🥋 Allowed Techniques
Most submission and grappling techniques are permitted, with the following exceptions:
- Slams from guard are not allowed.
- All takedowns are allowed, but deliberately spiking an opponent on their head is prohibited.
- Small joint manipulation (involving three fingers or fewer) is not allowed.
- No strikes of any kind — this is a grappling-only event.
🏆 Ways to Win
- Primary method: Submission
- If no submission occurs, the competitor with more points at the end wins.
⏱️ Match Duration
- Each match lasts 6 minutes.
📊 Point System
| Action | Points | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Takedown | 2 pts | If the competitor stays down for 3+ seconds. Otherwise, the referee may award 1 pt. |
| Control position: Full back / Mount / Side control variations | 2 pts | If a control position is held for 3+ seconds. Otherwise, the referee may award 1 pt. |
| Sweeps | 2 pts | Sweeps from any guard that result in the bottom competitor getting on top. (No reversals from control position apply). |
| Significant submission attempt | 2 pts | If the competitor escapes in under 3 seconds, the referee may award at discretion. |
👕 Required Outfit
- Mandatory: Rashguard and shorts or short lycra tights.
⚖️ Weigh-Ins
- Available one day prior to the event.
📅 Event Format
- Apex BJJ Invitational features both:
- Single-elimination tournaments
- Super fights