4 penalties = 4 serious fouls = DQ • When an athlete kneels or sits without having a grip of any kind on the opponent. • When a standing athlete flees the bounds of the match area, avoiding combat with the opponent • When a standing athlete pushes his/her opponent to outside the match area without clear intent of attempting a submission or scoring. • When an athlete on the ground evades combat by sliding his/herself outside the match area. • When an athlete on the ground stands to escape combat and does not return to combat on the ground. • When an athlete breaks the grip of the opponent pulling guard and does not return to combat on the ground. • When an athlete intentionally removes his/her own gi or belt, causing the match to be stopped . • When an athlete grabs the opening of the opponent’s sleeve or pant leg with the fingers placed inside the garment, even if performing a sweep or any other maneuver . • When an athlete grabs the inside of the opponen...