World Kickboxing Association - Submission Grappling Rules (Gi and No Gi Only)

WKA USA - MMA Division Submission Grappling No-Gi Division Gi Division No-Gi Division DIVISIONS: Skill Level Descriptions: Novice: Less than one year of training in any grappling art. Intermediate: Less then two years training in any grappling art. Advanced: Over two years training in any grappling art. Children (4-17) will be divided by age and weight. Masters (30) will be divided by weight. Anyone who is a blue belt MUST compete in intermediate or higher, and anyone who is a purple belt MUST compete in advanced or higher. There will be no exceptions to this rule. Length of matches: Children: 4 minutes Novice: 4 minutes Intermediate: 5 minutes Advanced: 6 minutes Masters: 5 minutes Super Fight or Pro: 10 minutes Men's Weight Divisions (Novice, Intermediate and Advanced)- DIFFERENT FOR GI DIVISIONS!: Flyweight: Up to 139.9 pounds Featherweight: 140 to 149.9 pounds Lightweight: 150 to 159.9 pounds Welterweight: 160 to 169.9 pounds Middleweight: 170 to 179.9 pounds Cruiserweight: 180 to 189.9 pounds Light Heavyweight: 190 to 204.9 pounds Heavyweight: 205 to 219.9 pounds Super Heavyweight: 220 pounds & Over Children Divisions (divided by age and weight): Up to 49.9 pounds 50 to 59.9 pounds 60 to 69.9 pounds 70 to 79.9 pounds 80 to 89.9 pounds 90 to 99.9 pounds 100 to 114.9 pounds 115 to 129.9 pounds 130 to 144.9 pounds 145 to 159.9 pounds 160 to 174.9 pounds 175 pounds & Over Master Divisions (30 years): Lightweight: Up to 159.9 pounds Middleweight: 160 to 179.9 pounds Cruiserweight: 180 to 199.9 pounds Heavyweight: 200 pounds & Over Women's Divisions:** Featherweight: Up to 119.9 pounds Lightweight: 120 to 134.9 pounds Middleweight: 135 to 149.9 pounds Heavyweight: 150 pounds & Over * We reserve the right to expand or combine divisions to accommodate competitors. RULES: Scoring: Takedown or Throw = 2 points Takedown into side control = 3 points Sweep = 2 points Pass opponent's guard = 3 points Mounted position = 4 points Back Mount with Hooks in = 4 points To gain points for position, the competitor must show clear control for 3 seconds. No Stalling: Referee will issue warnings for the 1st offense of stalling (i.e. backing out of the guard without engaging, no activity, fleeing the ring to avoid takedown or submission attempts). A 2nd offense will result in a 2 Point deduction. A 3rd offense will result in a disqualification. If a competitor flees the ring when a submission is locked in and the competitor is obviously fleeing to avoid submission, he or she will be automatically disqualified. There are no points for reversals. It is a person's obligation to escape a bad position (mount, rear mount, or side control). No points are awarded for these escapes. Referee has the discretion to call a match for use of excessive force (i.e. competitor refuses to release pressure after opponent submits or opponent refuses to submit and the referee believes that the submission will cause immediate damage or injury). The referees and judges will be shown maximum respect at all times. Their decisions are final and will not be disputed. No grabbing or use of any clothing, shorts, rash guards, t-shirts, etc. Heel Hooks, Twisting Knee Locks, and Neck Cranks are ILLEGAL in Children, Novice, Intermediate, and Masters Divisions. All submissions are allowed in Advanced divisions and in the Super Fights. Straight kneebars are ILLEGAL in all Children's divisions. If the competitors near the edge of the ring, they will be re-started from the same position, unless the referee is unable to duplicate the position for any reason, in which case the competitors will restart from a standing position. No strikes, biting, eye gouging (includes chin to eye), head butting, small joint manipulation (finger or toe locks), hair pulling, or ear pulling. No unsportsmanlike conduct allowed as observed by referee (includes spitting, use of foul language, obscene gestures, etc.). Warnings will be given for unsportsmanlike conduct. Repeat offenders will be disqualified. Uniforms, Gis, or Kimonos are optional for submission grappling divisions; Mouthpiece and groin protection are recommended. No lubricants, oils, or lotions of any kind permitted of any part of the body or clothing. No Slamming allowed. Illegal slamming will be defined as slamming your opponent to escape submissions and/or to pass the guard; or standing from the