Rules of Grappling

WGA GENERAL GRAPPLING RULES FOR ALL DIVISIONS

NO SLAMMING ALLOWED. * NOTE - Takedowns are not considered slamming, unless intent to injure is determined by the referee. This is to avoid slamming to escape the guard and various submissions from the guard and to prevent any major injury. You must deliver your opponent safely to the mat, meaning, if you take your opponent down, you must come down with your opponent. This prevents "pro wrestling" type dangerous slams. Anyone violationg this rule will be immediately disqualified. Weight Categories

No InFectious Diseases Allowed: WGAdisallows competitors with any of the following (any many more ) outbreaks of infections to be allowed to compete: Herpes (cold sores), Fungal Infections (ringsworm, warts, etc.), and any form of Staph or other Viral or Bacterial infection. Please try to avoid an embarrassing situation, as we are committed to competitor safety and will not tolerate the further spreading of disease. All of our mats are fully sanitized after each event (or day, if 2 - Day event). Weight Categories

General Cleanliness: Come to the event clean with trimmed toe and finger nails. Competitors with offensive odors before the event starts will be refunded and kindly ask to leave the tournament. We are looking to create a safe, clean and friendly enviornment-- Please help out and do your part! Weight Categories

Scoring Points: To gain points for any move or position, the competitor (aggressor) must show clear control for a 3 second count by the referee - this is the key in point scoring for Grapplers of WGA - TOTAL CONTROL FOR 3 SECONDS TO EARN POINTS

Injury Time: If either competitor is bleeding, the match will be stopped immediately. The mat will be cleaned with rubber gloves and Clorox wipes to ensure cleanliness. A competitor is entitled to a total of 3 minutes of injury time to stop any bleeding. If at any time during the match, a cut begins to bleed again, the match will be stopped immediately and your opponent will win by " Injury Default".

NO DISRESPECTING REFEREES / VOLUNTEERS: We also will be enforcing fully, the zero tolerance rule of disrespecting, threatening with physical violence, or verbally abusing referees for the entirety of the event. If any coach, parent, or competitor threatens or abuses the referee in any shape or form, their competitor will be disqualified and they will be escorted out of the building by security.

Awards: Medals (and some Championship Belts and Cups) will be awarded to the athletes achieving first, second, and third place in each division - when your division is completed within 20-30 minutes, if you placed in the top three you will be called to the AWARDS AREA. Listen for your name and division to be called - get your cameras ready for great photo opportunities!

ANTI-STALLING RULE: The referee will issue warnings for the following:(i.e. backing out of the guard without engaging, butt scooting, fleeing the ring to avoing takedown/ subission attempts).

First offense of stalling - Official Warning

Second offense of stalling will result in a 2 Point deduction.

Third offense of stalling will result in a 3 Point deduction.

Fouth Offense will result in a disqualification.

Out of Bounds or Near Edge: If the competitors are near the edge, the referee will wait until a resting period and or until he / she feels the competitor might be in danger and re-start the competitors in the same position in the center. If a competitor scramble takes place near the edge, the referee will yell STOP and restart the competitors in the center of the ring in the standing position. Remember to enjoy yourselves, have fund fight hard, and leave healthy - and know that you are doing what most people dream of doing with each and every passing event.

World Grappling Alliance No-Gi Scoring Systems * Official Rules and Regulations

NOTE: To gain points for any move or position, the competitor (aggressor) must show clear control for a 3 second count by the referee--this is the key in point scoring for WGA. TOTAL CONTROL FOR 3 SECONDS TO EARN POINTS. Each competitor will be asked to wear a Red or Green Ankle Marker to assist with the referee in scoring points correctly. Weight Categories

Takedown or Throws: Land on Top in Side Mount or Full Mount = 2 Points ( Points will be awarded separately for Full Mount after an additional 3 seconds of control).

Sweep with Legs(from Half Guard or Full Guard) - 2 points - Inversions (Power Rolls from the Side Mount or Full Mounts are NOT considered Sweeps and are not awarded any points or advantages.

