I hosted the naughtiest tournament you've ever seen... 🎅

Dirty Santa Jiu Jitsu Tournament

Last week I hosted a Dirty Santa tournament for my members and it was a BLAST!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaajwYKdRlg

🎅 Dirty Santa Jiu-Jitsu Tournament Rules and Overview

Quick Summary (For Participants)

Welcome to the Dirty Santa Jiu-Jitsu Tournament! Here's what you need to know:

  • Prizes: There are 10 unique prizes. Each participant will compete to win and protect these gifts!
  • Rounds: Each round starts with a name drawn from a hat. The drawn competitor chooses a prize to compete for and selects an opponent.
  • Challenge Matches: 1-minute submission matches decide who keeps the prize.
  • Mini-Games: Fun twists like "Gift Guard" and "Sock Stealer" will add laughter and unpredictability.
  • Special Rounds: Look forward to "Mystery Prize" and "Audience Choice" rounds for extra excitement!

Stay strategic, have fun, and embrace the holiday chaos!

Full Rules and Details

Tournament Format

  1. Competitors: 10 participants.
  2. Prizes:
    • Gym-bought prizes will be awarded. Gift cards, merch, cash, memberships, and more.
    • Prizes may include surprise "Mystery Prizes."
  3. Rounds:
    • A name is drawn from a hat.
    • The drawn competitor can:
      • Challenge someone with an existing prize.
      • Select a prize and compete against another name drawn from the hat.

Challenge Rules

  • Match Type: 1-minute submission match.
  • Outcome:
    • If the challenger submits their opponent, they win the prize.
    • If the defender wins, they keep their prize.
    • No submissions? The prize is determined by a coin toss or fun tiebreaker.

Mini-Games

1. Gift Guard

  • Competitors fight to secure and hold a small "gift" for 10 seconds.
  • Dropping the gift resets the timer.
  • The winner is whoever controls the gift first!

2. Sock Stealer

  • Both competitors wear festive socks.
  • The objective is to remove both of your opponent's socks while keeping yours on.
  • Hands only—no stomping or ripping with feet!

Special Rounds

  1. Mystery Prize Round
    • Compete for a wrapped, hidden prize.
    • The prize is revealed only after the match!
  2. Audience Choice Round
    • The audience votes on special conditions (e.g., starting positions or submission types).

Additional Rules

  • Fair Play: Competitors may only be challenged once per round.
  • Exhaustion Limit: Each participant may only challenge or defend three times in total.
  • Holiday Spirit: Have fun and embrace the chaos!