Please read the rules located on this page, beneath the form before submitting your application.

Athlete Perks

All athletes will be given a “VIP Athlete Ticket” to the entire show along with an additional “Plus 1 General Admission Ticket”.

Each athlete is allowed a maximum of 3 cornermen/coaches to join them at ring side during their assigned match up segment.

Each athlete is given a free food and drink voucher and access to free water bottles during the entire Jiu-Jitsu competition segment.

Match Format

Each match will be:

• 7 minutes

• Submission only

• No points

• No advantages

• EBI overtime if no submission happens in regulation

The goal is simple: finish the match.

Regulation Time

Competitors will have 7 minutes to secure a submission.

A match can end during regulation by:

• Submission
  A competitor taps physically, verbally, or the referee stops the match to protect the athlete.

• Referee Stoppage
  The referee may stop the match at any time if a competitor is in danger, unable to safely continue, or refuses to intelligently defend.

If There Is No Submission

If the match reaches the end of regulation with no submission, the match will go to EBI Overtime. ⇦ reference link (Eddie Bravo)

EBI Overtime Rules

Each competitor will get a chance to attack from a dominant position.

Starting positions may include:

Back control
or
Spiderweb / armbar position

In EBI overtime, each competitor gets a turn attacking from either back control or spider web/armbar position, with the offensive competitor choosing the position. Each overtime turn has a 2-minute limit and ends by submission, escape, or loss of control outside of the approved live positions: back, spider web, or truck, unless a submission is actively being attacked in transition. If one competitor submits their opponent, the other must submit faster on their turn to win; if neither gets a submission after 3 overtime rounds, the competitor with the fastest total escape time wins. Leg attacks are only legal from the truck, and if the defensive competitor catches a submission, it counts only as an escape.

The competitor who escapes fastest or secures the submission wins the overtime round. If needed, additional overtime rounds may be used to determine a winner.

Winning the Match

A competitor can win by:

• Submission in regulation

• Submission in overtime

• Fastest escape time in overtime

• Referee decision in the event of unusual circumstances

Prizes

Winners of select BoochaMania jiu jitsu matches will receive:

• $50 cash prize

• The Boochamania 2026 “Stan” Cup Trophy

Because glory is temporary, but a personalized 3D printed replica of the Stanley Cup Trophy is forever.

Match Conduct

All competitors are expected to come prepared with proper training, their own gear, compete hard, stay respectful, and protect themselves and their opponent at all times.

No slamming.
No striking.
No intentional injury or usage of illegal technique.
No arguing with the referee.
No pretending you didn’t tap when everyone in the building saw it.

Legal Techniques

Legal techniques may include:

• Chokes

• Arm locks

• Shoulder locks

• Straight ankle locks

• Kneebars

• Toe holds

• Wrist locks

• Other standard submission grappling attacks, depending on division and experience level

• Heel hooks are allowed in approved advanced matches

• Heel hooks are allowed in amateur matches if both athletes agree to the format before the match begins.

Referee Authority

The referee has final say in all match decisions.

The referee may stop the match, reset the athletes, warn competitors for stalling or unsafe behavior, and disqualify a competitor if necessary.

Legal Compliance

All athletes will be required to complete and sign a waiver upon entry to the venue as well as an additional waiver specific to the understanding of risk associated with combat sports competition. In the case that an athlete is under 18 years old, a parent/legal guardian must be present and sign for them.