JJIF Rules: Jiu-Jitsu (Ne-Waza) TAKEDOWN

Learn about the Jiu-Jitsu rules Score Points or advantage with TAKEDOWN!! When an athlete forces his/her opponent to the ground on all fours or belly-down, points shall only be awarded once the athlete performing the takedown has established a back clinch on his opponent—hooks need not be in place but at least one of the opponent’s knees must be maintained on the ground. 9A.2 Athletes who begin a takedown movement before the opponent pulls guard shall be awarded two points or an advantage point