Rules & Regulations
Great Britain Jujitsu competes under the official rules of the Jujitsu International Federation (JJIF). Select a discipline below to view the rules, scoring system, and competition format.
Competition Disciplines
Fighting Jujitsu
A three-part system combining strikes, throws, and ground control — the flagship JJIF competitive discipline.
View Rules →Ne Waza (Ground Game)
Ground-focused grappling with submissions and positional scoring, contested in Gi or No Gi format.
View Rules →Duo
A self-defence demonstration discipline where two athletes defend against a series of predetermined attacks.
View Rules →Combat Jujitsu
A dynamic full-contact format using striking, throwing, and ground techniques under head-impact-free safety rules.
View Rules →About the JJIF
The Jujitsu International Federation (JJIF) is the worldwide governing body for competitive Jujitsu, recognised by the International World Games Association and GAISF. As the UK's only JJIF-approved federation, Great Britain Jujitsu adheres to all JJIF sporting codes, rulebooks, and anti-doping regulations. The official English version of each rulebook is the authoritative text in all cases.
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