST compete in the intermediate or higher, Purple Belts or higher MUST compete in advanced divisions.

 

UPCOMING GRAPPLING EVENT INFO

 

Currently we have the following event to offer on November 19th, 2011 in Washington, DC.  Early registration ends November 14th.  If you are with a school or academy and wish to obtain a group of 8 or more discount, please email us before November 19th to receive a discount code to receive up to $10 off each registrant.  Information is below.

2011 CAPITAL GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

On-Site Registration begins at 8:00AM and ends at 9:45A sharp for last minute registrants.  All competitors of this prestigious competition must be on the mats by 10:00A for Rules Meeting.  Our objective is to provide real time tournament bracket information for all competitors to prepare for there matches in the best fashion possible.  This event is for 13yrs and older Men and Women’s Gi & No-Gi submissions only; no-time limit; no-points; single-elimination tournament located in the heart of our Nation’s Capital.  With over 130 schools and academies in the Mid-Atlantic area, everyone will get the chance to showcase there best students and competitors from around the east coast and beyond.  All pertinent info is listed below.  Be sure to join us on Facebook or Twitter, or visit us at www.OneWorldMMA.com for the latest updates.

 

PRICING
On-Site Registration is highly discouraged though available.  We suggest pre-registration via online no later than November 14th, 2011.  On-Site Registration will be accepting debit/credit cards and cash transactions only.

PRE-REGISTRATION PRICING – Pre-Reg. Ends November 14th, 2011
$55.00   One Division
$75.00   Two Divisions
$95.00   Three Divisions
ON-SITE REGISTRATION PRICING – 8:00A thru 9:45A November 19th, 2011
$80.00   One Division
$105.00   Two Divisions
$130.00   Three Divisions

 

METHOD OF PAYMENT
Methods of payment includes PayPal, Amex, Discover, Visa, MasterCard, online via OWMMA.Eventbrite.com.  Registration day of will be accepting debit/credit cards and cash on site.

 

REQUISITES
ALL competitors must be thirteen years of age or older (13 thru 17 require guardians permission to compete), submit Registration information with payment and completed a Physical Activity Release Form upon arrival to competition.  Sponsorship, Cash, and Prize Packages are up for grabs in multiple divisions, but the winners of this Championship will all get to return home with the inaugural event win. Sponsored by OneWorld MMA.

 

SAFETY FIRST
Supervised by the DC Boxing & Wrestling Commission, along with Advanced Life Support Technicians and a First Aid station, the safety of our competitors is the utmost importance.  Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated and reported to all associations and sanctioning bodies thru out the region.

FOR PRACTITIONERS
Practitioners of any grappling sport are welcomed to join us.  Please share this event by telling your friends via word of mouth, via social media sites, or by posters and flyers at your training camps.  After the conclusion of the 2011 Capital Grappling Championships will be a Pro MMA event at 7:30PM, be sure to go to www.OneWorldMMA.com for details and ticket information. 

 

WEIGHT CLASSES & WEIGH INS

There will be two Weigh-Ins available, the Pre-Registrants will have the chance to weigh in on the day before the event on November 18th from the hours of 5:00P-8:00P at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center located at 801 Mount Vernon Place NW Wash, DC 20001.  The final Weigh-Ins on event day will be between 8:00AM-9:45AM in the Registration Area of the event.

Teen No-Gi – Beginner [13-16 Years Old]:                                     
Teen’s Lightweight:       114.9 lbs and below                   2011 Teen Beg. No-Gi Lightweight Division Champion

Teen’s Welterweight:    115–129.9 lbs                             2011 Teen Beg. No-Gi Welterweight Division Champion

Teen’s Middleweight:    130-149.9 lbs                              2011 Teen Beg. No-Gi Middleweight Division Champion

Teen’s Cruiserweight:   150-169.9 lbs                               2011 Teen Beg. No-Gi Cruiserweight Division Champion

Teen’s Heavyweight:     170 lbs and over                         2011 Teen Beg. No-Gi Heavyweight Division Champion

 

Teen No-Gi – Advanced [13-16 Years Old]:                                    
Teen’s Lightweight:        114.9 lbs and below                  2011 Teen Adv. No-Gi Lightweight Division Champion

Teen’s Welterweight:     115–129.9 lbs                            2011 Teen Adv. No-Gi Welterweight Division Champion

