Section 8: Safety Considerations
ADCC allows the full spectrum of submissions including high-injury-risk techniques (heel hooks, twisters). Athletes must demonstrate qualification + experience to compete (Trials system filters competitors). Mandatory pre-event medical screening. On-site team physician + EMT + ambulance for championship event. AED on-site. Skin-infection screening. Slamming prohibited. Referee authority to stop matches for safety. Concussion protocol per ADCC medical guidelines — head-impact assessment + return-to-competition clearance. Athletes responsible for verbal/tap submission timing — late taps can result in completed injuries.