''Bring It" International
Full Moon Martial Arts- Carlson Gracie Team
516 E Lewis and Clark Pkwy Clarksville, IN 47129
Saturday, January 18, 2025
8:30 AM - Meeting with officials, masters, coaches, and volunteers
9:00 AM - Doors open and registration
10:00 AM - Competition begins – In age ascending order from 3 y.o
Little Warriors Challenge 3-6 Year olds only
Freestyle Jujutsu
BJJ
Kata/Poomsae (Forms)
Breaking (Kyokpa) Kumite/Kyorugi (Sparring)
12:00 PM - Ages 10 and up All events & Weapons
Registration Fee: All registration fees are non-refundable.
$75 for one event. For each additional event, add $10.
Two events $85, Three events $95, all four events $105
All registration fees must be received on or before the tournament date.
Door registrations will be accepted.
Admission fees: $10 for ages 13 and up. $6 for ages 4-12. Free for 3 and under.
Competitor Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners will be awarded a medal.
Mandatory All participants should wear uniforms appropriate for your discipline(s)
Equipment: Sparring competitors should have full sparring gear.
Each competitor must provide his or her own equipment.
FREESTYLE JUJUTSU
*SUBMISSIONS ARE A WIN*
Hand strikes 1 point. Kicks / Knee strikes 2 points (No knees to head Allowed – All divisions)
Throws / Takedowns 3points. All Divisions get 1 minute rest period between each round.
Ages 18 - Older: 5 minute rounds.
Ages 13-17: 4 minute rounds
Ages 10-12: 3 minute rounds.
Ages 7-9: 2 minute rounds.
Ages 5-6: 1 minute rounds.
KUMITE
Karate Point Sparring
The scoring areas shall be limited to the following: Head, Face, Neck (including throat, but not touching the throat) Abdomen, Chest, Side, and Back
A score is awarded when a technique is performed to a scoring area and according to the following criteria:
•Good form - a technique with good form is said to have characteristics conferring probable effectiveness within the framework of traditional karate.
•Correct attitude - a non-malicious attitude of great concentration.
•Vigorous application - defines the power, speed and controlled delivery of the technique.
•Zanshin - a continued state of awareness and commitment which endures after the technique has landed.
•Proper timing and •Correct distance
A full point is awarded to two techniques only: controlled kick to the head or face, break of balance / safe takedown immediately followed by a scoring technique.
•All other techniques including multiple scoring techniques (RENSOKU WAZA) to scoring areas will be awarded a half point.
BJJ
2points awarded for the following:
Takedowns: Scored when an opponent is taken from standing to the ground and controlled for at least three seconds.
Sweeps: Scored when an opponent is reversed from the bottom to the top position for at least three seconds.
Knee on belly: Scored when an opponent's belly, chest, or ribs are placed on the ground by the opponent's knee or shin for at least three seconds.
3 points for
Guard pass: Scored when an opponent's legs are passed while in top position and side-control or north-south is maintained for at least three seconds.
4 points for
Mount: Scored when an opponent's torso is sat on while facing them and the position is held for at least three seconds.
Back Control: Scored when an opponent's back is controlled with the feet between the thighs for at least three seconds.
Back without hooks: Scored when an opponent's back is secured but not with both legs
Back with hooks or body triangle: Scored when an opponent's back is secured with both legs or a body triangle
GI ONLY divisions
Kids: (age 13 and under) - 3 min rounds. Novice and Beginner - NO SUBMISSIONS
Adult: (age 18 - 29) - 4 min rounds. White belts ONLY - Submission allowed (See allowed submission techniques below)
Jumping guard is NOT ALLOWED
Allowed submissions: Straight foot locks, Triangle chokes (using arm or leg), Armbars (straight), Guillotines, GI ezekiel's, Shoulder pressure, Omoplata, Kimura lock, Collar chokes
KYEORUGI
Taekwondo Sparring
Rounds: Two 1 minute rounds. 30 second rest period between rounds. Most points scored in a round is winner of round. Scores reset every round. Win is determined by corner judges scoring or center judge score via points accumulated. If each competitor wins a round each, there will be a third round.
Scoring: 1 point for punch to the chest. 2 points for body kick. 3 points for head kick. Turning kicks and jump kicks are worth an extra point. Jump turning kicks worth two additional points.
Gamjeom (Penalties): No attacks below the belt are allowed. No hand techniques to the face allowed. Kicking to the head will be allowed by default for all practitioners. However; if both coaches agree to forgo head kicks this rule will be accepted. Intentional kicking to the face may be considered unsportsmanlike and may be subject to penalty, depending on severity.
All sparring athletes must have chest gear (preferably red and blue reversible) head gear, mouth guard, hand and foot protectors, forearm, shin and instep guards. Males should have groin protectors
WEAPONS AND POOMSAE
Weapons Competition: Competitors may use any weapon they choose as long as it is not sharp or dangerous to use. Weapons may need to be inspected first before approval and may be disqualified if it does not meet safety standards. Practitioners can perform any poomsae/kata of their choosing, freestyle or create forms for this competition.
Poomsae: Form competition will be judged by accuracy of technique of the form, skill, balance, rhythm, power, grace and overall presentation. Competitors should perform the poomsae/kata of their current rank or last rank.
Example, if a competitor is ranked at their school as a Blue belt they must do Blue belt form or Purple belt form. They are not allowed to do Green or lower, they are also not allowed to do Brown or higher. Same will be true for all ranks.
Doing a form lower than your current or previous rank may result in deductions.
Competitors are expected to wear their current ranked belts to tournament, even if recently promoted. They are allowed to perform their previous form if they have not learned the new one yet.
BREAKING
Board Breaking: Breaking will be semi freestyle format. Only one break is given depending on rank. The other breaks are chosen by the competitor. Beginner to Advanced ranks will have one break chosen for them and the other two breaks are their choice. 1st Poom (Dan), Deputies, and Black belts will be allowed 4 breaks total with one preset break.
White Belts: 1 technique must include Hammer Fist. Plus two more techniques of their choosing.
Yellow Belts: side kick + any two more
Orange Belt: Turning side kick + 2
Green Belt: Pushing Kick (Axe Kick) + 2
Purple Belt: Jump of Flying Side kick + 2
Blue Belt & Brown Belt: Tornado Kick attacking downward (Jump 360 Axe kick) + 2
Red Belt: Reverse Roundhouse + 2
Red/Black: Jump Turning Side Kick or Jump Back Kick + any 3 more techniques.
Deputy and Black Belts: Jump Turning Roundhouse (Tornado with instep) + any 3 more techniques.
Judging for breaking competition will be based on: Number of attempts, difficulty of techniques, overall power and presentation of skill, smoothness of transition between breaks, and showmanship. Competitors will only be allowed 3 attempts per technique.
*Masters, Coaches and volunteers from their dojang will be allowed to hold for their own students if they wish. Specialty divisions can be made for competitors who wish to attempt breaks of different materials and have extra breaking stations. Only 8, 12, and 18mm boards will be provided. Any additional breaking materials must be provided by competitor such as bricks or patio tiles etc.
Please keep the spirit of true Martial Arts alive. Conduct yourself in proper manner at all times and be respectful to the other competitors, teachers, and especially the dojo/doang. Remember to demonstrate Courtesy, Integrity, Self-Control, Perseverance and Indomitable Spirit! I would like everyone to have fun truly live the martial art spirit! On behalf of U.M.A.I.A. I wish everyone have a great tournament!
Master Branden Conant, U.M.A.I.A. Vice President.
708-389-7559
AmericanMooDo1@Gmail.com
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