Jiu-Jitsu League

West Side Jiu-Jitsu League is a 10 week tournament that resembles more of a pick-up basketball game than an organized event. Whoever shows up on Sunday at 3:00 can compete in an absolute style tournament. West Side students can enter for free, visitors however, from other schools must pay a reduced mat fee of $5 each time they compete. We started the jiu-jitsu league to help are students get used to tournament rules, time limits, and going against people they aren't used to going against.

Jiu-Jitsu League Scoring System:

• Throws and Takedowns - 2 points
• Sweep or Reverse from the Guard - 2 points
• Passing the Guard - 3 points
• Mount Position - 4 points
• Back Mount with hooks - 4 points

*positions must be held for 3 seconds and takedowns must be clean in order for the referee to award any points

GENERAL GRAPPLING RULES: Rules from Grapplers Quest

1. NO SLAMMING ALLOWED. *NOTE - Takedowns are not considered slamming, unless intent to injure is determined by the referee. This is to avoid slamming to escape the guard and various submissions from the guard and to prevent any major injury.
2. You must deliver your opponent safely to the mat, meaning, if you take your opponent down, you must come down with your opponent. This prevents "pro wrestling" type dangerous slams. Anyone violating this rule will be immediately disqualified.
3. No Infectious Diseases Allowed: West Side Jiu-Jitsu League disallows competitors with any of the following (and many more) outbreaks or infections to be allowed to compete: Herpes (cold sores), Fungal Infections (ringworm, warts, etc.), and any form of Staph or other Viral or Bacterial Infection. Please try to avoid an embarrassing situation, as we are committed to competitor safety and will not tolerate the further spreading of disease. All of our mats are full sanitized after each event (or day if 2-Day event).
4. General Cleanliness: Come to the event clean with trimmed toe and finger nails. Competitors with Offensive odors before the event starts will be refunded and kindly asked to leave the tournament. We are looking to create a safe, clean and friendly environment - Please help out and do your part!
5. Scoring Points: To gain points for any move or position, the competitor (aggressor) must show clear control for a 3 second count by the referee - this is the key in point scoring- TOTAL CONTROL FOR 3 SECONDS TO EARN POINTS
6. Injury Time: If either competitor is bleeding, the match will be stopped immediately. The mat will be cleaned with rubber gloves and Clorox wipes to ensure cleanliness. A competitor is entitled to a total of 3 minutes of injury time to stop any bleeding. If at any time during the match, a cut begins to bleed again, the match will be stopped immediately and your opponent will win by "Injury Default"
7. NO DISRESPECTING REFEREES/VOLUNTEERS: We also will be enforcing fully, the zero tolerance rule of disrespecting, threatening with physical violence, or verbally abusing referees for the entirety of the event. If any coach, parent, or competitor threatens or abuses the referee in any shape or form, their competitor will be disqualified and they will be escorted out of the building by security.
8. Anti-Stalling Rules - The referee will issue warnings for the following: (i.e. backing out of the guard without engaging, butt scooting, fleeing the ring to avoid takedown/submission attempts).
1. 1st offense of stalling = Official Warning
2. 2nd offense of stalling will result in a 2 Point deduction.
3. 3rd offense of stalling will result in a 3 point deduction
4. 4th offense will result in a disqualification.
9. Out of Bounds or Near Edge: If the competitors near the edge, the referee will wait until a resting period and or until he/she feels the competitor might be in danger and re-start the competitors in the same position in the center. If a competitor scramble takes place near the edge, the referee will yell STOP and restart the competitors in the center of the ring in the standing position.
10. Remember to enjoy yourselves, have fun, fight hard, and leave healthy

West Side Jiu-Jitsu League System & Official Rules and Regulations

1. NOTE: To gain points for any move or position, the competitor (aggressor) must show clear control for a 3 second count by the referee - this is the key in point scoring for Grapplers Quest - TOTAL CONTROL FOR 3 SECONDS TO EARN POINTS
2. Each competitor will be asked to wear a Red or Green Ankle Marker to assist with the referee in scoring points correctly
3. Takedowns or Throws: Land on Top in Guard or Half Guard - 2 points ---- Land on Top in Side Mount or Full Mount- 3 Points (points will be awarded separately for Full Mount after an additional 3 seconds of control)
4. Sweep with Legs (from Half Guard or Full Guard) - 2 points - Inversions (Power Rolls from the Side Mount or Full Mount are NOT considered Sweeps and are not awarded any points or advantages
5. Pass opponents guard or Half Guard to Side Mount - 3 points
6. Mounted position (both knees on the ground) - 4 points
7. Back Mount with Leg Hooks (or Knees on the Ground with Opponent Flat on his Stomach) - 4 points
8. Points will be accumulated during the entire length of the match.
9. Advantages: described as submission attempts that posed a real threat to the other fighter, near takedowns, near sweep, near passes etc.). The referee will signal verbally (i.e. Advantage Red) and with his/her arm by moving it in a horizontal motion. Advantages will also be scored for a competitor passing from their opponent's Full Guard to a Secure Half Guard (opponent should be more on their back than on hip to score)
10. Advantages will only be used in the case of a tie with points.
11. Referee will signal all Points Verbally (i.e. 2 Points Green) and by signaling with his/her color coded wristbands and fingers as points are tallied - to ensure points/advantages are properly counted.