Conquer4life Competition Rules

Our approach to grappling deviates from the established norms of current guidelines and regulations governing the sport. Instead, we have devised a unique set of scoring guidelines and regulations specifically tailored to align with law enforcement protocols on Use of Force (may be defined as the "amount of effort required by a person to compel compliance by an unwilling person”). While grappling offers valuable training, certain aspects of its techniques are not practical for non-deadly force encounters.

Grappling’s emphasis on control, leverage, and non-brute force methods equips officers with effective restraint and control techniques, employing control techniques, secure holds, and positioning to subdue non-compliant individuals. Moreover, grappling fosters confidence and mental resilience in high-pressure situations, enabling individuals to maintain composure, assess scenarios accurately, and respond proportionately, thereby minimizing the likelihood of unnecessary escalations. Additionally, grappling’s emphasis on adaptability and quick thinking cultivates an individual’s ability to react adeptly to unpredictable circumstances, empowering them to employ techniques suited to the dynamic nature of encountered situations.

• Points, referee decision, opponent disqualification.
• If a competition is over without any points being scored by both competitors, the referees will decide the winner according to the competitors dominance.
• If the referee feels one competitor is unable to defend himself/herself or feels their life is in danger, the referee will declare the winner.
• Competitors will be disqualified by the referee for breaking forbidden rules.

• Mini Competitions = 2:30 minutes / with 1 min overtime if it's a draw. (Max. 1 overtime)
• FINALS = 3:30 minutes / with 2 minute overtime if it's a draw. (Max. 2 overtimes)
• Match Resets =  Referee will stop and rest matches for two reason
  •  Arm & Shoulder Control Taps – when a submission is accomplished, the match will stop, and competitors will reset to standing position.
  • Control Position Hold (20 seconds) – when a competitor pins and/or holds another competitor for 20 seconds following the initial 5 second count.

• Take-downs to a  non-controlled position || 2 Points
• Take-downs to a controlled position (hold for 5 seconds) || 4 Points
• Sweeps to a non-controlled position || 2 Points
• Sweeps to a controlled position (hold for 5 seconds) || 4 Points
• Controlled Position escape (within 20 seconds) || 2 Points
• Controlled Position escape to reverse position hold (hold for 5 seconds) || 4 Points
• Arm & Shoulder Control Taps || 5 Points
• Back Control Competitor Non-Belly Down (both foot hooks must be in place and hand to hand connection with either under and/or over hooks must be established) (Neck control is off limits)   (hold for 5 seconds) || 5 points
• Gift Wrap Control to Mounted Knee Hold || (hold for 5 seconds) || 10      points
• Back Mount Control Competitor Belly Down (as long as opponent is belly down no foot hooks or hand to hand under/over hooks required)  (hold for 5 seconds) || 15 Points

* TAKEDOWN: if no takedown is achieved at the half way point of a match, competitors will be moved to a grounded position with the referee deciding who gets dominate position. (Competitor who was deemed the most active/dominant will get top position starting in half guard.)

* SECONDs HOLD: this is an out loud count; referee will count out loud to the 5 second count. (Competitors caught in a hold will have 20 seconds after the 5 second count to attempt to escape, if no escape, referee will stop match and both competitors start back from standing.)

* ARM & SHOULDER CONTROL TAPS: Kimura, Arm Bar, Americana, Key Locks (these holds can be used to obtain a tap which will reset the match to standing)

* CONTROLLED POSITIONS: Mount, Side Control, Knee on Belly (opponent back pinned to ground) (north-south is not a control hold)

•  NO Slamming if you are locked in a submission. 
• No Chokes, leg locks, joint locks or any other submission if not Arm or Shoulder locks
• No crucifix
• No neck cranks that trap both shoulders and puts downward pressure on the neck
• No spiking your opponent on their head while attempting a takedown
• No spiking your opponent’s head when opponent is on your back
• CAN NOT roll forward while someone is on your back
• No striking of any kind
• No eye gouging or fish hooking
• No grabbing the ears
• No hair pulling
• No holding of less than 4 fingers or less than 5 toes
• No thumbing
• No scratching and pinching
• No punching of any kind
• No kicking of any kind
• No biting
• No squeezing or putting pressure on the groin area
• No hands, knees or elbows on face
• No slippery substances allowed on body or clothing
• No crossface guillotine twisting the chin
• No use holding of the T-Shirt or shorts

• Pulling guard  (you can use to attach or defend only) || -5 Points
• When a fighter  voluntarily goes from standing position to a non- standing position by any      means. || - 5 Points 
• When a fighter disengages from contact, starts backing up and avoids engaging again. || -2 Points 
• Minus points can be given for bad language or bad behavior from a competitor. || -2 Points
• Minus points can be given for not obeying the referees’ commands during the fight. || -2 Points
• If a fighter intentionally hits or kicks his opponent, he will be disqualified right away. || -5 Points
• If a fighter tries to initiate any of the ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES, they will be disqualified      right away.