The ADCC 2009 rules meeting just ended. Little has changed in relation to previous years. Below you will find the point-scoring system and the other rules of the event.
Kron has his questions answered at rules meeting
Match duration
10 minutes till semifinals
20 minutes in finals
Overtime
The matches will have at most two overtimes. Should they remain a draw, it will go to judges’ decision
Point scoring
Takedowns and sweeps where the one to initiate the move lands in guard or half-guard of opponent – 2 points
Takedowns and sweeps where the one to initiate the move lands with opponent’s guard passed – 4 points
Guard pass – 3 points
Mount – 2 points
Taking of back – 3 points
All positions must be stabilized for at least three seconds to count
Points will only be counted after 5 minutes up to the semifinals and after 10 minutes in finals.
Matches ending in a draw will go the judges after two overtimes. The criterion of aggressiveness will carry the most weight in picking the winner.
Negative points
To pull guard, fake shoot for takedown and lack of movement: -1point
Negative points for lack of movement will be given after two warnings from the referee, even if the warnings were given during the first half of the match. In the finals, athletes may lose a point during the first half of the match.
Prohibited
Slams are only allowed when there is real danger of a submission (hold is in place).
The crucifix is prohibited.
Any grip on the opponent’s clothing is illegal.
I really enjoy reading the articles that is written in your magazine and the posts that are made in the blog. My only complaint is the grammar needs to improve. I understand that for some of your writers English is not their primary language, so articles need to be proof-read extensively. GracieMag is one of the primary publications for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, for the magazine and the sport to be taken seriously articles should not be written without colloquialism, for example:
“Match duration
10 minutes till semifinals”
I understand that you meant to say “until,” but when you write “till” you are not using the correct word nor grammar.
Please proof read your articles carefully and you will represent this sport and yourself in a better light.
Thank you
Steve, I appreciate the time you spent commenting but we totally disagree with your opinion. This is a blog, and it was designed to be quick and colloquially written. Sorry, but we will keep it exactly the way it is. Thanks!
Since when is “till” a colloquialism?
I think the writing is fine.
If you’re going to be that sensitive about grammar, shouldn’t your first sentence have read “I really enjoy reading the articles that ARE (not is) written in your magazine…”
OR even better “I really enjoy reading the articles written in your magazine…”
Keep up the good work guys!
Luca,
Let me second the nod from Phil that the writing is fine. I am happy to overlook grammatical anomolies, colloquialism, slang, misspelling or even errors in exchange for the quick access to information that you have been providing. I’m impressed and hope that Graciemag continues this model for other major events!
Thank you for the extra effort to keep those of us who couldn’t make it to Barcelona informed! Excellent job!!
I’m with Derek, Phil, Luca, and John – it’s the information I’m looking for quickly, not the grammar!
Thanks for keeping us up to date – It’s much more exciting than reading about the results tomorrow!