abu dhabi world professional jiu-jitsu championship 2014 welcome

Under the Patronage of
H.H. General Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Deputy Supreme Commander of UAE Armed Forces
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official partner
WELCOME GUIDE
ABU DHABI WORLD PROFESSIONAL
JIU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP 2014
17th-19th April, FGB Arena at Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi
CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT: ONLY TO BE USED BY ABU DHABI WORLD PROFESSIONAL JIU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYERS
IF FOUND PLEASE RETURN TO UAEJJ FEDERATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................................................1
JIU-JITSU IN THE UAE.............................................................................................................................................2
LOCATION ...............................................................................................................................................................3
BELT/WEIGHT CATEGORIES/PRIZE MONEY ...........................................................................................................4
Competing belts ..............................................................................................................................................4
Weight categories ............................................................................................................................................4
Prize money breakdown ..................................................................................................................................5
Accreditation badge ........................................................................................................................................6
TIME DURATION OF CONTESTS .............................................................................................................................6
CHECK IN ................................................................................................................................................................6
WEIGH IN ...............................................................................................................................................................6
Responsibility ..................................................................................................................................................6
Weigh-in place ................................................................................................................................................6
Weigh-in times ................................................................................................................................................7
Official weigh-in procedure .............................................................................................................................7
Control for the competitors entered in the open category ................................................................................8
Failure to appear for the official weigh-in control .............................................................................................8
Failure to comply with official directions/requirements of the championship ...................................................8
Protection of privacy ........................................................................................................................................8
Random draw ..................................................................................................................................................8
Forced seeding – open weight category, adult black belt male ........................................................................8
VENUE ....................................................................................................................................................................9
Arena area .......................................................................................................................................................9
Warm-up area .................................................................................................................................................9
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITION AREA (MAT) .............................................................................9
Competition area .............................................................................................................................................9
COMPETITORS GUIDE ............................................................................................................................................12
RULES & REGULATIONS .........................................................................................................................................13
Basic principles ................................................................................................................................................13
Illegal techniques in all divisions .....................................................................................................................13
Late athlete policy ...........................................................................................................................................14
Athlete clothing ..............................................................................................................................................14
IMPORTANT ...........................................................................................................................................................15
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the 6th edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship here in the United Arab Emirates
from April 17 – 19, 2014. We will proudly welcome the very best in the world to Abu Dhabi as we will warmly throw
open the doors to our new home, the FGB Arena, an iconic venue fitted to host a ‘World Championship’ to the hundreds of
fighters from over 50 countries around the world. This guide contains everything that you need to know about this year’s
tournament. Hope you all enjoy your time in the capital and good luck!
For more information: www.uaejjf.org
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JIU-JITSU IN THE UAE
The remarkable rise of Jiu- Jitsu in UAE, in terms of quantum and quality, is credited to the UAE’s visionary leadership and
its keen interest and support lend to various sports, aiming to advance the country’s sports scene and raising the UAE’s
sport status in international forums.
The sport was first introduced to the UAE in the late 1990’s by H. H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the spiritual father
of this sport in UAE. He discovered Jiu-Jitsu whilst studying in the United States of America. With a passion for martial arts,
Sheikh Tahnoon is well known throughout the grappling community as the founder of the NO GI Submission Olympics.
Moreover, he is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt accredited athlete by Renzo Gracie.
Upon returning to the UAE, H.H. immediately went about creating a combat center to provide people with the opportunity
to study and learn more about martial arts. It was named the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC). Following on from this, H.H.
General Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Deputy Supreme Commander of UAE Armed
Forces, also became interested in the sport. This had a big impact on the sport’s development in the UAE. It was his vision
and involvement that led to the creation of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu School programme and the first international tournament
in the region; the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship that took place in 2009. The Championship
effectively contributed to spreading the sport in many countries around the world. The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation is proud
to be hosting the 6th anniversary of the tournament this year, and for the first time after gaining its official name (UAE
Jiu-Jitsu Federation) by ministerial order number 162 for year 2012.
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LOCATION
The new home of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship and the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation is located at
the FGB Arena, Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi as per the below map.
