Looking to be a ref

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Hello, I've worked as a scorekeeper at tournaments and I'm looking to begin refereeing at some small local tournaments. Any tips or advice as I look to step into the new position?

Joemoplata

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5 year(s) ago

First things first...don't do it.

Okay, I tried. Now...go attend an IBJJF rules meeting. It's long, boring and overly complicated. But it's the most intense dissection of the standard ruleset that you are going to ever get.

Randall GoodsonOP

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5 year(s) ago

Thanks for the reply! I'd love to attend a rules meeting but the ibjjf won't acknowledge my existence because I got promoted from blue belt to purple belt quicker than they would like.

Joemoplata

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5 year(s) ago

Thanks for the reply! I'd love to attend a rules meeting but the ibjjf won't acknowledge my existence because I got promoted from blue belt to purple belt quicker than they would like.

Doesn't matter you should be able to attend anyway (and pay, of course)

Randall GoodsonOP

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5 year(s) ago

Ive tried, they wouldn't let me. Makes no sense

Joemoplata

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5 year(s) ago

Ive tried, they wouldn't let me. Makes no sense

Yeah, that's surprising as they usually find a way to take money. Well then. Find a smaller tournament that is happening soon and reach out to the organizer about reffing.

Bobby McMasters

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5 year(s) ago

I agree with Joe: don't do it. Lol. That being said, I always take the time to watch ibjjf's videos on their rule set (from their website) before I ref. They're fairly helpful, straight forward and free.

Joemoplata

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5 year(s) ago