becomes part and parcel of the sport itself. This foremost element in Sport Jujitsu is well-trained officials. He/she must be thoroughly knowledgeable in understanding, interpreting and administering all aspects of the rules. This can only be accomplished through diligent study of the rule book and actual physical training under competition conditions. Officiating shall be considered a prestigious position and only those who have diligently studied and trained are to be considered and accepted as experts in the field of rule etiquette.
Officials on the national level must be certified by their respective countries' National Governing Body (NGB) for Sport Jujitsu. The rules have been designed for the spectator as well as the competitor and intended to be fair for all regardless of style (boxers, kick boxers, karate, judo, jujitsu, kung fu, tae kwon do, wrestlers, etc.) Each player must present him/herself suitably attired in a clean, traditional martial arts gi with sleeves no more than one fist distance up the arm from the wrist (a jujitsu or judo top is recommended). If a player's uniform becomes bloodied or torn in a manner that may affect the outcome of the match, he/she will be asked to replace it immediately or forfeit the match. (Players will have 3 minutes to replace the gi.) Each match will consist of two 1-minute (continuous action) rounds with a 30 second break between rounds Black Belt and Advanced Adult Divisions will go two 2 minute rounds. Score will be kept with the use of tally counters by three corner judges. When fighters are in a grappling (standing) position they have 5-seconds to execute a throw or takedown before they are separated by the referee. Once fighters go to the mat they have 15 seconds (Black Belt divisions have 30 seconds mat time) to execute a submission before they are separated and returned to their feet to resume fighting. In case of a draw at the end of two rounds, an additional round will be fought. If it is still a draw, most accumulated points will determine the winner. Points will be awarded for crisp clean techniques to the body and controlled techniques to the head. Three infractions of any nature will be cause for disqualification. Fighters will be warned only once for excessive contact (with malicious intent). Second offense will be cause for immediate disqualification. Points are awarded as follows: 1 Point for a strike to the body… (Hand or foot) 2 Points for a controlled kick to the head 2 Points for a half throw (one foot leaves the mat) 3 Points for a full throw (both feet leave the mat) 4 Points for submission by referee intervention Tap-out submission is an automatic win in all divisions above 12 years old. Under 12 a tap out will be awarded 4 points and players will be allowed to continue. Joint locks only in all divisions under 12 - (No Chokes will be permitted under 12 years old) 2 points will be awarded for the top mount position held for 5-seconds in all divisions under 7 years old. No submissions under the age of 7 (The objective is to teach position rather than submission in these divisions)
Controlled (light) contact only to the head will be permitted in all advanced divisions above 16 years old. No head contact in any division below 16-17 year old Advanced. Absolutely no head butts, hair pulling, scratching, elbow strikes, knee strikes, biting, attacking nerve points with fingers, any sweep higher than mid-calf level, kicking a downed player, any blind technique, neck cranks, no respiratory chokes or small joint locks (finger). Illegal striking areas; Eyes, nose, neck, throat, spine, kidneys, groin, and all joints are all illegal striking areas. Competitors must wear ISJA approved sparring gear. Hands: Sport Jujitsu gloves covering all the striking areas of the hand. Feet: Safety kicks that cover all striking areas of the foot (with the exception of the sole) Head: Head gear is mandatory for all youth team members and optional for adult team members. Mouth guards are mandatory for all competitors and groin protectors are mandatory for all male competitors.
participate with as little as four members. However, the categories that are missing will be counted as a loss. It takes four wins to advance. Free-Style Fighting Rules apply. FIVE MALE: Super Heavy: 210.9 lbs. & over Heavyweight: 185 lbs. - 209.9 lbs. Light Heavy: 168 lbs. - 185 lbs. Middleweight: 150 lbs. - 167.9 lbs. Lightweight: 149.9 lbs. & under ONE FEMALE: ONE EXECUTIVE: Open Weight Open Weight Competitors must wear ISJA approved sparring gear. Hands: Sport Jujitsu gloves covering all the striking areas of the hand. Feet: Safety kicks that cover all striking areas of the foot (with the exception of the sole) Head: Head gear is mandatory for all youth team members and optional for adult team members. Mouth guards are mandatory for all competitors and groin protectors are mandatory for all male competitors. All competitors will be matched with someone from a different school who is approximately their own height & weight. Uke will attack Tori with various strikes & holds for one minute. In addition after the one-minute, Black Belt Division must defend against three attacks with an impact weapon (stick) & three attacks with an edged weapon (knife).
controlled defensive tactics. Excessive out-of-control attacks or defenses may result in disqualification. Competitors will be judged basically the same as Kata (balance, speed, focus, control, difficulty & variations of techniques). BLACK BELT ADULT MALE BLACK BELT ADULT FEMALE Super Heavy: 210.9 lbs. & over Heavy-Weight: 170 lbs. & Over Heavy-weight: 185 lbs. - 209.9 lbs. Middle-Weight: 140 lbs. - 160 lbs. Light Heavy: 168 lbs. - 185 lbs. Light-Weight: 139.9 lbs. & Under Middle-weight: 150 lbs. - 167.9 lbs. Light-weight: 149.9 lbs. & under ADULT MEN (AGES 17-34) Heavy Wt – 170 lbs & over; Light Wt –169.9 lbs & under EXECUTIVE (AGES 35 +) Heavy Wt – 180 lbs & over; Light Wt –179.9 lbs & under
Heavy Wt –155 lbs & over; Light Wt –154.9 lbs & under JUNIOR BOYS (AGES 13-14) Heavy Wt –135 lbs & over; Light Wt –134.9 lbs & under JUNIOR BOYS (AGES 11-12) Heavy Wt –110 lbs & over; Light Wt –109.9 lbs & under BOYS (AGES 9-10) Heavy Wt – 85 lbs & over; Light Wt - 84.9 lbs. & under
Competitor weighing more than 70lbs will be placed in the 9-10 yr old division.
Open Weight Class. ADULT LADIES (AGES 17-34) Heavy Wt –140 lbs & over; Light Wt –139.9 lbs & under EXECUTIVE (AGES 35 +) Heavy Wt. - 140 lbs. & over; Light-Weight: 139.9 lbs. & Under YOUNG LADIES (AGES 14 –16) Heavy Wt –130 lbs & over; Light Wt –129.9 lbs & under JUNIOR GIRLS (AGES 11-13) Heavy Wt –110 lbs & over; Light Wt –109.9 lbs & under JUNIOR GIRLS (AGES 9-10) Will be split by weight if only 6 competitors. GIRLS (AGES 7-8) Competitors weighing more than 70 lbs will be placed in the 9-10 yr old division. |
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