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IBJJF-style scoring reference
This is one competition ruleset, not universal scoring. Rules differ by federation, event, age, and belt.
Watch: Sport Jiu-Jitsu point scoring
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How points are awarded in sport Jiu-Jitsu under an IBJJF-style ruleset, with the position-by-position chart. Rules differ by federation, event, age, and belt — always read the current rulebook.
Read the transcript — Points chart explained
Points reward improving position with control, not activity by itself.
Two points: takedown, sweep from guard, knee-on-belly.
Three points: guard pass.
Four points: mount, back mount, and back control with qualifying hooks or a body triangle.
Zero points: guard pull, side control by itself, and reversals that do not meet sweep criteria.
A submission ends the match regardless of the score.
Instructional videos are educational and are not a substitute for supervised training. Do not practice submissions or takedowns without qualified coaching and a consenting partner.
Points
| Action or position | Points |
|---|---|
| Takedown | 2 |
| Sweep from guard | 2 |
| Knee-on-belly | 2 |
| Guard pass | 3 |
| Mount or back mount | 4 |
| Back control with qualifying hooks or body triangle | 4 |
| Submission | Ends the match |
| Side control by itself | 0 |
| Guard pull | 0 |
| Reversal that does not satisfy sweep criteria | Generally 0 |
Read the current rulebook
Control criteria, advantages, penalties, illegal techniques, and age/belt restrictions all matter. Check the current IBJJF rulebook rather than relying on a short video: ibjjf.com/books-videos.
Instructional videos are educational and are not a substitute for supervised training. Do not practice submissions or takedowns without qualified coaching and a consenting partner.
References and further reading
Primary sources are linked so you can verify anything on this page. Rules, ages, and promotion standards change — always read the current source.
- Official IBJJF Rule BookInternational Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation
Current scoring, control criteria, advantages, penalties, and illegal techniques by age and belt. The rulebook governs, not a summary.
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