Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu vs Jiu-Jitsu Ne-Waza — Same Game, Different Rules

White Belt: 5 min; Blue/Purple: 6 min; Brown: 7 min; Black: 10 min; If tied at time, ref-decided victory based on advantages, penalties, position

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

Gi (Kimono): IBJJF-approved gi (jacket + pants); minimum thickness; colored belt (white/blue/purple/brown/black + adult black-belt degrees) indicating rank; No-Gi: rashguard + shorts (or grappling pants); rashguard must cover torso, no shoes; Gi colors: white, blue, or black only; no patches in n...

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)

Mat: minimum 8m × 8m IBJJF-approved competition mat with marked center + outer safety border; Match area defined by colored mat edge; Mat material: minimum 4 cm tatami-style thickness

JJIF-standard tatami: 8m × 8m competition area + padded safety zone; Multiple parallel mats at major championships

Two competitors per match; Weight classes (Adult Male, kg, gi): Rooster (-57.5), Light Feather (-64), Feather (-70), Light (-76), Middle (-82.3), Medium Heavy (-88.3), Heavy (-94.3), Super Heavy (-100.5), Ultra Heavy (+100.5); Belt classification: White, Blue, Purple, Brown, Black

Two competitors per match (red sash/rashguard + blue sash/rashguard); Weight classes follow JJIF schedule; Age categories: Cadet, Junior, Senior, Veteran

White Belt: 5 min; Blue/Purple: 6 min; Brown: 7 min; Black: 10 min; If tied at time, ref-decided victory based on advantages, penalties, position; 2 points: Sweep (from bottom to top), Knee-on-Belly

5 minutes (single period); If tied: 2-minute golden-score overtime, first scoring action wins; Match begins standing; both competitors approach + engage

Match decision priority: submission > points > advantages > penalties > referee decision; Tournament: single-elimination bracket within each weight + belt + age group; Absolute: open-weight category at championship level (all weights together)

Decision priority: submission > points > golden score > referee decision; Tournament: single-elimination + repechage; Gold/Silver/two Bronze per weight + gender + age + format (gi vs no-gi)

Stalling: verbal warning → penalty (gives opponent advantage); 4 penalties = DQ; Fleeing match area: penalty; Illegal submissions: any submission not permitted at the belt level → DQ if applied; e.g., heel hooks illegal in gi, knee reaps illegal in many categories

Stalling: verbal warning → caution → opponent advantage; Illegal submissions: caution → DQ; Slamming: DQ

BJJ injury profile: joint injuries (shoulder, elbow, knee), neck strain, occasional concussion. IBJJF prohibits slamming.

Ne-Waza injury profile: joint injuries (shoulder, elbow, knee), neck strain, occasional concussion. JJIF restricts high-risk submissions (heel hooks, twisters) more strictly than ADCC or even IBJJF.