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Our Rules

How to Score; Illegal & Legal Moves; Match Times

How to Score:

Takedowns = 2 points
Sweep = 2 points 
Knee On Belly = 2 points 
Guard Pass = 3 points
Mount = 4 points
Back Mount = 4 points 
Back Control = 4 points   

Illegal Moves

*All ages, all belts: NO slams or suplex, bending the fingers backwards, scissor takedown*

Match Times

Girls
*5-7 years: 2 minutes
*8-11 years: 3 minutes
*12-15 years: 4 minutes
Teens
*16-17 years: 5 minutes
Adults (18+ years):
*White Belts: 5 minutes
*Blue Belts: 6 minutes
*Purple Belts: 7 minutes
*Brown Belts: 8 minutes
*Black Belts: 10 minutes 
Masters (33 years +):
*All matches: 5 minutes

Uniform

Required: 
All athletes competing in a GI match must wear a gi top and bottom.  All colors are allowed.  All athletes competing in a GI match must wear their appropriate belt. *if you do not have your belt, you forfeit the match. 

All athletes competing in a NoGi match must wear a rashguard top and shorts and/or spats.

*A mouthguard is recommended, but not required.

*no jewelry is allowed 
*short/rounded fingernails are required
*short toenails are required 

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Joan of d'Arce

Our goal is to provide a space for female grapplers to showcase their talent and skill in a safe & fun environment. Join us on at an upcoming tournament for an event run by women, for women!

Joan of D'Arce, Women's Grappling Organization is a collaboration of DMV+ women, bringing a fun & safe tournament for ladies young and old of all belts!

Email: joanofdarce@gmail.com

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