Teen’s Middleweight:     130-149.9 lbs                             2011 Teen Adv. No-Gi Middleweight Division Champion

Teen’s Cruiserweight:    150-169.9 lbs                              2011 Teen Adv. No-Gi Cruiserweight Division Champion

Teen’s Heavyweight:     170 lbs and over                         2011 Teen Adv. No-Gi Heavyweight Division Champion

Women's No-Gi Weight Classes [Beginner]:                                  
Class A: 119.9 lbs and below                                             2011 Women’s Beg. No-Gi Class A Division Champion

Class B: 120 - 134.9 lbs                                                       2011 Women’s Beg. No-Gi Class B Division Champion

Class C: 135 – 149.9 lbs                                                      2011 Women’s Beg. No-Gi Class C Division Champion

Class D: 150 lbs and over                                                   2011 Women’s Beg. No-Gi Class D Division Champion

Absolute Women [Open Weight]                                      2011 Women’s Beg. No-Gi Absolute Division Champion

 

Women's No-Gi Weight Classes [Intermediate]:                          
Class A: 119.9 lbs and below                                             2011 Women’s Inter. No-Gi Class A Division Champion

Class B: 120 - 134.9 lbs                                                       2011 Women’s Inter. No-Gi Class B Division Champion

Class C: 135 – 149.9 lbs                                                      2011 Women’s Inter. No-Gi Class C Division Champion

Class D: 150 lbs and over                                                   2011 Women’s Inter. No-Gi Class D Division Champion

Absolute Women [Open Weight]                                      2011 Women’s Inter. No-Gi Absolute Division Champion

 

Women's No-Gi Weight Classes [Advanced]:                
Class A: 119.9 lbs and below                                             2011 Women’s Adv. No-Gi Class A Division Champion

Class B: 120 - 134.9 lbs                                                       2011 Women’s Adv. No-Gi Class B Division Champion

Class C: 135 – 149.9 lbs                                                      2011 Women’s Adv. No-Gi Class C Division Champion

Class D: 150 lbs and over                                                   2011 Women’s Adv. No-Gi Class D Division Champion

Absolute Women [Open Weight]                                      2011 Women’s Adv. No-Gi Absolute Division Champion

 

Men's No-Gi Weight Classes [Beginner]:                                        

Men’s Super Lightweight: Up to 134.9 lbs                       2011 Men’s Beg. No-Gi Super Lightweight Division Champion

Men's Lightweight: 135 - 149.9 lbs                                  2011 Men’s Beg. No-Gi Lightweight Division Champion

Men's Middleweight: 150-164.9 lbs                                 2011 Men’s Beg. No-Gi Middleweight Division Champion

Men's Cruiserweight: 165-179.9 lbs                                 2011 Men’s Beg. No-Gi Cruiserweight Division Champion

Men's Light-Heavyweight: 180-194.9 lbs                        2011 Men’s Beg. No-Gi Light Heavyweight Division Champion

Men's Heavyweight: 195-220 lbs                                      2011 Men’s Beg. No-Gi Heavyweight Division Champion

Men's Superheavyweight: 220 lbs. and over                   2011 Men’s Beg. No-Gi Superheavyweight Division Champion

Absolute Men’s [Open Weight]                                         2011 Men’s Beg. No-Gi Absolute Division Champion

 

Men's No-Gi Weight Classes [Intermediate]:                                
Men’s Super Lightweight: Up to 134.9 lbs                       2011 Men’s Int. No-Gi Super Lightweight Division Champion

Men's Lightweight: 135 - 149.9 lbs                                  2011 Men’s Int. No-Gi Lightweight Division Champion

Men's Middleweight: 150-164.9 lbs                                 2011 Men’s Int. No-Gi Middleweight Division Champion

Men's Cruiserweight: 165-179.9 lbs                                 2011 Men’s Int. No-Gi Cruiserweight Division Champion

Men's Light-Heavyweight: 180-194.9 lbs                        2011 Men’s Int. No-Gi Light Heavyweight Division Champion

Men's Heavyweight: 195-220 lbs                                      2011 Men’s Int. No-Gi Heavyweight Division Champion

Men's Superheavyweight: 220 lbs. and over                   2011 Men’s Int. No-Gi Superheavyweight Division Champion

Absolute Men’s [Open Weight]                                         2011 Men’s Int. No-Gi Absolute Division Champion

