Modifications to UWW Rules
1. No points for close calls. Points will be awarded for positions and takedowns only.

2. No extra point for amplitude takedowns. We won’t DQ anyone for doing one, but we also don’t want to incentivize them.

3. Exiting the mat while in a submission will lead to a point for the attacker, per the UWW rules. Unlike in the UWW rules, the attacker will not be declared winner by submission even if it appears that the defender was intentionally exiting the mat. Instead, the defender will be issued a caution.

4. Allowable moves will follow the IBJJF list of allowed moves by experience level. In the event that athletes compete across skill levels, the lower skill level rules apply.

• Beginner (white belt or < 2 years of wrestling/grappling)

• Intermediate (blue/purple belt or 2-5 years of wrestling/grappling)

• Advanced (brown/black belt or 5+ years of grappling training)

  • Exception: Heel hooks are not allowed, per UWW rules.

5. Adaptations to allow pulling guard by experience level:

• Beginner: Athletes may pull guard at any time without sacrificing points if the athlete pulling guard has contact with their opponent.

• Intermediate: Athletes may pull guard without sacrificing points if the athlete pulling guard has contact with their opponent, but only after the first minute.

• Advanced: No modification of UWW rules–pulling guard always grants the opponent 2 takedown points.

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Allowed Techniques at WWB Events: 

1. Allowed at any level:

   • ​Leg-splitting, guillotine choke, straight foot lock, forearm/Ezekiel

     chokes, omoplata, leg or arm triangles

2. Intermediate +:​

   • Rib compression, wrist locks, single-leg takedowns with head on outside​

3. ​Advanced only:

   • ​Bicep or calf slicer, toe hold, knee bar, Woj lock

4. ​NOT Allowed:

   • Twister and other spinal locks, can openers, spiking opponent on head, slams, heel hooks, Aoki locks, and other dangerous techniques as explained by officials