The valid moves are those which seek to neutralize, immobilize, strangle and apply any kind of pressure by the twisting joints, as well as knocking down ones opponent by take-down. Victory will not be granted at any cost; fair-play must be the main guideline. These regulations are the sports charter. We have the responsibility to fulfill and achieve the following regulations, and only by doing so we will be able to reach our goal of making Jiu-jitsu a bigger sport.
AREA OF COMPETITION:
The stage on which the competition will take place will be composed of 1 or more fighting areas (mated 4x4m area with clear borders), surrounded by all the supporting assistants, referees, time keepers, inspectors, with the power to punish any unethical conduct of coaches, referees, or other assistants that might interfere in the progress of the event.
THE DIRECTING TABLE:
The table that coordinates and directs the tasks and positions at the competition at which will remain the announcer controller of the event and the competent authority; it will be placed in front of each fighting area. Parallel to the directing table are chairs for the referees and a note-taker, (only they may occupy these chairs). It is the inspector’s duty to make sure that the refereeing runs smoothly, as well as to inspect the credentials of the competing athletes. Chairs, banners and tables are to be placed strategically to the side of the area of competition for the best assessment of each match.
SCORE BOARD & STOPWATCHES:
Each area of competition has scoreboards, indicating a count, situated to be easily viewed by the referee, commission and the spectators. Stopwatches are mandatory for keeping track of the duration of the matches.
REFEREEING:
The mat referee is the highest authority on the mat. No one can change his decision. In cases where he shows himself incapable to continue refereeing because of obvious mistakes, the inspector of the event has the authority to replace him.
FIGHT DURATIONS:
No time limit.
FIGHTING CONCLUSIONS:
GIVING UP OR SUBMISSION, DISQUALIFICATION, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, REFREE DECISION
There is never a draw. Submission occurs when a technique forces an opponent into admitting defeat by:
1) Tapping with the palm against one self, opponent, or floor in a visible manner, or tapping with ones feet on the ground. 2) Requesting verbally to the referee that the fight be stopped (if he can neither tap with his hands or his feet). 3) Requesting that the fight be ended if the athlete gets injured or feel physically incapable or unprepared. 5) Referee may end the fight giving victory to the one that applied the lock, if a lock being properly applied and is certain that the athlete is exposed to serious physical damage. 6) A coach of one of the athlete may request that the fight be ended either by directing himself to the referee or by throwing the towel into the fighting area for any reason 7) The referee may end the fight when one of the athletes is injured or by doctors examination proving he is incapable to continue. The victory will be given to the opponent as long as the injury was not caused intentionally by conduct worthy of disqualification.
DISQUALIFICATION:
A) The use of foul language, cursing, or other immoral acts of disrespect towards the referee or any of the assisting public. B) Biting, hair pulling, putting fingers into the eyes or nose of ones opponent, intentionally seeking to injure genitalia or the use of fists, feet, knees, elbows, or heads with the intention to hurt or gain unfair advantage. C) Apply any kind of ankle lock or knee lock that might twist the knee joint. D) When the fighter has the Dogi ripped during the fight, the referee will give 2min to change it. Overtime results in disqualification. E) It is forbidden to begin the bout with a ripped, torn, unsowed, dirty, short sleeve, or tight Dogi, long fingernails, with a T-shirt under the Dogi, or with the Dogi out of the standards demanded. The athlete will be given the same time rule as in rule D. F) The fighter must wear shorts under the pants, keeping in mind the risk that the suit might get torn or unsowed. G) When an athlete has been submitted to a lock and to avoid submission runs out of the ring, he/she will be immediately disqualified. In such cases the offender may not return to the competition to fight in any division, depending on the organizers decision.
PENALTIES:
The fight must follow the condition of continuous and constant technical development. The athletes must aim to submit and attempt finalizing moves and locks. On the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd offence the offender will be given a verbal warning. After the 3rd offence the referee may disqualify the athlete for any further fouls. Penalties are given to the athlete after avoiding engaging, staling or not seeking ways to finalize the fight. A) The athlete will only be allowed to kneel after having taken hold of his opponent’s Dogi. B) When the athletes run to one of the extremities of the fighting area to avoid combat, while ground fighting flee by crawling or rolling out, by standing up avoiding engaging, or purposely stepping out of the fighting area. C) When the athlete avoids engaging by taking off the Dogi or by allowing it to be taken off with the intention of stopping the fight to allow oneself rest or to avoid the attacks of ones opponent. D) When the athlete inserts fingers inside the sleeves or pants. E) When the athlete stalls the fight, holding the adversary, not seeking to engage or gain submissions when in the guard, on top, or on the bottom. Holding the opponent, standing up, or any position where designed to stall. Noticing this referee will request that 20 seconds be marked. At the end of the 20 seconds the athlete not having changed his position or shown visible signs of engagement, the same will receive a verbal warning and both athletes will return to their feet at neutral positions. The same will happen on the 2nd offence, with the possibility of disqualification on the 3rd offence.
