2014 Philippine Jiu Jitsu Gi and No Gi and Kids National Championships - SM Sucat August 2 - 3

This is the Philippine National Championships for the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsuin both Gi and No gi and for Children.
All BJJ Teams are welcome.
Competitors change room will be provided.

TEAM ENTRY / WEIGHT DIVISION CHECKLIST FORMS
View/Download Form BJJ - GI
View/Download Form BJJ - NO GI

Date and Venue
DATE;
Saturday August 2 - all BJJ Gi divisions including Juniors ( no children's divisions )
Sunday August 3 - all No Gi divisions and children's BJJ divisions

VENUE:
SM Sucat (near airport )
Building B
Door RD U 3
Event Area
Level 3
Paranaque
Manila

Google Location map;
https://maps.google.com.ph/maps?hl=en-PH&gbv=2&ie=UTF-8&fb=1&gl=ph&cid=2...

REGISTRATION DEADLINE - LAST Day to register Tuesday July 29

July 7 , and after
One event P1295
Both Events add P795
The Discount for two events is automatic when you register

REGISTRATION LINK CLOSED

BRACKETS
Brackets Gi - http://www.grapplingcontests.com/draws/bjjfpgi.html
Brackets No Gi - http://www.grapplingcontests.com/draws/bjjfpnogi.html

BRACKETS - CORRECTIONS deadline 5pm Wednesday
All Competitors : Please Check Brackets upon release , No changes will be made after Wednesday July 30.
Send an email to ; entry@bjjphilippines.com : Subject " CORRECTION "
Draws posted above.

Match schedule - Gi Saturday Aug 2 start at 9am
http://www.grapplingcontests.com/draws/2014/2014_Nationals_Gi_MatSchedul...

Match schedule - No Gi, Sunday August 3 including childrens's ( under 14 ) divisions, start at 9am 
http://www.grapplingcontests.com/draws/2014/2014_Nationals_NoGi_MatSched...

The match schedules are indication of the match time, please be at the venue one hour before your scheduled time.

SATURDAY August 2 - Philippine National BJJ - Gi Championships

GI Attire
All Black ,White , Blue or Pink for Ladies see Gi specifications for patchs and length of Gi's in the rules section.
All athletes to wear Gi and belt (no t-shirts, groin cups, or knee braces, hair gel )
Please Note: There is no Kids / Teens BJJ competition in Gi on Sunday.

SUNDAY August 3 , 2014 Philippine BJJ - No Gi and Kids National Championships 
Note ; The Children's Gi ( ages 5 - 14 ) competition is held on Sunday

No GI Attire
See the link on the front page for No gi requirements. .
As required by IBJJF. all competitors must wear a rash guard which reflects their belt.
Examples; white sleeves for white belts / blue sleeves for blue belts, or all blue or all white rash guards, short or long sleeve
NO GI - Weigh in with rash guard and shorts (no t-shirts, groin cups, body/ hair gel, or knee braces ). .
SHORTS: all Black fight shorts only, logos are allowed on both rash guards and shorts, no pockets and zippers allowed
Only athletes with the correct attire can compete, no exceptions. Approved Rash guards will be available at the event.

PAYMENT METHODS
Registrations are processed only after payment has been received
Last day to register Monday July 28
1. Online registration - click the registration links
For your registration to be processed you must pay at the same time that you register,
follow the links after registration.

Philippine based competitors
2. Direct deposit - for multiple or Team entries only
You must email your deposit slip with your entries at the same time
Account ;
KMA Fitness and Martial Arts
China Bank :222 - 068591 - 5
Mandaluyong
Email deposit slip and entries to; entry@bjjphilippines.com

3. Direct payment
Pay at KMA
Tordesillas St Makati or
Wack Wack Gym Mandaluyong

ENQUIRIES
Contact details ; Tel Brady 551 -4449
Email to Mike ; entry@bjjphilippines.com
text ; 09178242420

REGISTRATION LINK

Rules 
IBJJF current rules will be followed, see the rule links above
Straight footlocks for white belts will not be allowed
Judo Black Belts / National wrestling team members and / Professional MMA fighters
who have no BJJ grade are to register as Blue belts or above.