Men's No-Gi Weight Classes [Advanced]:                                       
Men’s Super Lightweight: Up to 134.9 lbs                       2011 Men’s Adv. No-Gi Super Lightweight Division Champion

Men's Lightweight: 135 - 149.9 lbs                                  2011 Men’s Adv. No-Gi Lightweight Division Champion

Men's Middleweight: 150-164.9 lbs                                 2011 Men’s Adv. No-Gi Middleweight Division Champion

Men's Cruiserweight: 165-179.9 lbs                                 2011 Men’s Adv. No-Gi Cruiserweight Division Champion

Men's Light-Heavyweight: 180-194.9 lbs                        2011 Men’s Adv. No-Gi Light Heavyweight Division Champion

Men's Heavyweight: 195-220 lbs                                      2011 Men’s Adv. No-Gi Heavyweight Division Champion

Men's Superheavyweight: 220 lbs. and over                   2011 Men’s Adv. No-Gi Superheavyweight Division Champion

Absolute Mens [Open Weight]                                          2011 Men’s Adv. No-Gi Absolute Division Champion

Men's Elite No-Gi Weight Classes (30+ yrs) [Beginner]:              
Lightweight: 159.9 lbs and below                                     2011 Men’s Beg. No-Gi Lightweight Division Champion

Middleweight: 160 – 179.9 lbs                                          2011 Men’s Beg. No-Gi Middleweight Division Champion

Cruiserweight: 180 – 199.9 lbs                                          2011 Men’s Beg. No-Gi Cruiserweight Division Champion

Heavyweight: 200 lbs and over                                         2011 Men’s Beg. No-Gi Heavyweight Division Champion

 

Men's Elite No-Gi Weight Classes (30+ yrs) [Intermediate]:      
Lightweight: 159.9 lbs and below                                     2011 Men’s Int. No-Gi Lightweight Division Champion

Middleweight: 160 – 179.9 lbs                                          2011 Men’s Int. No-Gi Middleweight Division Champion

Cruiserweight: 180 – 199.9 lbs                                          2011 Men’s Int. No-Gi Cruiserweight Division Champion

Heavyweight: 200 lbs and over                                         2011 Men’s Int. No-Gi Heavyweight Division Champion

 

Men's Masters No-Gi Weight Classes (30+ yrs) [Advanced]:      
Lightweight: 159.9 lbs and below                                     2011 Men’s Adv. No-Gi Lightweight Division Champion

Middleweight: 160 – 179.9 lbs                                          2011 Men’s Adv. No-Gi Middleweight Division Champion

Cruiserweight: 180 – 199.9 lbs                                          2011 Men’s Adv. No-Gi Cruiserweight Division Champion

Heavyweight: 200 lbs and over                                         2011 Men’s Adv. No-Gi Heavyweight Division Champion

 

Teen’s Gi – Beginner [13-16 Years Old]:                                         
Teen Lightweight: 114.9 lbs and below                           2011 Teen’s Beg. Gi Lightweight Division Champion

Teen Welterweight: 115–129.9 lbs                                   2011 Teen’s Beg. Gi Welterweight Division Champion

Teen Middleweight: 130-149.9 lbs                                   2011 Teen’s Beg. Gi Middleweight Division Champion

Teen’s Cruiserweight: 150-169.9 lbs                                 2011 Teen’s Beg. Gi Cruiserweight Division Champion

Teen’s Heavyweight: 170 lbs and over                             2011 Teen’s Beg. Gi Heavyweight Division Champion

 

Teen’s Gi – Advanced [13-16 Years Old]:                                        

Teen Lightweight: 114.9 lbs and below                           2011 Teen’s Gi Adv. Lightweight Division Champion

Teen Welterweight: 115–129.9 lbs                                   2011 Teen’s Gi Adv. Welterweight Division Champion

Teen Middleweight: 130-149.9 lbs                                   2011 Teen’s Gi Adv. Middleweight Division Champion

Teen Cruiserweight: 150-169.9 lbs                                    2011 Teen’s Gi Adv. Cruiserweight Division Champion

Teen Heavyweight: 170 lbs and over                                2011 Teen’s Gi Adv. Heavyweight Division Champion

 

Women's White Belt [BJJ] Weight Classes:                                    
Class A: 119.9 lbs and below                                             2011 Women’s White Belt Class A Division Champion

