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JJIF vs AJP

AFirst Sport

JJIF

Jiu-Jitsu Ne-Waza

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

CategoryCombat Sports

BSecond Sport

AJP

Para Jiu-Jitsu

Second Sport

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Players1-2

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Season2026 AJP Para Jiu-Jitsu Rules — adaptive jiu-jitsu for visually impaired, deaf, intellectually impaired, wheelchair, and ambulatory athletes; AJP Para World Championship

CategoryCombat Sports

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Section 2: Equipment

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JJIF

Gi (Kimono): JJIF-approved white gi for Gi category; colored belt + red/blue sash for distinguishing competitors; No-Gi: rashguard + shorts; rashguard color (red/blue) for competitor distinction; Mouthguard recommended; protective cup permitted (men)

AJP

Standard AJP-approved gi (kimono) or no-gi rashguard + shorts depending on category; Adaptive equipment: assistive devices for visually impaired (referee-mediated grip acknowledgment, no audible interference); hearing-aid systems for deaf athletes; Mouthguard recommended; protective cup permitted...

Section 3: Playing Area

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JJIF

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Section 4: Players & Officials

Section 5: Rules of Play

Section 6: Scoring

Section 7: Violations & Penalties

Section 8: Safety Considerations