Jiu Jitsu World League Is Paying Athletes, New Ruleset

The Jiu Jitsu World League has entered the world and it could be a very well be one of the best things to happen to Jiu Jitsu in a long time. The organization’s founder, Mr. Machado stated during an interview with mmafighting.com that he wanted to professionalize the sport. Basically his idea is that if Jiu Jitsu tournament winners were paid, they would feel less compelled to move onto other sports like MMA, where the athletes are paid. Their website boasts a 12 city tour and $250,000 in prize money to award. That is not chump change.

There will also be new rules implemented into the Jiu Jitsu World League. Most noticeably is the situation regarding takedown scoring. In the IBJJF a takedown is worth 2 points. To encourage more takedowns, and less “guard pulling”, takedowns will be divided into two for scoring schedules. “Low takedowns” will be worth 2 points still while “high takedowns” will net 4 points.

(JJWL Complete Scoring System)

It seems that the IBJJF is going to have some stiff competition in the future with the Jiu Jitsu World League, the Jiu Jitsu Global Federation and other Jiu Jitsu events like Metamoris Pro.

What do you all think? Will the IBJJF be dethroned as the premier body of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or are we too accustomed to the IBJJF and it’s event style?

Below you will find all of the information you need to know, and that is currently available, about the Jiu Jitsu World League.