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BELT/WEIGHT CATEGORIES/PRIZE MONEY
The following weight/belt categories will be included in this Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2014 and
competitions held under the auspices of the United Emirates Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF):
COMPETING BELTS
WHITE
BLUE
PURPLE
BROWN
BLACK
WEIGHT CATEGORIES
ADULTS/MALES WEIGHT DIVISIONS:
BELTS
WHITE
KG
64
70
76
82
88
94
100
100+
Open Weight
BLUE
64
70
76
82
88
94
100
100+
Open Weight
PURPLE
64
70
76
82
88
94
100
100+
Open Weight
BROWN
64
70
76
82
88
94
100
100+
Open Weight
BLACK
64
70
76
82
88
94
100
100+
Open Weight
ADULTS/FEMALES WEIGHT DIVISIONS:
BELTS
KG
WHITE
60
66
72
72+
Open Weight
BLUE
60
66
72
72+
Open Weight
PURPLE
60
66
72
72+
Open Weight
BROWN/BLACK
60
66
72
72+
Open Weight
MASTER 1/MALES WEIGHT DIVISIONS (30 TO 35 YEARS OLD)
BELTS
WHITE
KG
64
70
76
82
88
94
100
100+
Open Weight
BLUE/PURPLE
64
70
76
82
88
94
100
100+
Open Weight
BROWN/BLACK
64
70
76
82
88
94
100
100+
Open Weight
MASTER 2/ MALES WEIGHT DIVISIONS (36 TO 40 YEARS OLD)
BELTS
KG
WHITE
64
70
76
82
88
94
100
100+
Open Weight
BLUE/PURPLE
64
70
76
82
88
94
100
100+
Open Weight
BROWN/BLACK
64
70
76
82
88
94
100
100+
Open Weight
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MASTER 3/ MALES WEIGHT DIVISIONS (41 TO 45 YEARS OLD)
BELTS
KG
WHITE
64
70
76
82
88
94
100
100+
Open Weight
BLUE/PURPLE
64
70
76
82
88
94
100
100+
Open Weight
BROWN/BLACK
64
70
76
82
88
94
100
100+
Open Weight
94
100
100+
Open Weight
MASTER 4/ MALES WEIGHT DIVISIONS (46+ YEARS OLD)
BELTS
KG
WHITE
64
70
76
82
88
BLUE/PURPLE
64
70
76
82
88
94
100
100+
Open Weight
BROWN/BLACK
64
70
76
82
88
94
100
100+
Open Weight
PRIZE MONEY BREAKDOWN
ADULTS/MALES WEIGHT DIVISIONS:
BELTS
Prize per Belt/Weight
KG
1st
2nd
3rd
$0
WHITE
64
70
76
82
88
94
100
100+
Open Weight
$0
$0
BLUE
64
70
76
82
88
94
100
100+
Open Weight
$3,000
$1,500
$0
PURPLE
64
70
76
82
88
94
100
100+
Open Weight
$5,000
$2,000
$500
BROWN
64
70
76
82
88
94
100
100+
Open Weight
$6,000
$2,500
$1,000
BLACK
64
70
76
82
88
94
100
100+
-
$8,000
$3,000
$1,500
Open Weight
$30,000
$3,000
$1,500
BLACK
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ADULTS/FEMALES WEIGHT DIVISIONS:
BELTS
Prize per Belt/Weight
KG
1st
2nd
3rd
$0
$0
WHITE
60
66
72
72+
-
-
-
Open Weight
$0
BLUE
60
66
72
72+
-
-
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Open Weight
$2,000
$900
$0
PURPLE
60
66
72
72+
-
-
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Open Weight
$3,000
$1,500
$500
BROWN/BLACK
60
66
72
72+
-
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-
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$6,000
$2,500
$1,000
Open Weight
$10,000
$2,500
$1,000
BROWN/BLACK
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ACCREDITATION BADGE
Abu Dhabi World Professional
Jiu-jitsu Championship 2014
Upon check-in on the day of your fight, you will be presented with your player accreditation
badge. This must be kept and you must wear the accreditation at all times when roaming
the venue. Once you approach the mat, you must present your accreditation badge to the
bracket callers and to the officials to acknowledge your identity before the fight.
