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3 rounds × 90 seconds (approximately 60-second rest between rounds for seat-position changes)

All standard BJJ submissions (joint locks, chokes) legal; Heel hooks legal at Senior level; Position-based scoring adapted for cabin (no traditional mount/back; modified definitions)

Round 1: Both competitors in front seats (driver's seat + passenger seat); Round 2: Both in back seat / bench; Round 3: One in front, one in back (cross-cabin engagement)

No gi: rashguard + shorts (or grappling pants); Mouthguard recommended; Protective cup permitted (men)

Vehicle: standard 4-door sedan (typically pre-2020 model with separate driver/passenger/rear bench); approved makes vary by event; Vehicle is stationary throughout the match (engine off, parking brake engaged, wheels chocked); Padded steering wheel cover for safety

Two competitors per match; Weight classes: Lightweight (-77 kg), Welterweight (-83 kg), Middleweight (-93 kg), Heavyweight (+93 kg) — exact tiers vary by event; Officials: 1 in-vehicle proximity referee (positioned at open door for visibility) + scoring judge + timekeeper + medical observer

3 rounds × 90 seconds (approximately 60-second rest between rounds for seat-position changes); Round 1: Both competitors in front seats (driver's seat + passenger seat); Round 2: Both in back seat / bench

Decision priority: submission > judge decision (aggression, dominance, submission threats); Tournament: single-elimination bracket per weight class; Title belts awarded per weight class within PLN CarJitsu

Striking: closed-fist punches prohibited (no MMA-style strikes); some events permit "palm strikes" only — verify per-event rule; Intentional damage to vehicle interior beyond reasonable competition: warning → point deduction; Eye-poke / throat strikes / head-butts: DQ

CarJitsu's confined cabin presents unique safety considerations: limited referee access to interior, sharp-edge hazards from vehicle structure (gear stick, headrest brackets, seatbelt anchors), and...