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Mastering the Rules for Advantage
Advantage points can decide matches when scores are tied. Learning how referees award advantages—...
Leg Reap Rules Explained
The leg reap ban in gi competition exists primarily to protect knee health. When an outside leg c...
Knee Reaping vs. Knee Line Control
Knee reaping occurs when an athlete’s leg crosses their opponent’s hip line from the outside, for...
Jump Guard Rules
Jumping guard—leaping into a guard position from standing—is legal in some organizations but bann...
Injury Timeouts and Match Stoppages
When an athlete is injured during a match, referees call for medical attention and stop the clock...
IBJJF Rules Overview
The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) governs the world’s largest circuit of g...
Heel Hook Rules by Organization
Heel hooks, while highly effective, are considered dangerous due to the torque placed on the knee...
Handling Rule Disputes
In the heat of competition, disagreements over points, advantages, or penalties may arise. Most o...
Gi vs. No-Gi Competition Rules
While the fundamentals of scoring are similar, gi and no-gi competitions differ significantly in ...
Gi Inspection Requirements
Before a gi competition begins, referees inspect uniforms for size, cleanliness, and condition. S...
Flying Submission Rules
Flying armbars, triangles, and other aerial submissions are crowd favorites but come with safety ...
EBI Overtime Rules
The Eddie Bravo Invitational introduced overtime rules that start athletes in submission-dominant...
Double Gold and Absolute Divisions
Earning double gold refers to winning both an athlete’s weight division and the open weight (abso...
Disqualification Scenarios
Disqualifications occur when athletes commit serious fouls such as intentional injury, striking, ...
Competition Day Checklist
Preparation is essential for tournament success. Competitors should pack their gi (or no-gi gear)...
Common Fouls and Penalties in BJJ
Major rule sets prohibit actions that endanger competitors, such as slamming, striking, or applyi...
Coach Interaction Rules
While coaches are essential for guidance and motivation, most rule sets limit their interaction d...
Belt Rank Divisions
Competitors are separated by belt rank to ensure fair competition among athletes of similar exper...
Avoiding Common Competition Mistakes
First-time competitors often make avoidable errors such as neglecting warm-ups, forgetting essent...
Age and Masters Divisions
BJJ competitions are divided into age brackets to ensure fair and safe matchups. Youth divisions ...