The Jiu Jitsu Pro Gear Open runs on a single elimination system, which adheres to the official International
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation rules. Please visit the following website for more information on the rules.
International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rules
A competitor can win a match by submission, points, advantage or referee's decision.
Scoring System
Throws and/or Takedowns
2 points
Knee on stomach
2 points
Top mount position
4 points
Sweeps (Guard or Half-Guard to top)
2 points
Passing the guard
3 points
Control from the back (Back mount and/or Back Grab)
4 points
Advantage is determined by aggressiveness, submission attempts, takedown attempts and superior positioning.
No Advantages will be used on Kids dividsion, In case of draw the referee will decide who is the winner.
Match Durations :
Kindergarten ( 4 to 6 years old) 2 minutes Pre Teen ( 7 to 9 years old) 3 minutes Jr. Teen ( 10 to 12 years old) 4 minutes Teen ( 13 to 15 years old ) 4 minutes
Rank
Adult Division
Juvenile/Master/Senior Divisions
White Belt
5 minutes
4 minutes
Blue Belt
6 minutes
5 minutes
Purple-Belt
7 minutes
6 minutes
Brown-Belt
8 minutes
6 minutes
Black-Belt
10 minutes
6 minutes
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* Medals will be awarded to athletes achieving first, second, and third place in each division.
Illegal Techniques in all divisions
- NO heel hooks or twisting knee locks of any kind
- NO striking of any kind
- NO biting, hair pulling or eye-gauging
- NO slamming of any kind
- NO cervical neck cranks of any kind
Comprehensive List of legal and Illegal Techniques by Age and Belt Level
KIDS ALL BELTS (AGES 4 TO 12)
- NO SLAMMING FROM THE GUARD
- NO BICEPS LOCK
- NO WRIST LOCKS
- NO TRIANGLE PULLING THE HEAD
- NO FOOTLOCKS OF ANY KIND
- NO HEEL HOOKS OR KNEE LOCKS OF ANY KIND
- NO CERVICAL NECK CRANKS
- NO FRONTAL NECK CRANK
- NO EZIQUIEL
- NO CALF LOCK
- NO OMOPLATA (SHOULDER LOCK)
- NO FRONTAL GUILLOTINE
- NO SCISSOR TAKEDOWNS
TEENS ALL BELTS (AGES 13 TO 15)
- NO SLAMMING FROM THE GUARD
- NO BICEPS LOCK
- NO WRIST LOCKS
- NO TRIANGLE PULLING THE HEAD
- NO FOOTLOCKS OF ANY KIND
- NO HEEL HOOKS OR KNEE LOCKS OF ANY KIND
- NO CERVICAL NECK CRANKS
- NO FRONTAL NECK CRANK
- NO EZIQUIEL
- NO CALF LOCK
- NO SCISSOR TAKEDOWNS
JUNIORS, INCLUDING WHITE AND BLUE BELTS (AGES 16 TO 17)
AND ADULT THROUGH SENIOR WHITE BELTS
Straight Ankle Locks are legal in these divisions
ADULT THROUGH SENIOR BLUE & PURPLE BELTS
Wrist locks are legal in these divisions
- NO SLAMMING FROM THE GUARD
- NO CERVICAL NECK CRANKS
- NO SCISSOR TAKEDOWNS
- NO HEEL HOOKS OR OTHER TWISTING KNEE LOCKS
- NO TOE HOLD LOCK
- NO BICEPS LOCK
- NO KNEE BARS
- NO CALF LOCK
ADULT THROUGH SENIOR BROWN AND BLACK BELTS
Knee locks, Biceps Locks, Calf Locks, Knee Bars, and Toe hold lock are legal in these divisions
- NO SLAMMING FROM THE GUARD
- NO CERVICAL NECK CRANKS
- NO SCISSOR TAKEDOWNS
- NO HEEL HOOKS
Please Note
- Weigh-ins will take place on the mat before each competitor's first match.
Each competitor gets only one opportunity to weigh-in, so please make sure you have signed up
for the right division, or you might risk disqualification . - Any athlete who fails to appear when called to compete will forfeit the match, no refunds.
- Any competitor running from a fight will be deducted one point. If the behavior continues, he or she may be disqualified.
- Any competitor attempting to escape a submission by going out-of-bounds will be disqualified.
- The promoters of the Jiu Jitsu Pro Gear Open will not tolerate any unsportsman like conduct.
Any disrespectful behavior will result in immediate disqualification and removal from the premises of the athlete. - No refunds.
Disclaimer: The promoters are not liable for any injury and / or accident involving the competitors.
The event is properly insured. Medical staff will be on the premises to provide First-Aid as needed.
