http://www.sportjujitsu.com/nyapril.html

For all of the LI guys who came last time, they're doing it again (think its going to be annual). Anyone who didn't make it last time should really try it. It was a lot of fun.

I know its a long ways away but someone posted about that Dillman seminar. I think all LI and NY metro peeps should show up.

I'll be there again.

*Results of this tournament will appear in the magazines Black Belt, Inside Karate, & Inside Kung Fu*

Totally Awesome!!!


Meet Team USA's Head Coach & World Champion, Sensei Ernie Boggs
Meet USSJA President & Team USA World Champion, Sensei Eric Latza
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Boggs is a founding member of the United States Sport Jujitsu Association (USSJA) and is credited for promoting the very first mixed martial arts competition (sport jujitsu) on an organized level in the United States. He wrote the rulebook for the ISJA that more than 25 countries now follow as the official guidelines of sport jujitsu competition.

He also hosted the 1996 ISJA Sport Jujitsu World Championships bringing 17 countries together in South Charleston, West Virginia. With over 1,200 competitors sport jujitsu competition had finally arrived as a legitimate international sport. At this event it was proven that sport jujitsu is the most realistic means of testing your martial arts fighting skill in a safe manner. Over 5,000 matches and no (zero) serious injuries is a very good safety record for any sport.


Rad!!!


1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners in adult Kumite divisions
will be invited to try out for Team USA, to compete
in the World Championships


Tubular!!!


Points are awarded:
1 Point - is awarded for crisp, clean striking techniques delivered to the body with either hand or
foot. In the adult black belt divisions stiff contact to the body is mandatory to score a point.
2 Points - are awarded for a controlled kick to the head that makes no more than light contact
(no contact to the head is allowed under adult brown & black belt divisions).
2 Points - are awarded for achieving the mounted position during ground work (this position
must be held for 10 seconds as determined by the center referee). All divisions under black belt
must control the mount for five seconds to be awarded points.
2 Points - for a throw or sweep that causes one foot to leave the mat and result in a take-down.
3 Points - for a throw or sweep that causes both feet to leave the mat and results in a take-down.
4 Points - for a submission by referee intervention (Intervention would be to prevent injury)
A player who causes his/her opponent to submit by tapping out gets the win.

Illegal Techniques:
Fouls must be determined by a minimum of three judges. No striking to the face mask area
(nose and eyes), groin, spine, nor against any joint. Absolutely no head contact in any division
under adult brown belt (18 and over). Points will be awarded for crisp clean techniques to the
body and controlled techniques to the head. Strikes can be delivered with only the hand or foot
(No knees, elbows, or head-butts). On the second warning, two points will be given to the
opponent. A third warning results in automatic disqualification. If a fighter is running outside of
the ring simply to avoid engaging with the opponent, one warning will be given. Each additional
time there after, two points will be given to the opponent and fighters will be returned to the center
of the ring by the referee to resume in a grappling (standing lock-up) position. Once fighters are
in a grappling situation with both hands on, there is no striking. If only one hand is on, then fighters
are allowed one strike. When a fighter is taken to the mat, his opponent has three seconds to score.

Only one sensei or coach is allowed in the competition area. All others must be outside of the barrier.

Safety Equipment & Attire:
ISJA approved sparring gloves, saftey-kicks, and mouth guards are mandatory in all divisions. A
groin protector must be worn in all male divisions. Head gear is mandatory for all divisions under
age 17. Although head gear is not mandatory in the adult divisions, it is recommended for
personal safety. No abrasive, rough, torn or loose equipment will be permitted. No protective
gear shall be allowed to contain any metal or hard plastic.

A traditional martial arts gi in full must be worn. If your uniform becomes bloodied or torn in a
manner that may affect the out-come of the match, you will be asked to replace it immediately or
forfeit the match. A traditional jujitsu or judo top is recommended for the grappling divisions.
Absolutely no tee shirts, shorts, or shoes of any kind will be permitted.

