Who are we?
Heroes On The Mat is a submission grappling event exclusive to law enforcement and first responders. Our goal is to raise the awareness of the need for submission grappling martial arts (including but not limited to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling and sambo) in a competition setting.
FAQ's
How do I sign up?
Visit our COMPETITORS page in the menu to apply.
What are the weight classes?
HEROES ON THE MAT follows the NAGA weight class guidelines:
- Atomweight: 100-109.9 lbs
- Strawweight: 110-119.9 lbs
- Flyweight: 120-129.9 lbs
- Bantamweight: 130-139.9 lbs
- Featherweight: 140-149.9 lbs
- Lightweight: 150-159.9 lbs
- Welterweight: 160-169.9 lbs
- Middleweight: 170-179.9 lbs
- Light-Heavyweight: 180-189.9 lbs
- Cruiserweight: 190-199.9 lbs
- Heavyweight: 200-224.9 lbs
- Super-Heavyweight: 225-249.9 lbs
- Ultra-Heavyweight: 250 lbs & over
What are the rules?
Heroes On The Mat adapts a pointless rule system. In the event that the match does not end by submission, a REFEREE DECISION will be made based on the following:
- Submission attempts
- Takedown attempts/takedown defense
- Positon
- Aggression and
- Cage control
Although our matches all take place inside of the cage, the cage is not to be used to assist a competitor in taking down his or her opponent nor will it be used to assist a competitor in getting to his or her feet. In the event that competitors go up against the cage, the match will then be re-started inside the middle of the cage in the same position. Likewise, if the cage is preventing a competitor in applying a submission or technique to his or her opponent, the match will be restarted in the center of the cage in the same position.
THE FOLLOWING ARE ILLEGAL AND WILL RESULT IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION REGARDLESS OF RANK:
- Slamming and/or spiking
- Small joint manipulation
- Striking of any kind
- Directly attacking the wind pipe or trachea
- Covering of the nose and/or mouth with hand
Banned techniques as well as time limits are determined by rank and skill. Please refer to the following:
WHITE BELT
MATCH LENGTH: 5 minutes
FOOT LOCKS: NONE
BANNED TECHNIQUES:
- Wrist locks
- Reaping the knee
- Spine locks
- Neck cranks
- Bicep/Calf Slicers
BLUE BELT
MATCH LENGTH: 6 minutes
FOOT LOCKS: Straight ankle only
BANNED TECHNIQUES:
- Wrist locks
- Reaping the knee
- Spine locks
- Neck cranks
PURPLE BELT
MATCH LENGTH: 7 minutes
FOOT LOCKS: YES
BANNED TECHNIQUES:
- Reaping the knee
- Spine locks
BROWN BELT
MATCH LENGTH: 8 minutes
FOOT LOCKS: YES
BLACK BELT
MATCH LENGTH: 10 minutes
FOOT LOCKS: YES
How do I get tickets?
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