Class B: 120 - 134.9 lbs                                                       2011 Women’s White Belt Class B Division Champion

Class C: 135 – 149.9 lbs                                                      2011 Women’s White Belt Class C Division Champion

Class D: 150 lbs. and over                                                  2011 Women’s White Belt Class D Division Champion

Absolute Women [Open Weight]                                      2011 Women’s White Belt Absolute Division Champion

 

Women's Blue Belt [BJJ] Weight Classes:                                       
Class A: 119.9 lbs and below                                             2011 Women’s Blue Belt Class A Division Champion

Class B: 120 - 134.9 lbs                                                       2011 Women’s Blue Belt Class B Division Champion

Class C: 135 – 149.9 lbs                                                      2011 Women’s Blue Belt Class C Division Champion

Class D: 150 lbs. and over                                                  2011 Women’s Blue Belt Class D Division Champion

Absolute Women [Open Weight]                                      2011 Women’s Blue Belt Absolute Division Champion

 

Women's Purple Belt [BJJ] Weight Classes:                                   
Class A: 119.9 lbs and below                                             2011 Women’s Purple Belt Class A Division Champion

Class B: 120 - 134.9 lbs                                                       2011 Women’s Purple Belt Class B Division Champion

Class C: 135 – 149.9 lbs                                                      2011 Women’s Purple Belt Class C Division Champion

Class D: 150 lbs. and over                                                  2011 Women’s Purple Belt Class D Division Champion

Absolute Women [Open Weight]                                      2011 Women’s Purple Belt Absolute Division Champion

 

Women's Brown Belt [BJJ] Weight Classes:                                   

Class A: 119.9 lbs and below                                             2011 Women’s Brown Belt Class A Division Champion

Class B: 120 - 134.9 lbs                                                       2011 Women’s Brown Belt Class B Division Champion

Class C: 135 – 149.9 lbs                                                      2011 Women’s Brown Belt Class C Division Champion

Class D: 150 lbs. and over                                                  2011 Women’s Brown Belt Class D Division Champion

Absolute Women [Open Weight]                                      2011 Women’s Brown Belt Absolute Division Champion

 

Women's Black Belt [BJJ] Weight Classes:                                      
Class A: 119.9 lbs and below                                             2011 Women’s Black Belt Class A Division Champion

Class B: 120 - 134.9 lbs                                                       2011 Women’s Black Belt Class B Division Champion

Class C: 135 – 149.9 lbs                                                      2011 Women’s Black Belt Class C Division Champion

Class D: 150 lbs. and over                                                  2011 Women’s Black Belt Class D Division Champion

Absolute Women [Open Weight]                                      2011 Women’s Black Belt Absolute Division Champion

 

Men’s White Belt [BJJ] Weight Classes:                                          
Men’s Super Lightweight: Up to 134.9 lbs                       2011 Men’s White Belt Super Lightweight Division Champion

Men's Lightweight: 135 - 149.9 lbs                                  2011 Men’s White Belt Lightweight Division Champion

Men's Middleweight: 150-164.9 lbs                                 2011 Men’s White Belt Middleweight Division Champion

Men's Cruiserweight: 165-179.9 lbs                                 2011 Men’s White Belt Cruiserweight Division Champion

Men's Light-Heavyweight: 180-194.9 lbs                        2011 Men’s White Belt Light Heavyweight Division Champion

Men's Heavyweight: 195-220 lbs                                      2011 Men’s White Belt Heavyweight Division Champion

Men's Superheavyweight: 220 lbs and over                    2011 Men’s White Belt Super Heavyweight Division Champion

Absolute Men’s [Open Weight]                                         2011 Men’s White Belt Absolute Division Champion

 

Men’s Blue Belt [BJJ] Weight Classes:                                              

Men’s Super Lightweight: Up to 134.9 lbs                       2011 Men’s Blue Belt Super Lightweight Division Champion

Men's Lightweight: 135-149.9 lbs                                    2011 Men’s Blue Belt Lightweight Division Champion

Men's Middleweight: 150-164.9 lbs                                 2011 Men’s Blue Belt Middleweight Division Champion

Men's Cruiserweight: 165-179.9 lbs                                 2011 Men’s Blue Belt Cruiserweight Division Champion

Men's Light-Heavyweight: 180-194.9 lbs                        2011 Men’s Blue Belt Light Heavyweight Division Champion

