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Ju-Jitsu International Federation

Japanese Jiu-Jitsu

Rulebook: JJIF Fighting, Duo & Ne-waza Rules
Year: 2025

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01Rules summary

8

Required

0

Optional

1

Not allowed

Fighting Ne-waza Duo

02Competition gear & gi requirements

Fighting

Required
White gi
White gi
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Required
Red/blue belt
Red/blue belt
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Required
Soft hand protectors 1–2 cm foam red/blue (not boxing gloves)
Soft hand protectors 1–2 cm foam red/blue (not boxing gloves)
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Required
Soft foot/shin protectors red/blue
Soft foot/shin protectors red/blue
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Not allowed
Boxing gloves
Boxing gloves
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Required
Mouthguard (compulsory U18, recommended adults)
Mouthguard (compulsory U18, recommended adults)
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Required
Male cup (compulsory U18, recommended adults)m
Male cup (compulsory U18, recommended adults)
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Ne-waza

Required
Gi white, blue or black
Gi white, blue or black
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Duo

Required
Soft/rubber weapons; stick 50–70 cm
Soft/rubber weapons; stick 50–70 cm
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