# The Forum 5: Youth Open No-Gi

> Competition in Johannesburg, California, United States | April 19, 2025

## Overview

**Event Type:** Competition

**Description:** April 19th, 2025. Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Building #3

$10 admission for anybody who is not competing. Children 10 and under are free.

**Register by**04/17/25 11:59 PM

**Changes must be in by April 17th at 11:59 PM**

**Single Division***$60*

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! NO LATE REGISTRATIONS OR DAY OF REGISTRATIONS ALLOWED.

**NO EDITS OR CHANGES WILL BE MADE DAY AFTER THURSDAY APRIL 17TH at 11:59.**

8:00AM Doors open and Weigh-Ins Begin

**PLEASE WEIGH IN 1 HOUR BEFORE YOUR MATCH**

9:00AM Gi youth matches begin

Please keep an eye on Smoothcomp schedule for more detailed schedule updates!

*Subject to change*

    All matches will be 4 minutes with no overtime if it's a draw.

First 2 minutes no points.

Final 2 minutes includes points.

    Points awarded for:

    - Takedown                           -1 point

    - Side Control                        -1 point

    - Mount                                  -1 point

    - Knee on Belly                      -1 point

    - Sweep                                 -1 point

    - Back Control w/ 2 Hooks   -1 point

    In order to score multiple points, you have to move through multiple
 transitions and positions. (Example: Passing the guard into side
control, then moving to knee on belly, then to mount is worth 3 points. 1
 for side control, 1 for knee on belly, 1 for mount.)

In the event of a tie, winner will be decided by referee's decision.

    2 warnings for minor fouls, then disqualification.

    Any illegal technique or major foul will result in immediate disqualification

    Major Fouls:

    - Intentional Groin Shot

    - Biting

    - Intentional Eye Gouging

    - Intentional Striking

    - Intentional Fish Hooking

    - Slamming

    - Verbal Abuse Toward Officials

    Minor Fouls:

    - Unintentional Groin Shot

    - Unintentional Striking

    - Unintentional Eye Gouging

    - Unintentional Fish Hooking

    - Hard/Clubbing Collar Ties

    - Verbal Abuse Toward Opponent

    - Arguing with Referee (Extends to the athletes coaches and teammates)

***Youth and Teens:***49 LBS & under, 50 - 59 LBS, 60 - 69 LBS, 70 - 79 LBS, 80 - 89 LBS, 90 - 99 LBS, 100 - 115 LBS, 116 - 125 LBS, 126 - 135 LBS, 136 - 145 LBS, 146 - 155 LBS, 156 - 170 LBS, 171 - 185 LBS, 186 - 205 LBS, 206 - 215 LBS, 216 + LBS

*2 LBS Allowance for weigh ins. Will be Disqualified if weight is not made.

Double Elimination Format for 4 and up competitor divisions.

Round Robin Format for a 3-competitor divisions.

Best 2 out of 3 Format for a 2-competitor divisions.

This ensures all competitors will be able to have multiple matches.

Starting at 8:00AM on day of competition.

Youth *2 LBS Allowance for weigh ins. You will be Disqualified if weight is not made.

Brackets and Schedules will be posted by Thursday, April 17th by 12:00 PM. Available to view on the Brackets and Schedule tab. During the event, you can view it on any mobile device or screen at the event.

1st (GOLD), 2nd (SLIVER), and 3rd (BRONZE) place medals will be awarded at the event. We do not have a photographer at the podium, so remember to bring a camera!

Results are live-streamed through smooth comp. Click on the result tab to see.

**Status:** Scheduled

## Dates

**Start:** April 19, 2025
## Location

**Venue:** Coeur D'alene Avenue

**Location:** Johannesburg, California, United States


## Pricing

**Price:** $60
## Links

- Source: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/22991
## Tags

No-Gi, Kids

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**Last Updated:** March 06, 2026

**Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/the-forum-5-youth-open-no-gi)