The score boards have these points reading from left to right.

4 points Mount, Back Grab, Back Mount

3 points Passing The Guard

2 points Take Downs, Sweeps and Knee On Belly

-1, -2, -3…  Penalties

1, 2, 3... Advantages

The referee looks first to the points scored then to advantages and lastly for the penalties. This is the order that you can use for interpreting the score, if after this the fight continues to a draw the referee will judge who is the winner
 

Gi Checker

 The Gi checker verifies before the fight that the competitors’ nails are trimmed, the Gi is correctly fitted by the official CBJJ measuring tool and assures that the Gi color and the condition of the belt is appropriate for the competitor.

ARTICLE 4º - GESTURES

The central referee will make gestures indicated below, according with the actions:
 

For all gestures made, the central referee will raise his hand indicating the competitor receiving the score with his armband in accordance with the color of the competitor´s colored Gi or indicating belt.
   

 -Take downs, sweeps and knee on the belly: The referee will raise his hand indicating the scoring competitor´s color and the score of two points.
  

-Passing the guard: The referee will raise his hand indicating the scoring competitors color and the score of three points.
  

-Front mount, back mount and back grab: The referee will raise his hand indicating the scoring competitors’ color and the score of four points.
  

-Penalties: The referee will turn his hands one over the other with both fists closed after signaling the color of the penalized competitor and give an advantage to the other fighter.
  

-Advantages: The referee signals advantages with arm extended sweeping outward on a horizontal plane level with the shoulder.
  

-For the interruption of the fight: The referee opens his arms together on a horizontal plane level with the shoulder.
   

-For interruption of time during the fight: The referee puts his hands one above the other forming a "T", signaling the timekeeper to stop the time.
   

-For disqualification: The referee lifts his arms and crosses them, after that, he points to the disqualified competitor.
   

-To take off an awarded point: The referee lifts the arm that he gave the point with and waves his hand.
   

- Stalling:
  

- To start one fight:
  

ARTICLE 5º - FIGHTING CONCLUSIONS:
  

There is never a draw. Bouts will be decided by:

1-SUBMISSION

2-DISQUALIFICATION

3-UNCONSCIOUSNESS

4-POINTS

5-ADVANTAGES
  

1) - SUBMISSION: Submission occurs when a technique forces an opponent into admitting defeat by:

• 1- ) tapping with the palm against his opponent or the floor in a visible manner

• 2- ) tapping with his feet on the ground (if he is unable to use his hands)

• 3- ) requesting verbally to the referee that the fight be stopped (if he can neither tap with his hands or his feet)

• 4- ) requesting that the fight be ended or if the competitor gets injured or feels physically incapable or unprepared Also:

• 5- ) the referee may end the fight giving victory to the competitor that is applying the lock provided the referee sees the lock being properly applied and is certain that the Competitor is exposing themselves to serious physical injury.

• 6- ) a coach of one of the competitors may request that the fight be ended either by directing himself to the referee or by throwing the towel into the ring for any reason

• 7- ) When a competitor is under a submission position and they scream or say "Aï”, they are verbally tapping.

• The referee may end the fight when one of the competitors is injured or the doctor’s examination proves he is incapable to continue. If this occurs, the victory will be given to the opponent as long as the injury was not caused intentionally by conduct worthy of disqualification.

• 8-)  When the competitor attempts to stall the match and or stops the match due to a body cramping or endurance issues (too tired to continue) it will be ruled an immediate loss. It is the equivalent of a tap.

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2)-DISQUALIFICATION

SERIOUS FOULS: 1) Those that lead to immediate disqualification by the referee.

A-) the use of foul language, cursing, or other immoral acts of disrespect towards the referee or any of the assisting public.

B-) biting, hair pulling, putting fingers into the eyes, nose or any orifice of one’s opponent, intentionally seeking to injure genitalia or the use of fists, feet, knees, elbows, or head with the intent to hurt or gain unfair advantage.

C-) when the fighter has his kimono ripped during the fight, the referee will give him a set time to change it. If the fighter does not change it in the allotted time he will be disqualified.

D-) The fighter must wear shorts under the pants, keeping in mind the risk that the suit might get torn or unsown, If this occurs, the competitor will be given a set time determined by the referee to find another pair of pants to wear. If the competitor cannot change within the set time, they will be immediately disqualified.