Pass opponents guard or Half Guard to Side Mount - 3 points.

Mounted positions (both knees on the ground ) 4 points.

Back Mount with Leg Hooks (or Knees on the Ground with Opponenet Flat on his Stomach) - 4 points

Points will be accumalted during the entire length of the match.

Advantages: described as submission attempts that posed a real threat to the other figher, near takedown, near sweep, near passes etc.) The referee will signal verbally(i.e. Acvantage Red) and with his/her arm by moving it in a horizontal motion. Advantages will also be scored for a competitor passing from their opponent's Full Guard to a Secure Half Guard(opponent should be more on their back than on hip to score)

Advantages will only be used in the case of a tie with points.

Referee will signal all Points Verbally (i.e. 2 points Green) and by signaling with his/her color coded wristbands and fingers as points are tallied - to insure points/ advantages are properly counted.

Match Lengths: All Kid's / Teens's (Beginners & Advanced) Women's Beginner/Men's Novice & Men's Beginner = 4 minutes.

Men's Intermediate/ Men's Executive & Masters/Women's Advanced = 5 minutes

Men's Advanced/No-Gi Absolute Matches = 6 minutes

Overtime(OT): In case of a tie with "points" and "advantages", competitors will compete in one overtime (1/2 time of regulation match) and then the referee will make a decision based upon effective aggressiviness. The competitor dicating the pace and trying to score points would win. Weight Categories

Ways to Win a Match at World Grappling Alliance:

Tapout-Submission - Ends match immediately when you singal referee to give up.

Verbally: If you cannot tap or yell during a submssion, the referee has the authority to stop the match if he/she believes you are in danger. Points: During the match your score is tracked at the Judges Table via two large point flippers. At the beginning and end of each match, please line-up competitors on the same side as their scoring side.

Referee Stoppage/Injury Default: If a competitor cannot continue due to injury or if the referee deterines the submission has caused unconsciousness or another serious injury.

Disqualification: If a competitor breaks any of the rules after officially being warned or blatantly attempts to hurt their opponenet, shows bad sportsmanship, or slams their opponenet illegally, they will loso the match by Disqualification, immediately.

All Referee Decisions are 100% FINAL - all of the referees are paid professionals and have many hours of professional training in the arts of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, and Submission Grapppling, amongst other ground fighting and stand-up arts. They are to be respected. At ALL TIMES we will have a "threat-free" and "pressure-free" environment. Disrespect and "hounding" the referee will not be tolerated. Repeat offenders will be escorted out of the building.

No Compression Locks Allowed (Bicep, Calf Crunchers or Compression Knee Locks) - Safety is our primary concern.

Beginner(less than one year)- No Leg Locks or Lower Body Attacks are allowed.

Advanced (more than one year)-Only Straight Ankle Locks and Knee bars are allowed.

NOTE: No Twisting Leg Locks are permitted in ANY Children's or Teen's Divisions.

No Wrist Locks, No Neck Cranks, and No Cervical Locks in all divisions EXCEPT MEN'S ADVANCED.

No covering the mouth or "muffler" techniques to smother your opponent will be tolerated.

Leg Locks (no-GI) for Men's, Executive/Masters and Women's Divisions: Executive/masters: ONLY STRAIGHT LEG LOCGS (Ankle Locks and Knee Bars) are permitted- No Figure Four Ankle Locks Permitted

Men's Novice, Beginner & Intermediate: Only Straight Leg Locks(Ankle Locks and Knee Bars) are permitted- No figure Four Ankle Locks Permitted.

Men's Advanced: All non-compression leg locks are permitted(heelhooks, figure four toe hilds, knee bars, etc.)

Women's Beginner: Only Straight Leg Locks(Ankle Locks and Knee Bars) are permitted (heel hooks, figure four toe holds, kneebars, ets,)

Uniform for NO-Gi: Tight/Snug Fitting T-shirt or Rashguard on Top with Board Shorts or Lycra Shorts on the bottom.

Please make sure all pants have a drawstring and or another way to keep the secured at your waist during the match Weight Categories