RULES SUMMARY

General Rules & Scoring Positions

SFBJJL’s match format emphasizes dynamic, progressive grappling and rewards decisive action. There are no referee decisions. Every match result is determined solely by points or submission.

Match Format

• Matches end and result is determined by submission or points; referee decisions only when a fight ends with no points scored.
• Kids and Teens Match Duration: Varies by age: 2, 3 or 4 minutes.
• Juvenile Match Duration: 5 minutes.

Point Scoring System

A scoring event is designated by the referee. Scores are recorded by a designated and trained scorekeeper. Scoring criteria is identical in all divisions.

Control must be maintained for 3 seconds after a scoring event in order to qualify for the points. Points count even if a competitor escapes immediately after the 3rd second.

When a submission is in progress, and the submitter gets into a possible point position he will receive points after 3 seconds of control. The competitor defending the submission, in order to score points, has to escape and establish control for at least 3 seconds in order to be awarded points.

Score Point Positions

• 2 Points:
  • Takedown
  • Sweep
  • Knee on Belly
• 3 Points: Guard Pass
• 4 Points:
  • Mount (front or back)
  • Back Control (with hooks or crossed feet)
  • Body Triangle

Penalty Scoring System

• 1st Penalty: Penalty signal
• 2nd Penalty: Penalty signal
• 3rd Penalty: Penalty signal + 2 points to the opponent.
• 4th Penalty: Penalty signal + 2 points to the opponent.
• 5th Penalty: Penalty signal + 2 points to the opponent.
• 6th Penalty: Penalty signal + disqualification

Severe Penalties: These are penalties where the competitor will be disqualified immediately.

• Use of inappropriate language towards the referees, opponents, and/or staff members. (This rule applies at all times during an event.)
• Illegal techniques. See illegal techniques table in the rule book.
• Inappropriate coach conduct.
• Any lack of fair play.
• Intentionally leaving the mat area with a submission in progress against the offender

Winning Conditions

Submission: A submission ends the match immediately.

• Points: If no submission occurs, the athlete with the most points wins.

• Last to Score: In the event of a tied score, the athlete who scored last (to tie) wins.

• Ref’s Decision: In the event a fight ends with no points scored.

Purpose: Rewards aggression, control, and near-finishes to encourage dynamic, attacking Jiu-Jitsu.

For the full rules of the event, please refer to the rule book here!

Awards:

1st Place = 9 pts • 2nd Place = 3 pts • 3rd Place = 1 pt