Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art that involves various standing and ground techniques.
In order to practice JJB effectively, it is important to know the rules that govern this sport.
That is why we have decided to write articles about the rules of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
These rules will be written in several parts for easy understanding and accessibility. Each part deals with a specific aspect of BJJ, such as competition rules, safety rules and rules of conduct on the mat.
We will discuss the rules of competition, which include permitted and prohibited techniques, weight restrictions, scoring, penalties, and victory conditions.
We will also discuss safety rules, which are essential to prevent injury and ensure a healthy and responsible practice. The safety rules will cover topics such as injuries, unsafe behavior, use of protective equipment, and hygiene rules.
Finally, a section will be devoted to the rules of conduct on the tatami, which are important to maintain a respectful and fair practice environment. This section will cover topics such as mat etiquette, inappropriate behavior and rules for respecting opponents.
In summary, we will discuss the different aspects of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and its rules, in order to allow a healthy, responsible and respectful practice for all practitioners!
You will find all these rules on the IBJJF website, under Rules!
In our first article, we will talk about the basics of refereeing, namely the authority of the referee, the general organization of refereeing during a fight, and some first rules to know!
(This is from point 1 to point 1.3.4 of the official ibjjf rules!)
In our second article, we talk about the referee’s gestures and verbal commands!
(This represents points 1.4 to 2 of the official ibjjf rules!)
Part 2: The referee’s verbal commands and gestures
Quiz 2: Referee’s Gestures and Verbal Commands Quiz
For this third article, we are talking about the different outcomes of a Brazilian jiu-jitsu match!
(This represents points 2 to 2.8 of the official IBJJF regulations!)
Part 3: The outcomes of a Brazilian jiu-jitsu match
For this fourth article, we talk about the points count during a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fight!
(This represents points 3 to 3.9 of the official ibjjf rules!)
Part 4: Bjj rules: Point Scoring