TIME LIMIT:  There are no time limits or advantage points.

CROSS MOUNT..............................3 Points
Must have control of opponent for 3 seconds

MOUNT FROM THE FRONT..............................4 Points
Both knees and feet must be on the ground for 3 seconds

MOUNT FROM THE BACK..............................4 Points
Both knees and feet must be on the ground for 3 seconds, or
Both feet must be hooked inside of legs for 3 seconds

SWEEP FROM THE GUARD..............................1 Points
Must have control of top position for 3 seconds

STALLING:   A competitor may not hold both sleeves at any time with the intent of stalling. The referee reserves the right to give TWO warnings for stalling which will count as 2 faults. The competitor then has 5 seconds to release the sleeve after each warning. The third occurrence will lead to immediate disqualification.

REVERSAL:   A competitor, when inside the opponent's guard, must be trying to pass the guard and the competitor on the bottom must be attacking. After 3 minutes, if the competitor on top cannot pass the guard, the competitor on the bottom will earn ONE POINT and the referee will reverse the position. If at the three-minute mark, the top competitor is at the half guard the fight will not be interrupted. He has 60 seconds to complete passing the guard. If he cannot or if he is placed back in the guard, the position will be reversed immediately.

POSITION CHANGE:   If a competitor is on the cross mount position and stops attacking or holds still for more than 30 seconds, the referee reserves the right to give TWO warnings for stalling. On the third warning, the match will be interrupted and the competitor on top will have to choose one of the two options: to pass or defend the guard.

If a competitor is on the top mount position and stops attacking or holds still for more than 30 seconds, the referee reserves the right to give TWO warnings for stalling. On the third warning, the match will be interrupted and the competitor on top will have to choose one of the two options: to pass or defend the guard.

FOOT LOCKS:   Foot locks are permitted. Knee locks are permitted for brown belts and up only. Heel hooks are not allowed at any level.

IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION:    Will result from any of the following: Deliberate bending of the fingers or toes, hair pulling, striking, biting, pressure points, eye gouging, or groin shots. Avoiding combat by going out of the mat. Disrespect through gestures or verbal abuse toward a referee, a competitor or a spectator will also result in disqualification.

MATCHES WILL END:   With a tap out; when 12 points are accumulated or by referee intervention (disqualification).