August 9th DHMA Youth BJJ NOGI Tournament

 Dark Horse Martial Arts Youth BJJ NOGI Tournament

Welcome to the Dark Horse Martial Arts Youth BJJ Nogi Tournament! This exciting event brings together young grapplers from different clubs to test their skills in a safe, fair, and competitive environment. Our tournament emphasizes sportsmanship, technical growth, and fun in a safe environment.

Tournament Format

All divisions will be matched by closest weight, age, and experience, ensuring a level playing field for all competitors. If there is a discrepancy of over 2lbs in weight between registration and the date of the tournament, we will try our best to make a match up, but ultimately ownness is on the individual. Each group will consist of up to five athletes, competing in a round-robin format, giving every competitor the chance to face all others in their bracket. If there are only 2 competitors that make up a group, they will face off in a best of 3 style format.

Scoring System

• Win = 3 points
• Draw = 1 point
• Loss = 0 points
• At the end of the round-robin, the competitor with the most points wins gold.
• In the event of a tie for a medal position, the result will be decided by an EBI-style overtime, with Back Mount as the only starting position.
• No double medals will be awarded, every place must be earned outright.

Match Duration

• Ages 5–7: 3-minute rounds
• Ages 8–15: 4-minute rounds

UNIVERSAL RULES:

No biting, eye gouging, striking, hair pulling, small joint manipulation, yelling/arguing with the officials, striking the groin, fishhooking, no SLAMMING, attacking opponents before or after a match. All spectators are to be respectful and if you are not a coach please refrain from sideline coaching, encouraging your team members and competitors is always welcome though!

Staff and promoters have the authority to kick out any person that doesn’t follow the rules or respect event officials, including non competitors. Staff and promoters also reserve the right to bar entry at their discretion.

ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)

Can openers, twisters, any spinal attacks, grabbing and crushing the wind pipe, tweaking the nose.

AGES 5-12 LEGAL TECHNIQUES

Armbar, Triangle, Kimura, Americana, Rear Naked Choke

AGES 13-15 LEGAL TECHNIQUES

Armbar, Triangle, Kimura, Americana, Rear Naked Choke, Omoplata, Head Arm Choke, Guillotine, Straight Ankle Lock.

Weigh Ins 10:00-10:45am

Matches Start at 11:00am

Registration Cost: $40+gst  (if you are going to e-transfer cost is $42, this includes gst)

Payment can be made Through the Memberships tab on our Website or Via E-Transfer to: info@darkhorsemartialarts.ca 

Refunds will be issued through to August 6th, after which no refunds will be issued

We are proud to offer a structured, developmental experience that promotes the values of respect, resilience, and discipline. Good luck to all competitors, step on the mat with courage and leave it with pride.

Venue: Dark Horse Martial Arts, 306 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, Alberta T1W 0N2, Canada