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IBJJF Points Calculator

Score a live match the way the ref does. Tap each scoring position as it happens — the calculator tracks points, advantages and penalties for both athletes.

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IBJJF points at a glance

Under IBJJF rules, points are awarded for establishing and holding controlling positions for three seconds. A submission ends the match outright regardless of score. When the clock runs out, the higher points total wins; if points are tied, advantages decide it; if those are tied too, penalties are the final tiebreaker, and after that the referee makes a decision.

What scores what

The values below are the standard IBJJF position points. Advantages are awarded for near-scores — a sweep that didn’t quite finish, a submission attempt that forced a defensive scramble — and only matter when points are level. Penalties accumulate for stalling and rule infractions.

IBJJF scoring values
ActionPoints
Takedown2
Sweep2
Knee on belly2
Guard pass3
Mount4
Back control (with hooks)4
SubmissionEnds the match
AdvantageTiebreaker only
PenaltyTiebreaker / DQ on accumulation

Frequently asked questions

How long do you have to hold a position to score?
Three seconds of control. A sweep, pass, mount, back take or knee-on-belly only scores once the position is stabilised for roughly three seconds in the referee’s judgment.
What’s the difference between a point and an advantage?
Points are for completed, controlled scoring positions. Advantages are for near-misses — a partial sweep, a deep submission attempt. Advantages only come into play when points are tied at the end.
Do submissions need points?
No. A submission ends the match immediately and wins regardless of the score on the board.
How are ties broken?
Points first, then advantages, then penalties, then referee decision. That order is why a single advantage can decide an otherwise even match.