John Smith
The Jiu-jitsu League
Gender:
Age:
Belt:
Weight:
Birthdate:
Country:
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JIU-JITSU
FEDERATION
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ADULT
BLUE
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1985-09-24
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COMPETITOR
TIME DURATION OF CONTESTS
BELT CATEGORIES FOR: ADULTS/MALES & FEMALES
DURATION
White / Blue
Five (5) minutes
Purple / Brown / Black
Six (6) minutes
BELT CATEGORIES FOR: MASTER/ MALES
DURATION
White / Blue / Purple / Brown / Black
Five (5) minutes
Note: Any contestant is entitled to rest the same time as 1 fight of your category only. In the Finals, you will have 2 fight
times to rest.
CHECK IN
Check-in is the first process whereby the fighters will do when they arrive at the event to take the Fighters Accreditation Badge.
A basic summary of the Accreditation process is below:
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Passport or valid ID Verification
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Fighters registrations details
Upon finishing your process with the accreditation badge, you are allowed to proceed to the weigh in.
WEIGH IN
As required by the UAEJJF, separate times for the athletes (men and women) will be available for the unofficial and official weigh-in:
Responsibility
Control of the weigh-in shall be the responsibility of the Head Director of the UAEJJF.
Weigh-in place
For the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship the weight control will take place at the First Gulf Bank
Arena (FGB Arena) one day prior to your fight.
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Weigh-in times
Official weigh-in for each category shall take place one day prior to your scheduled fight. Official weigh in control period
shall be according the table below.
Competitors shall be allowed to check their weight on the unofficial weigh-in scales during the 1 hour before the official
weigh-in commences. There is no limit to the number of times each athlete may check his weight during this time of the
unofficial weigh in. All coaches and other team officials must leave the weigh-in room before the start of the official weigh-in.
Date
Time
Category
Belt
Gender
16/04/2014
3pm to 4pm
3pm to 4pm
4pm to 5pm
5pm to 6pm
6pm to 7pm
Adult
Adult
Adult
Adult
Adult
Purple
Brown/Black
Purple
Brown
Black
Female
Female
Male
Male
Male
17/04/2014
1pm to 5pm
Adult
Adult
Adult
Adult
Master 1
Master 2
Master 3
White
White
Blue
Blue
All
All
All
Female
Male
Female
Male
Male
Male
Male
Master 4
All
Male
OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN PROCEDURE
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Each competitor shall bring to the weigh-in his UAEJJF accreditation badge issued for the Championship and his/
her passport or an official identification document that has photo identification. The competitor shall present both
documents to the official, who will verify identity of the competitor.
The competitor shall weigh-in wearing only GI and underclothing, under the supervision of a weigh-in official.
The official supervising the weigh-in shall note and record the athlete’s weight in kilograms (accurate to one decimal
point of a kilogram) and the time. No tolerance will be allowed above the weight category.
Only one weight control shall be permitted to each athlete upon the scales during the official weigh-in period.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
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If you don’t come to your weigh-in (to check weight) you will be automatically disqualified
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Allocated time will be given to you, so being late will not be tolerated
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You only have 1 chance to have your weigh-in
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If there is only one player in a division he/she will not receive a medal and there is no prize money. He/she can
register in the Open Weight or be automatically moved to the higher category
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If there are only two players in a division they will not fight and not receive their medals and there is no prize
money. He/she can register in the Open Weight.
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If there are only three players in an open division, they will fight and receive their medals but there is no prize money.
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If there are only four players in a division they will fight and receive the medals. Players will be entitled to prize
money only if all of them are from different teams or clubs.
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CONTROL FOR THE COMPETITORS ENTERED IN THE OPEN CATEGORY
All competitors for the “Open Categories” do not need to weigh-in.
FAILURE TO APPEAR FOR THE OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN CONTROL
Should a competitor fail to appear for weigh-in during the official weigh-in period, this shall be noted beside his name
on the official weigh-in list. The notation shall be signed by a weigh-in official and a member of the Commission. The
competitor will be excluded from competing in that weight category.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH OFFICIAL DIRECTIONS/REQUIREMENTS OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP
If at any stage during the weigh-in period, a competitor fails to comply with the directions of any weigh-in official or
a member of the Commission, or fails to comply with the requirements of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu
Championship, the competitor shall be prevented from participating in the weigh-in and the nature of the infraction
brought immediately to the attention of the Director of the UAEJJF.
