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The typical Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
tournament is divided up into matches between the same belt ranks and weight classes
within the belt ranks. The progressive ranks in BJJ are white, blue, purple, brown and
finally black belt. The match begins with competitors standing up on padded mats
wearing judo gi's. Competitors attempt to perform a takedown using judo-type throws,
footsweeps, tackles, or alternatively, "jumping" up and simultaneously wrapping
their legs around their standing opponent to get them quickly into "guard." Once
on the ground, they grapple but are allowed to stand up at any time.
| Point System for Tournaments |
| 2 points |
Complete sweep (come over from the bottom position; any
technique that turns the fight around).Any takedown or throw (with or without
technique).Knee in opponents stomach for 3 seconds (other knee cannot touch ground). |
| 3 points |
Pass the opponent's guard and clearly end in the
chest-to-chestposition (guard position: you are in the opponent's guard when you
arekneeling between his legs as he lies on his back). |
| 4 points |
Mount opponent's stomach (your knees and feet must touch
the ground at your opponent's sides). Mounting your opponent's back with your feet hooked
in, your stomach is pressed against opponent's back and you have both your feet hooked
securely into opponent's hips. |
| Advantage |
The advantages, any attempt of a choke, lock or any
attack followed by a defense, are used to determine the winner when points are even. |
| Categories
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| Male Adult |
18-29 yrs old |
| Master |
30-35 yrs old |
| Senior |
36 yrs and older |
| Match Duration
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| Male Adult |
Adult Blue Belt - 6 min. |
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Adult Purple Belt - 7 min. |
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Adult Brown Belt - 8 min. |
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Adult Black Belt - 10 min. |
| Male Master |
Blue Belt - 5 min. |
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Blue Belt, Brown & Black Belt - 6 min.
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| Senior |
All Belts - 5 min.
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| Weight Categories
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| Rooster |
up to 121.50 lbs |
| Super Feather |
121.51 to 134.50 lbs. |
| Feather |
134.51 to 148.00 lbs. |
| Light |
148.01 to 161.00 lbs. |
| Middle |
161.01 to 174.50 lbs. |
| Light Heavy |
174.51 to 187.50 lbs. |
| Medium Heavy |
187.51 to 201.00 lbs. |
| Heavy |
201.01 to 214.00 lbs. |
| Super Heavy |
over 214.01 lbs. |
| Open Class |
Open Class |
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