Points and Illegal Techniques::Tampa, FL

The North American Grappling Association
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Point system to follow that of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation www.IBJJF.org

4 points - Mount & Rear Mount (Must have both hooks to acquire points for rear mount)
3 points - Passing the Guard (Must establish new position for 3 seconds w/full control)
2 points - Takedown
2 points - Sweep from guard
2 points - Knee on stomach (must have one foot on the floor to acquire points)

Legal & Illegal Techniques: Kids – No Leg and foot locks – No Neck and Cervical Cranks (including “Can Opener”) – No slamming from the guard or to escape submission – No Scissors Takedowns – No Bicep Crushers – No Wrist Locks

Teenagers, Women, and Adult White/Blue Belts – (same as Kids above) w/ the exception of: Teenagers, Women and Adult White/Blue Belts are allowed to apply straight ankle locks to the outside only. No reaping of the knee or twisting of the foot will be permitted. Wrist locks will be permitted for all Blue Belt competitors

Adult Purple, Brown & Black Belts – Adult Purple, Brown & Black Belts are allowed to apply straight ankle locks to the outside only, Straight Knee Bars, Wrist Locks & Toe Holds.

Adult Men’s Purple, Brown & Black Belt No Gi and Absolute No Gi Divisions – No slamming from the Guard or to escape submission. All submissions will be legal excluding small joint manipulation such as attacking individual fingers or toes.