PROTECTION OF PRIVACY
The Organizers of the Championship shall make available a minimum of 1 official per official scale of the weigh-in.
Photography or filming is not permitted in the weigh-in area. This includes the use of mobile phones.
RANDOM DRAW
The draw will be for adult categories, brown/ black belt, and females only.
The draw will be performed at the time of weigh in, the athlete will step on the scales and once the weight is recorded he/
she will take a number from an urn and this number will dictate his/ her place in the seeding.
All other categories will be computer generated using the UAEJJF or other UAEJJF approved software. The draw for the
positions on the contest system lists must be held the day before the competition by the Organizing Committee under the
direction of the Commission of the UAEJJF.
The draw procedure for the World Championship and other UAEJJF events is under the control of the Director assisted by
the Referee’s commission of the UAEJJF and Computer Team members.
FORCED SEEDING – OPEN WEIGHT CATEGORY, ADULT BLACK BELT MALE
The open weight champion from 2012 and 2013 will be head of bracket for the open weight category in 2014.
The draw for open weight brown/ black belt male and female will take place on 16th April at 7:30pm at the FGB Arena.
Immediately after the weigh in closes the brackets will be published on the UAEJJF website www.uaejjf.org.
The UAEJJF will allow two fighters from the same academy to have the same first fight if this is what the random draw
stipulates, thus avoiding a situation where athletes from the same team fight each other on the finals.
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VENUE
The competition venue shall have a seating capacity of at least 2,000+ spectators for the Championship. The competition
area shall be laid out as per the below. Please use the “PLAYERS ENTRANCE” area to access the venue. Beverages (water)
will be available in the warm-up area.
ARENA AREA
PLAYERS ENTRANCE #2
PLAYERS ENTRANCE #1
WINNERS PODIUM
WARM-UP AREA
Warm-up area is available at the venue on the Ground floor. Once checked in, you’ll be able to access the area.
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITION AREA (MAT)
64m2
Competition Area
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Match areas are composed of a combat area and an outlying safety area distinguished from
each other by different colors.
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A 64m2 match area assembled using 2- by 1-meter segments is to be configured in the
following manner:
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18 segments in the combat area.
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14 segments in the safety area.
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The competition area will be divided into two zones: the contest area and the security area.
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COMPETITORS GUIDE
Please take note of the below:
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Probably one of the most important steps - arrive on time!
You need to arrive 1 hour before your weigh in schedule to do the check in
You made it to the Tournament.
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Now, before you head for check in, you should have at hand:
- Your passport or ID, your registration confirmation (in case of a problem)
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Find the Check In Desk that will tell you where to go
Queue patiently and when you arrive at the desk, greet the check-in clerk and hand over your registration confirmation with your passport
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After the Staff checked your documents, you will receive an Accreditation Badge
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You should now proceed to WEIGH IN
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When you reach the weigh-in scales, follow the instructions of the Staff.
They will help you meet the requirements
When you have successfully completed your weigh-in, the following day you can go directly to the
WARM UP area (to designated mat according to your belt)
Once you are at the WARM UP area, there will be screens to let you know your fight Time. Prior to
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your fight, the Bracket Manager will take you to the CONCENTRATION AREA. There may or may not be a
waiting time, so when you are asked to come forward, hand over your Accreditation Badge, have them checked
and be ready to fight
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Once you are on the Competition Area, you can wait for the referees instruction to enter the Mats
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Take your side, relax and enjoy the fight!
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After you finish the fight, you should wait for your next fight in the CONCENTRATION ROOM or wait to
be directed to the AWARDS AREA (Podium)
In the PODIUM you are allowed to wear KIMONO only. (No Jackets, Hats, Headphones, T-shirts,
Marketing Products, Sunglasses or Academies Banners are permitted)
Once you finish your fights or receive the awards, you are required to leave the Competition Area
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(include Warm Up, Concentration Room)
You can watch the rest of the fights from the spectators seating area.
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RULES & REGULATIONS
You’ll see listed below, the basic principles for this year’s championship.
