Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art of mixed grappling techniques that is focused on the model, control and submission rather than mechanical strength. Due to the competitors and their attempts to use real fighting techniques, the BJJ has placed specific rule to ensure that nobody gets injured, it maintains and sustains its strategies when competing. For developing fares, it seems essential to comprehend these rules to comprehend from the practitioner as well as spectators perspective, this art form.
General Rules of BJJ
BJJ competition is done on a matted space and the goal is to make your opponent tap out, or if that is not possible get as many points as possible for the better technique, and positioning. Fights’ rules are usually regulated by such an organization as the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation but as for some certain peculiarities, they differ from competition to competition.
Duration of Matches
The duration of a BJJ fight varies in the age, belt rating, and the rules of the competition. For example:
White belts: 5 minutes
Blue belts: 6 minutes
Purple belts: 7 minutes
Brown belts: 8 minutes
Black belts: 10 minutes
In youth and beginner div lower levels they often have matches that are less so that adecuate precautions can be taken amd those pugilists don’t get exhausted.
Scoring System
Points are awarded for specific techniques that demonstrate control and advancement towards a dominant position:
Takedown or Throw (2 points): Having successfully taken the opponent to the ground and controlling him or her.
Sweep (2 points): Commutes from the bottom up in relation between two people.
Knee on Belly (2 points): Pushing the opponent on the ground and putting a knee on the opponent’s torso gently.
Guard Pass (3 points): Most often it is applied to get beyond an opponent legs and achieve such a favorable position as side control.
Mount (4 points): Kneeling over an opponent’s stomach or chest.
Back Control (4 points): Controlling the opponent from behind with hooks (legs) in place- In this mount the hooks are placed correctly.
Submissions
A submission also brings the match to an immediate stop. Common submissions include:
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Chokes: Methods that reduce the blood or wind to the head.
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Joint Locks: Strategies of the striking surfaces that leaves the opponent with no option other than to submit on the particular area .
If none is able to submit the other, the bout reaches a decision where points are awarded, or through the decision of the officiating referee, or goes to an extra round or rounds as is provided under the rules of the tournament.
Penalties and Prohibited Actions
Certain actions can lead to penalties or disqualification to ensure the match remains safe and respectful:
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Stalling: Noncommitment, inaction or retreat which means not getting involved in a battle or conflict or not pushing oneself forward.
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Illegal Techniques: These differ with belt level: lower belt can allow heel hooks, while slamming and specific grips may or may not be allowed.
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Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Blasphemy against the other party, the referee or the audience.
Gi and No-Gi Rules
BJJ is practised in two main forms:
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Gi (Uniform): Opponents dress in a Kimono, and holds in the Gi are a part of skillful manoeuvres.
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No-Gi: The competitors wear sportswear (fitted shirts, usually called rash guards and shorts). They use body grips not fabric grips and they are all techniques.
All the formats are somewhat different in terms of grips, techniques, and attire, but the fundamentals are the same.
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Key Principles in BJJ Rules
It therefore became apparent that the rules of BJJ are formulated based on the art’s principles that emphasize use of technique over brute force as well as favouring the safe techniques over those that pose a deadly risk. While there are big benefits in scoring with control and technical progression, the emphasis put on submissions serves the core principles of BJJ as a fighting system and martial art.
Regardless of whether it is in a gym and practising or in a tournament fighting, following these rules guarantees that more proper Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques were applied in a more mannered and intensive way.