E-) When a competitor is being submitted in a lock and to avoid tapping out they run out of the ring, they will be immediately disqualified. In such cases when it is considered a technical foul, not a disciplinary foul, the offender may return to the competition if the bracket has only 3 competitors (penalties will apply) or they wish to participate in the absolute division (provided the foul did not occur in the absolute division)

F-) When the competitor breaks any rule of the article
  

FOULS NOT AS SERIOUS:

PENALTIES:

• On the first offence the offender will be given a verbal warning.

• On the second offence the offender’s opponent will be given an advantage.

• On the third offence the offender’s opponent will be given two points.

• After the third offence the referee may disqualify the competitor for any further fouls.

A-) The competitor will only be allowed to kneel after having taken hold of his opponent’s kimono.

B-) When either of the competitors run to one of the extremities of the ring to avoid combat, or while ground fighting flee by crawling or rolling out of the ring or by standing up avoiding engaging or purposely stepping out of the ring to gain time.

C-) When the competitor avoids engaging by taking off his kimono or by allowing it to be taken off with the intention of stopping the fight to allow himself rest or to avoid the attacks of his opponent.

D-) When the competitor inserts his fingers inside the sleeves or pants, or with both his hands on his opponent’s belt.

E-) When the competitor stalls the fight, holding his adversary and, not seeking to engage or gain submissions when in the guard, on top, or on the bottom.

Holding the opponent, standing up, or any other position designed to stall will be handled by the referee requesting that 20 seconds be marked and saying “LUTE”, making the gesture. At the end of the 20 seconds if the competitor hasn’t changed his position or shown visible signs of engagement, the referee will again say “LUTE” and make the same gesture, penalizing the competitor and giving an advantage for the other, if they continue stalling the referee will stop the fight saying “PAROU”, and the referee will penalize the same competitor, giving 2 points to their opponent then both competitors will return to their feet at neutral positions. The next offense will result in disqualification or another penalty at the referee’s discretion.

F-) NOTE: A penalty with immediate loss of 2 points occurs when an competitor runs from the ring in order to avoid a sweep that the referee considers would be completed, or when the competitor flees the ring in order to avoid a lock that has not yet been completed and does not apply to article "E" for disqualification.
   

3.) UNCONSCIOUSNESS:

One of the 2 opponents is defeated after losing consciousness by any of the valid moves: strangling, pressuring, or take downs, or accidents in which the adversary has not committed any foul worthy of disqualification.
  

4.) POINTS:

1º POSITIVE POINTS

Competitions by nature make the competitors use their technical abilities by attempting to finish or neutralize their opponents. The point is to apply superior techniques during the match obtaining dominate positions and/or submissions while out performing their adversary.
  

IMPORTANT: The competitor cannot receive additional points while in a position where they have received points previously without a drastic change in position. Changing position intentionally and directly returning to the same position will not be awarded points.
   

Example: Moving from knee on the belly to cross side back to knee on belly. No new Points awarded for the second knee on belly.
  

The fight can be an ascending condition for technique, looking to dominate the adversary, working to finish the opponent.
   

No points will be marked for the competitor who is attaining a position while caught in a submission. Points will only be awarded after the submission is completely defended and the position established.
  

Example: When one competitor is mounted on his opponent but is in a guillotine the points of the mount will be awarded only when the submission is defended and mount is fully established.
  

The order of the referee: Technically sought after positions that lend themselves to an overall strategy of ending the match with a finishing technique will earn points. If time expires and there is no finish, established positions will be translated into points and determine the winner.
  

Positioning: (Ordered by the referee) Positions are achieved through proper technique. If there is no submission at the end of a match, the competitor gains victory by scoring more position points than his opponent.

A-) TAKE DOWNS: Any knock down where the opponent being taken down lands on their back side, 2 points. If the competitor is thrown to the ground but does not land on his back, the thrower must pin him to the ground in that same position for at least 3 seconds to gain the points for the take down.
 

Observation 1: A take down that lands outside of the fighting area and on to the security area will be valid as long as the competitor that applied it stood with both feet in the fighting area while making the take down.
    

Observation 2: If the competitor has one of their knees on the ground and is taken down, whoever applied the take down will be awarded 2 points as long as he has both his feet on the ground. If the competitor has both his knees on the ground and is knocked down the standing competitor will have to pass to his side and maintain this position to receive an advantage. (Jumping tackles to a downed or partially downed opponent will not be awarded takedown points)
  

Observation 3: When the competitor attempts the double leg and the opponent sits on the floor and executes a sweep, the competitor who attempted the takedown will not receive points, but the one who executed the sweep will.
  

Observation 4: When a competitor throws his opponent and ends up in a bottom position the competitor throwing will receive 2 points and the opponent on top will receive an advantage. If the competitor executing the throw lands in his opponents guard and is swept, both will receive 2 points.

