Section 5: Rules of Play
Match Length
- 3 rounds × 90 seconds (approximately 60-second rest between rounds for seat-position changes)
Seat Position Per Round
- 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)
Permitted Techniques
- 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)
Win Conditions
- Submission via tap = instant win
- Verbal tap or referee stoppage = win
- If no submission across 3 rounds, judge decision based on aggression, positional advancement, and submission attempts