Please note;

• Before his/her first fight, the athlete will check his/her weight wearing the Gi or in No Gi with the correct attire.
• There is only one opportunity to check the weight.
• If the competitor does not make his/her weight, they will be immediately disqualified.
• Please make sure that you are in the correct weight division. You cannot change divisions after the date above.
• No refunds issued.
• Any false information provided during registration such as DOB and Eligibility qualification but not limited to; Will lead to immediate disqualification; such actions are subject to suspension or even banishment from future BJJFP/ IBJJF events.
• No spectators or coaches allowed in the competition area.
• Children's matches’ one coach only is allowed.
• Absolute divisions - only division medalists are eligible to compete in the Absolute
• No Straight foot locks allowed in the white belt division.
• All competitors to read the Code of conduct below.

Competitor Etiquette

• Footwear must be worn around the competition venue at all times; we want our mats clean for the competitor’s welfare and hygiene, walking bare feet is unacceptable in the mall.
• All competitors must leave the competition area immediately after their match.
• Do not walk in front of the scoreboards, across the mat to another mat or over the barricades.
• Wait on the side of the mat to be called by the referee before entering the mat area
• Show respect.
• All competitors are to wait for the winner to be announced before leaving the mat, in case of victory please stay in the warm up area.
• All competitors must wear Shoes / Shirts / Pants around the competition venue
• Competitors who do not abide by instructions giving by officials can be disqualified and possibly banned from future events.
• All competitors to read the code of conduct below

Code of Conduct

PLEASE NOTE - Venue rules / Competitor and Coach conduct;

• With the continued support of SM we are able to stage showcase events which are subject to certain conditions.
• All bags must be in the baggage area, no exceptions, as you weigh in you must surrender your bag to the baggage area.
• If you are unwilling to do so you will be disqualified.

Every person i.e. coach, competitor, spectator at a BJJ event represents the sport, the reputation of the sport is more important than the individual. Individual actions reflect the group, if you are unable to control yourself on or of the mat please do not attend or register for the event. As martial artists we should be an example of what is good about martial arts, respect, honor and good character.

If you are unwilling to abide by the rules it jeopardize the sports reputation. Unruly competitors / coaches / spectators who do not show respect towards others and follow rules, are not welcome.

Any verbal abuse directed towards the Referee, Officials, SM staff, would be cause for immediate disqualification from the competition and possibly a one-year competition ban, any physical abuse is a lifetime ban without recourse. In certain cases IBJJF will also be notified. If you do not follow instructions given by officials this will be cause for immediate disqualification without warning.

At any time during a match if a competitor acts in an unsportsmanlike manner i.e. shoves his opponent this is cause for an immediate disqualification from the event, no medal if won will be awarded.

Venue and Mat rules - Important info

• No Spectators / Coach’s (Children's match's, one coach allowed) Allowed in the competition area,
  Only authorized persons with an officials badge can video or photograph match's inside the competition area.
• Wear your competition cloths when receiving medals and change in the area provided.
• Further obligations; we are guests in the mall, please act accordingly, foul language is unacceptable, children and parents are present..
• Do not walk around the mall with out a shirt on, change your shorts or Gi pants in the change area or bathroom, failure to abide by any of these rules will lead to disqualification.

Please follow the instructions given by officials or SM Staff, if you are asked to leave the area, please leave.

We are all here for the enjoyment of the sport, to see competition at its best and to have fun at these events. The Referees and Officials are there to carry out important functions with out them the events would not exist; they are entitled to everyone’s utmost respect.

BJJFP will not accept any disrespect directed towards officials and between individual competitors.