Ruleset
AJP
The Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro points ruleset: IBJJF-like scoring with its own penalty emphasis and event structure.
How the ruleset works
The Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (formerly UAEJJF) runs a points ruleset closely related to the IBJJF's: the familiar 2-3-4 scoring ladder with fixed time limits and submissions ending the match. Its distinguishing flavor is a heavier penalty system (passivity is scored against quickly) and a Grand Slam / World Pro event circuit with cash prizes that made it a fixture on the professional calendar.
At a glance
- Attire
- Gi and No-Gi divisions
- Format
- Points
- Overtime
- Golden score in some divisions
- Time limit
- 4-8 min by division
- Submissions
- Legal by rank
What wins under AJP rules
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Most active under AJP rules
Hiago George
90 matches
Adam Wardziński
66 matches
João Gabriel Sousa
55 matches
Paulo Miyao
48 matches
Bianca Basílio
47 matches
Tiago Bravo
47 matches
Thiago Macedo
45 matches
Isaque Bahiense
43 matches
Diego Ramalho
42 matches
Jaime Canuto
42 matches
Rankings across every ruleset live on the stats page and the BJJ Elo rankings.
Biggest AJP events
2018 Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2021 Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio de Janeiro
2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio De Janeiro
2019 Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio De Janeiro
2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio de Janeiro
2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Abu Dhabi
