First match: 10:00 am
6- minute rounds
You must wear a mouthguard to compete
No-GI only
Open to white & blue belts
Sub only for men's open
EBI back control OT for men's open
Concessions will be available
This is a LGBTQIA+ friendly event
You MUST be a student under the Foundation Chicago umbrella to compete
$5 admission for spectators
NO REFUNDS
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WHAT IS QUINTET?
WHAT IS QUINTET?
QUINTET is a Team grappling Match. The Team wins a QUINTET match, not the individual.
Matches consist of two teams facing each other in a “winner stays on” elimination format.
Matches begin with one fighter from each team competing. This is called a “round”. When a submission is scored, the round is over and the defeated fighter is out of the match. The winning fighter immediately faces the next member of the opposing team in a new round.
The match continues, round by round, fighter by fighter until one team is completely eliminated.
QUINTET RULES
QUINTET RULES
6-minute matches
3-minute matches with 30lb difference. Smaller fighter has option of starting in mount or on the back
Only ways to win are submission or disqualification
Match ruled a draw if no finish during allotted time
Draw means both fighters are out
Winner stays and fights the next fighter from the opposing team
If the last match ends in a draw both teams will elect a team member to participate in an EBI back control overtime
Team members and order are preset before event starts
Teams will be drawn at random
You will be on a team with members not from your academy
OPEN RULES
OPEN RULES
6-minute matches
Weight classes: <155, 156-180, 181+
Only ways to win are submission or disqualification; no points
Match will go to EBI back control overtime at the end of regulation. 5-min max
EBI back control overtime rules HERE
Allowable submissions are in the tab below
LEGAL TECHNIQUES
LEGAL TECHNIQUES
THESE TECHNIQUES WILL BE FOR BOTH THE MENS AND WOMENS EVENTS:
Americana
Groin Stretch
Straight Ankle Lock
Wrist Lock
Mir Lock
Hand Smothering
Knee Bar
Estima Lock, Boltcutter
Knee Reap for 3 sec.
Bicep/Calf Slicer
Cloverleaf
Arm Locks
Kimura
Shoulder Locks incl. Omoplatas
Other -plata attacks
Rear Naked Choke
Arm Triangle, Anaconda, D'arce
Guillotine Chokes
Ezequiel Choke
Triangle Choke (pulling head)
North South Choke
No-Arm Triangle/Head Scissor
WHAT DO I WIN?
WHAT DO I WIN?
The winning women's team will take home a traveling trophy they will bring to the next event
The winning team name will be engraved into the trophy
The winning team gets to donate the prize $money$ to a charity of their choice
Women's absolute winner will receive a medal
Men's open winners will receive a medal
Fastest sub will win a $cash$ prize
HOW DO I REGISTER?
HOW DO I REGISTER?
You MUST be a student under the Foundation Chicago umbrella to compete
NO REFUNDS
You will need to register and pay online
You will need to disclose any health issues prior to the event
STANCE ON TRANSGENDER COMPETITORS
STANCE ON TRANSGENDER COMPETITORS
Stance on transgender competitors:
Arroyo Grappling Academy allows trans athletes to compete in their preferred gender category so long as they have been on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for at least 24 months. Trans athletes' weights must still fall into the proper category without exception (identical to non-trans athletes).
HRT for trans women involves taking testosterone blockers and supplemental estrogen, which after 3-6 months significantly decreases muscle mass, and increases body fat (MayoClinic). These well-documented effects, along with the existence of strict weight classes, the legality of anabolic steroids in the sport, and the well-known ability of jiu-jitsu technique to overcome differences in size and strength have informed our stance on the issue.
We will not be offering refunds for competitors unaware of this rule. It is well-documented on both the signup form and on this website.
We protect the health information of our competitors, it is not ours to disclose.
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
Rashguard or elastic top of any color. No loose clothing
Underwear underneath uniform
No-Gi: shorts without pockets, zippers, or plastic/metal OR spats with shorts over.
Soft pads or braces on joints — no metal, plastic, or velcro.
Thin layers of athletic tape on joints.
You CAN wear a cup
Jewelry, hairpins, shoes, and socks are NOT allowed
Competing shirtless is NOT allowed.
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