B-) PASSING THE GUARD: Is when the competitor that is above his adversary or in between his legs, moves to his opponent’s side, establishing a perpendicular or longitudinal position over his adversary’s trunk, dominating him and leaving him no space to move or to escape the position— even if they are on their side or back. 3 points NOTE: if the competitor that is underneath avoids the move by getting to his knees or standing up, the initiative will not be awarded 3 points but will be awarded an advantage.
  

 C-) KNEE ON THE BELLY: When the competitor on top puts his knee on his adversary’s stomach, holding his collar or sleeve and belt with his other leg towards his adversary’s head: 2 POINTS.
  

OBSERVATION: if the competitor that is underneath does not allow his adversary to put his knee down onto his belly and if the competitor on top does not establish the position completely, it will not be awarded 2 points but an advantage.
  

 D-) THE MOUNT: is when the competitor sits on his opponent’s torso; the opponent can be lying on his stomach, side or back. The attacker can be on top of one of his opponent’s arms, but never on both. It will also be considered a mount the attacker has one knee and one foot on the ground, 4 POINTS.
   

OBSERVATION: no points will be awarded if his feet or knees are on his opponent’s leg. Also if a competitor applies a triangle while in the guard and in so doing lands mounted on his opponent, it will be considered a sweep, not a mount. (See the Guard)
   

E-) THE BACK GRAB: Is when the competitor grabs his adversary’s back, taking hold of his neck and wrapping his legs around his opponent’s waist, with his heels leaning on the inner side of his opponent’s thighs, not allowing him to leave the position.4 POINTS. NOTE: the points will not be awarded if both heels are not properly positioned on the inner part of the adversary’s thighs. Also considered a back grab when the competitor has a leg over one arm of the opponent and grabs both arms but if they never grab both arms, no points will be awarded.
  

F-) THE SWEEP: is when the competitor that is underneath has his opponent in his guard(in between his legs ) or the half guard (having one of his adversary’s legs between his) and is able to get on top of his adversary by inverting his position. 2 POINTS.
 

Observation 1: it will not be considered a sweep if the move does not begin from inside the guard or half guard.
 

Observation 2: When the competitor sweeping advances his position to the back of his opponent during the attempted sweep, he is awarded 2 points.
 

Observation 3: If starting in a guard position, a competitor attempts a sweep and both competitors return to their feet and the competitor attempting the sweep executes a takedown remaining on top, he will be awarded 2 points.
 

PONTOS CUMULATIVOS
  

 2º – NEGATIVE POINTS: (PENALTIES)

Are penalties given to a competitor after committing a third offence .i.e. avoiding engagement, staling or not seeking ways to finalize the fight?
  

Stalling: The competitor engages in classic stalling while in side control or the North South position without seeking ways to submit holding the opponent, standing up, or any position designed to stall. Noticing this the referee will request that 20 seconds be marked and say “LUTE”, making the gesture. At the end of the 20 seconds if the competitor hasn’t changed their position or shown visible signs of engagement, the referee will say again “LUTE” and make the same gesture, penalizing the competitor and giving an advantage to their opponent, if he continues stalling the referee will stop the fight saying “PAROU”, and will penalize in the same way, giving 2 points to their opponent, and both competitors will return to their feet at neutral positions. After which the possibility of disqualification on the next offence will be at the referee’s discretion.
 

5.) ADVANTAGES:

It is considered an advantage when the competitor attempts but does not complete any of the fundamental moves of the fight; i.e. sweep, take down, submission etc.

• Advantages through takedowns: When there is a visible loss of balance in which the adversary nearly completes the takedown. A visible loss of balance during an attempted throw will also result in an advantage.

• During closed guard (when the competitor on the bottom has his legs wrapped around his opponent’s waist):

 A-) The competitor on top will earn the advantage by being on the offensive, trying to dominate his adversary’s guard (pass the guard). For the referee to consider it an advantage, the competitor that is on top must come close to passing the guard, forcing his adversary to exert energy to regain position e.g. half guard, almost immobilizing, etc.
  

B-) The competitor underneath will earn the advantage if he almost sweeps his opponent, putting him in a dangerous position, as well as when he attempts a lock that forces his opponent to defend. NOTE: for the sweep attempt to be considered worthy of an advantage the competitor underneath must open his legs.
  

