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IBJJF banning leg locks in the gi forever — protecting tradition or protecting losers?

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May 2, 2026, 12:30 AM

The IBJJF rule set in 2026 still doesn't allow heel hooks in the gi. Their argument: too dangerous, kimono catches, knee injuries spike. The counter-argument: every other major rule set (ADCC, EBI, sub-only, WNO) allows them and the sport has moved on. IBJJF is freezing technical evolution. Whose side are you on?
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