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...
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...
Nicholas Meregali Calls For Lapel Guard To Be Banned From Gi Jiu-Jitsu Tournaments
Jun 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Lapel Guard is one of the strongest guards in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… Especially when the person knows what they’re doing. What’s more, sometimes it’s so effective that it...
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...
