Section 7: Violations & Penalties
- Stalling: verbal warning → caution → opponent advantage
- Illegal submissions: caution → DQ
- Slamming: DQ
- Fleeing match: caution
- Unsportsmanlike conduct: DQ
- Anti-doping: WADA Code (JJIF signatory)
Section 7: Violations & Penalties
Jiu-Jitsu Ne-Waza (JJIF)
🏛️Official — JJIF
What are the violations & penalties in Jiu-Jitsu Ne-Waza?
Verdict
Stalling: verbal warning → caution → opponent advantage; Illegal submissions: caution → DQ; Slamming: DQ
Why people argue about this
People often assume that stalling in Jiu-Jitsu Ne-Waza is just about holding your breath or moving slowly, but actually, it's more nuanced - the rule covers any deliberate action to delay the match without making a legitimate attempt at scoring points, which can be hard to discern from strategic play.
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Rules sourced from Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF) Ne-Waza Rules · Governed by JJIF · Last verified: May 2026