Quintet Rule Set
JIU JITSU GP utilises the Quintet rule set. QUINTET is a Japanese submission grappling promotion created by mixed martial artist Kazushi Sakuraba that uses a 5-on-5, winner-stays-on format. It debuted on April 11, 2018 on UFC Fight Pass.
RULES
Jiu Jitsu is steep in tradition and honour. All fighters will be respectful to their opponents, referees and spectators. At the beginning of each match, fighters will line up facing each other, bow and shake hands. At the end of each match they will shake hands and bow off the mats.
Fight Mat
Bouts take place on a 8 meter by 8 meter square Jiu Jitsu mat with no line boundaries. If the fighters move too close to the edge of the mat, the referee stops the bout and restarts it in a safe area of the mat with the fighters assuming the same positions they were in when the bout was stopped.
Winner Stays On System
The match begins with a bout between two fighters, one from each Team. The winner fights the next fighter from the opposing Team. If the bout ends in a draw, both fighters are removed and the next fighter from each Team enters the mat to grapple. If the last fighter on a Team loses their bout, that Team loses. If a bout between both Teams’ last fighters ends in a draw, whichever Team had the fewest cumulative penalties throughout all of the bouts wins. If both Teams have an equal number of penalties, the referees determine the winning Team based on which fighter in the final bout was most aggressive.
Weight Limits
The total weight of all five fighters on a Team must be below the weight class limit as measured on the day of the event.
Men 430kg
Women 168kg
Time Limits
Each bout consists of one 8-minute round, if the fighters are close in weight.
If the difference in the fighters’ weights is more than 20 kilograms (44 lb) , the lighter fighter may choose between an 8- or 4-minute round.
Or
Each bout consists of one 8-minute round, if there is a difference of one belt grade between them, then the lower grade fighter may choose between an 8- or 4-minute round. ie. Black belt against a Purple belt or Brown belt against a Blue belt.
Prohibited Act
Serious fouls are an immediate disqualification (DQ) loss.
- No heels hooks.
- No slamming, pile driving, spiking, suplex an opponent onto his head or neck.
- No pile driving from turtle. ie. opponent on your back and fighter throws them directly forward.
- No neck cracks (spinal locks or cervical locks).
- No scissor takedown from standing position.
- No jumping into closed guard.
- Grabbing hair, body hair, nose, or ears.
- Attacking or pushing the groin or eyes.
- Biting, pushing teeth onto opponent.
- Any kind of intentional striking (punch, elbow, knee, head butt, kick, shoulder)
Minor Fouls
- Stalling - playing for a draw - not advancing position.
- Intentionally forcing opponent off the mat.
- Intentional escape from the mat to evade bad positioning.
- Grabbing 3 or less fingers at one time.
- Grabbing clothing.
- Foul language, swearing at opponent or referee.
In case of warning given to a fighter, the fighter crawls on all fours to the middle of the mat and the opponent puts both palms on the fighters waist. The match is restarted at the signal of the referee.
In case of a warning to both fighters, both start from standing position.
3 times warning results in disqualification loss
If the referee determines that an illegal act causes serious damage to the opponent, DQ loss may be ruled.
Prohibited Items
- No shoes.
- No Vaseline, liniments, body grease, gels, balms, lotions, oils, or other substances that may be applied to the hair, face, or body.
- No jewellery (rings, necklaces, piercings etc.)
- Under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Prizes
The Winning Team will receive a cash prize, BJJ Gi Kimonos from Cauli Cartel, Jiu Jitsu GP Champion Cup and bragging rights.
Profits
Profits from the Tournament will be pooled to financially assist NZ BJJ athletes .
See NEW ZEALAND GI BLACKS and NEW ZEALAND GIWIS.