Competition Rules International Sport Jujitsu Association

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  3. International Sport Jujitsu Association

Freestyle Fighting

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 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
  • No submissions under the age of 9
  • 2 points will be awarded for the top mount position held for 5-seconds in all divisions under 9 years old.

ILLEGAL TACTICS
Fouls must be determined by a minimum of 3 judges.

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.

1 coach from each school is allowed in the competition area. All other must be on the outside of the barrier.

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.

Team Competition

Each adult team should consist of 7 competitors representing the weight categories listed below. An Adult Team may 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

TWO FEMALE:
Lightweight: 140 lbs. & under
Heavyweight: 140.9 & over

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.