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Spring Fling Is Here
Week of March 20, 2026
Kids submission-only tournament with E.B.I. overtime rules
Save the Date: April 18th
6045 Main St, Tannersville, NY
3-minute matches
3 PM to 6 PM
Why This Matters
CDC guidance says children and adolescents ages 6 to 17 should get 60 minutes or more of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily. CDC
CDC also recommends muscle-strengthening and bone-strengthening activity at least 3 days a week for ages 6 to 17. CDC
For local school-age families, this is one more structured movement option in a small rural PK to 12 district where NCES lists 333 students for 2024 to 2025, while CDC guidance recommends at least 60 minutes of daily activity for ages 6 to 17. NCES
This Week's Curriculum
- The Guard Matrix
- Defending the Back Ride
- Attacking from Closed Guard
- Standing Up from Closed Guard
Links Browse the beginner BJJ glossary.
The Vale-Tudo / closed-guard theme: "Whoever manages the distance manages the damage." Gracie University
Defending the Back Ride: Under 2024 IBJJF rules, back control is 4 points after 3 seconds of stabilized control. IBJJF Rules (UFAF mirror)
Attacking from Closed Guard: A sweep from guard/half guard is 2 points after 3 seconds of stabilization. IBJJF Rules (UFAF mirror)
Standing Up from Closed Guard: A stand-up reversal from guard can also score 2 points when control is established for 3 seconds. IBJJF Rules (UFAF mirror)
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What EBI-Style Overtime Means
Our event uses an EBI-style submission-only format: no points in regulation, then controlled overtime from defined finishing positions if needed.
Regulation is commonly described as 10 minutes, submission only, then overtime starting from back control or spiderweb with alternating attack and escape turns; if neither athlete gets a submission, escape time can decide the winner. FloGrappling
Many EBI-format events run a single overtime round in bracket matches and up to 3 overtime rounds in finals. Submission Challenge See Core Culture pricing.
Start with the right lane
Pick the class that fits this week.
Private lessons start at 4:00 PM, Youth Class starts at 5:00 PM, and Adult Class starts at 6:00 PM. Wednesday runs No-Gi at the usual youth and adult lanes. Saturday runs BioGinastica at 1:30 PM, Adult No-Gi at 2:30 PM, and Kids No-Gi at 3:30 PM.
Kids + Teens
Youth Class
Start at 5:00 PM for structured, age-appropriate training with a clear beginner path.
Reserve Youth Free IntroAdults
Adult Class
Start at 6:00 PM for beginner-friendly adult training with calm first-day pacing.
Reserve Adult Free IntroPrivate Lessons
4:00 PM Start
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Text SandyMonday
4:00 PM Private Lesson
5:00 PM Youth Class
6:00 PM Adult Class
Tuesday
4:00 PM Private Lesson
5:00 PM Youth Class
6:00 PM Adult Class
Wednesday No-Gi
4:00 PM Private Lesson
5:00 PM Youth No-Gi
6:00 PM Adult No-Gi
Friday
4:00 PM Private Lesson
5:00 PM Youth Class
6:00 PM Adult Class
Saturday No-Gi
1:30 PM BioGinastica
2:30 PM Adult No-Gi
3:30 PM Kids No-Gi