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2008 ARMED FORCES PANKRATION INVITATIONAL (click for flier)

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2008 U.S. Armed Forces Pankration Invitational
17 May 2008
52 Area Fitness Center
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California

Tournament Registration forms:

Click here for registrator form: Word or .pdf

Check here to see if a Weight Bracket is Full:

General Information

    • This Tournament is open to all Active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
    • Reservists who are assigned to a drilling unit may also participate.
    • Licensed Professional Mixed Martial Arts Fighters are prohibited from entering. 
    • Tournament is hosted and promoted by MCCS, Camp Pendleton and sponsored by The Compound MMA.

Divisions

  • Two Skill Levels - Beginner (one year or less Martial Arts training) and Open (Over one year Martial Arts training)
  • Weight Classes - 130 lbs; -140 lbs; -150 lbs; -160 lbs; - 175 lbs; - 190 lbs; - 205 lbs; - 230 lbs & over 230 lbs.
  • There are no Women’s divisions at this time. Please contact us if you are a Female and wish to compete.
  • All divisions are double elimination with a consolation bracket to determine 3rd place.

Mandatory Equipment

  • Athletes must compete with MMA Style Gloves, a mouthpiece and Cup.
    MMA Style gloves will be provided to athletes without their own.
  • Other protective gear is optional: Elbow pads, Knee pads, Shin/ Shin & Instep guards,
  • Wrestling Head Gear, Wrestling/ Martial Arts Shoes.
  • MMA Fight Shorts with Rash guard are the recommended uniform.
  • Athletes may also compete in Traditional Martial Arts attire, shorts or sweats without open pockets or metal, tight fitting T-Shirt or Wrestling singlet.

Tournament Information

  • All Athletes and Coaches must know and understand the rules of the tournament. A rules demo will be conducted the morning of the Tournament.
  • Competitors may have a maximum of two coaches mat side. Coaches must stay in the designated area on the mat.
  • Any violations may result in penalties against the fighter or removal from the tournament.
  • All disrespectful conduct to include that of coaches will result in immediate disqualification from the tournament. Disrespectful conduct includes arguing with referees and officials and/ or intentionally trying to injure your opponent.
  • All victorious competitors are required to sign their bout sheet after each match acknowledging the results are correct.
  • Beginners will compete in 3 minute matches. Open will compete in 5 minute matches.
  • See rules and regulations at www.fightleague.org/Rules.html

Registration

  • Each Division is limited to 8 competitors.
  • Competitors must make weight or be removed from the bracket.
  • All Competitors must pre-register. The first 8 to register for each bracket will get in.
  • A lottery for open spots will be conducted the day of the tournament for those who did not make the first 8 on the bracket. To enter the lottery you must be present at the weigh in area at 0900 hrs on 17 May.
  • There is no participation fee for this tournament.
  • Weigh In: Weigh in will be conducted at the 52 Area Fitness Center. A Valid Military ID will be required at weigh in.
  • Competitors have two options to weigh in.
    • 16 May, 1800 – 2000 hrs
    • 17 May, 0700 – 0830 hrs

Rules Demo:
A rules Demo will be conducted at 0930 hrs in the Competition area. Division start times will be posted at this time.

Directions to 52 area Fitness Center, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton:

-Take I-5 just south of the Orange / San Diego County line.
-Exit Basilone Rd, go East to Guard Shack.
-Enter Camp Pendleton and continue on Basilone Rd about 2 miles.
- 52 area Fitness Center is on the Left side of the road in the School of Infantry area. 



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