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Does anyone have any good resources for becoming more knowledgable about BJJ refereeing? I was asked to ref at a tournament recently, at it was the first time I've really had to ref a match. I feel like I did ok, and I'm familiar with all the basics, but I'd like to learn more and make myself a little more comfortable. I was probably more nervous refereeing than if I were actually competing. Are there any good resources, particularly anything online that might help me out?
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Permalink Reply by J.P. Cavalieri on -
my best advice would be to familiarize yourself with the rules of the tournament you are refereeing . I have ref'd some tournaments and i also train bjj but rules differ from competition to competition(ie-naga, grapplers quest, pan ams). So talk to the person running the tournament obtain a copy of the rules(in advance) and go over them and ask him also if you have any questions that arent covered in the rules.
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Permalink Reply by Shane Mock on -
The IBJJF has their rules available on their website: www.ibjjf.org
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Permalink Reply by Randy Bloom on -
Don't take your eyes off the fight,PERIOD.Shit happens fast.
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Permalink Reply by Shavonne Guthrie on -
Jon,
Andrew Smith (Goat Furry) runs a refereeing session/certification a couple times a year in Richmond, VA. It lasts for the full day and it's free. I'm planning to attend one of them. The last I talked to him, he's was going to have one near February. He's on jiujitsushare. I'm sure he can help you with any questions.
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Permalink Reply by Jon Plyler on -
Thanks a lot....I'll definately look into this!
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