RULESETS | SCORING

GI | IBJJF

No GI | WNO

    • The focus is entirely on submissions and positional control.

    • All submissions are permitted, including heel hooks, toeholds, knee bars and more for Blue Belt and up.

    • 4 min | Youth

    • 5 min | Adult White & Blue Belt.

    • 6 min | Purple and above.

    • 10 min | Main & Co-Main*

    • Win by Submission.

    • If no submission is successful match victor is decided by judges panel.

    • Slams, Scissor Takedowns, Jumping Guard,

    • Heel hooks for White belt/Youth

    • Leg Locks Youth Straight Ankle Locks are permitted.

  • If no submission is achieved, judges will evaluate the match based on:

    • Aggression: The intensity and frequency of submission attempts, particularly those that test the opponent.

    • Positional Control: The dominance and effectiveness in controlling the opponent's position, including guard passes, mount, and back takes.

    • Effective Techniques: The overall effectiveness of the grappler's techniques in achieving dominance and seeking submissions.

  • The referee maintains the match's flow and resets out-of-bounds action, while the judges focus on the evaluation criteria.