guard and/or jumping from a standing position to slam your opponent. Takedowns are NOT considered slams, but you must deliver your opponent safely to the mat. Advantages: (submission attempts that posed a real threat to the other fighter, near takedowns, near sweep, near passes etc.). Advantages will only be used in the case of a tie with points. Gi Division Belt Rankings: White Belt Blue Belt Purple Belt Brown Belt Black Belt Length of matches: Children: 4 minutes Masters: 5 minutes White Belt: 5 minutes Blue Belt: 6 minutes Purple Belt: 7 minutes Brown Belt: 8 minutes Black Belt: 10 minutes Super Fight: 10 mintues Men's Weight Divisions (White, Blue, Purple, Brown, Black)- Note that Gi weight categories are different than no-gi weights!: Flyweight: Up to 135.9 pounds Featherweight: 136 to 148.9 pounds Lightweight: 149 to 160.9 pounds Welterweight: 161 to 174.9 pounds Middleweight: 175 to 187.9 pounds Cruiserweight: 188 to 201.9 pounds Heavyweight: 202 to 213.9 pounds Super Heavyweight: 214 pounds & Over Children Divisions (divided by age and weight): Up to 49.9 pounds 50 to 59.9 pounds 60 to 69.9 pounds 70 to 79.9 pounds 80 to 89.9 pounds 90 to 99.9 pounds 100 to 114.9 pounds 115 to 129.9 pounds 130 to 144.9 pounds 145 to 159.9 pounds 160 to 174.9 pounds 175 pounds & Over Master Divisions (30+ years): Lightweight: Up to 159.9 pounds Middleweight: 160 to 179.9 pounds Cruiserweight: 180 to 199.9 pounds Heavyweight: 200 pounds & Over Women's Divisions: Featherweight: Up to 119.9 pounds Lightweight: 120 to 134.9 pounds Middleweight: 135 to 149.9 pounds Heavyweight: 150 pounds & Over * We reserve the right to expand or combine divisions to accommodate competitors. RULES: Scoring: Takedown & Throw = 2 points Sweep = 2 points Pass opponents guard = 3 points Mounted position = 4 points Back Mount with Hooks in = 4 points Knee on belly = 2 points in Gi brackets ONLY To gain points for position, the competitor must show clear control for 3 seconds. Advantages: (submission attempts that posed a real threat to the other fighter, near takedowns, near sweep, near passes etc.). Advantages will only be used in the case of a tie with points. No Stalling: Referee will issue warnings for the 1st offense of stalling (i.e. backing out of the guard without engaging, no activity, fleeing the ring to avoid takedown or submission attempts). A 2nd offense will result in a 2 Point deduction. A 3rd offense will result in a disqualification. If a competitor flees the ring when a submission is locked in and the competitor is obviously fleeing to avoid submission, he or she will be automatically disqualified. Referee has the discretion to call a match for use of excessive force (i.e. competitor refuses to release pressure after opponent submits or opponent refuses to submit and the referee believes that the submission will cause immediate damage or injury). The referees and judges will be shown maximum respect at all times. Their decisions are final and will not be disputed. There are no points for reversals. It is a person's obligation to escape a bad position (mount, rear mount, or side control). No points are awarded for these escapes. Heel Hooks, Twisting Knee Locks, "flying scissors" takedowns, and Neck Cranks are NEVER LEGAL in Gi matches. If the competitors near the edge of the ring, they will be restarted from the same position, unless the referee is unable to duplicate the position for any reason, in which case the competitors will restart from a standing position. No strikes, biting, eye gouging (includes chin to eye), head butting, small joint manipulation (finger or toe locks), hair pulling, or ear pulling. No unsportsmanlike conduct allowed as observed by referee (includes spitting, use of foul language, obscene gestures, etc.). Warnings will be given for unsportsmanlike conduct. Repeat offenders will be disqualified. Gi divisions require the Kimono. Mouthpiece and groin protection are recommended. Wrestling shoes are not allowed. No lubricants, oils, or lotions of any kind permitted of any part of the body or clothing. No Slamming allowed. Illegal slamming will be defined as slamming your opponent to escape submissions and/or to pass the guard; or standing from the guard and/or jumping from a standing position to slam your opponent. Takedowns are NOT considered slams, but you must deliver your opponent safely to the mat.


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