Basic Principles
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Hygiene: All competitors will be checked for the following
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The kimono is clean and dry
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Toenails and fingernails must be cut short and clean
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Long hair must be tied up at all times
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Athletes are not permitted to paint their hair with spray and may be disqualified by the referee by doing so
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No wristbands, hairpins, or jewelry of any kind can be worn
For a detailed breakdown of the rules and regulations (Do’s & Don’ts), please refer to the UAEJJF rules & regulations staff
members or log onto: http://www.uaejjf.org/pages/uaejjfRules
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Rules & Regulations
UAEJJ Federation would like to inform all athletes about how we will run the 2014 Championship. We will follow the
new rules from International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, regarding points. Regarding fight time, this will be different
from International standard, but will be the same time from UAEJJ Federation International tournaments and trials (very
familiar to all players). When adults from different belt categories are playing together, the UAEJJ Federation will run the
rules for the highest belt.
All the players should be ready with their kimonos in the warm-up area as soon as the official’s announce your category.
The only attire allowed in warm-up and fight area will be the kimono (GI).
Any disciplinary foul against the staff, referees, players and public shall be punishable under the UAEJJ Federation Rules
Committee. It is strictly prohibited to be in the venue without a shirt or t-shirt or be wearing shirts or t-shirts with
offensive words or gestures.
Late Athlete Policy
All athletes should be at the competition venue before their categories are called in. Once the organizers announce your
categories, you should go to the warm-up areas wearing kimonos and shoes.
You will only be called a maximum of 3 times. If you don’t show up after the third call you will be disqualified. If you have
to do anything and won’t be present during the call for any reason, you should inform your bracket caller in charge of your
area.
Athlete Clothing
The Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship is following the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu rules regarding
kimonos (GI). Sizes and measurements will be checked following the international standards. You should have a spare
kimono, in case you are told to change your uniform.
Kimono’s (GI’s): Competitors are required to use GI’s with the following specifications:
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Constructed of cotton or similar material and in good condition.
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The material may not be excessively thick or hard to the point where it will obstruct the opponent.
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Colors may be black, white or blue, no combined colors.
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The jacket is to be of sufficient length down to the thighs, sleeves must reach the wrist with arms extended in front
of the body.
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The sleeve should follow official measures according to CBJJ and IBJJF (from the shoulder to the wrist).
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Belt width 4-5cm, with color corresponding to rank tied around the waist with a double knot and tight enough to
secure the GI is closed.
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You are not permitted to compete with torn kimonos, sleeves or pants that are not of proper length or with t-shirts
underneath the kimono (except in the female divisions).
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IMPORTANT
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Make sure to have a clean GI or a no GI uniform in proper condition.
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Make sure to bring a picture ID to the event, the absence of ID can lead to DQ.
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Make sure to check the schedule at our website. Failing that, brackets and schedules are posted at the event.
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The athletes must keep the kimono and belt tied to the waist at all times while in the waiting or competition area.
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The referee makes the final decision and will not tolerate any complaints or make changes to the decision
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The athletes are not allowed to jump over the fences/barricades in the competition area.
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Make sure to be in the warm up area at least 45 minutes prior to your bracket schedule. You should be warmed up
by the time your bracket is called.
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Make sure to listen to the division calls on the PA system in the Warm-Up area.
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At the designated time, go to the warm up area, wearing your GI and with a picture ID and Accreditation Badge.
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In the warm up area, pay attention to the bracket manager calls.
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After the Bracket Manager calls, he will take you to the concentration area to wait your time to fight. The Mat
Manager will then take you to the competition area for your fight.
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Do NOT remain in the competition area after the end of your fight. Return to the concentration area and remain
there until the mat manager calls you for the next round if you won your previous match.
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Be respectful to the staff, officials other athletes and coaches. In turn they will show you the same courtesy.
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Be respectful to the referees, showing consideration and appreciation for the performance of his or her duties.
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Any disputes regarding matches are to be settled by the Referee. All decisions made by the Referee will be final.
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Direct all questions to tournament staff at the administration table. We will do our best to answer your questions
as quickly as possible. Please be patient with questions as there are a lot of competitors at the event. As such we
remain busy throughout the day.
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Please maintain your belongings as we cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items.
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