AJP

2 points: Takedown, Sweep, Knee-on-Belly; 3 points: Guard Pass; 4 points: Mount, Back Mount

White Belt: 4 min; Blue: 5 min; Purple: 6 min; Brown: 7 min; Black: 8 min (10 min for major tournaments); If tied: referee decision based on points, advantages, penalties

Stalling, fleeing match, illegal grip → penalties; 4 penalties = DQ; Advantage awarded for near-completion of scoring moves; tiebreaker only

Gi (Kimono): AJP-approved gi; colored belt indicating rank; No-Gi: rashguard + shorts/grappling pants; Gi colors: white, blue, or black

Standard 8m × 8m AJP-approved tatami; multiple mats at Grand Slam events; Center match area with marked outer safety zone; Mat material: at least 4 cm tatami-style thickness

Two competitors per match; Weight classes (Adult Male, kg): -56, -62, -69, -77, -85, -94, -120; Belt classification: White, Blue, Purple, Brown, Black (recognized via UAEJJF + IBJJF cross-recognition)

White Belt: 4 min; Blue: 5 min; Purple: 6 min; Brown: 7 min; Black: 8 min (10 min for major tournaments); If tied: referee decision based on points, advantages, penalties; 2 points: Takedown, Sweep, Knee-on-Belly

Decision priority: submission > points > advantages > penalties > referee decision; AJP Tour points: each Grand Slam round contributes ranking points; year-end championship tour standings; World Pro Championship: highest annual purse in BJJ (~$50K+ for gold)

Stalling: verbal warning → penalty; repeated = DQ; Fleeing: exiting match area without tactical reason = penalty; Illegal submissions for belt/age: immediate DQ if applied

Same injury profile as BJJ generally: joint injuries (shoulder, elbow, knee), occasional concussion. AJP belt-graded submission restrictions enforced; high-risk submissions (heel hooks, knee reaps, twisters) only legal at higher belt levels in specific no-gi categories.