When there is a tie situation on the scoreboard, it is up to the referee to decide if he will award an advantage, using the following judgments:

• Advantages will be awarded during standing fights or on the ground if the competitor attempts a technique with more aggressiveness and initiative, trying takedowns, other finalizing moves during the fight or showing dominance by putting the opponent on the defensive for the majority of the fight.

• Advantages through takedowns: When there is a visible loss of balance in which the adversary nearly completes the takedown. A visible loss of balance during an attempted throw will also result in an advantage.

• Advantages will be awarded during ground fighting if the competitor attempts a technique and puts his adversary on the defensive.

 ARTICLE 6º - RESTRICTIONS

• In all categories the central referee has the authority to stop a match when either of the competitors is in danger of serious bodily harm as a result of a submission and award the victory to the competitor applying the submission.
    

• Cervical locks or neck cranks are not allowed in any category except for chokes in the juveniles or adult divisions in all belts.
    

• Competitors under 18 (Juveniles) are only allowed to compete in the open class if they are middle weight or heavier.
    

• Wrestling shoes or any type of shoes, head gear, shirts under the Gi (except for girls) and any kind of protectors that can alter the outcome of the match in any way are not allowed in competition.
    

• In children’s divisions between 4-15years, when a competitor is executing a triangle and the opponent stands up it is the referees obligation to stand in a position to protect both competitors, specifically to reduce the risk of cervical damage.

FROM THE AGES 4 THROUGH 12:

SLAM FROM THE GUARD

BICEPS LOCK

WRIST LOCK

TRIANGLE PULLING THE HEAD

FOOT LOCKS OF ANY KIND

KNEE LOCK, LEG LOCK

CERVICAL LOCK (ANY KIND)

FRONT NECK CRANK

EZEQUIEL

CALF LOCK

OMOPLATA (SHOULDER LOCK)

FRONT GUILLOTINE

SCISSOR TAKEDOWN

HEEL HOOK
  

FROM THE AGES OF 13 THROUGH 15:

SLAM FROM THE GUARD

BICEPS LOCK

WRIST LOCK

TRIANGLE PULLING THE HEAD

FOOT LOCKS (ANY KIND)

KNEE LOCK, LEG LOCK

CERVICAL LOCK (ANY KIND)

FRONT NECK CRANK

EZEKIEL

CALF LOCK

SCISSOR TAKEDOWN

HEEL HOOK

 FROM THE AGES OF 16 THROUGH 17

SLAM FROM THE GUARD

LEG LOCKS

CERVICAL (only without chokes)

BICEPS LOCK

CALF LOCK

WRIST LOCK

MATA LEAO WITH FOOT (FIGURE FOUR TOE HOLD)

SCISSOR TAKEDOWN

HEEL HOOK
   

FROM ADULT THROUGH SENIOR (BLUE & PURPLE BELT)

MATA LEAO WITH FOOT (FIGURE FOUR TOE HOLD)

SLAM FROM THE GUARD

LEG LOCKS

CERVICAL (only without chokes)

BICEPS LOCK

CALF LOCK

SCISSOR TAKEDOWN

HEEL HOOK
  

FROM ADULT THROUGH SENIOR (BROWN AND BLACKBELT)

SLAM FROM THE GUARD

CERVICAL LOCK (only without chokes)

SCISSOR TAKEDOWN

HEEL HOOK
  

ARTICLE 7º - HYGIENE
  

A. The kimono must be washed and dried with no unpleasant odors.
  

B. Toe and fingernails must be cut short and clean.
  

C. Competitors with long hair must keep their hair from interfering with their opponent or themselves during the match.
  

D. Competitors are not permitted to paint their hair (with spray or any other transferable product) and may be disqualified by the referee for doing so
   

ARTICLE 8º - KIMONO
 

Competitors ARE REQUIRED TO USE KIMONOS UNDER THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS
  

A. Constructed of cotton or similar material and in good condition. The material may not be excessively thick or hard to the point where it will obstruct the opponent.
  

B. Colors may be black, white or blue, no combined colors (white kimono with blue pants, etc.)
  

C. The jacket is to be of sufficient length down to the thighs, sleeves must reach the wrist with arms extended in front of the body. The sleeve should follow the official measures according to CBJJ, and IBJJF from the shoulder to the wrist.
   

D. Belt width 4-5cm, with color corresponding to rank tied around the waist with a double knot, tight enough to secure the kimono closed.
  

E. Competitors are not permitted to compete with torn kimonos, sleeves or pants that are not of proper length or with t-shirts underneath the kimono (except in the female divisions).
  

