Weight Classes

• -70 kg
• -85 kg
• +85 kg
• Weight classes may vary or be combined depending on the number of participants.

Skill Levels

• Beginner: up to 2 years / White Belts
• Intermediate: up to 4 years / Blue Belts
• Advanced: up to 6 years / Purple Belts
• Expert: over 6 years / Brown & Black Belts

The belt colors correspond to the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) / Luta Livre belt system.

Allowed Techniques

• Straight and twisted arm locks
• Foot and wrist locks
• Finger locks, as long as at least 3 fingers are held
• Straight leg locks (for all skill levels)
• Twisted leg locks (starting from Advanced)
• Straight neck locks (starting from Intermediate)
• Chokes, as long as the windpipe is not grabbed
• Throws and takedowns, as long as the opponent does not land on the head or neck.

Prohibited Techniques

• Punches and kicks
• Throws where the opponent lands on the head or neck
• Slams (when the opponent is lifted off the ground)
• Fishhooking (inserting fingers into body openings)
• Twisted neck locks
• Spine locks
• Biting
• Hair pulling
• Grabbing the windpipe
• Techniques aimed at intentionally injuring the opponent

General Rules

• Each round lasts 5 minutes. A round can end early due to submission, injury, or disqualification.
• Every fight begins standing.
• A successful submission immediately ends the fight.
• Overtime begins immediately if there is no winner at the end of the round. The fighters continue directly without being reset to a standing position.

Overtime Rule

• In overtime, the fighter who first achieves a holding position or is standing wins.
• If both fighters are standing, only the holding position counts.
• Overtime lasts a maximum of one minute.

Stalling

• The fight must be actively progressed at all times.
• If a fighter is inactive for too long, the fight will be restarted in a standing position.
• In extreme cases, the referee may issue a penalty. This results in immediate loss in overtime if the fight is tied.

Safety and Hygiene Regulations

• Fighters must always follow the referee's instructions.
• Unsportsmanlike behavior, including but not limited to verbal insults or physical attacks outside of allowed techniques, will not be tolerated and may result in disqualification.
• Fingernails and toenails must be trimmed short to avoid injury.
• Fighters must wear clean and intact clothing.
• Fighters should be free from contagious skin conditions or other infections.
• By competing, each fighter ensures that they are in good health and able to fight.

Clothing Regulations

• Fighters must wear a rash guard or a tight-fitting shirt that at least covers the shoulders.
• Fight shorts, leggings, or both must be worn.
• Pants with pockets or metal/plastic parts like zippers or buttons are prohibited.
• Mouthguards and groin protectors are optional.

Tournament Mode

• Nordic Round Robin principle
• Everyone fights everyone
• Two losses result in elimination

Disqualifications and Sanctions

• Violations of the above rules will result in a warning or disqualification, depending on the severity of the violation.
• Repeated violations will lead to immediate disqualification and possible further sanctions as determined by the tournament officials.

Referees and Decisions

• Referees' decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
• Referees have the right to interrupt the fight at any time to ensure the fighters' safety.