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IBJJF-style scoring reference
This is one competition ruleset, not universal scoring. Rules differ by federation, event, age, and belt.
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 |
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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.
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