• Advantages: (submission attempts that posed a real threat to the other fighter, near takedowns, near sweep, near passes etc.). Any player with top position who makes no attempt to advance will be viewed as inferior to player in the guard position who is making attempts at advancing. Advantages will only be used in the case of a tie with points.

• No Stalling: Referee will issue warnings for the 1st offense of stalling (i.e. backing out of the guard without engaging, no activity, butt scooting, fleeing the ring to avoid takedown or submission attempts). A 2nd offense will result in a 2 Point deduction. A 3rd offense will result in a disqualification.

• The referee has the discretion to call a match for use of excessive force (i.e. competitor refuses to release pressure after opponent submits or opponent refuses to submit and the referee believes that the submission will cause immediate damage or injury). The referees and judges will be shown maximum respect at all times. Their decisions are final and will not be disputed.

• No grabbing or use of opponents clothing, shorts, rash guards, t-shirts, etc.

• Heel Hooks, Twisting Knee Locks, and Neck Cranks are ILLEGAL in Novice, Intermediate, Masters, and Women's Divisions. All submissions are allowed in Advanced divisions and in the Super Fights.

• If the competitors near the edges of the ring, they will be re-started from a standing position or dragged to the center

• No strikes, biting, eye gouging (includes chin to eye), head butting, small joint manipulation (finger or toe locks), hair pulling, or ear pulling.

• No unsportsmanlike conduct allowed as observed by referee (includes spitting, use of foul language, obscene gestures, etc.). Warnings will be given for unsportsmanlike conduct. Repeat offenders will be disqualified.

• Uniforms, Gis, or kimonos are optional for submission grappling divisions; Gi divisions require the Kimono. Mouth piece and groin protection are required. Wrestling shoes are not allowed.

• No lubricants, oils, or lotions of any kind permitted of any part of the body or clothing.

• No Slamming allowed. Illegal slamming will be defined as (A) Slamming your opponent to escape submissions and or to pass the guard. (B) Standing from the guard and or jumping from a standing position to slam your opponent. Takedowns are NOT considered slams, but you must deliver your opponent