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Jiu-Jitsu

Jiu-jitsu is treated here in the JJIF sport context. It includes Ne-Waza/Jiu-Jitsu with groundwork and submission, Fighting with controlled phases, and Duo as a technical comparison discipline.

LevelMain sport FamilyCombat Sports CategoryCombat sport / martial art

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Classification

Category Combat sport / martial art

Family Combat Sports

Level Main sport

Getting started

Kurzbeschreibung Combat sport/martial art context with JJIF disciplines Ne-Waza, Fighting and Duo.

Geeignet für Suitable for people who like technique, mat work, controlled contact and tactical development.

Cost Trial class often low cost; gi/protection later depending on style and contact level. Club/school fees, gi, gradings, tournament entries and possible protection. JJIF/federation club, jiu-jitsu school or university sport. Distinguish disciplines: do not blend Ne-Waza, Fighting and Duo.

First progress Base positions quickly; competition tactics take months.

Fitness level medium

Was du brauchst

mat/dojo
coach
gi or no-gi clothing
training partner
tap/safety rules

First steps

find a trial class
learn breakfalls and mat etiquette
understand tapping
learn basics before sparring/competition

Jiu-jitsu/ju-jitsu club, JJIF-adjacent federation, university sport or martial arts school.

Locks, throws and chokes only with coach, tap respect, partner control and mat.

Weitere Angaben

Tags jiu-jitsu, combat-sport, sport-jiu-jitsu, kampfsport-familie, kampfsport-kampfkunst, combat-sport-martial-art, jiu-jitsu-jujutsu, jujitsu

Rules and format

Die Grundlagen

Ziel

Depending on discipline, win through legal technique, control, points or submission.

Teilnehmer

Two athletes in a bout or pair in Duo.

Teamgröße

Individual or Duo.

Spielfeld

Tatami/mat.

Dauer

Depends on format and event.

Wertung

Points, ippon/submissions, technical judging and penalties by system.

Gewinnbedingung

Best valid time, placing or score in the announced format.

Ausrüstung

gi/no-gi
mat
possible protection

Wichtige Regelpunkte

uncontrolled action
forbidden lock
leaving the mat
unsporting behaviour

Regelquellen

Federations and sources

Federations

Ju-Jitsu International Federation
Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF)

Jiu-Jitsu Ju-Jitsu International Federation · federation · high
Fighting System Ju-Jitsu International Federation · federation · high
Duo System Ju-Jitsu International Federation · federation · high