Service Description

Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Doors Open: 9:45 AM Registration & Ticket Information: Fighter Ticket Early Bird Deadline: 01/01/26 – $40 After 01/02/26: Ticket price increases to $60 Registration Closes: 02/01/26 Training Requirement: All fighters must train at least twice per week from now until the tournament to qualify. Eligibility This event is open to yellow belt and higher. Divisions are determined by age, weight, and gender. Divisions & Fight Times: Youth Divisions Youth 1: Ages 7–8 Youth 2: Ages 9–10 Pre-Teen: Ages 11–12 Fight Time: Up to 3 minutes Teen Divisions Teen: Ages 13–14 Juvenile: Ages 15–17 Fight Time: Up to 4 minutes Adult Divisions Adult Male Weight Classes: Ages 18+ Masters Male Weight Classes: Ages 30+ Women’s Weight Classes: Ages 18+ Fight Time: Up to 5 minutes Scoring – Positions: Takedowns or Throws (landing in or out of guard): 2 points Side Control or North-South (established position): 3 points Back Control with Hooks or Back Mount: 4 points Knee on Belly: 2 points Sweep: 2 points Turtle Position (held behind the hips): 2 points Mount: 4 points Submission Out of Bounds: 2 points (Reset to original position) Allowed Submissions (Teen Division & Up): Arm Bars, Gi Chokes, Key Locks (Americana, Kimura), Triangle Choke, Rear Naked Choke, No-Gi Arm-In Chokes, (Arm Triangle, D’Arce, Anaconda) Overtime: All divisions use the same overtime format: One 3-minute overtime period. Safety of Athletes: The safety of our competitors is our top priority. IMAA ensures a safe training and competition environment. Referees may stop a match at any time if necessary for athlete safety. Special Opportunity: Exceptional performers may be selected to represent IMAA at: Jiu Jitsu Championships – March 29, 2026 Westlake, CA Refunds / Credits Policy: There are no refunds for no-shows. If there is only one competitor in my division, what happens? You will be moved to an appropriate bracket.