On March 30th, 2015, IBJJF will begin to enforce our new Rule Book (v4.0)
Major changes:
RULES UPDATE GUIDE – 2015
COMPETITION RULES UPDATES
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New point:
1.2.2 – When deemed necessary, the IBJJF will use two additional referees with access to
video replay for the correction of awarded points, advantages or penalties on the scoreboard.
● The correction of any points, advantages or penalties originally awarded by the central
referee will only happen in the event of agreement between the two additional referees
with access to the video replay.
● After the two referee’s with access to the video replay, have reached an agreement on
how to correctly adjust the current score, they will communicate the decision via the
radio system.
● The central and side referees cannot contest the decision reached by the two referee’s
with access to the video replay.
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New point:
5.8.4 – No advantages will be awarded for sweeps that start and end in a 50/50 guard
situation.
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New point 6.3.2
● The suplex movements that will project or force the opponent’s head or neck into the
ground.
The suplex takedown is defined by the attacking athlete lifting the opponent at the waist in
order to take him/her down, by throwing him backwards or sideways to the ground.
The use of this technique is still permitted provided that the movement does not force the
opponent’s head or neck into the ground.
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New point of 6.3.3:
● When one or both of the athlete’s disregard the seriousness of the competition by
performing actions simulating or faking combat.
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New point:
6.4.23 – In the white belt division, it is forbidden for an athlete to jump into closed guard while
their opponent is standing. When this movember occurs, the referee will stop the match and
restart with both athlete’s standing at the center of the mat.
Click on the link below to see the IBJJF Rule Book
IBJJF Rule Book v4.0
The list of changes to the Rule Book can be found by selecting the document “Rules Update Guide” below. If you have any questions regarding the new rules or need clarification, please contact the Rules Department.
Rules Update Guide (for Rule Book v4.0)