UNCONSCIOUSNESS:
One of the 2 opponents is defeated after losing consciousness by any of the valid moves: strangling, pressuring, or take downs, or accidents in which the adversary has not committed any foul worthy of disqualification.
DIRECTION AND DECISION OF THE FIGHTS:
1) The central referee has final authority during fights and verifies at the beginning of the each fight the size of the athletes fingernails, condition of their Dogis, if the belt and pants are well tied up and clean. 2) The main referee will position himself in front of the directing table; the first athlete to be called will stand on his right side and receive the green and yellow belt so that the referee may identify the athletes. The other athlete will stand at the left side of the referee. After the referee has verified that everything is in order, he will signal the bout to begin by raising his right arm and saying "fight". 3) The central referee is the unquestionable final authority inside the ring; it is up to him to control the bout and determine the possibility of disqualification of the athletes. No-one will be given the authority to change his decision. 4) The note taker is responsible for taking the notes. No one else but the referee can influence or change his notes. After the end result of the bout only the referee can reverse his decision. 5) During the fight the note taker is strictly forbidden to talk to or be talked to by any one, who ever it may be, except for the referee who can only speak to the directing table, the competitors, and with the note taker. 6) During the bout the central referee will be constantly directing the fighters to the center of the ring. If he notices that the fighters are getting too close to the security area, he will conduct the fight to the center, putting one hand on both fighter and saying ”STOP!” The fighters will not be allowed to move until the continuation of the fight. When the fighters have up to 2/3 of their bodies out of the fighting area, the referee will pull them to the middle, holding the same position they were in, in case the referee is not able to move them he may request help from the note-taker, and only he may help the referee move them. 7) Every one that occupies an official position at the competition; such as; coaches, teachers, directors, referee, note-takers, time-keepers that try to give instructions to the fighters that are in the fighting area will be subject to penalties and in case the offender insists on doing so it will be up to the referee to decide if the competing athlete will be disqualified or not. 8) When one of the fighters or both fall completely out of the ring, the referee will restart the bout at center of the fighting area! 9) The referee will not permit the interference of assistants during the fight, i.e. doctors, nurses, etc. They may only offer their assistance when requested or authorized by the referee. 10) Knee locks that twist the knee will not be allowed (immediate disqualification) 11) Bate estaca (take your adversary into the air and dropping him onto the ground when in the guard or any of the finishing moves e.g. triangle arm lock or strangling) will not be allowed (immediate disqualification.). 12) IMPORTANT: Any situation that might occur that is not specified in this manual will be decided by the referee. 13) The cervical crank or lock. Because of the risk it offers, the cervical lock will not be allowed in any of the categories. 14) Under-aged athletes will only be allowed to participate of the absolute unless they are medium weigh. 15) The use of protectors that might get in the way of the proper functioning of the fight will not be allowed. 16) The use of a Dogi of two different colors (i.e. pants of one color and coat of another) will be allowed. 17) If both athletes injure themselves during the elimination fight and their conditions do not allow them to return, the final results will be a loss to both parties. 18) If both athletes injure themselves during the final fight and their conditions do not allow them to return, the final results will be a rematch on the next I GO RYU JIU JITSU PRO COMPETITION. 19) When both athletes abandon the ground position or any other position (i.e. both stand up) the judgment will be the same as the standing fight. 20) Unofficial persons giving instructions from inside the dedicated area of competition will warrant disqualification of the competitor. 21) If the two athletes stand from a position on the ground in any situation the judgment will be equal to that if standing. 22) For the final match the competitors will be allowed two opportunities to make weight. 23) If one of the competitors does not show for the final match the athlete present will be awarded the win, and competitor not-present will not receive a medal.
HYGENE:
The Dogi must be washed and dried with no unpleasant odors. Toe and fingernails must be cut short and clean. Persons with long hair must keep their hair from interfering with there opponent or themselves during the match. Athletes are not permitted to paint there hair with spray and may be disqualified by the referee by doing so.
COMPETITORS ARE REQUIRED TO USE DOGIS UNDER THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS:
Constructed of cotton or similar material and in good condition. The material may not be excessively thick or hard to the point where it will obstruct the opponent. It can be any color! The jacket is to be of sufficient length down to the thighs; sleeves must reach the wrist with arms extended in front of the body and have at least 10cm extra around the arm of the fighter Belt width 4-5cm, with a color corresponding to rank tied around the waist tight enough to secure the Dogi closed. Athletes are not permitted to compete with torn kimonos, sleeves that are not of proper length or with T-shirts underneath the Dogi (except in the female divisions). Competitors must abide by the hygiene and kimono specifications in order to compete.
