SCORING SYSTEM
Karate Sparring
Brazilian Jui-Jitsu
Takedown / 2 points
Points are awarded when the competitor offensively (using a throwing technique) forces his opponent to the mat from the standing position.
Sweep / 2 points
Also called a scissor or reversal, points are awarded when the competitor sweeps or flips his opponent, using his legs to reverse his own position from bottom to top (while opponent is in the guard).
Passing the guard / 3 points
When the opponent is on his back, controlling the competitor with his legs between or around the waist of the competitor (guard position), the competitor passes the legs to attain the cross side knee on the stomach or mount position, maintaining complete control on top.
Knee on the Stomach / 2 points
Points are awarded when the competitor has one knee across his opponent’s stomach, keeping his other knee up with his foot on the floor, maintaining control of his opponent.
Mount Position / 4 points
Points are awarded when the competitor is on top of his opponent, straddling him with both knees and feet on the mat, maintaining control of his opponent.
Taking the Back / 4 points
Points are awarded when the competitor has control of his opponent from behind, with both legs hooked between his opponent’s legs.
Rules and Regulations:
- No striking of any kind
- No knee locks of any kind
- Must wear Gi top, pants and belt
- 3 minute time limit, Possible Over-time
- Victory to the person with the most points at the end of the time limit
- Fighter tapping out signals submission and a victory for the opponent
- Must have 4 competitors for a division to run, otherwise we will combine divisions.
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CONTINUOUS CONTACT:
Scoring – This is a 10 point must system. Every round is 2 minutes in length. One competitor must receive a score of 10 in a round. There will be a one-minute rest in between each round.
1. Each judge evaluates every round separately. The evaluation of a round should be made according to:
· The number of target hits
The effectiveness of the attack
The combination ability
The delivery of a clean technique
The clean fighting style
The effectiveness of defense
The balance of hand & foot techniques
The overall impression of the athletic performance
A score of 10/9 the round was very close & competitive
A score of 10/8 the round was mostly dominated by one competitor
A score of 10/7 was completely dominated by one competitor
There is no disqualification because of blood.
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The 24th Annual MARYLAND OPEN
International Martial Arts Tournament
is sponsored by:
