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IBJJF vs JJIF

AFirst Sport

IBJJF

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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Season2026 IBJJF Rule Book — international standard for sport Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (gi and no-gi), points-based grappling with submission as instant win

CategoryCombat Sports

BSecond Sport

JJIF

Jiu-Jitsu Ne-Waza

Second Sport

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Players1

Settingindoor

Season2026 JJIF Ne-Waza Rules — groundwork-only ju-jitsu (gi + no-gi categories) under the IOC-recognized international federation

CategoryCombat Sports

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Match Length

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IBJJF

White Belt: 5 min; Blue/Purple: 6 min; Brown: 7 min; Black: 10 min; If tied at time, ref-decided victory based on advantages, penalties, position

JJIF

5 minutes (single period); If tied: 2-minute golden-score overtime, first scoring action wins

Section 2: Equipment

Different

IBJJF

Gi (Kimono): IBJJF-approved gi (jacket + pants); minimum thickness; colored belt (white/blue/purple/brown/black + adult black-belt degrees) indicating rank; No-Gi: rashguard + shorts (or grappling pants); rashguard must cover torso, no shoes; Gi colors: white, blue, or black only; no patches in n...

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Section 3: Playing Area

Section 4: Players & Officials

Section 5: Rules of Play

Section 6: Scoring

Section 7: Violations & Penalties

Section 8: Safety Considerations