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AJP vs JJIF

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AJP

Jiu-Jitsu (AJP)

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Season2026 AJP Tour Rules — Abu Dhabi-based professional jiu-jitsu circuit; World Pro Championship + Grand Slam events; AJP scoring + submission ruleset

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BSecond Sport

JJIF

Jiu-Jitsu Ne-Waza

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Season2026 JJIF Ne-Waza Rulebook v2.8 — groundwork-only ju-jitsu (gi + no-gi categories) under the IOC-recognized international federation

CategoryCombat Sports

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Match Length

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AJP

White Belt: 4 min; Blue: 5 min; Purple: 6 min; Brown: 7 min; Black: 8 min (10 min for major tournaments); If tied: referee decision based on points, advantages, penalties

JJIF

5 minutes (single period); If tied: 2-minute golden-score overtime, first scoring action wins

Section 2: Equipment

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AJP

Gi (Kimono): AJP-approved gi; colored belt indicating rank; No-Gi: rashguard + shorts/grappling pants; Gi colors: white, blue, or black

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Section 3: Playing Area

Section 4: Players & Officials

Section 5: Rules of Play

Section 6: Scoring

Section 7: Violations & Penalties

Section 8: Safety Considerations

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