Section 3: Playing Area
- Standard 8m × 8m AJP-approved tatami
- Wheelchair-accessible competition mat with transfer-assistance area
- Classification panel + medical station + interpreter area (for deaf athletes) on-site
Section 3: Playing Area
Para Jiu-Jitsu (AJP)
🏛️Official — AJP
What is playing area in Para Jiu-Jitsu?
Verdict
Standard 8m × 8m AJP-approved tatami; Wheelchair-accessible competition mat with transfer-assistance area; Classification panel + medical station + interpreter area (for deaf athletes) on-site
Why people argue about this
People often assume that the 8m x 8m mat is only for competition purposes and forget it's also used in training sessions, leading to misunderstandings about its accessibility features like wheelchair ramps and medical stations. The confusion arises because these amenities are meant to support all participants equally, not just those who compete.
Send this to your friend — argument over.
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Rules sourced from Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP) Para Jiu-Jitsu Rules · Governed by AJP · Last verified: May 2026