🏛️Official — JJIF
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Combat Sports
1 players
indoor
gi, mat
10 essential rules
Ne-Waza ("ground-technique") is JJIF's groundwork-only competition discipline, structurally similar to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu but governed under the IOC-recognized Ju-Jitsu International Federation. JJIF Ne-Waza covers both gi and no-gi categories with a points-based scoring system and submissions a...
5 minutes (single period); If tied: 2-minute golden-score overtime, first scoring action wins
2 points: Takedown, Sweep, Knee-on-Belly; 3 points: Guard Pass; 4 points: Mount, Back Mount
Gi (Kimono): JJIF-approved white gi for Gi category; colored belt + red/blue sash for distinguishing competitors; No-Gi: rashguard + shorts; rashguard color (red/blue) for competitor distinction; Mouthguard recommended; protective cup permitted (men)
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JJIF-standard tatami: 8m × 8m competition area + padded safety zone; Multiple parallel mats at major championships
Two competitors per match (red sash/rashguard + blue sash/rashguard); Weight classes follow JJIF schedule; Age categories: Cadet, Junior, Senior, Veteran
5 minutes (single period); If tied: 2-minute golden-score overtime, first scoring action wins; Match begins standing; both competitors approach + engage
Decision priority: submission > points > golden score > referee decision; Tournament: single-elimination + repechage; Gold/Silver/two Bronze per weight + gender + age + format (gi vs no-gi)
Stalling: verbal warning → caution → opponent advantage; Illegal submissions: caution → DQ; Slamming: DQ
Ne-Waza injury profile: joint injuries (shoulder, elbow, knee), neck strain, occasional concussion. JJIF restricts high-risk submissions (heel hooks, twisters) more strictly than ADCC or even IBJJF.
Match begins standing; both competitors approach + engage; Pulling guard permitted but referee may intervene if continuous pulling without action