STANDARDS
Rule Book
AFBJJ competitions are governed by the IBJJF rule set. Download the rule book, the latest update guide and the illegal moves poster below.
Competing, coaching or refereeing? Start with the current rule book.
Download Rule Book (PDF)IBJJF Rule Book
Version 6.0
The complete competition rule book — scoring, positions, points, advantages, penalties, match duration, weight divisions and referee procedure. This is the rule set applied at all AFBJJ and AFBJJ affiliated championships.
Rules Update Guide
For Rule Book v6.0
A summary of what changed in the latest revision. Read this first if you already know the previous rule set — it highlights every amendment referees and coaches need to be across.
Technical Fouls & Illegal Moves
Poster
The illustrated poster of illegal techniques by belt and age division. Print it and display it in your academy so athletes know exactly which moves are prohibited for their division.
Know the rules before you compete
Athletes and coaches are responsible for knowing the current rule set. Referees, coaches and academy owners should complete the official AFBJJ rules course, and every competitor should check the uniform requirements before arriving at the venue.