PRO SERIES - The South West Pro, South East Pro, Midlands Pro, Welsh Pro and London Pro are run under our modified rule set as follows.
Pro Gi Rules
General
Pro Sport Gi rules are based loosely on the IBJJF rule set but with modifications. In Pro Rules advantages are replaced with a single point which is awarded when a submission technique or positional advancement is nearly achieved and has to be defended. All positional points are awarded following 3 seconds of positional control. Back mount position is deemed achieved when chest to back contact is stabilised for 3 seconds and leg control is present, hooks are NOT required for back mount to be scored. Scoring feet positions for back mount are hooks in, leg triangle, body triangle or feet on hips. Where possible the match will be allowed to continue even if on or just outside the safety area. All takedowns, sweeps etc will continue to be scored until the referee calls for a stop.
Under 16’s divisions
Under 16’s divisions follow the IBJJF rule set except that Ezekiel chokes that use the Gi are allowed as are all head and arm based chokes. Head pulling to finish a triangle choke is also allowed but only for this submission (no can openers). All other forms of head pulling and cranks are not allowed. All forms of leg lock are not permitted for under 16’s Gi divisions.
Juvenile and Adult Gi divisions
These categories are as per IBJJF Gi rule set with the following additions. Straight ankle locks are allowed in all belt divisions. Jumping guard is also allowed in all belt divisions. Only Blue belt and above divisions can utilise wrist locks and only Brown belt and above can use toe holds, knee bars, heel hooks and calf/bicep slicers.
NoGi Absolute and Cash Prize Absolute Divisions
Events that have Absolute and/or Cash Prize Absolute divisions the division is Open Weight and Open Grade in both male and Female divisions. The rule set for these divisions are as per our Black Belt rules.