Please review your registration and confirm if all the divisions are registered properly. Full competitors list will be available on tuesday, February 28th on the registration website. If any corrections need to be made, send an email to azopen7@registrationsupport.net by Wednesday February 29th @ 8 pm.
IMPORTANT!! The weigh in system is the same used by IBJJF. The competitor will weigh in before his first match. If you don’t make weight, you will be immediately disqualified. Please make sure that you are in the correct weight category. You cannot change divisions, if you do not make your designed division. No changes will be accepted on the day of the tournament, and no refunds will be made. We offer an extra scale for people to check their weights before.
IMPORTANT!! Each academy can only have two athletes in the same division (of age/weight/belt). If your academy has problems regarding the number of athletes in each division, please send and e-mail to gustavo@azsbjjf.com.
The AZSBJJF is not responsible for choosing which competitors will represent their team in the case of more than 2 competitors signing-up from the same team. If no e-mail is sent, then the first 2 competitors registered will represent their team (Team A). The remaining competitors will be separated into “Team B”, “Team C”, etc. Example: Points scored by “Team B” will not count towards “Team A”.
Weigh-In Policies and Procedures for the Kids Division (4-15 yrs):
Parents MUST be able to provide a copy of their child’s Birth Certificate to allow Mat Coordinators to verify that the competitor is in the correct age category if requested by a coach or parent.
If a child weighs in over their weight limit, is registered in the wrong division, or have no matches in their registered bracket (chose not to move in age/weight/gender or alone in bracket) they will NOT compete in their division. However, they will still receive a chance to compete in a separate bracket where they will be matched-up accordingly (belt, age, gender and weight) against another competitor in the same situation. These matches will be exhibition only. Win or lose, they will receive a participation medal and certificate and no points will be awarded towards their team.
During the tournament, any mistakes on the brackets that were not corrected on the check-day (Tuesday and Wednesday, February 28 and 29 until 8pm) will lead to immediate disqualification. NO CHANGES WILL BE MADE AFTER THE REGISTRATION CHECK DATE!
Every athlete will be given an opportunity of AT LEAST one match. There will be a designated Mat Coordinator responsible for setting up matches in cases of only one competitor in the bracket or disqualified competitors, upon coaches, parents, and organization approval. These matches will be EXHIBITION ONLY and no points will be awarded towards their team.
Common Example # 1:
If a child is alone in their bracket, they will receive a Gold Medal, but no points will be awarded towards their team. They may then check-in with the Exhibition Match Coordinator.
Common Example #2:
a) If there are only two competitors in a bracket and Child A does not make weight, Child A will be disqualified. Child B will be awarded the win, receiving a Gold Medal AND 9 points for their team. Both Child A and B will be moved to the Exhibition Match Coordinator.
b) If there are only two competitors in a bracket and Child A makes weight, but their opponent is a “no show”, Child A will be awarded the win, receiving a Gold Medal AND 9 points for their team. Child A may then check-in with the Exhibition Match Coordinator.
Common Example #3:
In the case of a regular bracket (3 or more competitors) and Child A does not make weight (or is registered in the wrong division) Child A will be disqualified. Their opponent, Child B, will then advance to the next round. Child A may then check-in with the Exhibition Match Coordinator.
Important Notes regarding KIDS Skill levels:
White Belts will compete by themselves. Grey Belts Will Compete in the SAME division of the Yellow Belts, the same IBJJF Procedure. Orange and Green belts may be combined in the case that there are not enough competitors in those divisions.
ATTENTION PARENTS!
We don’t guarantee that all kids will have more than one match. If the kid loses in the semi finals, they will compete for the third place to have an extra match. When there are only two kids in the division, they will compete in a best-of-three system. Divisions or weight classes are subject to change. GD Jiu-Jitsu Events does NOT offer refunds.
To Coaches and Parents
This event intends to bring the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu values and moral codes to the young generations by introducing the young athletes to the competition experience in a healthy family orientated environment. In order to keep a nice and respectful atmosphere during the competition, the cooperation of the coaches, parents and staff is needed and appreciated, any misconduct during the event such as aggressive language from supporters towards other competitors, coaches, family members, staff or others won’t be tolerated.
| AGE GROUP | Belts |
|---|---|
| Kids (4-15 years) | White, Grey & Yellow, Orange, Green |
| Junior (16-17 years) | White, Blue (must be born on 1995 or 1996 to compete in this division) |
| Women (18 years up) | White, Blue, Purple |
| Adult Men (18 years up) | White, Blue, Purple, Brown, Black |
| Masters Men (30 years up) | White, Blue, Purple, Brown, Black (must be born between 1977 and 1982) |
| Senior Men (36 years up) | White, Blue, Purple, Brown, Black (must be born 1976 or before) |
Adult Men, Master, Senior Divisions (except Adult black belt)*
| Division | Weight Classes (with Gi on) |
|---|---|
| Rooster | up to 126.5 lbs |
| Light Feather | up to 141.0 lbs |
| Feather | up to 154 lbs |
| Light | up to 167.5 lbs |
| Middle | up to 181 lbs |
| Medium Heavy | up to 194.5 lbs |
| Heavy | up to 207.5 lbs |
| Super Heavy | up to 221.5 lbs |
| Ultra Heavy | over 221.5 lbs |
Adult Black Belt*
Black Belt Open Class only. No divisions!!!!
