AJP’s Guide To Avoiding Illegal Submissions On Each Belt Level
Mar 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The sport Jiu-Jitsu, as a competitive module of the martial art, has a complete chart of illegal moves for each category and belt level, aiming to safeguard their competitors and introduce more...
Major MMA Rules Change On The Horizon: 12-6 Elbows & Kneeing A Grounded Opponent
Jan 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Andy Foster, the Executive Director of the California State Athletic Commission, has taken it upon himself to change two critical aspects of the sport’s rulebook: the 12-6 elbows & kneeing...
Chael Sonnen: “Every Grappling Event Should Have The Same Rules”
Jan 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Submission grappling is becoming increasingly popular… But what stands in its way to even bigger growth and popularity? Well, Chael Sonnen believes that one of the obstacles is that the rules...
IBJJF Changes Rules With Focus On Transgender Athletes & The Meregali Incident
Jan 03, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) has announced a series of updates to the rules governing major Jiu-Jitsu competitions worldwide. These updates include modifications to...
Don’t Make These Mistakes: 5 Tips To Avoid Penalties At AJP Tournaments
Dec 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In the world of Jiu-Jitsu, a single penalty point can tilt the scales between victory and defeat. Therefore, understanding the nuances of the rules is crucial. This was the central theme of a...
Craig Jones Explains The Best Ruleset For BJJ: “The One I Can Win In”
Jul 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
One of the most frequently debated topics in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is: “Which ruleset is best for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu matches?” And, well, Craig Jones has a rather unique...
Nick Rodriguez: “ADCC Changed Their Rules Because Of Me”
May 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that the ADCC changed their rules because of Nick Rodriguez? Well, that’s what Rodriguez claims to be the case. Namely, in a conversation with Nicky Ryan, Rodriguez asked him if he...
IBJJF Removes Minimum Belt Time For Adult World Champions (Blue, Purple, Brown Belts)
Dec 10, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Imagine being a blue belt and going to an IBJJF tournament, only to compete against someone who’s… Well, obviously not a blue belt – who wrecks his opponents with apparent ease and...
International Judo Federation (IJF) Bans Use of Reverse Seoi Nage
Dec 31, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The International Judo Federation (IJF) has recently posted a video to their YouTube channel; informing the public about the changes to the Judo’s ruleset. Among many potentially beneficial...
Why Doesn’t BJJ Have The Same Rules Across All Tournaments?
Dec 21, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
If you’ve just started competing or watching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions, you might notice something strange about them. Something different from the other sports, especially if...
ADCC Head Organizer Releases Full ADCC Rules Seminar on Youtube
Oct 27, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The ADCC is slowly picking up steam with its trials events. The North American East Coast Trials are not too far away, and some of its elite competitors have already been announced. With that said,...
What You Should Know Before Starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Jul 09, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Congratulations! You stopped overthinking and you took a leap of faith – you’re going to have your first Jiu Jitsu class tonight! Awesome, well done! However, there are some rules that you...
How To Prepare For A BJJ Competition With A Different Ruleset
Dec 14, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu isn’t as simple as just „going out there“ and „giving your best“. Sure, it’s important to enjoy the experience and have fun; but if you want to...
Avoid Getting DQ’d At Your Next Tourney By Knowing Exactly what is ‘Knee Reaping’
Dec 05, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
Knee reaping is illegal in IBJJF tournaments and tournaments that run under the IBJJF rules. However, it’s also a commonly misunderstood position that can get the competitor disqualified from a...
Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Competition
Nov 02, 2012BJJEE
Source: US Grappling Weight Cutting: Two days before a tournament is not the time to decide you will experiment with weight cutting. Weight cutting is a process. Weight cutting takes practice. Weight...
