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No-Gi Worlds

IBJJF No-Gi World Championship

No-GiTournamentAnaheim or Las VegasAnnual (typically November/December)

The IBJJF's premier no-gi tournament. Uses IBJJF's no-gi ruleset which differs from ADCC. A proving ground for no-gi specialists in the IBJJF system.

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Match Format

Match Duration
White: 5 min | Blue: 6 min | Purple: 7 min | Brown: 8 min | Black: 10 min

Point System

2
Takedown
2
Sweep
3
Guard Pass
4
Mount
4
Back
2
KOB
Instant win
Submission
Advantages: Yes

Submission Rules

Heel Hooks
Reaping
Legal Submissions
  • •All chokes
  • •Armlocks
  • •Shoulder locks
  • •Straight ankle lock (all belts)
  • •Kneebar (brown/black only)
  • •Toe hold (brown/black only)
  • •Calf slicer (brown/black only)
Banned Submissions
  • •Heel hooks (ALL divisions - key difference from ADCC)
  • •Reaping the knee
  • •Twisting leg locks
  • •Scissor takedown

Important Notes

  • NO heel hooks even at black belt (major difference from ADCC)
  • Must wear approved rash guard and shorts/spats
  • Same point system as gi IBJJF

Divisions

Rooster127.5 lbs
Light Feather141.5 lbs
Feather154 lbs
Light167.5 lbs
Middle181 lbs
Medium Heavy194.5 lbs
Heavy207.5 lbs
Super Heavy222.5 lbs
Ultra Heavy222.5+ lbs

Notable Features

  • IBJJF's conservative no-gi ruleset
  • No heel hooks distinguishes from ADCC
  • Familiar ruleset for IBJJF competitors

Pro Tips

  • 💡If you train ADCC rules, remember NO heel hooks here
  • 💡Passing-heavy game rewarded (3 pts)
  • 💡Advantages matter - play for them

Registration

Open registration; must be IBJJF member

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