We just found out today that NZ grappler will use new rules for next week event. While SJJIF is not as established and prestigious as the IBJJF, I really like the content of the 70 pages with lot of pictures and also a very good video on their page. https://sjjif.com/publicPages/pages?pagesType=rule_book http://files.sjjif.com/public/assets/2018%20SJJIF%20Rulebook.pdf Scissor takedown is legal from brown belt. Time for matches for brown and black belt are only 8 minutes. Also no advantages as per 42.4 The SJJIF does not use an “advantage” point system; we believe this method adversely affects the overall turnout of the match and does not benefit the competitors. An almost point is not the same as an attained point for completing a full maneuver on an opponent. No match will be decided by referee, it will be decided by submission or points, and in the case of a tie, by “sudden death” overtime. For more information see Article 46.2 2 points for standing up af...