B-2. STANDARD COMPETITIONS
B-2. STANDARD COMPETITIONS
Standard competitions are conducted using the following guidelines.
a. Uniform. Soldiers compete wearing BDUs and PT shoes. For ease in scoring, one soldier may wear a DBDU top.
b. Duration. Matches last six to ten minutes. Specific match duration is decided in advance.
c. Scoring. Points are awarded to establish good fight habits and emphasize the importance of dominant body position. Submission will end the fight regardless of the score. All positions must be stabilized to the judge's satisfaction to earn points. The point values are:
| 2 Points | Take Down: From the standing position, the fighter places his opponent on the ground but fails to gain dominant position. |
|---|---|
| 3 Points | Take Down: From the standing position, the fighter places his opponent on his back and gains side control or the mount. |
| 3 Points | Pass the Guard: From between his opponent's legs, the fighter clears the legs and gains side control or the mount. |
| 3 Points | Sweep: From the guard position, the fighter changes positions, placing his opponent on his back. |
| 3 Points | Knee in Chest: From side control, the fighter establishes one knee in his opponent's chest and or abdomen and the other knee up and away from him and stabilizes himself. |
| 4 Points | Mount: The fighter establishes the mount with both knees and feet on the ground. |
| 4 Points Back | Mount: The fighter establishes the back mount with both feet hooked in position. |
| 1 Point deduction: | Stalling: From either within the guard or side control, the fighter must try to improve his position. The judge will give two warnings and then subtract a point. If the stalling continues, the judge gives two additional warnings, then subtracts an additional point, continuing this pattern until the end of the match or action is conducted. |
d. Judging. Each match has one judge and one score keeper. It is the judge's responsibility to ensure a safe and fair match. All decisions are final.
e. Illegal Techniques. The following are illegal and dangerous techniques. Their use may result in disqualification:
- Strikes of any kind.
- Twisting knee locks.
- Finger techniques.
- Wrist techniques.
- Grabbing the fingers.
- Toe holds.
- Attacking the groin.
- Picking up the opponent to pass the guard.
f. Tie Breaking. If the score is tied at the end of the allotted time, the match will continue until the next point is scored or deducted.
g. Time Limits. Although time limits tend to change the types of techniques commonly employed, they are necessary, especially when conducting a large number of matches (as in a tournament). If time limits are used, a specific time limit will be decided on in advance, commensurate with the number of matches to be conducted. An alternative to time limits is to have a set amount of maximum points (usually fifteen). The first fighter to reach that limit is the winner. A victory by submission is far preferable to a point victory.