Your First Tournament
RGV Open rules
The RGV Open uses IBJJF rules, with no advantages. Every competitor is divided by age, weight and belt, and all of our referees are black belts.
How are points scored?
Points follow the IBJJF rules:
| Position or move | Points |
|---|---|
| Takedown | 2 |
| Sweep | 2 |
| Knee on stomach | 2 |
| Guard pass | 3 |
| Mount | 4 |
| Back control | 4 |
No advantages: advantages are not scored at the RGV Open.
The full rules are in the IBJJF rule book.
Competition Basics videos
Short videos from the RGV Open on Instagram, one for each way to score.
How are divisions decided?
Every competitor is divided by age, weight and belt. There are divisions for kids, teens, adults and masters, at every belt level. The divisions and weight classes for each event are listed on its Smoothcomp page when you register.
Gi or no-gi?
Both. The RGV Open runs gi and no-gi divisions.
See divisions on SmoothcompRules meeting video
Our rules meeting from McAllen, on YouTube.
