Bulldogs and CNO Judo and Mixed Martial Arts Clubs

MMA Competition Rules and Regulations

By entering the competition you accept these rules and regulations (or your parent/guardian does on your behalf for juniors).

Competitors (or their parents/guardians in the case of juniors) are responsible for ensuring they have appropriate insurance. The organisers will not accept any responsibility for loss, damage or injury.

Finger and toe nails must be cut short. No gi need be worn.

The following is intended to give helpful guidance. If you need further clarification please ask the Referee. In all cases the Refereeís decision will be final.

… No technique should be performed in a reckless or excessively dangerous way.

… No head shots, or strikes to the head of any kind. Punches and kicks to the body and legs are allowed, including while on the ground. Shin pads should be worn.

… No eye gouging or groin grabbing, and for juniors no face bars. No techniques where pressure is put on the neck/spine with the spine bent backwards (spine lock).

… Throw from standing. 4 points for a clear throw, 3 points if opponent lands on their side.

… 2 points for knee on chest or stomach for 3 seconds.

… A 10 second pin is awarded an advantage point. You must then move to another hold.

… Juniors are allowed arm and leg locks, and strangles. No pressure to be applied. An outright win (submission) will be awarded when the technique is judged to be successfully in place.

… Seniors can apply pressure. The aim is to achieve a submission, where your opponent ëtaps outí and you win outright.

If there is no outright win, the winner will be decided by points. If there is no score or the points are tied, the decision will be made by who has had a greater number of successful strikes (punches, kicks to the thighs and body).