Goshin Waza (Self-Defense) Rules:
All competitors will be matched up with someone from a different school who is approximately their
own height and weight. Uke will attack Tori with various controlled strikes and holds for one minute.
Black belts must also defend against three attacks with an edge weapon (knife), and three attacks
with an impact weapon (stick). Competitors will be judged on balance, speed, focus, and difficulty
of technique. This is not a combative match, so Uke should comply and work with Tori to some
degree. Tori must use controlled defensive tactics. Excessive out-of-control attacks or defenses
may result in disqualification.

Far Out!!!


HOW TO SCORE A FULL-CONTACT SPORT JUJITSU MATCH
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Scores are based on the relative effectiveness of each contestant in a given round. A submission by referee intervention or standing 8-count always demonstrates superior effectiveness. Also, dominance through the use of exceptional throwing and above-the-belt kicking techniques is scored more favorably than dominance through punching techniques. Leg kicks carry the same weight as punches.

TKDerrific!!!


Fighters will receive only one official warning for any infraction before loss of points (2nd warning) or possible disqualification (3rd warning).
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* No striking to the head once fighters go to the ground.
* Once fighters are in a grappling situation with each player having both hands on (either standing,
or on the ground), there is no striking permitted

FABULOUS!!!

Sport Jujitsu is MMA turned point-fighting. It's gay. Not even well-adjusted gay. In the closet gay. Fucking GAY.

It's full contact body and some grappling. Yes its gay but its literally 5 minutes from my house. And I didn't get bitched by a little Asian kid, KNARLY!!!!!

When I went almost every match was won by submission or some kind of stoppage. Not points.

Oh yeah and Canada hahaha dudley do right moose fuckers no army sissy french speaking is AWESOME!!!!

I've done SJ before...it's gay.

I know.

Fun fact: In my first SJ match, the ref allowed heel hooks because he didn't know what they were when I asked

In my match when I asked what was illegal on the ground, specifically heel hooks or leg locks in general, the lady said "honey, you do whatever you got to do to bring it". Heel hooks were legal for us, I assume they still are. Is it the same org?

Sport JJ is fun anyone who takes it seriously or compares it MMA is retarded.

On the gayness meter it is about half way.

Here's GoJu's Gayness in MA chart from least to most


MMA
Amateur MMA
San Shou
Muay Thai
Kickboxing
Boxing
Pankration
Combat Sambo
Wrestling
Grappling / BJJ
Sport JJ
Judo
Tae Kown Do comps
Point Sparring Karate
Kata forms

If Sport JJ went to 2 - 3 minute rounds with a minute ground time and better reffing I would move it up a notch.


let the arguments and name calling begin

Ill be there!

Just for fun Ill video tape it and as I submit the guy Ill touch his weewee or something.

Cracky might like that.

In my match when I asked what was illegal on the ground, specifically heel hooks or leg locks in general, the lady said "honey, you do whatever you got to do to bring it". Heel hooks were legal for us, I assume they still are. Is it the same org?


They weren't legal according to the rules I got off the website at the time, but when I asked, the ref was an idiot. Yours probably was too. It is the same org.

Cracky's correct

Now I remember her instructions..."whatever you got to do to put the hurt on baby" (said by a large black lady)

I'll give it a shot, it's probably a good experience since I'm a noob. What's the worst that can happen?
My feelings could get hurt?

There is also a Renzo Gracie Invitational in Clifton NJ next moth too.
Any one going to that?

http://www.renzogracie.com/html/registration.pdf

Anyone evr go to the school thatis hosting it?

http://www.nematrainingacademy.com/ North East Martial Arts

Just letting everyone know that this is only a month away. I emailed the tourney director and they extended the pre registation to Mar 10th. They say they are going to have twice as many competitors so it will probably be fun.

http://www.sportjujitsu.com/nyapril.html link for registration

It'll be at the same place as last time.