BRING IT CHICAGO!

Welcome to BRING IT CHICAGO! happening at DBJ Martial Arts Academy LLC on May 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM (Central Time). Get ready for a day filled with energy, excitement, and fun! Join us for a fantastic event where you can showcase your skills and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of something special. Mark your calendars and come ready to bring your A-game! See you there!

Info: *Kickboxing* (All ages and divisions have 3 rounds)

Kickboxing rules allow punches, kicks, and knees while prohibiting elbows, ground fighting, and excessive clinching. Matches are held in three 3-minute rounds with one-minute breaks and can end by knockout, technical knockout, or judge's decision based on a points system. Ages 18 - Older: 3 minute rounds.


Ages 13-17: 3 minute rounds


Ages 10-12: 3 minute rounds.


Ages 7-9: 2 minute rounds.


Ages 5-6: 1 minute rounds.

Info: Amateur boxing rules. (All ages and divisions have 3 rounds) Include using only approved equipment like non-red mouthguards, specific hand wraps, and open-face headguards. Unlike professional boxing, amateur bouts will be 3 minute rounds with 1 minute break between rounds. A standing eight count does not result in a 10-8 round. Fouls include hitting below the belt, holding, and hitting the back or back of the head, with penalties for illegal blows. Ages 18 - Older: 3 minute rounds.


Ages 13-17: 3 minute rounds


Ages 10-12: 3 minute rounds.


Ages 7-9: 2 minute rounds.


Ages 5-6: 1 minute rounds.

Info: All divisions / Rules

*SUBMISSIONS ARE A WIN* (All ages and divisions have 3 rounds)


Hand strikes 1 point Kicks / Knee strikes 2 points (No knees to head Allowed – All divisions)


Throws / Takedowns 3 points *All Divisions get 1 minute rest period between each round*


Ages 18 - Older: 5 minute rounds.


Ages 13-17: 4 minute rounds


Ages 10-12: 3 minute rounds.


Ages 7-9: 2 minute rounds.


Ages 5-6: 1 minute rounds.

Info: Ages 3-6 can compete in jr Freestyle Jujutsu, Martial arts relays, or point grappling. (Freestyle 1 point Kicks point punch 2 points takedowns) (Relays all timed 30 seconds with pads: Kicks, punches, sit ups, and squats 1st, 2nd, & 3rd placement is based on pionts scored (Grappling: 1 point takedown 1 point 10sec mount first to 10 points win)

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