Third-Space-BJJ-Academy-Rulebook - 2024

Aug 27, 2026

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Third-Space-BJJ-Academy house rules set expectations for respectful training and a safe, healthy dojo environment. The rules cover bowing norms, belt-rank lining up procedures, and hygiene requirements including cleaning Gi/No-Gi gear, avoiding attendance when unwell, and restricting items like jewelry and short fingernails. They also specify protective-gear and attire requirements for Gi and No-Gi classes, then outline core scoring for takedowns, guard passes, knee-on-belly, mounts, back control, sweeps, and advantage points, followed by match duration guidelines and a list of illegal moves.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages6

Reading Time15 min

AccessFree to download

Dojo Etiquette

The Bow

Lining Up

Hygiene

Training Gear

Protective Gear

Gi Classes

No-Gi Classes

Basic Scoring System

Take Down

Guard Pass

Knee on Belly

Mount

Back Control

Sweep

Advantage Points

Match Details

Match Duration

Illegal Moves

B J J ACADEMY HOUSE RULES Dojo Etiquette The following BJJ Academy house rules are in place to ensure a healthy and safe training environment. THE BOW While bowing in martial arts is not mandatory, it is a gesture of respect. Typically, martial artists bow to their teachers, seniors, and teammates. LINING UP Classes begin and end with students lining up in belt rank order, starting with the highest belt at the front, followed by others according to their rank. HYGIENE Personal hygiene is essential in close-contact, combat sports. Please ensure you wash your Gi and No-Gi gear (including belts) after each session and maintain good personal hygiene overall. Shoes must not be worn on the mats but must be worn in all other areas in the club. Please do not attend class if you are unwell or have any open wounds. Finger and toenails must be kept short. Jewellery and piercings must be removed before training. 2 Training Gear P R OTE CTIVE GEAR Mouth guards, groin protectors and headgear are not required to train Jiu-jitsu and are not permitted in tournaments. GI CLA SSES A kimono (Gi) and your belt must always be worn when training, except in No-Gi classes. A rash guard must be worn underneath the jacket. NO-GI CLA SSES Shorts or spats and rash guards can be worn in No-Gi classes. Please do not wear clothing with zippers. 3 Basic Scoring System TAKE DOWN ( 2 POINTS ) Awarded when an athlete causes their opponent who has 2 feet on the ground to land on their back, side or seated and establishes the top position. Must be held for 3 seconds. Your opponent must not have a grip on your pants before you pull guard, or they will be awarded the points for the take down. GUARD PASS ( 3 POINTS ) Awarded when an athlete in the top position passes the legs of the opponent in the bottom position and maintains side-control or northsouth for 3 seconds. KNEE ON BELLY ( 2 POINTS ) Awarded when an athlete on top places their knee or shin on their opponent’s belly, chest or ribs while they are lying on their back, without the opposite knee touching the ground for 3 seconds. MOUNT ( 4 POINTS ) Awarded when the athlete is sitting on top of the opponent’s torso, free from half guard, facing the opponent. Must be held for 3 seconds. If an athlete transitions from mount to back mount or vice versa, they will be awarded 4 points for each position, provided they are controlled and stable for 3 seconds. 4 Basic Scoring System BACK CONTROL ( 4 POINTS ) Awarded when an athlete controls an opponent’s back with their feet between their thighs without crossing the feet. Must be held for 3 seconds. SWEEP ( 2 POINTS ) Awarded when the athlete on the bottom controls their opponent in a guard and inverts the position, forcing the opponent into the bottom position. Must be held for 3 seconds. ADVANTAGE POINTS Awarded when an athlete achieves a point-scoring position without maintaining control for the entire duration. An advantage can also be awarded when an athlete attempts a submission hold where the opponent is in real danger of submitting. 5 Match Details MATCH DURATION Match duration varies by belt and age division: • Juvenile: 5 minutes • Adult: 5-10 minutes • Master I: 5-6 minutes • Master II, III, IV, V: 5 minutes ILLE GAL MOVES • Jumping to closed guard • Spinal lock without the choke • Heel hooks (only allowed in IBJJF competition for black and brown belts) • Scissors take down • Knee reaping • Backward finger bending • Bicep slicer • Calf slicer • Knee bar • Toe hold (Estima lock) • Slams • Kneeling or sitting down without any grip on the opponent • Deliberately exiting the match area to prevent the opponent from completing a sweep or a take down • Directing profane language or obscene gestures at the opponent, centre table, table officials, referee, or public 6

FAQs

What hygiene and safety requirements are required before and after training?

Wash your Gi and No-Gi gear (including belts) after each session and maintain good personal hygiene. Do not attend class if you are unwell or have any open wounds, and keep fingernails and toenails short while removing jewelry and piercings before training.

What gear and attire must be worn in Gi and No-Gi classes?

In Gi classes, a Gi kimono and your belt must always be worn, with a rash guard worn underneath the jacket. In No-Gi classes, shorts or spats and rash guards can be worn, and clothing with zippers should not be worn.

Which moves are considered illegal, and are there any restrictions on heel hooks?

Illegal moves include spinal locks without the choke, heel hooks only allowed in IBJJF competition for black and brown belts, scissors takedowns, knee reaping, and toe holds like Estima lock, among others. The rules also prohibit actions such as slams, intentionally exiting the match area to prevent scoring, and directing profane language or obscene gestures.

Aug 27, 2026

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