GrandMasters Of Grappling

Caged competition

- CONQUERING A SPACE -

Much like in the original role of chess, once a piece moves onto an already occupied space of the opposing team, this would normally count as an automatic "Capture" . The space would then be over taken by said piece moving forward.

However, this is not your average game of chess. During the pursuit of a "Capture" a grappling match will happen anytime two competitors from opposing teams come in contact upon the same space.

The declared winner of each grappling match will continue the game of chess and take over the space on the board, while the defeated player will be removed from the game.

- WINNING THE MATCH -

Grappling matches can be won quickly by a Submission or go the distance by controlling their opponent with a strong position such as a pin.

If a match goes the distance then the declared winner will be chosen by the Judges.

The Decision of the Judges are based upon Positional Dominance over the length of each match.

Rules & REgulations

CHESS BOARD

4 x 12 Mat Area
1 - Bonus Space Per Team

GRAPPLING AREA

24 ft. Steel Octagon Cage

GRAPPLING COMPETITORS

8 - Pawns

> Black Team

8 - Pawns

> White Team

INSTRUCTOR

1 - Instructor : Responsible for guiding players throughout the board of an organized Chess Game. (Does not grapple.)

COACHING ( Optional )

1 - Coach : Coaches alongside the cage during each grappling bout.

- Chess Game -

Following the simple rules of chess, each team will have 8 players that will become pieces upon the board and one Instructor per team.

Instructors will be guiding their players strategically throughout the chess game.

During each turn, the Instructors will have up to 1 minute to make a move, failure to do so will result in a forfeited turn.

All players on the board must be experienced in some form of Grappling, Wrestling, Jiu Jitsu, etc. No matter what beginner stage or high level Grappling experience, all are welcome to compete.

- Capturing A Piece :

Once two players from opposing teams come in contact with one another while occupying the same space, traditionally this would normally count as a "Capture" with the player advancing forward overtaking the opponent's piece.

However new rules indicate that when landing on an opponent's space will result in a 2 minute grappling match with the declared winner overtaking the space and removing their opponent's piece from the game.

- Grappling -

During the pursuit of a "Capture" a grappling match will happen anytime two competitors from opposing teams come in contact upon the same space.

Grappling matches will be a one 2 minute round inside a 24 ft. octagon cage.

The declared winner of each grappling match will continue the game of chess and take over the space on the board while the defeated player will be removed from the game.

- Winning A Match :

Grappling matches can be won quickly by a Submission or go the distance by controlling their opponent with a strong position such as a pin. If a match goes the distance then the declared winner will be chosen by the Judges.

- Judges Decision :

Any grappling match left to the judges decision will be judged based upon positional dominance over the length of each match. No extra points will be scored for sweeps, escapes, submission attempts etc. It is only strictly having to do with the duration of keeping a dominant position and controlling your opponent.

- Positional Dominance :

Any position in relation to a Pin would be considered a dominant position.

Other dominant positions would include :

Full Mount
Back or Rear Mount
Side Control
Kesa or ¨Scarf Hold¨
North/South
Reverse Kesa or ¨Reverse Scarf Hold¨
Knee Ride or ¨Knee On Belly¨
Side Ride
S-Mount

- Guard Position :

The Guard position, open or closed guard will not count as a dominant position.

Instead it will be considered a stalemate, if left going to the judges decision it could ultimately result in a draw.

- Draw :

Any grappling match resulting in a Draw, no points will be awarded.

Prior to the Grappling match, the team that was originally advancing forward towards the space will take the square and capture their opponents piece.

Bonus Spaces :

Each Bonus Space is colored according to each team and can only be used one time during the whole duration of the game.

During your turn, this Bonus can be chosen to be used at any given time but can only be activated while a player of the team is standing on it.

Using the Bonus will allow your team to bring back an already defeated player, placing them at any of the 8 beginning spaces that you choose.

If any of the 8 beginning spaces on your side of the board are already occupied by the opposing team, the player coming back may be placed upon that opponent's piece as a "Capture", resulting in a quick match.

Points :

Bonus Space - ( 2 points )
Overtaking A Space - Overtaking a space is done by winning a grappling match. - ( 1 point )
There will be no points awarded if a Grappling Match ends in a Draw.
Points are only a factor when the end of a Chess Game ends in a Draw where there are no more legal moves to be made.

Chess Game Draw :

If there are no legal moves left to be made regardless of how many players are left on the board, this will result in a Draw.

If the Chess Game ends in a Draw there will be one final grappling match that will give the team a fighting chance to redeem themselves regardless of points.

Final Grappling Match :

A final grappling match is considered the final match in the case of a Chess Game Draw.

Both teams will choose one of their players that are still remaining on the board to compete in a final 2 minute grappling match, the declared winner wins the game for their team.

In the case that the final match results in another Draw, points will be the deciding factor of which team wins.

Ways To Win :

Clear the board of all your opponents pieces, win by the last team standing.

If there are no legal moves left to be made regardless of how many players are left on the board, a final grappling match will happen. Both teams will choose one player between any of the players that are still remaining on the board to compete. The declared winner wins the game for their team but in the case of a final Draw, points will be the deciding factor of which teams win.

