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UNACCEPTABLE
Fingers inside opponent's cuffs.
(i.e. trouser and sleeves)
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Hand / Foot on Face.
(Including smothering & nose pinching)
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Attacking Fingers.
(Caution: strip grips without isolating fingers)
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Poor Sportsmanship.
(Hostility, disrespect, swearing, etc.)
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Unacceptable Actions > Fouls / Technical Fouls / Serious Fouls
Foot in Belt.
(Intentionally putting foot / feet in belt)
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Foot in Collar Behind Neck.
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Foot-on-Lapel – No Hand Grip.
(Must have traction from hand grip)
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Illegal Positioning.
(Intentionally putting opponent in illegal position)
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No-Gi – Clothing Grab.
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Strangling without Gi.
(Using one or both hands)
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Communicating with Referee.
(Exceptions: uniform problem / medical issue)
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Kneeling / Sitting on Opponent.
(Unless accompanied by a uniform grip)
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Exiting Mat.
(To Avoid Submission / Sweep / Takedown)
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Stalling / Avoiding Combat.
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Overly Aggressive Behaviour.
(Striking, biting, hair pulling, etc.)
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Reference: Page 26-28, IBJJF Rule Book (v3)
Choke with Own Belt – Untied.
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Thumb Pressure on Windpipe.
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