GI - I.B.J.J.F.

(INTERNATIONAL BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU FEDERATION) 

RULES AND DIVISIONS

1.The typical tournament is divided up into matches between the same belt ranks and weight classes within the belt ranks. The progressive ranks in BJJ are white, yellow, orange, green, blue (after 16), purple, brown and finally black belt.

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The match begins with competitors standing up on padded mats wearing gis. Competitors attempt to perform a takedown throws, foot sweeps, tackles, or alternatively, pulling the opponent to "guard". Once on the ground, they grapple but are allowed to stand up at any time.

We reserve the right to either subdivide or combine divisions, weight classes, or age classes the day of the event depending on the turnout.

2. Each Competitor will be allowed to register in ONE DIVISION ONLY.

3. All competitors must weigh-in with the GI ON.  There is NO weight allowance at weigh-ins.

4. Each competitor must submit an on-line registration form, sign the electronic waiver, and pay the entry fee.

5. No advantages will be given. If the match is tied at the end of regulation the referee will decide the winner based on who showed the most aggressiveness during the match.

6. All competitors must wear a Gi with a standard collar size and thickness.

7. All competitors must wear a CLEAN and a SOLIDcolored Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu GI (Kimono), either ALL WHITE, ALL BLUE, or ALL BLACK in color. Women may also wear ALL PINK. No mixing of colors. Example; white pants and blue top or blue pants and white top, etc… will NOT be allowed. Competitors will compete with regulation GIs only. A regulation GI is four fingers cuff clearance and sleeves are to be no shorter than 4” from wrist between wrist and sleeve of GI.

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8. All male competitors are not allowed to wear clothing underneath the GI such as T-Shirts, Rash Guard, Sweatpants, etc.  Also, wrestling shoes are NOT allowed.  All competitors must wear underwear.

9. We will do our best to pair up Kids according to weight and age no more than 2 years apart. For example ages groups may be (6 & 7) (8 & 9) (10 & 11) (12 & 13) (14 & 15). We will do our best to not mix girl and boy competitors, but it may be nescesary.  Kids need to be registered according to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Belt rankings (White, Grey, Yellow, Orange, Green).  Karate or Tae Kwon Do belt rankings may be the same color, but are not equivalent to the skill level as jiu-jitsu. Consult your Jiu-Jitsu instructor before registering your child to avoid your child being entered into the wrong division.

10.  We reserve the right to refuse service.

11.  We reserve the right to close the tournament registration at any time in order to benefit our event organization.

12. We reserve the right to change the date and/or location of the tournament.

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AWARDS: Competitors: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place will receive medals

 

GI – GRAPPLING/JIU-JITSU

PLEASE NOTE – Due to point tabulations and rankings for

the 2020 State Finals, all divisions are set, and cannot be

moved or separated.  If there is no one in your division, you

will win by default, and an exhibition match will be offered. 

 

Age Divisions:
• Kids ages 4 – 11 (male and female)
• Juniors ages 12 -17 (male and female) 
• Adults Men ages 18+ 
• Masters Men ages 35+
• Adults Female ages 18+
• Masters Female ages 35+
 

Skill Levels:
Kids Ages 4 - 11 (male & female)
Novice     0 - 1 year
Experience    1+ year of experience (Blue and Above)

Juniors Ages 12 - 17 (male & female)
Novice     0 - 1 year
Experience    1+ year of experience (Blue and Above)

Adults, Masters, & Seniors (male & female)
Novice   0 – 1 year experience. 

Experience     1+ year experience and up (Blue and Above)

Advance   3 years and up
 

Weight Classes for "KIDS" (Male & Female).
"4 -11 years old", “Novice” or “Experience”

(If there are 2 or more GIRLS in a division, we will

create separate division for the girls).

GN (Novice), GE (Experience)

G-1 - 50 lbs & under

G-2 - 50 to 60 lbs

G-3 - 60.1 to 70 lbs

G-4 - 70.1 to 80 lbs

G-5 - 80.1 to 90 lbs

G-6 - 90.1 to 100 lbs

G-7 – 100.1 to 110 lbs

G-8 – 110.1 to 120 lbs

G-9 – 120.1 to 130 lbs

G-10 – 130.1 to 140 lbs

G-11 – 140.1 to 150 lbs

G-12 – 150.1 to 160 lbs

G-13 – 160.1 to 170 lbs

G-14 – 170.1 to 180 lbs

G-15 – 180.1 lbs & Over

 

Weight Classes for "TEENS" (Male & Female).

 "12 and 17 years old"

“Novice” or “Experience”

(If there are 2 or more GIRLS in a division, we will create a separate division for the girls).

GTN (Novice) GTE (Experience)

 GT1 -  88 Ibs. & under

 GT2 -  88.1 - 102 Ibs.

 GT3 - 102.1 - 116 lbs.

 GT4 - 116.1 - 127 lbs.

 GT5 - 127.1 - 141 lbs.

 GT6 - 141.1 - 154 lbs.

 GT7 - 154.1 - 167 lbs.

 GT8 - 167.1 - 181 lbs.

 GT9 - 181.1 - 194 lbs.

 GT10- 194.1 - 208 lbs.

 GT11- 208.1 lbs. & Over

 

WOMEN Weight Classes for "Adults".  

 "18+ years" “Novice”, “Experience”, ”Advance”

Ex: GWN (Novice), GWE (Experience), GWA (Advance)

 GW1 - 120 lbs. & under

 GW2 - 120.1 - 135 lbs.

 GW3 - 135.1 - 150 lbs.

 GW4 - 150.1 - 170 lbs.