Men's Heavyweight: 195-220 lbs                                      2011 Men’s Blue Belt Heavyweight Division Champion

Men's Superheavyweight: 220 lbs and over                    2011 Men’s Blue Belt Super Heavyweight Division Champion

Absolute Men’s [Open Weight]                                         2011 Men’s Blue Belt Absolute Division Champion

 

Men’s Purple Belt [BJJ] Weight Classes:                                          
Men’s Super Lightweight: Up to 134.9 lbs                       2011 Men’s Blue Belt Super Lightweight Division Champion

Men's Lightweight: 135 - 149.9 lbs                                  2011 Men’s Blue Belt Lightweight Division Champion

Men's Middleweight: 150-164.9 lbs                                 2011 Men’s Blue Belt Middleweight Division Champion

Men's Cruiserweight: 165-179.9 lbs                                 2011 Men’s Blue Belt Cruiserweight Division Champion

Men's Light-Heavyweight: 180-194.9 lbs                        2011 Men’s Blue Belt Light Heavyweight Division Champion

Men's Heavyweight: 195-220 lbs                                      2011 Men’s Blue Belt Heavyweight Division Champion

Men's Superheavyweight: 220 lbs and over                    2011 Men’s Blue Belt Super Heavyweight Division Champion

Absolute Men’s [Open Weight]                                         2011 Men’s Blue Belt Absolute Division Champion

 

Men’s Brown Belt [BJJ] Weight Classes:                                          
Lightweight: 169.9 lbs and below                                     2011 Men’s Brown Belt Lightweight Division Champion

Heavyweight: 170 lbs and over                                         2011 Men’s Brown Belt Heavyweight Division Champion

 

Men’s Black Belt [BJJ] Weight Classes:                                             
Lightweight: 159.9 lbs and below                                     2011 Men’s Black Belt Lightweight Division Champion

Middleweight: 160-179.9 lbs                                             2011 Men’s Black Belt Middleweight Division Champion

Heavyweight: 180 lbs and over                                         2011 Men’s Black Belt Heavyweight Division Champion

Absolute Men’s [Open Weight]                                         2011 Men’s Black Belt Absolute Division Champion

Men’s Elite (30+ yrs) White Belt [BJJ] Weight Classes:                
Lightweight: 159.9 lbs. and below                                    2011 Men’s Elite White Belt Lightweight Division Champion

Middleweight: 160 – 179.9 lbs                                          2011 Men’s Elite White Belt Middleweight Division Champion

Cruiserweight: 180 – 199.9 lbs                                          2011 Men’s Elite White Belt Cruiserweight Division Champion

Heavyweight: 200 lbs and over                                         2011 Men’s Elite White Belt Heavyweight Division Champion

 

Elite (30+ yrs) Blue Belt [BJJ] Weight Classes:                                
Lightweight: 159.9 lbs. and below                                    2011 Men’s Elite Blue Belt Lightweight Division Champion

Middleweight: 160 – 179.9 lbs                                          2011 Men’s Elite Blue Belt Middleweight Division Champion

Cruiserweight: 180 – 199.9 lbs                                          2011 Men’s Elite Blue Belt Cruiserweight Division Champion

Heavyweight: 200 lbs and over                                         2011 Men’s Elite Blue Belt Heavyweight Division Champion

 

Elite (30+ yrs) Purple Belt [BJJ] Weight Classes:                            
Lightweight: 159.9 lbs. and below                                    2011 Men’s Elite Purple Belt Lightweight Division Champion

Middleweight: 160 – 179.9 lbs                                          2011 Men’s Elite Purple Belt Middleweight Division Champion

Cruiserweight: 180 – 199.9 lbs                                          2011 Men’s Elite Purple Belt Cruiserweight Division Champion

Heavyweight: 200 lbs and over                                         2011 Men’s Elite Purple Belt Heavyweight Division Champion

 

Elite (30+ yrs) Brown Belt [BJJ] Weight Classes:                           

Lightweight: 169.9 lbs and below                                     2011 Men’s Elite Brown Belt Lightweight Division Champion

Heavyweight: 170 lbs and over                                         2011 Men’s Elite Brown Belt Heavyweight Division Champion

 

Elite (30+ yrs) Black Belt [BJJ] Weight Classes:
-Coming 2012 Season-