Section 8: Safety Considerations
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. Slamming prohibited. JJIF requires on-site team physician + EMT + ambulance at international championship level. AED on-site. Concussion protocol: SCAT-5 assessment + multi-stage return-to-competition clearance. Skin-infection screening before mat use. Equipment inspection pre-match.