 GW5 - 170.1 lbs. & Over

 

WOMEN Weight Classes for "Masters"

"35+ years" “Novice”, “Experience, “Advance”

Ex: GWMN (Novice), GWME (Experience), GWMA (Advance)

 GWM1 - 120 lbs. & under

 GWM2 - 120.1 - 135 lbs.

 GWM3 - 135.1 - 150 lbs.

 GWM4 - 150.1 - 170 lbs.

 GWM5 - 170.1 lbs. & Over

 

MEN Weight Classes for "Adults”. 

“18 + years" “Novice”, “Experience”, ”Advance”

Ex: GMN (Novice), GME (Experience), GMA (Advance)

 GM-1 - 130 lbs. & under

 GM-2 - 130.1 - 150 lbs.

 GM-3 – 150.1 - 170 lbs.

 GM-4 - 170.1 - 185 lbs.

 GM-5 - 185.1 - 200 lbs.

 GM-6 - 200.1 - 220 lbs.

 GM-7 - 220.1 lbs. & Over

 

MEN Weight Classes for "Masters".

"35+ years" “Novice”, “Experience”,”Advance”

Ex: GMMN (Novice), GMME (Experience), GMMA (Advance)

 GMM1 - 160 lbs. & under

 GMM2 - 160.1 - 180 lbs.

 GMM3 - 180.1 – 200 lbs.

 GMM4 - 200.1 lbs. & Over

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 ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES:

Illegal Techniques for ALL AGES & ALL DIVISIONS
NO Striking of any kind
NO Slamming
NO Biting, Hair pulling or Eye-Gouging
NO fingers to the throat
NO Small Joint Manipulation (Fingers, Toes, etc)
NO Pressure points
NO Knees or Elbows in the face
NO Stalling or running from the fight
NO Swearing or obscene gestures

Illegal Techniques for KIDS up to 15 years old 
Illegal Techniques for ALL AGES & ALL DIVISIONS will apply plus the following:
NO Ezequiel Chokes
NO Attacks below the waist (i.e. NO Foot Locks, Heel Hooks, Knee Bars, Toe holds)
NO Guillotine Chokes
NO Neck Cranks
NO Cervical Locks (i.e. crucifix)
NO Pulling the head while in the Guard (Can Opener)
NO Triangle while pulling the Head
NO Wrist Locks
NO Calf Locks
NO Scissors Takedown
NO Biceps Locks
NO Omoplata (Shoulder Lock)
NO Arm Triangles
NO Jumping Guard

(The referee reserves the right to stop a choke if the neck or spine is compromised)

Illegal Techniques for ALL WHITE & BLUE BELTS (ages 16 and over) 
Illegal Techniques for ALL AGES & ALL DIVISIONS will apply plus the following:
NO Knee Bars 
NO Toe Hold ankle locks (Figure 4)
Only Straight Foot Locks are ALLOWED (can’t twist inward or wrap leg over)
NO Wrist Locks
NO Calf Locks
NO Biceps Locks
NO Scissors Takedown
NO Heel Hooks or Twisting Bent Knee Locks of any kind
NO Cervical Locks (i.e cruicifix)
NO Pulling the head while in the Guard (Can Opener)
NO Jumping Guard (WHITE BELTS ONLY)

Illegal Techniques for ALL PURPLE BELTS 
Illegal Techniques for ALL AGES & ALL DIVISIONS will apply plus the following:
NO Knee Bars 
NO Toe Hold ankle locks (Figure 4)
Only Straight Foot Locks are ALLOWED (can’t twist inward or wrap leg over)
NO Calf Locks
NO Biceps Locks
NO Scissors Takedown
NO Heel Hooks or Twisting Bent Knee Locks of any kind
NO Cervical Locks (i.e cruicifix)

Illegal Techniques for ALL BROWN & BLACK BELTS 
Illegal Techniques for ALL AGES & ALL DIVISIONS will apply plus the following:
NO Scissors Takedown
NO Heel Hooks or Twisting Bent Knee Locks of any kind
NO Biceps Locks
NO Cervical Locks (i.e cruicifix)

Penalties:
Stalling: Holding or running away from the fight, or holding both sleeves with a closed guard. (more than 30 seconds)
1st incident - warning
2nd incident - 2 points to your opponent
3rd incident - disqualification

Taking down your opponent and running away from the fight on the ground
1st incident - 2 points to your opponent
2nd incident - disqualification

The following will result in immediate disqualification:
• Picking up your opponent while on the ground and slamming them
• Applying illegal techniques
• Unsportsmanlike conduct against the other competitor, referee, coach, or public
• Arguing with the referee (all disputes must be taken to the head table)
• Fleeing the mat to avoid submission

SCORING AND TIME LIMIT

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Points:
• Takedowns - 2 points
• Sweeps - 2 points
• Knee on the stomach - 2 points
• Technical Side Mount reversal  - 2 points
• Passing the half or full guard - 3 points
• Mount - 4 points
• Back Mount with hooks - 4 points

Victory By:
• Submission
• Points
• Referees decision 


Time Limits:

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TNT  No  Gi  &  Gi  Time  Limits:

Kids (ages 13 and under) & Teens (ages 14-17) 
Novice, Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced         
3 Min  

Adults (ages 18-29) Novice, Beginner & White Belt (ages 30-39) All skill & belt levels(ages 40-49) & (ages 50 & above)
All skill & belt levels Adults (ages 18-29) 
4 Min

Intermediate / Blue Belt Adults (ages 18-29)     
5 Min

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Purple, Brown & Black Belts
6 Min

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