(For the full "BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU CONFEDERATION TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT OF REGULATIONS AND RULES OF JIU-JITSU" from the Internationa Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation please CLICK HERE)
The central referee has the authority to stop the match for ANY reason that he feels worthy of such interruption
Registration fees are non-refundable, and DISQUALIFIED competitors will lose his/her registration fee
If the match is tied at the end of regulation, there will be a one minute overtime. If match continues to be tied by the end of overtime, there will be sudden death. The first competitor that scores points will be the winner.
Double elimination tournament
The Gi needs to be all White, all Black or all Blue
Any competitor who does not show up for a match will automatically forfeit the match and registration fee
Competitors MUST wear shoes or sandals off of the mat. Walking barefoot outside of the mats prior to your competition will not be tolerated
Wrestling shoes of ANY kind are not allowed to be worn during the match
ANY display of poor sportsmanship/disrespect towards other competitors, spectators, instructors, referees, or any staff WILL result in immediate DISQUALIFICATION. ANYONE displaying such behavior will be asked to leave the premises.
HYGIENE
The kimono must be washed and dried with no unpleasant odors.
Toe and fingernails must be cut short and clean.
People with long hair must keep thair hair from interferring with there opponent or with themselves during the match.
Athletes are not permitted to paint there hair with spray and may be disquallified by the referee by doing so.
RESTRICTIONS
The following submissions and/or actions are restricted from any GRAPPLERS CIRCUIT tournament and will result in immediate DISQUALIFICATION of the competitor applying the illegal move and/or
submission:
Athletes under 18(Juveniles) are only allowed to compete in the open class
AGES 4 THROUGH 15
Slam from the guard
Bicep lock
Wrist lock
Foot lock of ANY kind
Knee/Leg lock of ANY kind
Cervical lock of ANY kind
Neck crank of ANY kind
Calf lock
Shoulder lock
Guillotine
Scissors takedown
Heel hook
AGES 16 and 17:
Slam from the Guard
Leg locks of ANY kind
Cervical lock
Biceps lock
Calf lock
Wrist lock
Mata Leo with foot (rear naked choke using the foot)
Scissors takedown
Heel hook
FROM ADULT THROUGH SENIOR (WHITE, BLUE & PURPLE BELT)
Mata Leo with foot
Slam from the guard
Leg locks
Cervical (only without chokes)
Biceps lock
Calf lock
Scissors take down
Heel Hook
FROM ADULT THROUGH SENIOR (BROWN AND BLACKBELT)
Slam from the guard
Cervical locks (only without chokes)
Scissors take down
Heel Hook
POINTS
4 points - mount, back grab
3 points - passing the guard
2 points - take downs, sweeps and knee on the belly
-1, -2... - Penalties
1, 2, 3... - Advantages
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