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On August 9, PMA will cap off our "No Gi Summer" with our first In House tournament! Tournament Details:
Dates: August 9-11
Location: Progressive Martial Arts Academy Oak Ridge
Divisions: All Ages and Skill Levels (Including Lil' Dragons, Juniors, Young Adult and Adult FILKENJUTSU Kenpo Students at Both PMA Oak Ridge and PMA Knoxville)
Registration Fees:
Early Registration before June 30: $40
Registration before July 31: $50
Tournament Format:
We will be using a modified ADCC ruleset to ensure fair and exciting matches. Participants will be grouped into divisions as close as possible in age, weight, gender, and skill level to create balanced and competitive brackets. The schedule will be released closer to the event once the registration period closes. This will be a grappling only double elimination tournament (no striking). Every competitor will be guaranteed at least two matches!
Click here to read the ADCC rules/scoring criteria:
https://www.adcc-official.com/files/ADCC%20Rules.pdf
Time Limits and allowable submissions will be as follows:
- Novice Kids and Teens 17 and Under Divisions (Kenpo Students) - 4 Minute Matches and No Submissions
- Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Novice Kids 17 and Under Divisions - 4 Minute Matches and Shoulder Locks, Armbars, and All Chokes are Legal
*Intermediate/Advanced 15-17 year olds can also apply straight ankle locks
- Beginner Adults/Masters - 5 Minute Matches and All Shoulder Locks, Armbars, Chokes and Straight Ankle Locks are Legal
- Intermediate and Up Adults/Masters (BJJ Blue Belt and Up) - 6 Minute Matches with 3 minute overtime if needed and All Shoulder Locks, Armbars, Chokes, Leg Locks, Wrist Locks, Groin Stretch and Bicep/Calf Slicers are Legal.
- Adult Absolute Divisions (No Weight Class) - 10 minute matches with a 5 minute overtime if needed. Absolute Finals - 20 minute match with two ten minute overtimes if needed (40 total minutes possible!). All adult and masters competitors are allowed and we will have a men’s and women’s absolute division.
The following are not allowed in any divisions:
Hand Over Mouth (Muffler)
Spinal Locks/Neck Cranks (legitimate chokes may sometimes apply pressure to your neck but they are still legal - this rule applies to submissions that strictly attack the spine and are not also chokes)
Kani Basami/Scissors Takedown
Back Arch Throws/Suplex
Jumping Guard
Slamming
Remember this is a friendly in-house tournament and ALL SUBMISSIONS, takedowns, etc. should be applied in a way that showcases control of the submission and not applied with intent to injure. If you cannot keep your partner safe, you should choose another technique. However, if you are caught in a submission without an escape available, you should tap and not rely on your partner’s control to keep you safe. Leave your ego at the door!
Why Participate?
Experience: Gain valuable competition experience in a familiar and friendly setting.
Challenge: Test your skills against fellow students and push your limits.
Camaraderie: Strengthen bonds with your PMA family and support each other in a positive environment.
Fun: Enjoy a weekend filled with exciting matches, learning, and martial arts spirit.
Registration:
How to Register: Sign up online in zenplanner or at the front desk or contact our Student Director, Kat Hall at [email protected] or (865)481-8901
Deadline: July 31, 2024
Spectators:
Family and friends are welcome to come and cheer on the competitors! Let's make this a memorable event with great energy and support from our PMA community. There will not be a spectator fee.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1375 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN, United States, Tennessee 37830
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