Here is a list of the current illegal movements of the IBJJF. Using these moves (even if your opponent is hitting) will result in disqualification. In this article, for simplicity, we will only discuss what is legal and illegal in the IBJJF rule sets. The goal is not to resolve disputes in a gym if a brown belt uses an Estima padlock over a blue belt. Each gym will have its own unwritten rules for such things, not only that, but there should be enough communication between people working out to understand what is acceptable and what is wrong in the gym. This means that many techniques that are completely illegal under the rules of the IBJJF can be practiced in Nogi. However, some are completely prohibited and others can be enforced with “catch and release” rules. An indication that in NOGI training, “harvesting” under control is allowed. Bending the opponent`s leg inward is a no-no according to IBJJF rules, as it attacks the knee in the same way as a heel, which is another very illegal move. So if you`re attacking your opponent`s leg, make sure it`s straight or bent outward, but don`t bend it inward. Also, don`t squeeze your opponent`s feet to make them feel like they`re harvesting your leg. This, too, is illegal. Whenever your opponent plays guard, it is illegal to lift his back off the ground and throw him back.
Takedowns that force your opponent to land on the head or neck like a suplex are also illegal. Click on the link below to see the poster on technical fouls and illegal movements (pdf) Knee locks, biceps locks, calf locks, knee bars and Mata Leao with theFoot are legal in these departments. These types of punishments are illegal moves such as suplexing or locking the spine (such as Big Brother strangulation). The penalty for any of these movements is immediate disqualification. However, it should be noted that more referrals to higher levels are legal. For example, for no-gi competitions, the heel is now legal on the brown belt. A few years ago, at the World Championships, Abraham Marte entered a triangle of Rodrigo Cavaca. Very calmly, he simply picked it up and left the carpet. Then he got DQ`d because it`s illegal. If you accidentally get off the mat escaping your opponent`s submission, it`s different. Then they get 2 points and the game is restarted standing, but you can`t leave the mat while you`re in submission and expect the referee to save you.
Wristbands are legal in all IBJJF contexts, with the exception of white belt tournaments. The IBJJF has quite a few archaic rules, some of which are old and could be changed. With this in mind, the IBJJF does its best to protect newcomers from injury. The reason why wrist locks are illegal for white belts is that it doesn`t take much pressure to injure yourself. If you`re new to BJJ, you may not understand that your wrist is in such a bad position until it`s too late. If you have points, you don`t have to submit your opponent. If you`ve lost points, you`re probably in a position where submissions aren`t available to you. That`s why in the IBJJF most fights are won and lost on points, so don`t ignore the score. And learn how to read the dashboard. It`s simple.
The moves and submissions listed below are illegal in IBJJF competitions. For beginners, if you do a tournament in the Gi, you can assume that it is very likely that it will be under the rules of the IBJJF. No Gi has more rule variations like IBJJF, EBI & ADCC – each competition differing in points, rules and time limits. 3. If an athlete stands up from a sitting position and causes an illegal position (as shown in Figure 2), the referee intervenes. Pulling fingers is also illegal. That`s probably because it`s just a cheap way to escape a position. If an opponent has swept your back, passed and climbed, they will probably try to suffocate you. If you bend his fingers when he tries to choke you, it`s a pretty cheap way to escape and BJJ then becomes a fight over who has the strongest hands instead of who has the best technique. In IBJJF tournaments, you will have to grab all your fingers together if you want to remove your opponent`s grip.
Single-digit manipulations are not allowed. Slamming is illegal in IBJJF tournaments. This is because it can cause both concussions and broken ribs. While some tournaments like the ADCC allow it, IBJJF will not. IBJJF forbids this because they probably don`t want absolute divisions where a 105kg guy is in a triangle of a 68kg opponent and then he takes it and sharpens it to victory. But you also have to understand the rules. Otherwise, you risk being penalized or even disqualified if you do something you didn`t know was illegal. Unfortunately, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has not been standardized, so what is legal in one tournament may be illegal in another. You may be surprised to learn that during your weigh-in, a referee will also check your GI.
Some SIGs are made of high GSM fabrics (grams per square meter) or are woven in such a way that it is difficult to control. These GISs are illegal. This is where the IBJJF distinguishes itself from other competitions by its strict rules for uniforms. Here`s the most important thing you need to know about competitive BJJ. There is no single set of rules that applies to all organizations. What is legal in one contest can be legal in another. What gives you an advantage in one can give you an advantage in the other. Another uniform requirement that may surprise you is that it is illegal to wear cups or any type of genital protection. The reason for this is that it could make an arm bar more dangerous and injure the opponent during combat.
What is the ECI Regulation? It`s pretty simple. Ten minute tours. No points. No advantage. All submissions are legal. EBI is also the first competition to rightly offer impressive prizes for submissions. This means that while some positions may be banned or illegal in competition, we also appreciate their effectiveness in MMA or self-defense scenarios. Keep in mind that the rules can change quickly when referees meet, so it`s important to be prepared and ready to adapt. Other controversies surrounding the IBJJF revolve around illegal moves such as harvesting when someone in a leg-crossing position moves their outside foot to their opponent`s center line.