TOURNAMENT RULES
YOUTH RULES
Our KIDS & JUVENILES IN-HOUSE TOURNAMENT FORMAT will closely adhere to the standards of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) with a few exceptions. See below the main differences.
✅ 2 Matches Guaranteed
These are the type of brackets we use for our tournaments:
- Best 2 of 3
When 2 competitors are in a bracket.
- Round-Robin
When 3 competitors are in a bracket.
Tiebreaker 1: Number of Wins by Submission
Tiebreaker 2: Shortest Total Fight Time
Tiebreaker 3: Sum of All Match Points
- Double Elimination with Bronze Match
When 4 or more competitors are in a bracket.
✅ No Advantages & Penalties
(IBJJF Point Scoring Rules)
✅ 2 Overtimes
In case of a tie during the regular match time.
Maximum of 2 (two) x 2-Minute - First To Score Point Wins
Also known as "Golden Score" Overtime.
WE WILL NOT USE THE "ADVANTAGE" SCORING SYSTEM
To score points, competitors must complete the proper technique, demonstrate control and dominance, and be free from any submission holds!
ADULT & MASTER RULES
Our ADULTS & MASTERS IN-HOUSE TOURNAMENT FORMAT will closely adhere to the standards of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) with a few exceptions. See below the main differences.
✅ 2 Matches Guaranteed
These are the type of brackets we use for our tournaments:
- Best 2 of 3
When 2 competitors are in a bracket.
- Round-Robin
When 3 competitors are in a bracket.
Tiebreaker 1: Number of Wins by Submission
Tiebreaker 2: Shortest Total Fight Time
Tiebreaker 3: Sum of All Match Points
- Double Elimination with Bronze Match
When 4 or more competitors are in a bracket.
✅ No Advantages & Penalties
(IBJJF Point Scoring Rules)
✅ 2 Overtimes
In case of a tie during the regular match time.
Maximum of 2 (two) x 2-Minute - First To Score Point Wins
Also known as "Golden Score" Overtime.
WE WILL NOT USE THE "ADVANTAGE" SCORING SYSTEM
To score points, competitors must complete the proper technique, demonstrate control and dominance, and be free from any submission holds!
IBJJF GENERAL COMPETITION GUIDELINES | RULEBOOOK
👇🏽 IBJJF Rules Book (v5.2) 👇🏽
We strongly encourage all competitors to fully understand the IBJJF set of rules for competitors of the same age division.