Rules

General Scoring & Match Length Weight Classes & Divisions Submission Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

General Rules

Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. Disqualification or ejection for unsportsmanlike conduct could be the result of such behavior. Referees must be respected at all times, their decisions are final, and will not be overturned.
No striking, biting, eye gouging (includes chin to eye), head butting, small joint manipulation (finger or toe locks), hair pulling, grabbing the windpipe, or ear pulling will be permitted.
Illegal slamming will result in an automatic DQ. There are no exceptions to this rule. Takedowns are NOT considered slams, but you must deliver your opponent safely to the mat.
No infectious skin diseases or open wounds will be permitted.
All competitors must wear a clean competition uniform (gi, shorts, shirt, etc.). If a referee feels this criteria has not been met they will not allow the competitor to compete.
No lubricants, oils, or lotions of any kind will be permitted on any part of the body or clothing.
If there is stalling on the ground, the referee has the right to restart the match standing (Warn fighters first)
If the competitors go off the mat, the match can be stopped by the referee and the competitors will be moved to the middle of the ring/mat in the same position if that position can be determined by the referee.
If a competitor flees the ring when a submission is locked in and the competitor is obviously fleeing to avoid submission, he or she will be automatically disqualified.
Women will not be permitted to compete in Men’s divisions. Men will not be permitted to compete in Women’s divisions. Youths (13+) may compete in Men’s or Women’s divisions with permission from their parent or coach.
In Youth matches (ages 13-17), the referee has the discretion to call a match if the referee believes that a submission will cause immediate damage or injury, especially in the beginner divisions. In addition, the referee has the right to stop time and check the condition of the fighters (cuts, injuries, etc.)
For no Gi Divisions no Gi/Uniforms are not required but at a minimum shorts with a draw string, cup and mouthpiece must be worn. Wrestling/Martial Arts shoes are allowed. Excessive grabbing of clothing is not allowed. You cannot use clothing for submissions.

Scoring and Match Length

Positions must be held for 3 seconds and points are as follows:

Takedown or Throw = 2 points
Sweep from the guard= 2 points
Knee on stomach = 2 points
Pass guard to side position = 3 points
Mounted and rear mounted position = 4 points

Ways to Win:

By submission tap out- It is VERY important that all competitors understand how to "Tap-Out" when caught in a submission technique. Tapping out can be done both verbally or through a physical tap. A competitor can tap with their hands, feet or even a nod of their head. This "Tapping" is a conscious admittance of loss or surrender to an opponent.
Referee Stoppage (TKO, cuts, feels fighter is not capable of defending himself), Doctor Stoppage
Corner throws in the towel
Judges decision
Disqualification
Forfeit
No Contest

If the fight does not end by submission the referee will choose the winner based on our decision making criteria included in this manual. If a match is considered a “Draw” by the referee, then there will be a 2-minute overtime. Judges are encouraged to choose a winner in every match should it not end by submission

Match lengths are as follows:

Youth Beginner, Divisions = 3 Minutes
Youth Advanced, Adult Beginner Divisions = 4 Minutes
Adult Advanced Divisions = 5 Minutes
Absolute Divisions = 6 Minutes

Weight Classes & Divisions

No-Gi Divisions	Weight Divisions
Men: Beginner (<30 mths exp.) Advanced (>30 years exp) Masters (>35 years old) Absolute Women: Beginner (<24 mths exp.) Advanced (>24 years exp)	Men: Feather (<145) Light (<155) Welter (<170) Middle (<185) Light Heavy (<205) Heavy (>205) *Women:* Light (<145) Heavy (>145)
Men’s Gi Divisions	Women's Gi Divisions
White Belt Blue Belt Purple Belt Brown/Black Belt Absolute White/Blue Absolute Purple Absolute Brown/Black <170 Absolute Brown/Black >170	White/Blue Belt Purple/Brown/Black Belt Absolute
Youth's No-GI Divisions (Ages 13-17)	Youth's GI Divisions	Youth's Weight Divisions
Beginner (<18 mths exp.) Advanced (>18 mths exp.)	White Yellow Orange Green	Light (<115) Welter (<130) Middle(<150) Lt Heavy (<175) Heavy (>175)

Note: We do not encourage weight cutting and we reserve the right to expand, combine, and or eliminate divisions for fair competition.

Submission Rules

All Submission Techniques are legal (including heel hooks, knee locks, guillotine chokes, wrist locks, etc.) except those listed below under "Illegal Techniques".

Illegal Techniques:

Special Youth Rules:
• NO HEEL HOOKS allowed in the beginner divisions
• NO NECK CRANKS ALLOWED

No Strikes of any kind:
• No strikes of any kind allowed to any part of the body or head at all
• No elbows or forearm strikes are allowed
• No butting with the head
• No knees to the head
• No ridge hands or back fist strikes
• No kicks to an opponent

Other Fowls not allowed:
• Attacks to the front of the windpipe (i.e. Finger in throat), eyes (elbows, palms, fingers, etc.) or groin.No pushing palm or elbow directly into nose.
• Striking of any kind including: headbutts, punches, elbows, knees, kicks etc.
• Dropping or slamming of opponent on their head, no slamming from the Guard Position
• Eye Gouging
• Fish Hooking
• Biting
• Spiking an opponent on his/her head
• Pulling Hair or Pinching, twisting of skin
• Sticking a finger into a cut or into any orifice of an opponent
• Small Joint Manipulation
• Interference by a corner with any official or fighter
• Spitting, swearing, or other unsportsmanlike conduct
• Throwing an opponent off the mat
• Attacking an opponent in any of these circumstances:
     1. Before the fight has started
     2. After the fight has ended
     3. During a rest period between rounds
     4. When an opponent is being looked at by the medic or any other official