Women
| Division | Weight Classes |
|---|---|
| Light Feather | up to 118.0 lbs |
| Feather | up to 129.0 lbs |
| Light | up to 141.0 lbs |
| Middle | up to 152.0 lbs |
| Medium Heavy | up to 163.0 lbs |
| Heavy | over 163.0 lbs |
* Attention Black Belt. The AZSBJJF has the right to verify the background of all Black Belt competitors. In the case where verification is needed, competitor must be able to provide the name of the Instructor who awarded them their belt and the Lineage of their instructor. Competitors who are unable to provide the required information, or if information comes from an unrecognized background, will be ineligible to compete.
Male Juvenile Divisions (Born in 1995 or 1996) *
| Division | Weight Classes |
|---|---|
| Rooster | up to 118.0 lbs |
| Light Feather | up to 129.0 lbs |
| Feather | up to 141.0 lbs |
| Light | up to 152.0 lbs |
| Middle | up to 163.0 lbs |
| Medium Heavy | up to 174.5 lbs |
| Heavy | up to 185.5 lbs |
| Super Heavy | up to 196.5 lbs |
| Ultra Heavy | over 196.5 lbs |
Female Juvenile Divisions (Born in 1995 or 1996) *
| Division | Weight Classes |
|---|---|
| Light Feather | up to 106.5 lbs |
| Feather | up to 116.0 lbs |
| Light | up to 125.0 lbs |
| Middle | up to 133.5 lbs |
| Medium Heavy | up to 144.0 lbs |
| Heavy | over 144.0 lbs |
* All competitors who have a yellow, orange, or green belt in the Juvenile Blue Belt divisions must wear a Blue belt for their matches. They cannot wear their regular belts.
ATTENTION PARENTS!
We don’t guarantee that all kids will have more than one match. If the kid loses in the semi finals, he will compete for the third place to have an extra match. When there are only two kids in the division, they will compete in a best of three system. Divisions or weight classes are subject to change. GD Jiu-Jitsu Events doesn’t offer refunds.
Kids Divisions (4-15 years)
| Age | Division | Weight Classes (with Gi on) |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | Rooster | up to 41 lbs |
| (must be born in 2006, 2007, 2008 to be eligible) |
Feather | 41.1 to 48.0 lbs |
| Light | 48.1 to 55 lbs | |
| Middle | 55.1 to 62 lbs | |
| Middle Heavy | 62.1 to 69 lbs | |
| Heavy | 69.1 to 76 lbs | |
| Super Heavy | over 76.1 lbs | |
| Pre Teen | Rooster | up to 52 lbs |
| (must be born in 2003, 2004, 2005 to be eligible) |
Light Feather | 52.1 to 59 lbs |
| Feather | 59.1 to 66 lbs | |
| Light | 66.1 to 73 lbs | |
| Middle | 73.1 to 80 lbs | |
| Middle Heavy | 80.1 to 87 lbs | |
| Heavy | 87.1 to 94 lbs | |
| Super Heavy | over 94.1 lbs | |
| Jr Teen | Rooster | up to 63 lbs |
| (must be born in 2000, 2001, 2002 to be eligible) |
Light Feather | 63.1 to 71 lbs |
| Feather | 71.1 to 79 lbs | |
| Light | 79.1 to 88 lbs | |
| Middle | 88.1 to 97 lbs | |
| Middle Heavy | 97.1 to 106 lbs | |
| Heavy | 106.1 to 115 lbs | |
| Super Heavy | 115.1 to 124 lbs | |
| Unlimited | over 124.1 lbs | |
| Teen | Rooster | up to 86 lbs |
| (must be born in 1997, 1998, 1999 to be eligible) |
Light Feather | 86.1 to 97 lbs |
| Feather | 97.1 to 106 lbs | |
| Light | 106.1 to 115 lbs | |
| Middle | 115.1 to 124 lbs | |
| Middle Heavy | 124.1 to 133 lbs | |
| Heavy | 133.1 to 142 lbs | |
| Super Heavy | 142.1 to 151 lbs | |
| Unlimited | over 151.1 lbs |
The athletes must be at the warm up area, according to their fighting schedule. The athlete only can enter in the fighting area when is called by the official. In case of victory the athlete must return to the warm up area, and remain there till the next fight.
No coaching is allowed in the fighting area.
Before each match, athletes will be asked to show their Ids to the officials. Make sure you have it at hand.
TIME LIMITS:
Kids
- Kindergarten – 2 min.
- Pre Teen – 3 min.
- Jr. Teen – 4 min.
- Teen – 4 min.
Juvenile
- White and Blue Belt – 5 min.
Adult
- White – 5 min.
- Blue – 6 min.
- Purple – 7 min.
- Brown – 8 min.
- Black – 10 min.
Master
- White and Blue – 5 min.
- Purple, Brown, and Black – 6 min.
Senior
- All Belts – 5 min.
Rules and Regulation
AZSBJJF will not tolerate any unsportsmanlike-like conduct. Any disrespectful behavior will result in immediate disqualification and removal from the premises of the athlete, with no refund of the registration fee.
No Stalling: Referee will issue one negative point for the 1st offense of stalling (i.e. backing out of the guard without engaging, no activity, and running out of the ring to avoid takedown or submission attempts). A 2nd offense will result in a 2 Points deduction. A 3rd offense will result in a disqualification.
Wrestling shoes or any type of shoes, head gear, shirts under the gi (except for girls) and any kind of protectors (Including cup!) that can alter the outcome of the match in any way are not allowed in competition.
Hygiene: All competitors will be checked for communicable disease, not limited but including ring-worm, staph and herpes.
