International Jiu-Jitsu Alliance

4321 W. Daisy StreetYuma, AZ85364

Phone: 928-502-0195  Email:

Jiu-Jitsu Tournament Rules:

Permitted Techniques:

  • All arm-bars and arm-locks
  • All Figure 4 Locks
  • All Chokes with Gi or without Gi
  • All knee-bars
  • All straight foot locks
  • All throws and takedowns

Ways to win:

  • By point accumulation
  • By tapout
  • Opponent is unable to continue due to accidental injury (if a winning competitor is unable to continue do to injury, his opponent will advance in his/her place)

Point Structure:
In order to receive points a competitor must control of his/her opponent for 3 seconds. After the 3 seconds the points will be awarded. Throws and takedowns must also be controlled to receive points (must follow through into mat work).

  • Clean Throw (opponent lands clean on back) - 3 points
  • Takedown (opponent lands on side) - 2 point
  • Passing the Guard - 2 points
  • Turnovers - 1 point (from disadvantage position)
  • Sweeps – 2 points
  • Knee on Stomach - 2 points
  • Full MountPosition - 3 points
  • Back Position with Hooks In - 4 points
  • Purposely going out-of-bounds: 1st time - warning, 2nd time - 1 point to opponent
  • Sudden Death overtime is 3 minutes for all divisions.

During the Sudden Death overtime, the fighter to score the first will be declared the winner, if neither competitor scores, the referee will then determine the winner of the match.

Techniques Not Permitted or Fouls:

  • No striking opponent
  • No biting or eye gouging
  • No covering mouth or smothering opponent
  • No grabbing or intentionally attacking groin area
  • No choking opponent with fingers or grabbing throat
  • No ankle hooks
  • No finger or toe locks
  • No neck cranks
  • No lifting opponent from the guard and slamming
  • No throwing opponent on head intentionally
  • No un-sportsman-like conduct (referee may disqualify any competitor for un-sportsman-like conduct)
  • No coaches on the mat during matches (1 sideline coach per competitor)

Match Durations:

Children – Male & Female (8 - 15 year old)

  • 8 to 9 years old - All Belts - 3 minutes
  • 10 to 12 years old - All Belts - 4 minutes
  • 13 to 15 years old - All Belts - 4 minutes

Junior – Male & Female (16 - 17 year old)

  • White & Blue Belt - 5 minutes

Adult – Male & Female (18 - 29 years old)

  • White Belt - 5 minutes
  • Blue Belt - 6 minutes
  • Purple Belt - 7 minutes
  • Brown Belt - 8 minutes
  • Black Belt - 10minutes

Master – Male & Female (30 - 39 years old)

  • White Belt - 5 minutes
  • Blue Belt - 5 minutes
  • Purple Belt - 6 minutes
  • Brown Belt - 6 minutes
  • Black Belt - 6 minutes

Senior – Male & Female (40 years and older)

  • White Belt - 4 minutes
  • Blue Belt - 5 minutes
  • Purple Belt - 5 minutes
  • Brown Belt - 5 minutes
  • Black Belt - 5 minutes

No Gi equivalent categories (same time and age categories apply)

  • White Belt – Beginners, 0 - 1 year of time and grade
  • Blue Belt – Intermediate 1 – 3 years of time and grade
  • Purple Belt – Level 1 Advanced 3 – 5 years of time and grade
  • Brown Belt – Level 2 Advanced 5 – 7 years of time and grade
  • Black Belt – Level 3 Advanced 7 years and up time and grade

Weight Divisions:

The International Jiu-Jitsu Alliance includes ten weight divisions ranging from 126.5lbs (57kg) to over 221lbs (100.5kg). Divisions are as follows:

  • Absolute (Open Weight): This Division is open to all competitors regardless of weight class.
  • Ultra Heavyweight: over 221.0lbs (+100.5kg)
  • Super Heavyweight: under 221.0lbs (-100.5kg)
  • Heavyweight: under 207.5lbs (-94.3kg)
  • Medium Heavyweight: under 194.5lbs (-88.3kg)
  • Middleweight: under 181.0lbs (-82.3kg)
  • Lightweight: under 167.5lbs (-76kg)
  • Featherweight: under 154.0lbs (-70kg)
  • Light Featherweight: under 141.0lbs (-64kg)
  • Roosterweight: under 126.5lbs (-57kg)
  • Flyweight: under 116 lbs (-52 kg)

Children: Ages 8 to 15 years old. ALL KIDS must WEIGH-IN. Children’s brackets are based on Weight Division, Age, and Belt Rank.

Regulations:

  1. All Jiu-Jitsu and Judo competitors must wear a CLEAN Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu GI (Kimono) or Judo Gi. A regulation GI is four fingers cuff clearance and sleeves are to be no shorter than 4” from wrist between the wrist and sleeve. All male competitors are not allowed to wear any clothing underneath the GI including TShirts, Rash Guard, Sweatpants, etc…
  2. All Grappling division competitors must wear either board shorts, or wrestling attire. Rash guards, and t-shirts are optional; no sweat pants, gi pants, or shoes are allowed. A colored Velcro band will be used to identify competitors.
  3. Weigh-ins for Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and Grappling will be conducted from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on the day of the tournament.
  4. Any competitor, who displays un-sportsman-like conduct before, during, or after the match, will be immediately disqualified and will forfeit any registration fees.
  5. It is the competitor’s responsibility to find out when his/her match will take place.
  6. Divisions will be called as they progress beginning with youngest to oldest, lightest to heaviest.
  7. Super fight matches will be held towards the end of the tournament. All other divisions will pause for super fight competitors.
  8. Any competitor, who does not show up before his/her match, will automatically forfeit the match and registration.
  9. Going out-of-bounds to attempt to escape a submission is not allowed and could be grounds for disqualification.
  10. We reserve the right to combine weight categories to ensure that everyone who registers gets a chance to compete at the tournament.
  11. 3 penalties will result in disqualification. Any complaints regarding referees should be directed to the President of the IJA or Tournament Director after the match.

The following activities from a coach may result in a penalty:

  • Arguing with the referee.
  • Failure to remain seated in chair at all times.
  • Moving of Coach’s chair.
  • Un-sportsman-like conduct by coaches may result in competitor disqualification.

The IJA reserves the right to amend or change the rules at any time with the approval of the President of the IJA.

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