Illegal Moves & Disqualifications :

No Shoes of any kind to be worn on the mats or inside the cage.
No Jewelry to be worn on mats or inside the cage.
Jiu Jitsu Uniform (GI) or Wrestling Uniform is optional.
No trash talking or offensive language.
No picking at or destroying mats or equipment.
No spitting or shooting nose rockets onto the mats or in the cage at any time, this will result in an automatic disqualification for your team.
No strikes of any kind. (Slapping, Punching, Or Kicking)
No eye gouging.
No finger pulling, hair pulling, or biting.
No Heel-Hooks
No Toe-Holds
No cranking on submissions with the intent to break or hurt your opponent severely in any way.
No malicious tactics that could injure an opponent long term.
No blows/strikes to the throat or nose.
No pushing or kicking of a locked-out joint when its being posted on with weight such as an elbow or knee.
Neck cranks of any kind.
No picking up opponents above waistline.
No Piledriving or Suplexes.
No Slamming onto the head/neck.
No stacking up past the shoulders onto the neck or head.
No throws or takedowns that involve bringing the opponent above the head or over your body from a high altitude. (Examples: Kata-Guruma or ¨Fireman's carry¨, Seoi-Nage, etc.)
Kani Basami ¨Scissor Throw¨

- Team roles -

Instructors

Each team that signs up will have one Instructor that has the final say on any decision making going forward.

Instructors Role & Responsibilities :

Assembling a team of eight grappling competitors and getting the team registered.
Coming up with their teams name.
Paying the annual team Registration fee.
Collecting any fees due and signed waivers from team members for the upcoming event.
All Instructors must be at least 18 yrs. or older.
Inform the event coordinator ahead of time if the team cannot participate for any various reasons. Failure to do so in a timely manner will result in a forfeit, counting as a team loss while granting the opposing team an automatic win. No refunds will be issued for negligence.
Responsible for any damages or bad behavior from anyone on the team.
Must be knowledgeable in the game of Chess as you will lead your team to victory.
The Instructors main purpose is to guide and command each competitor to move during the teams turn.
In charge of all final decisions made including bonus spaces and any draw competing decisions.
During the team's appointed time to move its piece, the Instructor will have approximately 1 minute to move the chosen player accordingly. Failure to do so in the allotted time will forfeit the teams turn, costing in a loss of 2 points.
Instructors do not grapple at any time of the event.
Instructors do not have to coach the team throughout grappling bouts but may do so if they wish.

competitors

Competitors must have some form of submission grappling or wrestling experience : Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Sambo, Judo, Sumo, Greco-Roman, Freestyle Wrestling, etc.

Competitors Role & Responsibilities :

Competitors become the Chess Pieces on the board until the time to grapple.
Responsible for keeping weight in required weight-division.
Must be present for weigh-ins and meet requirements.
Responsible for turning in fees and signed waivers on time.
Chess Pieces are all assigned as Pawns.
Have basic Chess knowledge of your piece and role on the Chess board.
Pawns can only move forward across the board, up to two spaces upon their first move. Pawns can only move forward diagonally when about to make a capture.
Within the appropriate time, competitors must follow the Instructors orders to move to the correct spaces called out.
Must have patience awaiting your turn to move from the current space.
During the await period between rounds, competitors may sit, stand, or stretch out on their space in a silent non distracting manner. No walking off the mats.
Silence and patience is key as Officials, Instructors, and Coaches must be heard throughout the event.
Be alert and ready to move when given the command.
Any disruptive or bad behavior may result in a disqualification of that team member, costing the team a loss.
Anytime a player is instructed to move and lands upon an already occupied space of the opposing team, it will result in a ¨capture¨. Once a capture takes place, the two competitors must grapple a 2 minute bout inside the Cage.
Each grappling match can be won by a quick Submission or by having Positional Dominance throughout the majority of the round such as a Pin. Going the distance will result in a Judges Decision.
The competitor that wins the grappling bout scores ( 1 Point ) for their team and captures that space on the board. The defeated player is now out of the game and becomes a spectator.

coaching

Coaching your team along Cageside as they enter their grappling bout can be of great support and a beneficial opportunity.

Coaches Role & Responsibilities :

Coaches must be attentive and supportive to their fellow teammates.
No trash talking or disrespectful behavior towards any of the competitors at any time will be tolerated.
Although coaching is available, it is an optional choice.
Instructors leading the team on the board may also participate as the coaches during grappling matches.
Coaches cannot be players on the board or grapple as competitors at any time of the event.
There are no age restrictions on coaching.
Coaches must remain in the designated area along cageside during the match.

Brackets & Divisions

- Registration -

The Team's Instructor is responsible for signing their team up and paying a $50/Annual Registration Fee.

The Instructor will be responsible for collecting all additional fees and signed waivers from team members by the requested date.

- No Refunds Will Be Issued -

Each Grappling Competitor that will play as one of the eight pawns throughout the Chess Game will have a $50/Participation Fee, per event.

Each Competitor will be responsible for turning in their participation fee along with any waivers that need to be signed by the requested date.

- No Refunds Will Be Issued -