Asia Pacific Jiu Jitsu Submission Absolute – Late November

2014 ASIA - PACIFIC SUBMISSION JIU - JITSU ABSOLUTE INTERNATIONAL OPEN - November 22 - 23, SM Mall of Asia

TEAM ENTRY / WEIGHT DIVISION CHECKLIST FORMS

Competition concept

This competition format is created to encourage competitors to compete for submissions.
We want to bring BJJ back to it roots, this is an exciting concept for competitors and spectators alike.
We believe that having an event where competitors have to defend or attack focusing only on submissions will in conjunction
with the other BJJFP events improve the standard and the level of competitors within the region.

The goal of BJJFP is to ensure that we have competitions that provide an opportunity for the regions players to compete against each other in
sanctioned events, in turn being able to compete with the worlds best in the most prestigious IBJJF events .

Special rules apply for the Asia – Pacific Submission Absolute see below

Date and Venue

DATE; Saturday November - all BJJ Gi divisions ( no children's event )
Sunday November - all No Gi divisions ( no children's BJJ divisions )

VENUE:
SM Mall of Asia
Music Atrium
Manila Philippines
Start time : 8.30am Saturday , 8. 30.00am Sunday see schedule for weigh in times below

RULES - ASIA - PACIFIC Submission Absolute International Open - Click Here

REGISTRATION Closes Monday November 17 
Early payment before November 2
One event P1295
Both Events add P795

After November 2
One event P1395
Both Events add P895
The Discount for two events is automatic when you register

REGISTRATION soon

ASIA - PACIFIC Submission Absolute Open - Gi SATURDAY November 22

Weigh in Schedule Saturday and Sunday 
Weigh in schedule will be posted with the brackets
Please be at the venue 60 minutes before your match time.
Standard format;
Women's , Masters , Juniors will be the first matches starting at 9am
White belts followed by all other belts after the above match's have been competed.

ASIA - PACIFIC Submission Absolute Open - No Gi SUNDAY November - 23 
Weigh in schedule will be posted with the brackets
Please be at the venue 60 minutes before your match time.
Standard format;
Women's , Masters , Juniors will be the first matches starting at 9am
White belts followed by all other belts after the above match's have been competed.

For more information and payment instructions click READ MORE below;

ASIA - PACIFIC Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Submission Absolute Open - Gi / No Gi November

Competition concept

This competition concept is created to encourage competitors to compete for submissions.
We want to bring BJJ back to it roots, this is an exciting format for competitors and spectators alike.
We believe that having an event where competitors have to defend or attack focusing only on submissions will in conjunction with the other BJJFP events improve the
standard and level of competitors in this region.
The goal of BJJFP is to ensure that we have competition events that provide an opportunity for the regions players to compete against each other in sanctioned events,
in turn being able to compete with the worlds best in the most prestigious IBJJF events .

Special rules apply for the Asia – Pacific Submission Absolute see below

REGISTRATION GI and NO GI soon

REGISTRATION Closes Monday November 17 
Early payment before November 2
One event P1295
Both Events add P795

After November 2
One event P1395
Both Events add P895
The Discount for two events is automatic when you register

PLEASE NOTE ;
Absolute divisions - only division medalists are eligible to compete in the Absolute
Straight foot locks are allowed in the white belt division.
All competitors to leave the competition area after their match, failure to do so may lead to disqualification
No Spectators allowed in the competition area
All competitors to wait for the winner to be announced before leaving the mat.
No Coach's allowed in the competition area
We are guests in the mall , please act accordingly , foul language is unacceptable
Please abide by all instructions given by officials or SM Staff.

VENUE:
SM Mall of Asia
Music Atrium
Manila Philippines
Start time : 8.30am Saturday , 9.00am Sunday see schedule for weigh in times below

ASIA - PACIFIC Gi Submission Absolute - SATURDAY November 22

Weigh in Schedule 
Weigh in schedule will be posted with the brackets
Please be at the venue 60 minutes before your match time.
Standard format;
Women's , Masters , Juniors will be the first matches starting at 9am
White belts followed by all other belts after the above match's have been competed.

GI Attire
All Black, White, Blue or Pink for Ladies see Gi specifications for patches and length of Gi's in the rules section.
All athletes to wear Gi and belt (no t-shirts, groin cups, or knee braces, hair gel)
Please Note: There is no Kids / Teens BJJ competition in Gig on Sunday.

SUNDAY November ASIA - PACIFIC Submission Absolute 23 
Weigh in schedule will be posted with the brackets
Please be at the venue 60 minutes before your match time.
Standard format;
Women's , Masters , Juniors will be the first matches starting at 9am
White belts followed by all other belts after the above match's have been competed.

No GI Attire

As required by IBJJF. all competitors must wear a rash guard which reflects their belt.
Examples; white sleeves for white belts / blue sleeves for blue belts, or all blue or all white rash guards, short or long sleeve
NO GI - Weigh in with rash guard and shorts (no t-shirts, groin cups, body/ hair gel, or knee braces ). .
Shorts: all Black fight shorts, logos are allowed on both rash guards and shorts, no pockets and zippers allowed
Only athletes with the correct attire can compete, no exceptions. Approved Rash guards will be available at the event.

