RULES:

Nebraska Jiu-Jitsu Championship runs a double elimination format. If there are two athletes in a division, it will be the best 2 out of 3. If there are three athletes in a division, it will be round-robin. If there are four or more athletes in a division, it will be double elimination. There will be a match to determine a third place.  In the event of a tie, in the round robin format, winners will be chosen based on fastest submission, if there is still a tie, winner will be chosen by most points scored. There will not be any overtime. The tournament will use the rule set of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), unless noted.

MATCH LENGTH:

Gi

Age 4-9 regulation time: 3 min matches at all skill levels.

Age 10-15 regulation time: 4 min matches all skill levels.

Age 16-17 regulation time: 5 min matches all skill levels.

No Gi

Age 4-9 regulation time: 3 min matches at all skill levels.

Age 10-15 regulation time: 4 min matches all skill levels.

WAYS A MATCH CAN BE WON:

Win via Submission within regulation time. Win via points within regulation time. Win by opponent disqualification. Win via opponent forfeiture. Win via referee decision.

Submission is based upon physical tapping, a verbal tap, or yelling during a submission attempt. If an opponent must have the match stopped for any injury related incident or any other reason beyond control that does not warrant any disqualifications, the opponent will have 5 mins to return to the match or they will have to forfeit the match.

WARM UP MATS:

Warm up mats will be set up for athletes and coaches only.