F. Is not allowed to use paint kimonos, except for the teams.
 

 Competitors must abide by the hygiene and kimono specifications in order to compete; otherwise their opponent will be considered the winner.
   

 ARTICLE 9º - AGE CATAGORIES
   

PRÉ-MIRIM              - 4, 5, 6 years

MIRIM                    - 7, 8, 9 years

INFANTIL                 -10, 11, 12 years

INFANTO-JUVENIL  - 13, 14, 15 years

JUVENIL                - 16 and 17 years

ADULTO                   - 18 to 29 years

MASTER        - 30 to 35 years

SENIOR I                  - 36 to 40 years

SENIOR II                 - 41 to 45 years

SENIOR III                - 46 to 50 years

SENIOR IV                - 51 to 55 years

SENIOR V                 - 56........ years
  

ARTICLE 10º -
FIGHT DURATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP TIMES:
  

CHILDREN & TEENS:

A. PRE-MIRIM (4, 5 and 6 years old) – 2 MINUTES

B. MIRIM (7, 8 and 9 years old) – 3 MINUTES

C. INFANTIL (10, 11 and 12 years old) – 4 MINUTES

D. INFANTIL-JUVENIL (13, 14 and 15 years old) – 4 MINUTES

E. JUVENIL (16 and 17 years old) – 5 MINUTES

ADULT: (18 – 29)

A. WHITE- 5 MINUTES

B. BLUE- 6 MINUTES

C. PURPLE - 7 MINUTES

D. BROWN- 8 MINUTES

E. BLACK- 10 MINUTES

MASTER: (30-35)

A. BLUE - 5 MINUTES

B. PURPLE - 6 MINUTES

C. BROWN- 6 MINUTES

D. BLACK- 6 MINUTES

SENIOR: (over 35 according to the tournament)

A. BLUE - 5 MINUTES

B. PURPLE- 5 MINUTES

C. BROWN- 5 MINUTES

D. BLACK- 5 MINUTES
  

 ARTICLE 11º-
Awarded points according to the competitor’s classification
  

a.) First place: 9 points

b.) Second place: 3 points

c.) Third place: 1 point
  

ARTICLE 12º-
When there is a tie situation between teams in a tournament
  

a.) larger number of gold medals

b.) larger number of silver medals

c.) higher rank champion

d.) heavier champion
  

ARTICLE 13º- DIRECTION AND DECISION
 

1. All those that will be in an official function in the competition such as: Technicians; professors; directors; time keepers; or other officials. Other Unofficial people giving instructions from inside the dedicated area of competition will warrant disqualification of the competitor.
  

2. In case the two competitors are accidentally injured and unable to continue during the final match the result will be:

A. If points or advantages are confirmed they will determine the winner.

B. If no points or advantages exist the result will be a draw.
 

 3. If the two competitors stand from a position on the ground in any situation the judgment will be equal to that if standing.
   

 4. For the final matches there will be a maximum of twice the rest period for the competitors.
  

 5. For the final match the competitors will be allowed two opportunities to make weight.
  

 6. In case of only two competitors on the bracket and one of the competitors does not show up for the final match the competitor present will be awarded the win and the missing competitor will not receive a medal or classification.
   

 7. In case the competitor is attempting to pass the guard and attempts a footlock without success with the adversary sitting up, the competitor on top will receive2 points after he defends the attack and keeps the position for at least three seconds In addition if the competitor attempting the submission, puts the opponent in visible danger he will receive an advantage point.
   

 8. In case that the competitor weighs in with one kimono and changes it before the fight they will be disqualified, except in the case where the referee tells him or her to change the kimono, but it must be measured again provided the referee deems it necessary.
  

 9. Possible locations to place patches and their correct positions are as follows

OFFICIAL PLACES FOR THE PATCHES

SPECIAL THANKS:

We would like to thank all the people that gave a hand with this manual, which is nothing more than a modern adaptation of the one created 20 years ago by the teachers and Great Masters Carlos Gracie and Helio Gracie when they founded the Jiu- Jitsu federation of the state of Guanabara. Many contributed with this manual, whom we can name; such as: Dr.Ecio Leal and Master Pedro Hemeterio. We have as contributors to this new version Master Alvaro Barreto, Master Mansor, Master Carlos Robson Gracie, Master Osvaldo Alves, Master Flavio Behering, Prof. Jose Herique Leao Teixeira, Assed Naked Hadad, Master Royler Gracie, Fernando Guimaraes, Mr. President of the LERJJI Silvio Pereira, Prof. Carlos Gracie Jr. and Professor Alvaro Mansor Guarconi.

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