RULESET & TWEAKS
IBJJF
RULES BOOK
IBJJF RULES UPDATE DOCUMENT
IBJJF TECHNICAL FOULS & ILLEGAL MOVES
We ask that all athletes, coaches, parents/guardians read through the attach and even watch the videos on the IBJJF YouTube to make sure they acknowledge and understand the rules for this event along with the below.
- IBJJF YouTube - Link
RULES & TWEAKS
- IBJJF Rules
- IBJJF Weights
- Weigh-Ins are WITHOUT the Gi
*STRICTLY NO WEIGHT ALLOWANCE
- You will only need to weigh-in once if you enter both Gi & No-Gi
- No Groin Guards
- Mouth Guards are optional
- Wrestling boots are illegal from 2024 at Empire Grappling.
CLOTHING
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- IBJJF Gi Size is applicable.
- IBJJF patches on Gi's is relaxed.
- Colour of clothing is relaxed.
- T-Shirt/Rash Guards under Gi is fine.
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- No-Gi clothing colour is relaxed
- Competing with no top is down to the referee and also your opponents discretion.
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No clothing with plastic/metal/zips etc allowed.
**ALL FINAL DECISIONS ON CLOTHING ARE THE REFEREES**
CATEGORIES
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- Beginner includes White Belts (up to 2 stripes) only and 0-1 year experience
*No Judo Black Belts/No Pro MMA Fighters/No Amateur MMA Fighters
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- Novice includes White Belts (up to 4 stripes) only and 0-2 years experience.
*No Judo Black Belts/No Pro MMA Fighters/0-2 Amateur MMA Fights
- Intermediate includes Blue Belts only and 2-5 years experience
- Advance includes Purple Belts only and 5-8 years experience
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- Elite includes Brown/Black Belts and 8+ years experience
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*Please note that we are a Grappling event, not just a Jiu Jitsu event.
If you have trained in other grappling sports such as wrestling for a period of time, you are NOT a beginner. This goes for adults and kids.
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Sandbagging is strictly frowned upon and we will DQ people with no refunds if this happens.
If you are not sure, just e-mail us and we can advise accordingly - info@empiregrapplingevents.com