See the link on the front page for No gi requirements. .

BRACKETS - Corrections

All Competitors : Please Check Brackets upon release , Draws posted Tuesday November
Send an email to ; entry@bjjphilippines.com : Subject " CORRECTION " before or on Tuesday .
NO CHANGES will be made after Tuesday November .

Payment Methods

Registrations are processed only after payment has been received
Last day to register Monday November 11
1. Online registration – click the registration links
For your registration to be processed you must pay at the same time that you register, follow the links after registration.

Philippine based competitors
2. Direct deposit - for multiple or Team entries only
You must email your deposit slip with your entries at the same time.
Account ;
KMA Fitness and Martial Arts
China Bank :222 - 068591 - 5
Mandaluyong
Email deposit slip and entries to; entry@bjjphilippines.com

3. Direct payment
Pay at KMA
Tordesillas St Makati or
Wack Wack Gym Mandaluyong

Enquiries

Contact details ;
Email to Mike ; entry@bjjphilippines.com
text ; 09178242420

Special rules apply for the Asia – Pacific Submission Absolute see below

Competition Rules and Match Times

Match time;
White / Masters / Women / Juniors - 5 minute match time
Overtime - 1 minute, one over time allotment only.

Blue / Purple - 6 minutes
Brown /Black - 8 minute match time
Overtime - 2 minutes, one over time allotment only.

Overtime - the competitors will be notified that overtime has commenced, the competitors will continue in the same position , they will not be reset standing.
One over time allotment only.

Eligibility - Judo Black belts / National Team Wrestlers /and Professional MMA fighters who are not graded in BJJ must compete in Blue belt Gi division or Intermediate No Gi divisions.

RULES - HOW TO WIN

SUBMISSION
If a person taps physically or verbally, makes a noise in response to a submission it will be considered a tap or if the reff stops the match
for safety reasons.

ADVANTAGES - Definition
Advantages are awarded only for submission attempts, providing there is a visible defense and the defender is in visible danger of being submitted.
The player under attack is required to defend an attack before an advantage will be be awarded and after the submission attempt has failed..

POINTS
No points are awarded for any positions including takedowns.

DRAW
In case of a draw , a defined overtime will be allocated depending on the belt, at the overtime mark the match will continue from the current position
( players will not be reset ) ,players will be notified by the referee that the overtime has commenced.
If there is still a draw the reff will decide who the most aggressive fighter was based on submission attempts and match control.

PENALTIES
IBJJF penalties and rules will be followed for the competition and applied as per IBJJF rule book.
All legal and illegal techniques apply as per belt.

Example 1. Wrist locks are illegal for white belts
Example 2.Slamming is an automatic disqualification
Example 3. Toe holds are illegal for purple belts and below.
Example 4 ; Can openers are illegal from the guard

PLEASE NOTE;
Straight foot locks are allowed in white belts

REAPING Will only apply in a standing position when a foot lock is being applied, it will not apply if a footlock is not being attempted.
Reaping on the ground will apply anytime the leg is across the body past the bellybutton.

DEFINITION OF AN ADVANTAGE;

An advantage point for a submission attempt is given when an athlete is attempting to submit his opponent and the submission fails but the the opponent was
in visible danger and was required to use effort to defend the attack to prevent being submitted.

Example 1.
Omoplata where the opponent rolls out while the submission is not fully in place or locked in will not be considered a submission attempt no advantage will be awarded ,
but if the opponent is forced to roll out to avoid being submitted and he is in " visible danger " and the lock is on then an advantage will be given.

Example 2.
Half triangle position is not a submission attempt, the opponent must be pulling on the head attempting a triangle submission or a wristlock or an armbar.
If the opponent is just holding this position without attempting any submissions no advantage will be awarded.

Example 3.
Mount , the opponent must attempt an armbar wrist lock or choke from this position , and the opponent would be defending a submission
attempt for an advantage to be awarded.

NOTE:
The main criteria for an advantage to be awarded by the referee is " VISIBLE DEFENCE and VISIBLE DANGER " if a player is applying a submission and
the submission being applied is forcing the opponent to defend putting him in visible danger of being submitted then an advantage is awarded.

Questions

Question 1. What about points? . NO points are awarded for any position.

Example 1.
In a situation where one fighter has his opponent in a Guillotine and the other person escapes this submission attempt is then able to mount his
opponent and even take the back , only the competitor who is attempting the submission will be awarded the advantage no points are awarded for any other position or for any defence.

Example 2.
If one fighter is attempting a submission in half guard and is sweeped no points are awarded for the sweep only an advantage is given for the
submission attempt providing the opponent is defending and is in visible danger.
All submissions attempts must be put the opponent in danger that if they are not defended they will be forced to submit.

Question 2. What about footlocks what is legal?
White belts ; straight footlocks
Blue / Purple belts ; straight footlocks
Brown / Black belts and above ; Foot locks, kneebars and toeholds, no heelhooks

Question 3. What about penalties ?
IBJJF rules apply , penalties are awarded immediately on infraction and are applicable as per IBJJF rules

Question 4. How does the overtime work?
If both competitors have an even score an extra two minutes is given the players will be notified and continue fighting from their current position
The players are not reset standing and the fight is not interrupted due to the time extension.